Behind the Headlines:
From a Publicist’s Perspective

How to Determine a Story Angle
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How to Determine a Story Angle

Successful PR campaigns boil down to telling great stories. Below is a guide on how to best develop engaging storylines. It is as simple as following the five Ws, and questions that influence any news story: who, what, where, when and why? 

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News Cycle 101
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News Cycle 101

“News cycle” is a term often used in PR-related conversations. It’s a critical concept for media and publicists alike, and the foundation knowledge needed to uncover truly compelling stories.

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The Value of Subscription-Based Media Coverage
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The Value of Subscription-Based Media Coverage

The introduction of the media paywall emerged as a “thing” more than a decade ago when The Wall Street Journal announced their subscription paywall, which met fierce backlash. WSJ represented the exception to the rule only until the last decade, as most major publications now have a content paywall…

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The Dos and Don'ts of "Off the Record"
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The Dos and Don'ts of "Off the Record"

Perhaps the most iconic and intriguing phrase in the media world, “Off the Record” (OTR) often serves as fodder for dramatic Hollywood moments. In reality, OTR scenarios are delicate matters when dealing with the media…

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Embargo vs. Exclusive: What You Need to Know
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Embargo vs. Exclusive: What You Need to Know

News embargoes and exclusives are tools publicists use to disseminate news or information. Let’s look into the specifics of each tactic, and when it is appropriate to offer one or the other…

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Owned vs. Paid vs. Earned Media
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Owned vs. Paid vs. Earned Media

When it comes to owned media, paid media, and earned media, each channel has a specific function and purpose, and each can play a separate, yet complementary, critical role in any brand strategy…

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Metrics You Should Care About in PR
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Metrics You Should Care About in PR

We’re often asked about how we gauge success in our work. The answer tends to be a bit murky as no clear-cut method to measure PR success exists, such as the standardized metrics applied to marketing and advertising campaigns. We often rely on broader metrics to track PR effectiveness, but these tend to fall short of capturing the true impact of any publicity…

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Mainstream vs. Trade Press: A PR Breakdown
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Mainstream vs. Trade Press: A PR Breakdown

Despite the vast and undeniable power of mainstream media outlets, limitations exist to filing stories here, so they are certainly not the only guiding stars for successful PR…

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Women in Media: “Firsts” Throughout the Years
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Women in Media: “Firsts” Throughout the Years

Over the last three centuries, women working in media have had to fight for respect, recognition, and equal treatment, advancing the agenda that women have a rightful place in the industry. Whether in journalism, public relations, television, radio, advertising or any media venue, women have successfully turned industry “norms” on their head…

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How Revolutionary turned “New Normal”
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How Revolutionary turned “New Normal”

Over the past two decades, brand executives have debated whether to align themselves with political issues, concerned that the move might alienate potential customers. Until recently, promoting a controversial opinion in an advertisement was unheard of, as it posed a potential threat to the viability of a company…

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