TODAY’S HEADLINES – 05.30.2019  
 
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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Making the case for small and mid-size PR agencies

Along with the trends toward tiny houses and craft beers, there is a growing affinity for boutique public relations firms, the author writes. He outlines his rationale for such a shift.


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PR

Gillette wins fans with ad featuring transgender man

The video shows a father teaching his transgender son how to shave, a message that’s warmed the hearts of many online. The ad follows its campaign about toxic masculinity earlier this year.


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JOBS OF THE WEEK

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world

Where are the top metro areas for creatives to find exciting work without having to pinch pennies? Find out, and then browse our roundup of current job openings.



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LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

5 barriers to effective leader communication—and how to overcome them

Top executives might clam up for any number of reasons: Maybe they fear bearing bad news, or established practices leave messaging to someone else. Try making these pivotal adjustments.


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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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MEDIA RELATIONS

5 steps for building a relevant media list

Communicators know they must research their audience and for PR pros that means digging into the journalists that cover their niche. Here’s how to build a useful media list.


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PR DAILY AWARDS

The deadline for PR Daily’s 2019 Media Relations has been extended

There’s still time to share your best pitches, media events and campaigns. Complete your entry by May 31.



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PR

Huawei fighting security-risk designation with legal moves, public appeals

The Chinese tech company says it has been unfairly targeted by U.S. authorities. Top players such as Google have backed away. Now, Huawei is making its case with pressers and op-eds.


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MEDIA RELATIONS

4 essential elements for a persuasive op-ed

For communicators hoping to get their organization’s viewpoint into circulation, certain threads must come together. Here’s what writers should consider.


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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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PR

5 nightmares that haunt PR pros

Which mistakes have public relations practitioners tossing and turning at night? One industry veteran shares the gaffes that every communicator should strive to avoid.



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CONTENT MARKETING

10 tips for making website content easily accessible by voice search

With Siri, Alexa and other mechanized listeners helping consumers find everything from pizza to piñatas, marketers must tailor their online presences with an eye—and ear—to that trend.


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PR

How to stop overservicing (and underwhelming) clients

Making your agency turn a profit requires knowing what you are good at, and what jobs you should send to someone else. Here’s how to know when to say “no.”


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RAGAN AWARDS

How did New York-Presbyterian help a girl with half a heart?

Enter this year’s Health Care PR & Marketing Awards.


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