Resource Center

For subscribers only: Access the latest tools, guidelines and other resources for PR professionals in the PR Resources HQ. We have compiled for PR News subscribers downloadable resources and guidelines to be used by communications professionals—in agency, corporate and nonprofit settings. The PR Resources HQ will be continually expanded; please contact PR News editor Scott Van Camp ([email protected]) to let us know what other resources you would like to see added.

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Digital PR

Includes:

  • Social Media Communications Checklist
  • Top 10 Guidelines for Social Media Participation
  • Sample Social Media Policy
  • SEO Resource List
  • Video Production Tips

PR News' How-To Compendium

  •   Leverage the Reach of Local Newspapers
  •   Pitch Your Ideas the Steve Jobs Way
  •   Build Your Brand the Social Way
  •   Apply Thought Leadership to Social Media
  •   Take a Public Relations Crisis by the Horns
  •   Balance Client Demands and Media Needs
  •   Create, Package and Pitch Trend Stories
  •   Offer 'Unsubscribe' to Journalists
  •   Write, Pitch and Place Bylined Articles
  •   Keep Business Conversations Professional
  •   Expertly Use a Flip Video Camera for PR
  •   Deftly Manage User Content on Facebook
  •   Improve Your FAQs, or Consider Alternatives

Management

Includes:

  • RFP Sample
  • Sample Vendor Contract
  • Sample Freelancer Contract
  • Communications Budget Breakdown—Large Nonprofit

Measurement

Includes:

  •  Output, outtake and outcome metrics matrix

Media Relations

Includes:

  • Press Release Templates
  • Sample SEO Optimized Press Release
  • Media Training Checklist