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Learn how to use the top seven social media platforms to your advantage.

Social media is an important part of your company’s public image to establish partnerships with influencers and create genuine connections with consumers. Every aspect of social media can be used to build your company’s brand. 

Understanding common media terms in these four categories will help communications professionals demystify any newsroom or office.

Corporate communications professionals need familiarity with media terminology to perform their duties effectively on a daily basis. A glossary of common media terms, for example,  provides public relations practitioners with an invaluable reference to navigate the communications industry. 

Consider cost, design, support, and analytics when selecting the best content management system for your company.

One of the best ways to provide consumers information about your company is through a content management system (CMS) or website. This allows companies to build, write, or modify web pages without having the skill or knowledge to code. 

The celebrity, industry legend, and prominent local all reveal the importance of branding.

Fame has many forms, from globally-known industry legends to niche, local celebrities. Some figures gain recognition through individual achievement, while others achieve prominence through association with existing icons. Throughout the spectrums of prominence and fame, the megastar and the prominent local both have influence on different audiences. 

While the pinnacle of superstardom may elude most, meticulous messaging and reputation management can help any individual or brand stand out and gain prominence. With the right strategy, even a locally prominent figure can command some influence. A strategic approach in branding and public relations is often the key to amplify visibility and progress from the obscure to the newsworthy. 

In this episode, Antony Cousins joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss AI in the public relations industry, including what GPTs are and how to use them.

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Improve your company's digital visibility through the discovery, relevance, and authority stages.

Search engine optimization is a valuable asset to your company and its online presence. To establish a company website with a lot of digital traffic, you need to know how to optimize your content for search engines. You can improve your company’s website and its visibility in three simple stages: discoverability, relevance, and authority.

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Follow these best practices to ensure your company has a plan before a crisis strikes.

The biggest challenge when creating an action plan for a media crisis is not knowing where it will come from. Crisis communications planning always seems to fall to the bottom of the to-do list until it’s suddenly urgent. If your company waits until the moment of disaster, you’re already 10 steps behind. 

Keep your news contacts updated so your company can quickly earn media coverage.

A media list is a resource your company and PR team utilizes throughout a PR campaign to build relationships with contacts at specific outlets. A strategic media list will help the PR pro know who to share your company’s newsworthy information, such as the opening of a new location, new products, new hires, donations to nonprofits, and more. 

In this solocast, Jason Mudd joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss editorial calendars and how you can use them to pitch for earned media coverage.

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