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Prudential CCO: Communication is Critical to Business Ecosystems and Employee Experience

March 2nd, 2021 by

PRNEWS interviewed Alan Sexton, Prudential Financial CCO, who believes PR pros, who work throughout the enterprise are vital to succeeding within business ecosystems. In addition, he’s tracking the employee experience in a WFH world, with an eye to avoiding cultural decay.

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Return of March Madness Boosts Consumer Engagement 61%; Instagram Dominates

March 2nd, 2021 by

While just 4 percent of March Madness-related content was posted on Instagram, the platform enjoyed 85 percent of all engagement.

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Why the Answer to the Question,’What’s In a Name?’ Matters More than Ever

March 2nd, 2021 by

In the past year, as calls for social justice have increased, a growing number of organizations found themselves re-branding, changing their names or packaging in attempts to leave behind legacy narratives.

The Importance of Benchmarking Media and Why 2021 is Different

March 2nd, 2021 by

Without the context of comparative analysis, one can pursue what seems like a proper PR plan. Set measurable objectives, develop data-informed strategy and tactics, and evaluate performance…and get everything absolutely wrong.

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Tips to Help You Avoid Killing an Important Tech Story

March 1st, 2021 by

The tech sector is leading the business world during the pandemic as numerous industries pivot to survive. Meanwhile, PR is leading tech’s conversations. Here are a few tips for ensuring you tell tech stories that resonate with their intended audiences.

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Industry Spotlight: Legalization and PR Opportunities Grow in CBD and Cannabis

February 26th, 2021 by

The business opportunity for cannabis (as well as CBD and hemp), appears significant, with many opportunities in the PR space–as long as communicators do the legwork and learn the sector’s intricacies. As part of our new Industry Spotlight series, PRNEWS talked to Agency A-List Top 100 honorees in the CBD and cannabis sector about working in this emerging space.

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PR Pros Push Range of Tactics to Win Earned Media Placements

February 25th, 2021 by

Looking at the market for earned media during a recent PRNEWS webinar, PR pros admitted the landscape remains highly competitive, though a bevy of targets is available. Panelists urged PR pros to consider a range of traditional and newer media outlets.

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What Working from Home Taught Me About Productivity

February 25th, 2021 by

Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon is the latest CEO to join the debate over working from home. For his company, it’s not feasible, he says. For other leaders, the pandemic made work from home a necessity. The author of this was a skeptic, but now he’s sold on working from home. Companies have made changes, though, including sharing corporate values and transmitting culture via internal communication.

[VIDEO] PR Vets Assess DEI Initiatives—One Year Later

February 24th, 2021 by

PRNEWS Live welcomed Neil Foote, board president, National Black PR Society, and Porter Novelli, SVP Dwayna Haley on Feb. 24, 2021. Our topics included: DEI during the pandemic, Black History Month and the one-year anniversary… Continued

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How Communicators Can Inspire Employees to Vaccinate

February 24th, 2021 by

Most employees receive health benefits from employers. It makes sense that companies are at the center of getting staff to vaccinate. Here are tips and tactics to create engaging, fun and accessible internal communication to encourage vaccination.