Comments for PR Daily https://www.prdaily.com/ PR Daily - News for PR professionals Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:12:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Comment on The Scoop: The communications fallout of the Baltimore bridge collapse by Tracey Lewis https://www.prdaily.com/the-scoop-baltimore-bridge-nbc-mcdaniel/#comment-549840 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:12:18 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342514#comment-549840 Personally, I’m hoping for a Krispy Kreme Big Mac offering… šŸ™‚

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Comment on Princess Catherine reveals cancer treatment after weeks of PR unrest by Jackson Olmstead https://www.prdaily.com/princess-catherine-reveals-cancer-treatment-after-weeks-of-pr-unrest/#comment-548439 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:53:39 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342477#comment-548439 This is something I think every PR professional should be paying attention to. Companies and other individuals should always lead with empathy in situations pertaining to a health diagnosis. An opportunity is available to normalize different medical conditions and show that the client or organization being represented, even though in a position of power, is still human, too. -Jackson Olmstead, Platform Magazine Writer/Editor

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Comment on How to safely go off the record with a reporter by Suzanne Pelisson https://www.prdaily.com/how-to-go-safely-go-off-the-record-with-a-reporter/#comment-545351 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:39:32 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342422#comment-545351 Important reminders! thanks Allison!

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Comment on The PR team who helped bring Brittney Griner home on how they kept her in the headlines by Erik Deckers https://www.prdaily.com/pr-brittney-griner-release/#comment-544029 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:47:38 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342388#comment-544029 I remember following this from the very beginning and seeing it on social media, but I didn’t know how much was involved in making it all happen. Nice job on explaining the behind-the-scenes activity that was involved in bringing Brittany home.

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Comment on 5 advantages humans will always have over AI by Ibrahim Muhammed ABDULAZIZ https://www.prdaily.com/5-advantages-humans-will-always-have-over-ai/#comment-543845 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:39:18 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=339610#comment-543845 When talking, talk about communications with ā€œauthenticity,ā€ this is what they mean. The realness that comes from humanity, the tiny flaws that show thereā€™s another human behind the words, with all their imperfections and beauty.

Maybe one day AI will evolve so it can emulate some of these hallmarks of humanity effectively. But it seems unlikely it can ever be as complex, contradictory, and wonderful as people are.

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Comment on How to use apostrophes and possessives in AP style by Silvana Saccomani https://www.prdaily.com/how-to-use-apostrophes-and-possessives-in-ap-style/#comment-541092 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:02:06 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=329561#comment-541092 Hi, thank you for this.
In the sentence I am comparing the phonetic similarities between two family names: Saccomani and Sakamoto.
Is this correct?

Linguistically and phonetically, too, Saccomani and Sakamoto sound a lot alike. Each start with the letter ‘s’; both have four syllables; the hard ‘c’ sound is in the first syllable of each name, and thereā€™s a sprinkling of vowels throughout.

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Comment on Why John Deere is targeting tech by sending an influencer to farm by Bernie Barton https://www.prdaily.com/why-john-deere-is-targeting-tech-by-sending-an-influencer-to-farm/#comment-540102 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:28:18 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342284#comment-540102 IF ONLY American farmers were “highly complex businessmen and women”- this is what we were told would be needed as agricultural students and FFA members in the 1970s. That intellect would be at a premium in the industry. Perhaps that is the case in some areas of agribusiness, but as far as larger farmers, that’s not what I’ve found to be the case. Recent turns in American politics have only rendered this disconnect all the more starkly. I don’t know where all of these smart people are going to come from, but if we’re wanting to preserve a family farming model, there’s certainly a disconnect.

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Comment on By the numbers: This is how many pitches actually get responses by CamiLee Downey - writer/editor for Platform Magazine https://www.prdaily.com/by-the-numbers-this-is-how-many-pitches-actually-get-responses/#comment-538159 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 23:10:34 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=340090#comment-538159 This is an informational article on media pitches and best practices on how to get them picked up by journalists. It is vital for PR professionals to know how to craft a pitch that will appeal to journalists from the subject line to the body of the pitch I appreciate how the article outlined the response time of journalists. This information is helpful when waiting on a response to a pitch! – CamiLee Downey, Platform writer/editor

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Comment on By the Numbers: Trust in the media increases from 2020 lows. What that means for PR. by Allison Carter https://www.prdaily.com/trust-in-the-media-increases-from-2020-lows-what-that-means-for-pr/#comment-536975 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:12:49 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342262#comment-536975 In reply to Rhiannon.

Hey Rhiannon,

Nope, these are purely human errors made by human writers and editors. Specifically, they were introduced in the tracked changes editing process and not caught before posting — which is a problem and one we’ll do better on.

All the best.

