Also: NBCUniversal tweets gibberish, Ben & Jerry’s new flavor taps an old meme, PR pros’ collaboration preferences, and more.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 01.17.2020  
 
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CONTENT MARKETING

Ralph Lauren in cultural appropriation flap, New Jersey’s schmear campaign on Twitter, and Powerade’s new look

Also: NBCUniversal tweets gibberish, Ben & Jerry’s new flavor taps an old meme, PR pros’ collaboration preferences, and more.


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MEASUREMENT

9 keys to measuring content marketing success

Start by establishing what, precisely, you want to achieve. Then, identify specific KPIs, track your progress, and don’t be afraid to tweak tactics on the fly.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Infographic: Instagram stats to inform your 2020 strategy

How much of your investment should the photo-sharing site get in the coming year? Here are some stats that reveal the platform’s strengths and weaknesses.



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PR DAILY AWARDS

The entry deadline for our Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards is coming up

All entries must be received by Jan. 24 to avoid late fees. This is your chance to earn recognition for your exceptional digital campaigns and projects.


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THE WORKPLACE

5 career lessons learned on the fly

One PR pro discovered that the extra airplane travel was exactly what he needed to find a new perspective. Here’s how this ‘super-commuter’ finds his work/life balance.


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CONTENT MARKETING

Tips for wooing journalists with topics and formats they favor

Form follows function, but with digital content malleable to both text and visual conveyances, delivery options abound. The trick lies in familiarizing yourself with their beats and preferences.


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MORNING SCOOP

Twitter suspends Grindr from ad network, Spotify offers pet playlists, and Pinterest surpasses Snapchat

Also: Pepsi teases free soda in Super Bowl score gambit, Burger King offers Bronx residents free burgers, Bose and Mozilla face layoffs, and more.



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WRITING & EDITING

7 ways to make the most of your writing time

Apportioning a segment of your day to string words together is only part of the battle. Here are steps for setting aside and optimizing your available hours.


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PR INDUSTRY

How and why tech advances will transform communications this decade

The CES 2020 event explored and exploited an array of methods for altering reality, and its ripples will upend such diverse sectors as tourism, home design and health care.


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A DAY IN THE LIFE

How SPARK’s Anne Marie Holder finds fresh ideas

An early day starts before 7 a.m.—but for this agency leader its all about taking care of her team. Here’s what she sees as the keys to communications success.


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PR DAILY AWARDS

Announcing PR Daily’s 2019 Video & Visual Awards finalists

Check out who made this year’s elite list of finalists.



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THE JOB HUNT

How PR pros must adapt to new technologies

Industry practitioners looking to advance must be fluent with the latest technology, from social media to data and analytics. A robot might not take your job, but a tech-savvy competitor could.


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THE WORKPLACE

3 tactics for promoting inclusion in employee communications

Even loyal employees will seek jobs elsewhere if leaders don’t foster a sense of belonging. In 2020 and beyond, execs and communicators must inspire the embracing of diverse workers.


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WRITING & EDITING

10 New Year’s resolutions for writers

As we roll into 2020, let’s remind ourselves to prioritize the reader’s takeaways, key on clarity and brevity, and use punctuation judiciously.


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