TODAY’S HEADLINES – 01.14.2019  
 
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SOCIAL MEDIA

Infographic: Why social media marketing is essential

If you’re not investing in these cost-effective digital channels, you’re missing out on prime opportunities to boost revenue and brand exposure. Consider these insights.


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MARKETING

4 tips for using word-of-mouth to tout your brand

Personal recommendations carry great weight with would-be customers. Here’s advice on using testimonials to drive traffic and tapping influencers’ clout to extend your online reach.


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PR

5 terrific tips for winning industry awards

Your organization, especially if it’s a B2B company, can benefit from securing a trophy and the accompanying brand boost. Here’s guidance on how to enter, win and bask in the triumph.



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HEALTH CARE

7 journalistic techniques for crafting exceptional patient stories

Do your homework, use a recording device or app, have a fluid conversation and—most of all—listen intently to your interviewee, and you’ll write compelling accounts of their experiences.


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VIRTUAL SUMMIT ALERT

Amazing infographics aren’t a pipe dream

Discover how to create engaging infographics on a budget during this expert-led virtual summit.


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VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Infographic: 8 hot graphic design trends

Expect more pops of vivid color, hand-drawn illustrations and authentic stock photos.


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CONFERENCE ALERT

How modern speechwriters keep the craft alive and well

See how these savvy communicators are crafting addresses that enthrall audiences and inspire powerful change.



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MARKETING

Report: Consumers want organizations to lead with values

A recent Clutch survey highlighted the importance of corporate social responsibility and taking a stance on current social and political issues. Doing so can increase customer loyalty.


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WRITING & EDITING

What questions should you ask your content writer?

Hiring a writer or content producer is an important task for many communications leaders. Here’s what you should know about them before making an offer.


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MARKETING

Infographic: Do you know your SEO ABCs?

Making sure you pop up at the top of list in online searches is a top priority for many PR and marketing pros in 2019. Here are some fundamentals you shouldn’t overlook.


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MEDIA RELATIONS

The first $0 paychecks emerge, along with outcry to end the government shutdown

Members of the Coast Guard are advised to hold garage sales, and businesses ranging from airports to craft breweries feel the effects of the work stoppage and plead for a resolution.



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LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

10 books every leader should read in 2019

Looking for inspiration to inform your messaging and tactics? Here are some books that everyone in a leadership role should peruse.


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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Why and how PR pros should adopt the PESO model

In a system that merges four kinds of media—paid, earned, shared and owned—savvy communicators can keep up with the shifting landscape of news and information dissemination.


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WEEKLY ROUNDUP

The 5 most popular stories on PR Daily this week

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