Best Practices
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Media RelationsGaining Positive Media Coverage For A Mega Sporting Event: Olympics Versus U.S.-Based SportsPR practitioners representing sponsors of high-visibility events like the Super Bowl and World Series face the same problem as those who work on Olympic accounts, in that “official sponsor” brands expect their PR reps to promote their multi-million dollar sponsorships. Here are tips for landing positive media coverage from both. 
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Crisis ManagementPRNEWS Announces Honorees of the 2024 People of the Year AwardsThe PRNEWS team has announced the 2024 People of the Year honorees. The coveted awards program showcases top talent, passionate professionals and budding communications leaders who are redefining the modern PR world. 
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Branding/MarketingBrand Building and Supply Chain Woes: Why Reputation Matters Before Disruptions OccurToday, the average consumer can likely name several major supply chain disruption events while still knowing little about the intricacies of the supply chain. The logistics industry faces a problem: It is only recognized for its catastrophic failures, like the bridge collapse, rather than being recognized for its innovation and growth in the $26B industry. 
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Branding/MarketingWhat Makes a Great Podcast Guest: Storytelling Through AudioEffectively leveraging podcast appearances requires some preparation. A great podcast guest will connect in a way that compels listeners to engage with the brand. 
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Crisis ManagementPR Roundup: Political Creators and Influencers, the ROI of AI and Crisis Help for SchoolsPR Roundup looks at the potential impact of creators and influencers at the DNC, helping educators in crisis, and how an agency is revealing all the numbers on how AI has impacted its bottom line. 
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Branding/MarketingExplainer: What is an Annual Report?Today we review the components of an annual report and where it belongs in a communications strategy. 
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Digital & TechnologyHow PR and Media Relations Have Changed in the Past DecadeWhile many have experienced heightened pressure from clients to demonstrate measurable results for PR efforts, conversations in the PR reveal that changes have made it become increasingly hard to get those results in the first place. 
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Media RelationsRetaining Long-Term Clients: Challenges and Strategies for Small PR AgenciesIn this landscape, shifting from short-term gains to long-term strategies is crucial in demonstrating the value of small PR agencies and fostering ongoing partnerships. Here’s how to make that shift effectively. 
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Branding/MarketingBook PR Embraces Digital MediaDigital media can impact even the most traditional industries. Books, for example, can find new life or launch via TikTok #BookTok. 
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Crisis ManagementPR Roundup: Big Dad Energy, Axios’s Layoff Blunder, Financial Comms and Market PanicThis week’s PR Roundup explores Big Dad Energy, another example of how not to communicate layoffs and dealing with investors in panic mode. 
 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	