Public Relations

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Which PR Wins Defined 2018?

You can't control your circumstances. You can control the response. That was the through-line of PR in 2018 — and the brands that responded well built reputation capital they're still drawing on. Which brand handled a c

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Blue Origin Playing PR Catch Up

In the modern 21st century Space Race, there is a clear leader. SpaceX has captured the imagination of the public like nothing since the early days of the shuttle program, when people stopped their day to watch launches

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Three Ways to Integrate Audio into a Marketing Strategy

As the world of audio continues to capture the attention of the public, marketing experts must think carefully about how they can connect with their audience. Whether it’s the lure of smart speakers or audio books there

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Etiquette for Connecting with Media Outlets

You know the old saw, “If you want to have friends, you have to be friendly.” The same could be said for brands interested in connecting with media sources and building relationships in the hopes of generating earned med

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Get Media Contacts to Pay Attention in Three Easy Steps

It’s easy for a story to get lost in the constant firehose of headlines being generated in today’s “24-7 and right now” media cycles. Trying to get the attention of a specific media outlet can feel impossible, and trying

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Ex-NFLer Helps Players Adjust to Retirement

The transition back to a ‘normal’ life can be tough for many former professional athletes. They go from the highly-regimented workouts and schedules, the constant stress and competition, the emotional highs and lows, and

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Commonwealth Bank Hammered for Billing Dead Customers

As Wells Fargo waited to find out how much it would have to pay for past transgressions, an Australian bank hit the headlines for admitting to billing clients for fees. The catch: those clients had been dead for years, a

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VW Abruptly Shifts Gears

Ever since the massive international emissions scandal, Volkswagen has been actively working to regain its position as one of the top automaker on the planet. It’s been a tough return to that pinnacle, and the company ha

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Ingraham Apologizes After Advertisers Balk at Boycott

Fox News host Laura Ingraham is eating crow this week after getting called out for “mocking” outspoken Parkland school shooting survivor, David Hogg. Hogg, one of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students at the

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How Far To Push Top Talent

Often, great leadership is about finding the balance between pushing followers to achieve their goals and making sure that they don't end up overwhelmed and burnt out. Managers are just like anyone else in the workforce

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Mars Grammy Wins Stir up Controversy

They say rap has finally passed rock in popularity among modern music fans. But someone forgot to tell Bruno Mars. The pop star cleaned up at the Grammy Awards, taking home all six awards for which he was nominated, incl

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3 Major PR Misfires in 2017

Some companies had an incredible 2017. Tesla, though they took some lumps, looked good time and again. Amazon, Ford, and Delta all saw good news go out to the masses. Other brands were not so lucky. Several big retail an