Oktopost

MARCH 8, 2023

Episode Summary The amount of time and energy it takes to get your brand featured in a top-tier media outlet is not for the faint of heart. In this episode of Radically Transparent, Lauren Gumport, Vice President of Communications and Brand at Faye reveals some of her top secrets for getting top-tier media coverage.

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Champion Communications

JUNE 7, 2023

This in turn has made it difficult for those of us in Public Relations (PR) to confidently say what the year ahead will hold. But, one thing for sure is that the skills previously required to be an effective communicator in the PR industry have broadened. Enter social media. Enter the new wave of social channels.

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Champion Communications

AUGUST 9, 2023

Recent headlines surrounding Nigel Farage and Coutts bank serve as a stark reminder of the importance of having a robust issues management plan in place. One of my PR Heroes, Mark Borkowski said in The Guardian last week: “They’ve massively got this wrong…They should have put a blanket on the fire when it first ignited.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 billion industry in 2016 to a projected $16.4

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SmartBug Media

MAY 22, 2020

Public relations (PR) and communications pros constantly preach about crisis communication strategies, hoping clients will be ready to act when the unexpected happens. In the past, many companies haven’t had to execute those plans. What Can PR Pros Learn from the Initial Shock of the Pandemic? They took time to plan.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 23, 2020

If you work in communications or at a PR agency helping companies run their media campaigns, your job looks a whole lot different than it did a few weeks ago. As PR professionals, you have the job to help these business owners and marketers make sure their livelihoods still thrive. increase from 2019 to just a 7% increase.

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Walker Sands

JUNE 21, 2022

Last week, we were honored to have our work recognized among Boston’s top PR campaigns at the PR Club Bell Ringer Awards , where our teams took home two wins for our work with Sophos and Affectiva. Our media relations strategy for Sophos received the Bronze Bell in the “Response to Breaking News” category.

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The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Why public relations teams should keep their feet on the gas pedal In the world of PR agencies, many professionals in the industry have to act as both a public relations practitioner and a liaison between their brand contacts and the decision-makers at those companies. But, for those in public relations, this is the worst thing they can do.

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Martech

MARCH 10, 2022

” Words from Tiffany Guarnaccia, founder and CEO of Kite Hill PR, a high profile agency in the adtech and martech space. Think of it as a pro bono PR onramp program for diverse and purpose-driven founders of tech businesses,” Guarnaccia said. If anything, demand for PR rose sharply with the onset of the pandemic.

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Contently

APRIL 4, 2019

The relationship between journalists and marketers can be contentious —something of a media industry West Side Story. Editors are quick to treat a PR pitch like a pest, sweeping it into the trash after no more than a glance at the subject line. Not sure if and how to proceed? Here are a few guidelines to follow. Adjust your timeline.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 24, 2015

C-level executives often don’t fully understand that public relations personnel need the ongoing involvement and support of upper management in order to meet PR goals. Many senior executives have a simplistic and mistaken view of PR. PR doesn’t work that way. What Does PR Do? highlight to tweet). Inside Information.

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Brandpoint

MARCH 28, 2023

After we received the results of our new research report, The Future of the PR Industry 2023 , one thing was clear once we started digging through the data. PR and communications professionals find thought leadership content and campaigns to be highly important, but metrics and measurement are a common challenge.

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DivvyHQ

AUGUST 16, 2021

With so much to be gleaned from your content analytics, it's smart to put your PR hat on to determine how those insights (and your owned assets) might be transformed or repackaged into earned media opportunities. Let's dive into how to make this approach a regular part of your content mix.

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Champion Communications

JANUARY 13, 2021

Industries around the globe, including PR and communications were forced to rapidly adapt to a ‘new normal. ’ . When the crisis first hit, pre-COVID comms plans and collateral were quickly put-on hold to avoid landing in hot water by appearing insensitive to the current climate. S ales and PR will integrate .

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Walker Sands

JULY 20, 2022

The PRSA Skyline Awards recognize campaigns that display creativity and produce exceptional results in public relations, and we are honored to receive an award in the Integrated Communications (Business to Business) category for our data-driven PR campaign for Visier.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Between blog writing, drafting ad copy, and setting up an email workflow, it's hard to make time for brand awareness and media management. That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. Reputation management.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I’m oversimplifying it, but this type of data can help inform the keywords you are bidding on in paid search, and serve as your editorial calendar for any long-form content and YouTube videos you plan on posting. Media Analysis is Not Just for PR. This is called audience conversation analysis.

