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How to Use Brand Storylines to Spark Conversations

April 30th, 2015 by

In this exclusive article for PR News, Jeremy Miller offers a preview of his Digital PR Conference keynote presentation by drawing on Principle 6 from his book “Sticky Branding,” which is to use brand storylines to inspire your audience to say, “That’s interesting. Tell me more.”

How to Enhance PR Agency-Client Partnerships

April 29th, 2015 by

It’s one thing when agencies help their clients to manage an external crisis and/or cauterize a wound. But what happens when the crisis is happening right at the table and an otherwise stable relationship may be headed for the rocks?

3 Ways to Resolve Conflicts Between PR and Marketing

April 28th, 2015 by

Marketing and PR both play substantive roles in an organization’s success. But what happens when disagreements arise between the two and turf wars take root?

To Be Human in PR. That Is the Quest.

April 28th, 2015 by

I was in high school when my Home Economics teacher disclosed that Betty Crocker was not a real person but was a device to personalize the brand. For this naive Jewish girl in Baltimore, it might have been the equivalent of hearing there is no Santa Claus. Betty Crocker was not a real person. I […]

To Be Human in PR. That Is the Quest.

April 28th, 2015 by

I was in high school when my Home Economics teacher disclosed that Betty Crocker was not a real person but was a device to personalize the brand. For this naive Jewish girl in Baltimore, it… Continued

7 Tips for Using Social Media in a Brand Crisis

April 27th, 2015 by

Engaging the public on social media is one of the most effective—and dangerous—ways of handling a brand crisis. It can reach around the world in a heartbeat and it offers you a greater degree of control over your message than traditional media, provided you use it correctly.

PR Insider: Making Contacts in the Newspaper Newsroom

April 27th, 2015 by

Many newspaper newsrooms these days still have a beat system, but there are also web sites, video and a constantly changing media landscape to contend with.

Take Twitter Analytics Into Account

April 27th, 2015 by

Twitter Analytics can provide a lot of meaningful data to help you enhance and amplify your personal Twitter brand. But it can also be a little overwhelming, especially if you don’t live and breathe analytics as a full-time job.

When Opportunity Knocks

April 27th, 2015 by

Although I wanted to stay in San Francisco and was fearful of the unknown, I just knew that this was an excellent career opportunity, so I made the move.

PR Lessons From the Presidential Campaigns

April 27th, 2015 by

Partisanship and policy aside, the campaign trail offers key PR lessons. Whether it’s a presidential hopeful hitting the campaign trail or a new CEO meeting with stakeholders, making a strong first impression is crucial. And perception may trump reality.