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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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Top tips for communicating change in your organisation
Change comes in many different forms. It can be exciting and is essential to business innovation and growth, but it can also occur when a business is in crisis. Common reasons for making change include mergers and acquisitions, changes in personnel, redundancies, physical relocation, restructuring or operational changes to name just a few. Check out Episode 7 from Season 2 of our podcast, Revitalise & Grow, for more tips on managing change.
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ADPR’s step by step guide to media interviews
Interviews with press can be a highly effective way to get across your business’s message and are a core component of a well-rounded PR campaign. Read on for our advice on managing a media interview, covering everything from setting it up to wrapping it up with the journalist.
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How to write a captivating news release
We all dream of reaching our target audience through generating amazing coverage in our key media. If you want to generate purposeful press coverage for your business, you need to master the art of writing an effective news release! Primarily, you need to refine your strategy when thinking about what you want to include in your story, ensuring you have all bases covered, and have featured the attention-grabbing details that will turn a journalist’s head. But how long should a news release be? And what information must you include? We have collated a step-by-step guide to walk you through the process of drafting a captivating news release!
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Top tips for managing a PR crisis
It doesn’t matter what sort of company you have, there is always the potential for a crisis to occur and as the famous saying goes, “a reputation takes decades to build and seconds to destroy.”
With this in mind, we have put together some of our top tips for handling a PR crisis.
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Tips on purposeful marketing
You are probably all too familiar with the term ‘social purpose’. More than just the latest buzz word in business, we are now living in what is being described as ‘the purposeful age’, but what does purpose really mean for brands, where has it come from and what role does PR play? Purpose is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as, “The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists”. At its core, purpose is all about authenticity and your values. It should form a fundamental aspect of your business and marketing strategy. Its about why you do what you do, beyond making money. Listen to Episode 14 of our podcast, Revitalise & Grow, for even more tips on purpose for business.
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How to protect your brand from cancel culture
Over the past year, cancel culture has become a hotly documented topic and the debate over whether it is a justifiable action looks set to rumble on for a while yet. But what exactly is cancel culture and how can businesses and brands avoid falling victim to it?
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Mastering media interviews
For most professionals, media interviews can be a daunting thought, especially if you haven’t done one before.
Prior to any interview it is important to be well prepared and feel confident and comfortable in what you’re going to talk about.
In today's blog we share our six top tips to help you master any media interview, you should also check out this week's podcast which tells you all you need to know about media relations.
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Your Definitive PR Toolkit
Public relations has evolved significantly over the years, even more so during the last 12 months as businesses learn to communicate in new and impactful ways. So, what do today’s marketers and communications professionals need to have in their toolkit? Read on to find out!
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