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Comment on By the Numbers: Trust in the media increases from 2020 lows. What that means for PR. by Rhiannon https://www.prdaily.com/trust-in-the-media-increases-from-2020-lows-what-that-means-for-pr/#comment-536893 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:24:48 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342262#comment-536893 What happened to this paragraph?

Americans of all parties generally have higher trust in have higher trust in general in local news, making that a viable option for communicating via trusted journalists.

Thatā€™s a very sad case of writing and proofing. Not only is there a repeated phrase, there is a lack of grammar. Where are the commas around in general? Itā€™s an appalling paragraph especially in an article written about trusting journalism.

The next sentence also starts with a typo.

Come on PR Daily. Iā€™m a loyal reader all the way over in Australia and Iā€™ve never seen a slip like this. Are you using AI now and bypassing human editors?

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Comment on 6 AP style mistakes to stop making now by Jeff Farris https://www.prdaily.com/6-ap-style-mistakes-to-stop-making-now/#comment-535594 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:26:09 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=326951#comment-535594 When did the state abbreviation rule change? And why did it?

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Comment on 3 ways to prevent ex-employees from seizing control of your layoff narrative by Rick Chambers, APR https://www.prdaily.com/3-ways-to-prevent-ex-employees-from-seizing-control-of-your-layoff-narrative/#comment-534793 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:51:11 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342222#comment-534793 Years ago, I was the media spokesperson when my company closed a site in a small community. A local reporter was going around trying to get employees to speak, so I went to the site leader and asked for four employees willing to share their perspectives honestly and thoughtfully. I met with them and said I wasn’t giving them talking points. I told them what I’d been saying, and then I added, “You don’t need to remember any of that. Instead, I invite you to say what’s on your heart. Share what you know and what you feel, as much as you feel comfortable.” Then I invited the reporter to come in to interview them while I gave them some space (though obviously still in the room). What ensued was an accurate, frank and level-headed interview. The employees openly shared their fears, disappointment and uncertainties, occasionally with tears. At the same time, they said they understood the business reasons and were grateful for the way the company was supporting them (letting them know early on, offering severance, job search, etc.). The reporter was surprised when they assured him I hadn’t told them what to say. The result was an outstanding page-1 story that helped the community understand and come to grips with the decision, showed how the company was helping those affected, and portrayed the company as both caring and transparent. Risky? Yes, hugely so. But it was the right thing to do, and companies should do it more. Layoffs and site closures aren’t just a bottom-line decision; they impact people’s lives and whole communities. If companies are going to make choices like this, they first need to have compassion for those affected — not just in word, but also in supportive deed — and second, they must have the courage to acknowledge the negatives in a meaningful, authentic way. When compassion, transparency and authenticity are the guiding principles, leaks become far less worrisome.

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Comment on Why there arenā€™t more Black men in PR by Willie G Burgess https://www.prdaily.com/why-there-arent-more-black-men-in-pr/#comment-531273 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:27:12 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342136#comment-531273 Fear is a HUGE barrier to Black men even being considered for positions in the PR world. I been involved with several campaigns where people not only were surprised that I was involved, they were shocked that I even led the campaign. We all need to do a better job of communicating with people who may be different than us, if only to hear a diverse opinion.

WGB

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Comment on 16 clever pangrams for word lovers by Anonymous https://www.prdaily.com/16-clever-pangrams-for-word-lovers/#comment-530621 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:09:43 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/16-clever-pangrams-for-word-lovers/#comment-530621 Six crazy wives quickly put ten boxes of jam in the doggy bag.

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Comment on 3 pillars of building a rock-solid client relationship by Jennifer Polito https://www.prdaily.com/3-pillars-of-building-a-rock-solid-client-relationship/#comment-529230 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:51:46 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=342055#comment-529230 As someone deeply entrenched in the PR industry, I couldn’t agree more with the sentiments shared in this article. At Jenerate PR, we’ve built our foundation on the very principles outlined here; establishing genuine connections, understanding our clients’ needs, and growing together through both successes and failures.

One aspect that particularly resonates with me is the emphasis on being genuine and thoughtful in our communications with clients. We believe that trust is the bedrock of any successful relationship, and it’s something we prioritize above all else. This approach has not only led to numerous referrals but has also fostered long-lasting partnerships with our clients. We’ve seen them return to us time and time again, whether it’s for expanding into new territories or embarking on new ventures.

Moreover, we wholeheartedly believe in treating every individual with respect, regardless of their current position. This philosophy has guided us in our interactions with clients, colleagues, and even interns. We believe in nurturing every relationship, as you never know when it might come full circle.

Kudos to the author for articulating these pillars so eloquently!

