TODAY’S HEADLINES – 05.10.2019  
 
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WRITING & EDITING

Infographic: Tips for crafting alluring headlines

Getting audiences to click on your content can be difficult, especially in an oversaturated media landscape. This guide can help you get creative and attract audiences with slick titles.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Delta’s anti-union campaign draws ire, as internal messaging goes public

The airline encouraged employees to buy video games instead of paying union dues. That message elicited widespread backlash; AFL-CIO’s social media response also overstepped.


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FROM THE ARCHIVES

How to write blogs humans want to read

In the rush to make sure robot sweepers log your site, you can forget to create content people actually want to read. Here’s a checklist to guide your efforts.



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PR

7 tips to help PR pros increase productivity

You’ve got a lot of work to accomplish, but there are only so many hours in a day. Here are ideas to help make the most of your limited time.


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WEBINAR ALERT

Why you should be excited about the new AP Stylebook guidelines

Hear directly from a leading Associated Press editor how these changes will benefit writers.


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WRITING & EDITING

The 4 essential elements of reader-grabbing headlines

Painting a vivid picture that offers your audience a desired scenario will seize their attention and carry them along on your journey. But wait—there’s more! Look inside for other secrets…


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PR DAILY AWARDS

Join the ranks of Mastercard, Toyota and Bayer

Enter PR Daily’s 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. The final extended deadline is May 17.



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MARKETING

Kraft Heinz, Virgin Voyages and KFC offer time off and more for Mother’s Day

Brand managers are looking to appeal to consumers by offering babysitting reimbursement, adults-only cruises and sweet biscuits that are accompanied by saucy male dancers.


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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Why spokespeople fall apart on the last question

All the poise and style won’t cover for a flawed exit from your media appearance. Here’s how to prepare executives and spokespeople so they don’t flub the finale.


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PR

Why you don’t need a bigger training budget

See how even the smallest comms teams are getting robust training without breaking the bank.


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MEDIA RELATIONS

The New York Times rides a rising tide of digital content

The newspaper reported increased profits, largely powered by its online offerings. What does the news mean for the future of print media?



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JOBS OF THE WEEK

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world

Daily commute got you down? Find out which organizations offer the most remote job opportunities, and then check out our roundup of current job openings.


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HEALTH CARE

11 tips on social media and health care marketing

Communicators increasingly are being encouraged to dig deep into data analytics, video and storytelling. Here’s a reminder that basics must be applied as well.


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CONFERENCE ALERT

4 things your content must do in 2019

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