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[VIDEO] Diane Anderson-Minshall, the CEO and Editorial Director of Pride Media on Pride 365

August 11th, 2021 by

PRNEWS Live welcomed Diane Anderson-Minshall, the CEO and Editorial Director of Pride Media. We spoke on authenticity, pitching and how to keep Pride conversations going throughout the entire year.

As UN Report Raises Stakes, Some Basics of Green Communication

August 10th, 2021 by

With the UN report (Aug. 9), sustainability’s visibility gets another boost. Yet it’s not a slam dunk for brands to communicate sustainability practices. Here are ways they can succeed.

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After Beloved Central Park Owl is Killed, PR Response Fails to Take Flight

August 9th, 2021 by

After a beloved staple of New York City wildlife was killed, online responses ranged from grief to outright ire at the Central Park Conservancy for not taking responsibility. Emotional tone and accountability are key in moments like these, as PR pros know.

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Disney Attacks Scarlett Johansson Instead of the Facts

August 9th, 2021 by

Disney attacked popular actress Scarlett Johansson as money-hungry during a pandemic. Instead, Disney ended up hurting its reputation.

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Mission Impossible? Fewer Than 8 Percent of Pitches Become Stories

August 5th, 2021 by

Another round of surveys demonstrates the importance of persistence when it comes to media relations. And with all the surveys floating around, are your company’s employees experiencing survey fatigue? There’s a cure.

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Tips for Getting the Most SEO Value from Your PR Placements

August 4th, 2021 by

Congratulations, you’ve placed a thought-leadership article in a top publication. But have you made sure it’s optimized for SEO? Here are a few easy tips that can help.

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Employee Comms Best Practices for Crisis in Light of SmileDirectClub Shooting

August 3rd, 2021 by

During these tense times, employee communication remains a top priority for communicators. Whether it’s discussing changes to ever-evolving COVID protocols or delivering clear, consistent communication regarding procedures for employee safety, public relations professionals need to be prepared with a lot more words than “thoughts and prayers.” 

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To Give Young People a Shot, Authorities Ramp Up Influencer Efforts

August 2nd, 2021 by

As the U.S. struggles to fully vaccinate young Americans, communicators and influencers shed light on best practices for combating misinformation and promoting the shot to young people.

Prior to Wave of Delta Variant Concern, Students Seemed Optimistic about Returning to Campus

August 1st, 2021 by

As is our end-of-summer tradition, we asked data partner Shareablee to look at consumer engagement with back-to-school social posts. The data were provided exclusively to PRNEWS and predate the late-July CDC mask advisory the Delta variant spurred.

Virtual Events Give PR More Time to Hone Content, Messages for Media

August 1st, 2021 by

At press time, the outlook for in-person events seems precarious. As such, we asked Jamie Kightley, head of client services, IBA International, to discuss how B2B companies can bolster media opportunities at virtual events.