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Comment on Grammar Girl gives AP style tips, how to write about AI and moreĀ Ā  by Anonymous https://www.prdaily.com/grammar-girl-gives-ap-style-tips-how-to-write-about-ai-and-more/#comment-529132 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:51:45 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=337468#comment-529132 People should forget about almost all so-called grammar “rules.” Almost all such items are style suggestions, not strict rules. And because every style–AP, MLA, APA, etc.–changes, that fact alone should make it clear that these styles are suggestions, not rules. In addition, the styles often are in conflict so, again, it should be clear that there are few strict rules. Be consistent and use common sense and you will be just fine.

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Comment on How Boeing has communicated about 737 Max 9 disaster by Jackson Olmstead https://www.prdaily.com/how-boeing-has-communicated-about-737-max-9-disaster/#comment-522943 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:42:21 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=340052#comment-522943 Normally it would be expected that the CEO of a company would not be the one making such a public response because of shareholder implications, but in this case, it works really well and helps to put a face with the quick and personal response to the crisis. Very interested to see how this ends up playing out and whether this was a good action plan for Boeing. -Jackson Olmstead, Platform Magazine writer/editor

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Comment on The Scoop: OpenAI reveals text-to-video tool, Sora. Will anything ever be the same? by Nick Haldin https://www.prdaily.com/openai-reveals-text-to-video-tool-sora-will-anything-ever-be-the-same/#comment-521899 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:34:18 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341976#comment-521899 “As with all technology, some of it will be used for good (creative ad campaigns, new forms of art) and some of it will be used for evil (deepfakes, mimicking human creativity). ”

Per your own writing, a clear line connects the intrinsic relationship between LLMs and art. But really, how is art not an extension of human creativity? Demonstratively, how is art created by LLM not theft?

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Comment on 5 ways PR pros want to use AI in the future by Joquim https://www.prdaily.com/5-ways-pr-pros-want-to-use-ai-in-the-future/#comment-519263 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:17:51 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341882#comment-519263 As someone deeply involved in PR, I found this article on AI’s role in our field incredibly insightful. The examples provided showcase the diverse applications of AI, from sentiment analysis to media monitoring. It’s fascinating to see how AI can streamline our workflow & enhance our strategic approach to PR campaigns. I’m eager to explore integrating more AI solutions into our PR strategies to stay competitive in the industry.

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Comment on Step-by-step tips on using AI for social media content from BUā€™s social directorĀ  by Jack McDonald https://www.prdaily.com/step-by-step-tips-on-using-ai-for-social-media-content-from-bus-social-director/#comment-518903 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:37:47 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341871#comment-518903 Great post Dave!

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Comment on The best and worst PR moments from Super Bowl LVIII by Stephanie Recupero https://www.prdaily.com/the-best-and-worst-pr-moments-from-super-bowl-lviii/#comment-518774 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:25:50 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341900#comment-518774 How could you NOT mention the Dunkkings commercial which was by far the MOST entertaining, clever and effective ad played during the Super Bowl? Iā€™m not sure how you could possibly leave that out of your analysis. Big miss!

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Comment on The Scoop: Universal Music Group could stop licensing music to TikTok by lillian https://www.prdaily.com/umg-tik-tok-stanley-budweiser/#comment-512401 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:40:27 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=340235#comment-512401 TikTok is this insane app that has been out for a decade and is based on dancing and music. I thought this topic was interesting because according to the Wall Street Journal report, TikTok contributes to just 1% of UMGā€™s revenue, despite billions of plays. TikTok contributes to just 1% of UMGā€™s revenue, despite billions of plays. which I think is insane because of the billions of videos layered with licensed music. imagine how much money they would receive having more than 1%

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Comment on The Scoop: Grammy performance of ā€˜Fast Carā€™ is a PR coup by Ken https://www.prdaily.com/grammy-performance-of-fast-car-is-a-pr-coup/#comment-512166 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:43:22 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341795#comment-512166 One of the highlights of the Grammys. Maybe the most important, and most entertaining.

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Comment on The Scoop: Grammy performance of ā€˜Fast Carā€™ is a PR coup by Mike Magan https://www.prdaily.com/grammy-performance-of-fast-car-is-a-pr-coup/#comment-512148 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:12:45 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341795#comment-512148 This song is about the resilience of people who have to work their asses off just for a chance to succeed. Like it or love it that is America. Blue and Red. Black and White. Some people have a shorter or steeper hill to climb, bnut this song is a balm that can be used to heal the open wounds caused by the many class, political, spiritual and racial divisions tearing our country apart right now.

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Comment on The Scoop: Grammy performance of ā€˜Fast Carā€™ is a PR coup by Frances https://www.prdaily.com/grammy-performance-of-fast-car-is-a-pr-coup/#comment-512128 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:38:46 +0000 https://www.prdaily.com/?p=341795#comment-512128 I think this is an inspirational event that happened. Many people clapped in approval.

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