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Trying to Reach Journalists? Start with Email and Social Media

JDPR Social July 26, 2015 no comment

A new survey of journalists provides insights into the evolution of their use of social media. Of interest to those who are asked to “pitch” stories is the preferred method of contact:…

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Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Social Media

Connecting with Higher Ed Media

JDPR Social July 4, 2015 no comment

I was fortunate to join more than 200 communicators from 163 colleges and universities in D.C. recently for the 29th annual College Media Conference organized by JD/PR client Council of Independent Colleges and…

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Social Media, Twitter

Two Gold Awards for ‘Libby & Art’ Social Media Campaign

JDPR Social June 17, 2015 no comment

It’s always nice to be recognized for a campaign’s efforts, and a national social media program I helped to develop recently won two national Gold Awards in the Association Media & Publishing…

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Podcast

Practically Social Episode 6: “We Head to Baltimore to Talk to Liz at Planit”

JDPR Social June 14, 2015 no comment

Charlie Birney and I are now on Episode 6 of our new social media podcast – “Practically Social: The Jeff and Charlie Show.” In this episode, we sit down with Liz Borcik,…

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Crisis Communications

New Reality of Crisis PR: Anyone with a Cellphone Becomes a ‘Reporter’

JDPR Social June 9, 2015 no comment

Activists and average citizens with their smartphones have radically changed the field of crisis communications. It used to be relatively easy to control a message during a crisis, says Ed Tobias, formerly with the…

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Social Media

The Absolute Latest in Social (At Least Today)

JDPR Social May 10, 2015 no comment

I was recently asked for my thoughts on what’s the latest in social media. There’s no easy answer, as new tools arrive every week and the focus constantly shifts, but as of…

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PR

Maryland PRSA Announces Leadership Team

JDPR Social April 22, 2015 no comment

I was honored to be elected co-president of the Maryland Chapter of PRSA this week. Below is the press release the chapter distributed: The Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter (PRSA-MD)…

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Media Relations

Journalists: Connect With Us on Twitter and Share Images and Links

JDPR Social March 28, 2015 no comment

Text-only press releases won’t get you too far in today’s newsrooms, according to a panel of journalists speaking at Capitol Communicator’s recent Convergence in Communications Conference. “I still get information from email, but…

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Media Training

The ‘Main Thing’ Your Spokesperson Needs to Know

JDPR Social March 15, 2015 no comment

“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” – Quote commonly attributed to Mark Twain Focusing on brevity and conveying a single message is one of the greatest…

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Podcast, Social Media

Speaking of Podcasting

JDPR Social February 22, 2015 no comment

I’m looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Convergence in Communications Conference, set for March 6 at Artisphere in Arlington, Virginia. I’ll be on a panel discussing podcasting and video casting, sharing…

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Exactly. Turn off the automated posts (not a fan anyway) and back away from pitching. Pay attention and respect what's happening.

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In case you don't get it, #PR people - this is NOT the time for newsjacking.

Just cool it.

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