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Why Media Literacy is Key in the Age of Deepfakes

September 9th, 2024 by

To combat deepfakes and misinformation, communicators should focus on fostering media literacy among both consumers and the industry, arming them with the necessary skills to understand the difference between fact and fiction.

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PR Roundup: NFL Kickoff, Edelman and Trust at Work and LinkedIn’s B2B Messaging Findings

September 5th, 2024 by

This week’s PR Roundup discusses how to make a brand impact by leaning into football, what Edelman’s new report says about trust at work, and what B2B messages get attention on LinkedIn. 

5 Ways to Level Up PR Internship Programs

September 5th, 2024 by

In the public relations industry, where strategic communication and media relations are more than classroom concepts, internships allow students to immerse themselves in real-world campaigns, build a portfolio of successful projects, and hone their skills through mentorship and client interactions. Here are five ways to level up your PR internship programs this fall.

Reimagining Newsjacking for a New Era of Journalism and Media Relations

September 4th, 2024 by

In media relations, newsjacking helps create a real-time, mutually beneficial relationship between yourself and the reporter, as you’re providing them with a credible third-party resource or commentary that they can use right away. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Aligning Brands and Creators to Drive Influencer Marketing and Brand Trust

September 3rd, 2024 by

In a conversation with PRNEWS about influencer marketing strategies, Cristy Garcia, CMO at Impact.com, discusses how can brands and influencers can get the most out of their partnerships, where misalignment between the two occurs, and recent research findings conducted on the brand-influencer relationship.

5 Style Points to Consider for Guest Pieces

August 29th, 2024 by

Great guest pieces deliver inspiring and empowering content that outlets want to publish and passion about a particular topic that ropes readers in. But one important element that is often overlooked is style. Here are some steps to help you score style points with an outlet and its readers.

6 Ways to Manage the ‘One Article Crisis’ and its Aftermath

August 29th, 2024 by

For all the emphasis on bigger crisis situations (a la CrowdStrike), a more common issue companies face is the prospect of a one-off negative article. Here are six recommended actions for PR pros in this situation.

Measuring PR’s Impact on Sales With the Earned Lift Model

August 28th, 2024 by

Hahn’s Earned Lift Model approach to measurement calculates the expected business impact of a brand’s media mentions by examining earned media hits and observable changes in customer behaviors. Here’s how the method could matter to business’ bottom line ROI.

Samsung Electronics’ Head of Corporate Comms on Best Practices in Brand Reputation Management

August 27th, 2024 by

At the 2024 Meltwater Summit in New York City earlier this summer, Katie Stratakis, Head of Corporate Communications at Samsung Electronics America, shared the company’s approach to proactive brand storytelling and best practices for brand reputation management during crises.

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Thought Leadership Strategies for B2B Businesses

August 26th, 2024 by

In a PR landscape that is increasingly fast-moving and AI-driven—and with consumer trust declining across all industries—B2B thought leadership programs are an opportunity to present executives’ perspectives on the unique industry concerns of their customers while positioning them as insightful partners in navigating the greater business and economic landscape.