by Jean-Paul Horrigan on August 11, 2016 in Media Relations
Content is everywhere. It’s printed, uploaded, and broadcast through a vast array of media on a daily if not hourly basis. So how are you ensuring that your media monitoring program is getting through the noise and capturing everything? Follow these five tips for maintaining a methodical approach to news and social media monitoring. Tip …
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by Caroline Campbell on July 29, 2016 in Events
As a Republican attending my first Democratic National Convention, my experience being in the hall was very much different than watching it on TV. The ambiance of the entire week culminated in one single moment. The pageantry, participation and execution were brilliant, and we know that was the result of hard work by teams of …
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by Sarah Beth Cloar on July 27, 2016 in Message Training
Whether you are a political junky live-streaming convention coverage all day or just a casual observer catching up via morning-digest emails, it’s worth the effort for PR pros and business leaders to study what makes a political speech effective. Political figures have the advantages of teams of writers, voice coaches, teleprompters, and hours of practice, …
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by Lauren Musiol on July 20, 2016 in Message Training
An important element to an impactful news story is the human element which is why more and more reporters are incorporating the experiences of a spokesperson to enhance their story. While a subject matter expert voice is important and helps to provide important information and create credibility, a consumer spokesperson’s first-hand experience can help a story …
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by Stephanie Wight on July 8, 2016 in Social Media
In a crowded online space, social media posts require targeted messaging and visuals to reach and engage your desired audience. In order to gain traction with consumers, brands must understand what motivates and influences them, and produce content that is helpful and relatable. By utilizing measurement tools, brands can get a better sense of what …
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