Behind the Headlines:
From a Publicist’s Perspective

The Power of Syndication in Media
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The Power of Syndication in Media

In today's rapidly evolving media landscape, syndication has emerged as a crucial consideration when developing media strategy. Syndication offers unparalleled opportunities to amplify reach and impact, allowing a single story to generate a larger volume of coverage.

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Ten Media Outlets Run by Women
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Ten Media Outlets Run by Women

In today's dynamic media landscape, women are making significant strides, breaking down barriers, and making their mark on media outlets, from fashion and culture to business and news. These remarkable women helm some of the world’s most notable publications; shaping narratives and driving conversations.

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How to Handle a Correction Request
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How to Handle a Correction Request

From simple typos to factual inaccuracies, mistakes can undermine the credibility of news articles and publications. Recognizing the significance of maintaining accurate information, media organizations have established correction policies to rectify such errors promptly.

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Five Ways to Make an Announcement That's Not a Press Release
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Five Ways to Make an Announcement That's Not a Press Release

Press releases have long been the go-to method for announcing news, but they are not always the most effective or engaging way to communicate with an audience. Increasingly, companies are looking for more creative and flexible ways to share their stories and make announcements.

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PR Crisis: BP Oil Spill
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PR Crisis: BP Oil Spill

Few events are more damaging to a company’s reputation than environmental, financial, or other disasters. However, even when unimaginable tragedies occur due to human error, a carefully planned and executed public relations campaign can mitigate both the short-term and long-term damage to a company’s public image.

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One Story Five Headlines
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One Story Five Headlines

It can be tempting to take a one-size-fits-all approach to pitching, but even the most compelling story needs a strategy. Securing better placements boils down to pitching smarter, not harder. 

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The Importance of Keeping a Story Fresh
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The Importance of Keeping a Story Fresh

Even the best story eventually gets stale. Storylines that attract widespread attention will lose their luster, and what enticed reporters even six months ago can feel old and overdone today. Successful PR campaigns not only understand this cycle, they proactively plan for the inevitable downtrend. To maintain media coverage…

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How to Determine a Story Angle
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How to Determine a Story Angle

Successful PR campaigns boil down to telling great stories. Below is a guide on how to best develop engaging storylines. It is as simple as following the five Ws, and questions that influence any news story: who, what, where, when and why? 

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News Cycle 101
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News Cycle 101

“News cycle” is a term often used in PR-related conversations. It’s a critical concept for media and publicists alike, and the foundation knowledge needed to uncover truly compelling stories.

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The Value of Subscription-Based Media Coverage
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The Value of Subscription-Based Media Coverage

The introduction of the media paywall emerged as a “thing” more than a decade ago when The Wall Street Journal announced their subscription paywall, which met fierce backlash. WSJ represented the exception to the rule only until the last decade, as most major publications now have a content paywall…

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The Dos and Don'ts of "Off the Record"
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The Dos and Don'ts of "Off the Record"

Perhaps the most iconic and intriguing phrase in the media world, “Off the Record” (OTR) often serves as fodder for dramatic Hollywood moments. In reality, OTR scenarios are delicate matters when dealing with the media…

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Embargo vs. Exclusive: What You Need to Know
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Embargo vs. Exclusive: What You Need to Know

News embargoes and exclusives are tools publicists use to disseminate news or information. Let’s look into the specifics of each tactic, and when it is appropriate to offer one or the other…

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Owned vs. Paid vs. Earned Media
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Owned vs. Paid vs. Earned Media

When it comes to owned media, paid media, and earned media, each channel has a specific function and purpose, and each can play a separate, yet complementary, critical role in any brand strategy…

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