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ClearVoice

JULY 29, 2022

Through the news and social media, it doesn’t take much for information to spread. Depending on the circumstances, these channels may include: Social media. Social media posts. Social media. What are examples of a PR crisis we can learn from? An undeniable reality of today is that we are deeply interconnected.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort.

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ClearVoice

AUGUST 13, 2020

All the tried-and-true PR events, product launches, and cocktail meet-ups can no longer be scheduled. The traditional PR agency > in-house team dynamic has suffered a tremendous shakeup. Many PR agencies were lightning fast to switch to new models of conducting their endless business, but not everything pans out.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Social media is an undeniable part of the B2B digital environment. With 74% of global marketers investing in social media marketing, the channel allows you to connect with your audience, increase brand awareness, handle customer service, and even increase conversions. However, social media also presents many risks.

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Brandpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Brant Skogrand, APR, MBC, CPPM, has an incredibly impressive career, and after visiting with him over coffee on a snowy Minnesota morning, I got the sense that he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. The world of PR is always changing … except when it isn’t. Thomas in St. Thomas in St.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 2, 2019

Welcome to planning season! Because coming up with a social media marketing plan means making some big decisions well before the new year gets into full swing. Thanks to Facebook, social media at large received some serious mainstream attention in regard to consumer privacy and the crusade against “fake news.”

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SmartBug Media

MAY 13, 2019

Well, a lot of it has to do with how much the show’s production quality mirrors a great PR program. There are some great PR lessons to be learned from the hottest show on television. Much like the ravens, seasoned PR specialists know the quickest ways to get your message out. Perception is Power. Never Forget What You Are.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2023

AI will automate mundane tasks, like generating social media copy from a blog post, not conquer the marketing industry. AI might be able to give you a meal plan for a week, but it can’t automate your marketing strategy– at least not if you want to look like a brand people actually want to do business with.

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SmartBug Media

JUNE 6, 2019

Business leaders, it’s time to heed Buffett’s advice and do things differently by implementing a solid crisis communications plan sooner rather than later. Plan Ahead. Devise a solid crisis response strategy now by putting some standard PR practices into action. Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Happen. So don’t wait!

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Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

When the PESO model —the confluence of paid, earned, shared, and owned media—was unveiled roughly five years ago, it solved marketers’ key question: “I have content, now what?” Or do all these changes in social media algorithms mean it’s best to get back to the drawing board? Image attribution: Toa Heftiba.

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BenchmarkONE

AUGUST 15, 2019

You’re going along with daily operations as usual, and then someone makes a mistake, or there’s an unfortunate misunderstanding or miscommunication and all of the sudden you’re plunged into a PR crisis, no lifeboat in sight. . The longer you’re in business, the more it becomes apparent that no one is impervious to a PR nightmare.

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In large organizations, public relations (PR) and marketing often operate as separate functions. When coordinated correctly, integration of PR and marketing can lead a company to improve the bottom line, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. What all three of those elements have in common is media exposure.

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BDB

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Thought leadership content and PR: more similar than you think A 2022 survey undertaken by Semrush discovered that more than 64% of businesses currently include thought leadership in their content marketing plans with an additional 29.5% planning to include it in 2023. 1] And our clients are no exception.

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Champion Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Plans that were made months ago have been halted by lockdown, rendering many marketing strategies obsolete. On the other hand, during this crisis, media consumption is soaring. Providing a unique perspective on a common business issue in an industry media outlet creates third-party endorsement, validation and trust. For the B2B?tech

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Social media managers create innovative, high-quality content to engage followers and grow their company’s social media presence. Agility is a fundamental skill in social media marketing, essential for continuously adapting to the evolving digital landscape. Social media managers must also juggle multiple responsibilities.

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Golden Spiral

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Public Relations (PR), as a part of an integrated marketing plan, can dramatically boost your return on investment (ROI). PR, for the most part, is “top-of-the-funnel activity” — generating leads. At its best, PR builds brand awareness. PR also: drives loyalty to your brand.

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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

You may already understand that public relations , or earned media, can be an impactful tool in getting exposure for your small business brand. Some say PR has 10 times the impact of traditional advertising because positive media coverage is considered to be an independent, third-party endorsement for your company.

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

PR and Marketing During a Recession When facing a recessionary environment, the following approaches to your PR and marketing strategies will help you effectively navigate the challenges ahead. During the panic phase I mentioned earlier, many companies will eliminate PR as a quick budget fix.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

But, under pressure from digital and advertising agencies each looking to be the driver of the social media express, PR firms are sometimes turning over inquisitional rocks that do not portray them as strategic caretakers of brands’ social presences. What’s the hot new trend in social media that we can bring to our clients?

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