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How To Enhance Your Copy Editing Skills
March 10th, 2014 by Rachel MillerIn a digital age editing copy no longer means making sure “just the facts” are presented in an inverted pyramid. Now, editors need to focus first on whether the writer is telling a good story—and if it can be summarized in a 140-character tweet.
Tell a Good Story First, Develop a Content Strategy Second
March 7th, 2014 byThe narrative is the rightful starting place for any communicator looking to spread his or her message in the digital space (as well as offline).
How Will You Use Getty’s New Free Images in Your PR and Communications?
March 7th, 2014 byNearly 35 million photos will be available through a new “embed tool,” which will frame the images with a code that links back to Getty’s website.
How to Aspire to ‘Business Brilliance’ as a PR Pro
March 6th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinIn his keynote address at PR News’ April 8 Measurement Conference, author Lewis Schiff will show how PR pros can apply his seven “Business Brilliant” principles to a road map for risk management, team building and decision making, as well as personal success.
The Landline Telephone Has Some Ring Left
March 6th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzIs the landline telephone headed for a museum near you? It increasingly seems that way, what with more and more people wedded to their cell phones and myriad hand-held devices. If landline phones do get mothballed, though, so, too, will what remains an effective communications tool for PR pros. But we may be getting ahead […]
PR Insider: Know the Media Landscape and Improve Relations
March 6th, 2014 by Adam MyrickThere are numerous benefits to being familiar with what company owns which media outlet, including establishing contacts and multiplying your PR reach.
Top 10 SXSW Hashtags PR Pros Should Follow
March 6th, 2014 by Richard BrownellYou’d like to be in Austin for SXSW, but you don’t have to be to keep up with the latest developments. Here’s a short list of hashtags to stay in the loop.
Stop Checking Social Media and Read This Article
March 5th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinWe asked PR pros the question (on social media, naturally) “How many times per day do you check social media?” and got some anguished responses.
Ellen’s Oscars Selfie Inspires Real-Time CSR
March 5th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzMaybe they’ll make a movie about it. Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars-night selfie was retweeted more than 3 million times, busting the record previously held by President Obama. At the same time, DeGeneres (and Samsung) may have changed the game when it comes to how brands and organizations distribute charitable donations.