How B-Roll can make or break broadcast
When watching a news story, you probably don’t think too much about the B-roll involved but, B-roll has a very powerful part to play in any news story…
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Facebook ad guide for beginners: get the most out of your consumer Facebook ad campaign
Wondering why your organic Facebook campaigns (without paid promotion) aren’t getting any traction, and you’re not seeing the results you had hoped for? The reality is it’s almost impossible to reach your desired audience through organic reach alone. This is because of recent algorithm changes, which controls the ordering and presentation of posts, so users only see what Facebook consider to be most relevant to them.
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Qualifications and courses for aspiring PR professionals
Qualifications are so important to develop the required skills and knowledge about the Public Relations (PR) industry. Although, prior to my PR role, I was far from aware of the options available in the industry! Having now achieved a PR qualification (a Distinction in the Higher Lever 4 PRCA PR Apprenticeship) and currently studying for another (PR & Communications Degree at Greenwich University) I want to share with you my personal suggestions and advice when it comes to the most prominent qualifications and courses to skyrocket your career in PR. For even more tips about starting a career in PR through an apprenticeship, check out our latest podcast, featuring special guest, Steph Umebuani - the PRCA’s Head of Apprenticeships.
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Findings from the Edelman Trust Barometer 2022
Every January, global communications firm, Edelman, launches the Edelman Trust Barometer - the largest global survey on trust in business, government, media and NGOs. The survey gathers data from more than 33,000 people across 28 countries. It gives us a clear indication of how people perceive the stories they read and how messages from the government have been interpreted. We discuss the latest Trust Barometer findings on this week’s newly released podcast, which is all about Ethics in PR and can be found here.
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How to shine and be the real you on camera
With meetings, pitches, presentations and events increasingly moving to virtual platforms, we don’t just need to overcome our apprehensions about seeing and hearing ourselves on screen, we need to embrace the technology and learn techniques to be our best selves on camera! In this blog, we’ll be sharing some top tips for gaining camera confidence and knowing how to engage and inspire a virtual audience. For even more on hosting a virtual event, check out Episode 6 from Season 2 of our podcast, Revitalise & Grow.
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The spirit of Christmas adverts
We all know “holidays are coming” when we see the infamous red truck travel across our screens, and we all look forward to seeing what the big brands have in store for us each Christmas. So, what’s our verdict this year?
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