A veteran communicator discusses the importance of learning different languages when moving between industries. The savvy communicator, he argues, is an active listener and a life-long learner.
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[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks to Sara Joseph of BerlinRosen About Brand Innovation During COVID
August 7th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS welcomes Sara Joseph, SVP at BerlinRosen to talk about innovations in the travel and lifestyle industries during COVID.
Pandemic’s Fast-Moving News Cycle Prompts Constant Monitoring
August 7th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinPR pros know it’s a best practice to constantly monitor social and traditional media during a PR crisis. With the pandemic producing a flood of constantly changing news, communicators are wise to monitor constantly. Quick-changing stories this week seem to provide examples of the importance of 24/7 vigilance.
Schools Work to Create Clear Communications Plans for Return
August 7th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanThere is tremendous uncertainty about the upcoming school year as the novel coronavirus continues to ravage the country. As a result, stakeholders will depend on clear, decisive communication in an attempt to calm concerns. Unfortunately, not every school district has a trained communication professional on staff. We asked an experienced education communicator about best practices.
Building Brand Standards Through the Language of Creativity
August 6th, 2020 by Mike Fung, Bob Pearson, Colin Foster and Ayaz MalikWhen we build a company without brand standards, the result can sound like a person speaking a language we can’t understand. Unfortunately, neither can customers. Building standards is akin to creating a language that explains our brand. Unfortunately, sometimes we make this relatively simple process too difficult. A quartet of veteran communicators and marketers break down branding into small segments.
Paying Respect to Significant Dates in History: Voting Rights Act and Hiroshima
August 6th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanToday marks an important date for not one, but two points in history. It is the 55th anniversary of former United States President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, as well as 75 years since an atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Both of these occurrences provoke conversation as well as thoughtfulness in regards to historical context.
#SSU2020 Speaker Q&A: Ashley Sasnett on Career Paths in Social Media
August 6th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanToday, we’re getting inside the head of Ashley Sasnett, digital strategist, digital strategy and web experiences at Equifax, who will be speaking on career paths in social media. For a deep dive into social media content creation, strategy and measurement, register today for The Social Shake-Up, which will take place Sept. 22-23 (workshops) and Sept. 29-Oct. 1 (sessions and keynotes).
Social Media Communication Around Isaias Offers Vital Information
August 5th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinEverybody likes to take shots at government and social media. They’re easy targets at the moment. Still, when Hurricane Isaias headed toward the US east coast this weekend, government departments took to social to provide top-notch emergency information. We take a look at a few examples.
‘Mr. President, How About an Interview?’ PR Pros Advise the White House
August 5th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinIt’s the White House calling. Your expertise in strategic communication is needed. They want you to rush over right away. The question on the table is one you’ve handled many times before with CEOs and other C-suite members: What do you advise when the CEO’s 1:1 interviews are a disaster? Should the CEO continue to do interviews?
How to Get Better Quotes for Press Releases
August 4th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanUnfortunately not every organization can boast of a true wordsmith. And that is where public relations professionals can really lend a hand. With so much content infiltrating journalists’ inboxes it can be difficult to create a memorable press release. Including an unforgettable quote can stop readers in their tracks, encouraging them to take a closer look at the story.