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Industry experts assembled at PRNEWS’ inaugural “PR Thought Leadership Strategies on LinkedIn” event Tuesday  afternoon to share best practices and tips for writing posts, becoming a LinkedIn thought leader, mastering the platform’s algorithm, media training clients and optimizing newsletter engagement. Following are insights from event.

Former President Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 Presidential Election has ushered in new questions for candidates and campaigns about messaging strategies and how to reach people. It’s proved that “the media” is no longer solely legacy outlets. Social media influencers and podcast hosts are now just as much a part of the media landscape as correspondents, columnists and editors.

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Reporters need color commentary and deeper analysis on breaking news, your clients need coverage in outlets that won’t cover product news directly, and you need to improve your media relationships. Rapid response works in all of these cases.

Forty six percent of those surveyed said they’ll use YouTube more, 39% said Instagram, 38% said YouTube Shorts, 30% said Facebook and 23% said X (formerly Twitter). YouTube makes sense because its algorithmic discovery is similar, especially when it comes to learning and making content recommendations.

As executives contemplate post-election communications, here are a few tips to help avoid unintentionally stepping on landmines while positioning your company for advocacy success in 2025.

In a year when the term “polarized” doesn’t come close to adequately describing the political discourse, there are added complications and risks for organizations that should be taken into account before they issue any outbound communications. Here are just a few.

In an age where transparency and trust are crucial to brand loyalty, Kellogg’s recent food dye crisis has left a sour taste in the mouths of consumers.

The Intuit fiasco brings to light four key lessons/pillars for communications professionals when media training company stakeholders: interview preparation, post-interview communications, media relations and crisis management.

Veterans Day is an opportunity for companies to stand out while showcasing the invaluable contributions by these exceptional employees through unique communications methods.