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5 Ways to Build Relationships With the Media

September 15th, 2015 by

Media connections can help you get a story out to the masses, which in turn can earn you brand exposure and a wider audience.

4 News Writing Rules to Craft Irresistible Press Releases

September 14th, 2015 by

Follow a reporter’s rules for writing and you will increase the potential for exposure for your releases.

On Instagram, Ask ‘What Would Taylor Swift Do?’

September 14th, 2015 by

Learning about using Instagram for business from Katie Keating, IBM’s program manager for social brand strategy, is one thing. How about learning from a slightly higher profile master of Instagram such as Taylor Swift?

How to Make Marriage of PR & Marketing Work? Clear KPIs and Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

September 14th, 2015 by

It seems nearly everyone admits that it is less than ideal when PR and marketing work in silos. Fortunately, we hear more and more examples of silos being a thing of the past.

Why Your Team Surveys Fail—and How to Make Them Valuable Data Sources

September 14th, 2015 by

In their more candid moments, executives doubt the value of the employee-engagement survey. They find it time-consuming and stressful and most have given up on calculating its ROI.

2015 Platinum PR Award Finalists Announced

September 14th, 2015 by

In an annual tradition, PR News has announced the finalists in its 2015 Platinum PR Awards program. The awards celebrate the best PR creativity, technological savvy, storytelling expertise and business acumen found in communications campaigns from brands, nonprofit organizations and agencies.

How PR Inspired Thousands of Chicagoans to Share Meals and Discuss Their City’s Future

September 11th, 2015 by

The Chicago Community Trust tapped the communications expertise at Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications to not only elevate the trust’s visibility as a grant-making organization, but to emphasize the community foundation’s deep commitment to the Chicago area and its residents.

Media’s POV: 5 PR Pitching Pet Peeves

September 11th, 2015 by

By thinking of the press as a partner, rather than as a resource, you enhance the chances of landing a prime-time interview, cover article or lead story for a client or for your organization.

A Peek at KIND Snacks’ Ingredients for Integrated Social Media Campaigns

September 10th, 2015 by

In advance of his presentation at PR News’ Social Media Conference in New York, Joshua Nafman of KIND Snacks discusses his team’s cross-platform social media campaigns.

10 Content Promotion Questions to Ask Before Typing a Single Word [infographic]

September 10th, 2015 by

Without a thorough promotional strategy, your content might as well be locked away in a leather-bound diary.