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6 Ways to Manage the ‘One Article Crisis’ and its Aftermath
August 29th, 2024 by Tara SmithFor all the emphasis on bigger crisis situations (a la CrowdStrike), a more common issue companies face is the prospect of a one-off negative article. Here are six recommended actions for PR pros in this situation.

Measuring PR’s Impact on Sales With the Earned Lift Model
August 28th, 2024 by Tim Weinheimer and Michael GriebeHahn’s Earned Lift Model approach to measurement calculates the expected business impact of a brand’s media mentions by examining earned media hits and observable changes in customer behaviors. Here’s how the method could matter to business’ bottom line ROI.

Samsung Electronics’ Head of Corporate Comms on Best Practices in Brand Reputation Management
August 27th, 2024 by Kaylee HultgrenAt the 2024 Meltwater Summit in New York City earlier this summer, Katie Stratakis, Head of Corporate Communications at Samsung Electronics America, shared the company’s approach to proactive brand storytelling and best practices for brand reputation management during crises.

Thought Leadership Strategies for B2B Businesses
August 26th, 2024 by Jennifer AvrilIn a PR landscape that is increasingly fast-moving and AI-driven—and with consumer trust declining across all industries—B2B thought leadership programs are an opportunity to present executives’ perspectives on the unique industry concerns of their customers while positioning them as insightful partners in navigating the greater business and economic landscape.

This Is Not an Op-ed: Editorial Alternatives for Thought Leadership
August 23rd, 2024 by Jade Faugno-MariaIt’s not just an opinion—op-eds are becoming harder to place. How’s a PR professional supposed to help leaders get their expertly written thoughts out into the world?

PR Roundup: Powerful Speeches at the DNC, PR Burnout, and a New Cat-idate for Pres.
August 22nd, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup explores the characteristics of successful speakers at the DNC, Muck Rack’s new report on burnout and Morris the Cat’s campaign for president.

Gaining Positive Media Coverage For A Mega Sporting Event: Olympics Versus U.S.-Based Sports
August 22nd, 2024 by Arthur SolomonPR practitioners representing sponsors of high-visibility events like the Super Bowl and World Series face the same problem as those who work on Olympic accounts, in that “official sponsor” brands expect their PR reps to promote their multi-million dollar sponsorships. Here are tips for landing positive media coverage from both.

PRNEWS Announces Honorees of the 2024 People of the Year Awards
August 20th, 2024 by PRNEWSThe PRNEWS team has announced the 2024 People of the Year honorees. The coveted awards program showcases top talent, passionate professionals and budding communications leaders who are redefining the modern PR world.

Brand Building and Supply Chain Woes: Why Reputation Matters Before Disruptions Occur
August 20th, 2024 by Macie McCallumToday, the average consumer can likely name several major supply chain disruption events while still knowing little about the intricacies of the supply chain. The logistics industry faces a problem: It is only recognized for its catastrophic failures, like the bridge collapse, rather than being recognized for its innovation and growth in the $26B industry.