TODAY’S HEADLINES – 03.18.2019  
 
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PR

Survey: PR moving in-house at many organizations

As corporate entities seek to maximize content control and minimize spending, they’re ditching outside guidance. Agencies with niche specializations appear likeliest to survive the trend.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Boeing and FAA face tough questions on approval process

After crashes of Boeing’s 737 Max model have grounded the plane globally, safety experts are asking how the plane was developed and tested—and calling out poor practices.


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PR

Infographic: 18 business books for busy PR pros

Do you have a hard time fitting reading into your hectic schedule? Here are some books that dedicated communicators can fit into the most crammed of schedules.



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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Seattle Children’s Hospital focuses stories on people, not programs

By cutting the number of stories and tightening the focus on employees, the health care organization sees a major boost in staff engagement on the intranet.


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CONFERENCE ALERT

Why ESPN is rethinking its PR content

See what communications manager Molly Mita has to say about the future of the business, then join her in New York City for this can’t-miss conference.


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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

To rev up internal engagement, think like a marketer

Applying tactics that range from launching an intranet campaign to reorganizing the newsletter, Ellie Mae boosted internal engagement.


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PR DAILY AWARDS

How do you use contests, video and social media to attract attention?

Enter PR Daily’s 2019 Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards. Don’t miss the extended deadline on March 20.



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MEDIA RELATIONS

How revealing frustration sinks media interviews

When getting grilled by a journalist, going on the offensive is rarely a successful strategy. Here’s why getting angry at a reporter is likely to backfire.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Communicators struggle to contain video of mass shooting in New Zealand

Attacks by gunmen on two mosques were streamed live, raising questions about tech companies’ responsibility in curbing violent videos. Experts urge users not to share the footage.


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BRAND JOURNALISM

Quiz: Are you stuck in a communications rut?

See how Ragan Consulting Group can help your organization transform the way it reaches audiences.


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FROM THE ARCHIVES

How to respectfully set the record straight

While journalists are intrepid in their pursuit of the truth, everyone makes mistakes. Here’s how to go about asking for a correction or a retraction without upsetting the apple cart.



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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

The 5 most popular stories on PR Daily this week

This week, PR Daily readers were interested in working with nano-influencers, how communicators responded to tragedy in New Zealand, tips for pitching magazines, and more.


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MARKETING

How to identify meaningful marketing metrics

Focus on the bottom line, enhance hard numbers with qualitative context, and prioritize consistency across channels.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Infographic: Where to start with your social media call to action

Every time you post to an online platform, you hope to elicit a positive response from consumers. Here’s how to frame your CTA to inspire the action your organization wants.


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