Public Relations Global Network Elects Alexandra Dinita as President

Following a vote from PRGN member agencies, Alexandra Dinița, general manager of Free Communication in Bucharest, Romania, stepped up to lead the worldwide network of 50 independently owned firms as its president for the next twelve months.  As the 30th president of PRGN, Alexandra Dinița follows the footsteps of former president Robert Bauer, managing partner of accelent communications of Vienna, Austria,… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Alexandra Dinita as President

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Six Reasons Why Sustainability Matters for all Companies – and Two Common Mistakes They Should Avoid

Not only because of overall societal sentiment, but also because many investors nowadays do not want to invest in a company that has a poor ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance (Note: ESG is investor speak for sustainability). This means those companies that truly care about ESG issues are seen as responsible – and consequently have… Continue reading Six Reasons Why Sustainability Matters for all Companies – and Two Common Mistakes They Should Avoid

Public Relations Global Network Holds First Open Global Online Conference: The New World Ahead

Held in conjunction with the Network’s bi-annual Fall conference on October 16, this first-time virtual event was attended by nearly 200 communicators from around the world. Moderated by PRWeek magazine’s VP and Editorial Director Steve Barrett, the panel – titled “The New World Ahead” – looked at what the 2020s will bring for communications professionals… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Holds First Open Global Online Conference: The New World Ahead

It Takes More Than an Optimised Press Release to Hit the SEO Mark

Two of the critical factors underlying successful SEO are the same as that of a successful PR practitioner: credibility (building trust and relationships with stakeholders) and substance (delivering information that is credible and informative). Search engines prioritise what is useful and substantial because their business model depends on presenting a relevant product offering to millions… Continue reading It Takes More Than an Optimised Press Release to Hit the SEO Mark

Real Estate Communications: Add Color to Concrete

Here are some examples of our tried and tested tactics: 1. Organize and escort individual & group press trips We offer planning of individual press trips for journalists and specialized bloggers. This is a proven method to guarantee a large volume of high-quality coverage in leading nationwide media (newspapers, news sites, blogs and social media)… Continue reading Real Estate Communications: Add Color to Concrete

Public Relations Global Network Elects Robert Bauer as President

Global communications group elects new officers during first virtual bi-annual meeting During the online video meeting – which replaced an in-person conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA – members elected Robert Bauer, managing partner of accelent communications of Vienna, Austria as PRGN’s 29th president. Bauer will lead the worldwide network of 51 independently owned firms for… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Robert Bauer as President

What Makes a PR Firm The Best For You?

Strategic communications agency ADVERUM in Vilnius, Lithuania, conducted a survey on the decision-making process among executives responsible for hiring PR agencies in September 2019. In total 82 decision makers at marketing and communication departments of international companies in Lithuania responded and shared their opinion on the most important evaluation factors when selecting and working with… Continue reading What Makes a PR Firm The Best For You?

Five key learnings from social media crisis

Prepare. There’s no anti-virus software that I know of that will quickly and quietly fix a crisis. Especially one that is playing out online for all the world to see. Having a plan in place – and testing that plan – before a crisis occurs is the No. 1 step you can take right now… Continue reading Five key learnings from social media crisis

“A Public Relations plan? What you should remember when creating a PR plan for your company

Creating and maintaining your public relations is actually one of the most important tasks in the company. It shouldn’t be dumped on the freshly hired assistant but handled with strategy and skill by a seasoned PR professional. A company cannot survive without good relations with the society it operates in, with its competitors, NGOs, political… Continue reading “A Public Relations plan? What you should remember when creating a PR plan for your company

Intern Advice for Rocking an Internship

Communicating to a larger audience requires strong organization and time management whether you’re doing media outreach, trying to manage social media, or boost attendance for an event. Part of being a successful communicator is being aware of, and knowing how to correctly use, the tools that are available to reach a large audience. Whether you are new to media management or unsure of the available tools, we have complied a list of our top Five programs to fill out your tool belt.

Five Best Apps to Assist Your Media Management

Communicating to a larger audience requires strong organization and time management whether you’re doing media outreach, trying to manage social media, or boost attendance for an event. Part of being a successful communicator is being aware of, and knowing how to correctly use, the tools that are available to reach a large audience. Whether you are new to media management or unsure of the available tools, we have complied a list of our top Five programs to fill out your tool belt.

Ten Ways to Promote Workplace Health and Wellness

#1 Invest in Standing Desks It’s hard to sit in one place all day without getting restless or bored. The standing desk is a healthy solution to this problem because it allows employees to stretch their legs and stay productive. You can even hold competitions to see who can use their standing desk the most.… Continue reading Ten Ways to Promote Workplace Health and Wellness

Why Online Activism has the Power to Change the Way We Do Business

Local insurer Momentum Life had to rethink its life insurance policies. They had to do this specifically in relation to deaths as a result of violent crime. This was the aftermath of initially rejecting a claim. They rejected it due to a lack of disclosure of a pre-existing health condition at the time of signing… Continue reading Why Online Activism has the Power to Change the Way We Do Business

PTSD Awareness Day

Communicating to a larger audience requires strong organization and time management whether you’re doing media outreach, trying to manage social media, or boost attendance for an event. Part of being a successful communicator is being aware of, and knowing how to correctly use, the tools that are available to reach a large audience. Whether you are new to media management or unsure of the available tools, we have complied a list of our top Five programs to fill out your tool belt.

The Five Proven Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace

Meditating offers an abundance of benefits. It can be especially helpful in a workplace setting. Mindfulness and meditation help to bring your attention inwards. Through focusing on the present and noting any thoughts mediation can help you understand yourself better. Meditating can lower stress Learning to manage stress properly can trigger a domino effect of… Continue reading The Five Proven Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace