TODAY’S HEADLINES – 06.04.2019  
 
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SOCIAL MEDIA

How to unlock the full potential of LinkedIn for clients

Are you using a fully-developed profile to push out detailed, well-written content? You might be leaving SEO and ROI on the table.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Why social media should be treated as a conversation

How do you know if your social media messages offer sufficient value to your audience? Here’s why you should always try to start a conversation with your online followers.


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FROM THE ARCHIVES

9 tricks to revitalize your press release

Some industry insiders say the press release is dead, but others believe it still has its place in your media relations efforts. Here’s how to get the most out of this old school tactic.



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CONTENT MARKETING

5 easy ways to pump up your wellness marketing

Engage your audience with a fresh perspective of what your organization has to offer in terms of nutrition, fitness and overall well-being.


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CONFERENCE ALERT

3 ways to help your executives thrive in the digital world

Discover how to help them create an engaging digital presence during this can’t-miss conference in Washington, D.C.


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MEDIA RELATIONS

How PR pros can elevate positive news stories

Some reporters are looking to counter the preponderance of negative news with stories that offer solutions to big societal problems. Here’s how to tailor a pitch for them.


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PR DAILY AWARDS

The 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards deadline has been extended

Share the work that was instrumental in making the world a better place. Don’t miss the late submission deadline on June 12.



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PR

How Chobani’s small kindness offers big PR dividends

When the yogurt company offered to pay for student lunches in a Rhode Island community, the move allowed the company to build on a brand identity of community service.


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WRITING & EDITING

8 digital tools to streamline the writer’s workday

From the writing itself to collaborating on text to blocking out distractions, these programs and apps can help communicators tackle the most vital—and often most daunting—of their duties.


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VIRTUAL SUMMIT ALERT

Discover how to speak CEO during this virtual event

Learn best practices for measuring and sharing the value of your work.


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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Why and how you should engage your gig workers

Be they freelancers or independent contractors, these professionals often make it possible for your organization to take on and complete key projects. The key to a solid relationship: trust.



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WRITING & EDITING

Why you can usually kill that first (and probably the second) sentence

Unless your opening captures attention, creates interest and compels people to keep reading, delete it. To grab and keep attention, thrust your reader ‘into the midst of things.’


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CONFERENCE ALERT

4 things your content must do in 2019

Join experts at Disneyland and discover how to tell stories that break through the noise and get business results.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

How PR pros can score wins on Reddit

The social media platform has an engaged and youthful user base, but is it a good outlet for your message? Consider these insights.


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