TODAY’S HEADLINES – 01.03.2019  
 
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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Insider secrets for making the most of social media

Staying relevant on every major social media platform can seem impossible, not to mention draining. Here are some pro tips for how to ace your online strategy without taxing your limited resources.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook remains valuable to many users—to the tune of $1,000

A recent study asked users how much money could make them walk away from the social media platform. The figure reveals its enduring pull—but how much would users pay to keep using it?


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MARKETING

The lay of the marketing landscape in 2019

Shopping experiences continue to move online, and opportunities such as influencer marketing offer fresh challenges for communicators. Here’s what to keep in mind as the year unfolds.



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FROM THE ARCHIVES

9 steps to better, more effective content writing

The first step to better copy is to understand your audience. You’ll also improve if you find your voice, avoid interruptions, use helpful tools and read authors who inspire you.


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WRITING & EDITING

The ultimate resource for senior communications leaders

The Communications Leadership Council is senior communications leaders’ ticket to exclusive networking, best-practice sharing and team training.


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CONTENT MARKETING

7 signs your audience hates your engagement strategy

Your content marketing plan is a big investment of time and resources. What are the signs that your efforts and money are misplaced or mismanaged?


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WRITING & EDITING

Grammar Girl has the answers to your AP style questions

Join bestselling author Mignon Fogarty from your desk for this can’t-miss webinar.



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CONTENT MARKETING

How to develop a content marketing program

These three steps can make the difference between success and failure.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Military agency apologizes for tweet likening bombs to Times Square ball drop

After deleting the video post, the U.S. Strategic Command said the intended joke was ‘in poor taste.’


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VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

5 ways to use hero videos to drive your message

Audiences like to think of themselves as the hero. What they’re looking for is an Obi-Wan Kenobi-type character to guide them. Here’s how to craft visual pieces that resonate deeply.


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WRITING & EDITING

Use these 41 words to go beyond just ‘good’

To keep your readers engaged, use more precise, descriptive terms such as 'breathtaking,’ ‘dazzling’ and ‘magnificent.’



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COUNTDOWN

PR Daily's top stories of 2018: Nos. 1-10

2019 is finally here. To celebrate the new year, here are the top 10 stories from PR Daily last year.


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BRAND JOURNALISM

Quiz: Are you stuck in a communications rut?

See how Ragan Consulting Group can help your organization transform the way it reaches audiences.


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COUNTDOWN

Common words that came from the Vikings

‘Give,’ ‘take,’ ‘get’ and ‘both’ all come from the ‘Danish Tongue.’ Check out this list of old Norse words.


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