NextUP – Promo Video
D S Simon Media is excited to announce NextUP, a new series produced by D S Simon and Ragan Communications and PR Daily, featuring the young and bright trailblazers in communications. Watch the promo video here to learn more.
PR’s Top Pros Talk… Using Information Management to Understand Communications Objectives – Mark Weiner
How can communicators use research to set communications objectives that are reasonable, meaningful, and measurable? Understand their communications objectives? And, once they’re set, how do communications professionals apply what they learn to meet or beat those objectives? Mark Weiner, Chief Insights Officer at PublicRelay, recommends conducting an Executive Audit to uncover the often-hidden value equation that senior executives apply to evaluate PR value and performance. He also recommends proactive research to inform communications decisions and to demonstrate – and generate – PR value and ROI. Mark also asserts that public relations is a cyclical process rather than linear, and demonstrates this as he walks through the PR continuum which helps communicators identify the best target audience and the media they read, watch and listen to; to reinforce the messages that work best (and remediate underperformers); to evaluate performance for continuous improvement. This and more!
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PR’s Top Pros Talk… Forming a Sustainable PR Strategy – David Barkoe
How can communicators form a sustainable PR strategy? David Barkoe, CEO and Founder of Carve Communications, emphasizes that agencies should focus on long-term campaigns and opportunities, rather than simply relying on the “big” tentpole press opportunities. David also explains his unique process of measuring the value of media placements.
PR’s Top Pros Talk… Building Strong Relationships – Michael Kaye
How can communicators build strong relationships? Michael Kaye, Associate Director of Global Communications at OkCupid, discusses the value of introducing yourself with your pronouns and how to empower your most authentic and confident self. Michael also highlights how OkCupid has led the charge for expanded inclusion for LGBTQ+ daters, and how other companies have followed suit. Michael includes advice to viewers on how to utilize all of their platforms to boost and connect with their networks.
PR’s Top Pros Talk… Supporting Start-ups – David Warschawski
What are the benefits of working with start-ups? David Warschawski, Managing Director of W Ventures and Founder and CEO of Warschawski, discusses how he utilizes his agency’s marketing and communications skills to build revenue and drive employee engagement. David also reveals his pet peeves about the communications industry and suggestions on how to make it better.
PR’s Top Pros Talk… Handling Communications During a Crisis – Stefan Pollack
How can organizations navigate uncertain times? Stefan Pollack, President of The Pollack Group, calls for brands to send out well-thought-out messages that communicate empathy and awareness. Stefan also shares his perspective, as a professor, on the challenges and triumphs the younger generations have faced throughout the pandemic.
PR’s Top Pros Talk… Communicating Crypto – Arielle Sobel
How can organizations expand crypto coverage to the general public? Arielle Sobel, Head of Global Communications at 21Shares, highlights the importance of having spokespeople who can explain the complex nature of crypto in simple and digestible terms to increase audience awareness. Arielle also briefly elaborates on how she uses Twitter as a valuable resource in finding breaking stories facing the crypto industry.
PR’s Top Pros Talk… Maximizing a Front-Page Story – Kate Cronin
How can brands get the most out of a front-page story opportunity? Kate Cronin, Chief Brand Officer at Moderna, highlights the value of educating reporters and spokespeople and mistakes to avoid. Kate also shares how her team manages the spread of false narratives by building trust and understanding with reporters.