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10 additional PR strategies and tactics you should add to your PR program

When people unaware of public relations talk about PR, they usually envision it as a world of press releases and wining and dining, all with the ultimate goal of getting media coverage. However, these are far from what modern PR is like.

Modern PR practitioners use various tools, such as social media, and have many strategies to help spread a company's story worldwide. The rise of effective data gathering has helped PR pros refine ideas in a way that never would've been possible a few decades ago. While media coverage is still part of PR, it's no longer what defines it.

Companies should utilize these PR tips to ensure their brand shines in the public eye

As the regional manager of the Scranton branch of the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin in the TV series “The Office,” Michael Scott could use strategic recommendations to improve his company’s image and reputation using public relations. Here are a few ways Michael Scott could use improve his PR to better his company’s reputation.

The TV series "Yellowstone" offers several valuable lessons for public relations professionals, including the importance of effective crisis communication and reputation management. Here are five of the key takeaways:

What would happen if corporate hired a PR firm for the Scranton branch in the TV series ‘The Office’?

In the fictional world of “The Office,” a popular television series set in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin, the arrival of a public relations agency to provide PR for the branch would likely bring about a number of changes and challenges for the employees.

For one, the PR agency would likely work to improve the image of the Scranton branch and Dunder Mifflin as a whole. This could involve creating and promoting positive stories about the branch and its employees, as well as managing any negative publicity that may arise.

What might’ve happened in the TV series ‘The Office’ Dunder Mifflin hired a PR agency for the Scranton branch?

Hiring a public relations agency for your company can be a substantial change, especially for employees. Such a change can bring about uncertainty along with positive results. This imaginary scene from the TV series “The Office” illustrates what employees in a company like your own might think if you hire a PR firm.

Establish your social media presence through Instagram Reels with these easy tips.

Instagram Reels have taken over Instagram. Using features similar to the popular app TikTok, Reels allow users of the platform to see clips of short video content based on their interests. This allows companies to create meaningful content to maximize engagement through Reels. The following are some ideas for Instagram Reels that you can start creating immediately: 

6 key tips for maximizing your company’s use of Instagram Reels

Instagram Reels are a key component to maximizing audience engagement and reach on Instagram. However, you need to create the right video content for these Reels to be successful. To ensure that your content is reaching its full potential, follow these six tips:

The step-by-step guide to creating Instagram Reels for your company

Instagram Reels are one of the platform’s newest surfaces for brands to create content, attract new customers, and go viral. Instagram Reels are short video clips that emulate the layout of TikTok, a very popular social media platform. Taking advantage of Instagram Reels will keep your company up to date with social media trends and expand your online presence.

How to determine the best lighting, backgrounds, and angles for a videocast recording

Vodcasts are podcasts that include a video recording. For example, many podcasts have a YouTube that displays video from each episode they record. To offer the best quality recording, you need to ensure that your setup and background are appropriate and professional.

A quick guide to managing page roles when someone leaves the company

It’s important to realize that whoever has access to your company’s social media accounts will most likely not remain in that position their entire career. When they get promoted or leave the company, it’s important to manage their page roles and access to your company’s accounts. 

As a best practice, you want to remove them from the page yourself. Avoid letting the employee remove themselves from the account. If they do so and no one else has access to the account or another employee’s level of access won’t let them change anything, you’ve caused yourself a big headache.