TODAY’S HEADLINES – 01.10.2019  
 
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FROM THE ARCHIVES

6 free ways for ambitious PR pros to bolster their industry cred

Clever communications professionals can get a foot in the door with these practices designed to add lines to your résumé. How can you get ahead in the new year?


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MEDIA RELATIONS

Ford announces big cuts for Europe as part of a restructuring

Shunning online channels in favor of a media call, the company says it will slash thousands of jobs from its European operations as it tries to hit its target profit margin.


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JOBS OF THE WEEK

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world

Which cities boast the best opportunities for job seekers? Find out, and then check out our roundup of current job openings.



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WRITING & EDITING

20 writing tactics to rev up your productivity

Grab a few minutes at time, or grab a crayon, a la James Thurber. This array of tips will unclog your creative axons and dendrites and get those words and ideas flowing again.


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WRITING & EDITING

Get free training and make your organization a communications icon

Help us and help yourself—host a Ragan conference or workshop and send your team for free.


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MARKETING

Voice search, AI and beyond: Why marketers must embrace technology

As digital campaigns touch all aspects of communications, marketers must have a handle on current best practices. Consider voice assistant messaging, artificial intelligence and more.


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PR DAILY AWARDS

PR Daily’s 2019 Digital PR & Social Media Awards are now open

Earn recognition for your digital expertise. Save $50 when you enter before Feb. 15.



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WRITING & EDITING

The ultimate resource for senior communications leaders

The Communications Leadership Council is senior communications leaders’ ticket to exclusive networking, best-practice sharing and team training.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook chief attempts to steer the conversation with ‘tech talks’

The platform has been facing increasing scrutiny and criticism following a series of crises involving privacy and data-sharing concerns, election tampering and more. Will this move help?


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MARKETING

What influencer marketing will look like in 2019

Are you looking to employ this popular marketing technique this year? Here are three things you should keep in mind.


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MARKETING

Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint rip AT&T for fake 5G

The new network speed, which all mobile carriers are racing to achieve, doesn’t yet exist, but AT&T has put the logo on its phones anyway. Now its competitors are calling its bluff.



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MARKETING

Infographic: Technical and SEO mistakes that plague websites

Many factors can hurt a site’s ranking and limit accessibility. This guide shares common blunders to avoid when building and maintaining your organization’s digital destination.


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VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

5 essentials for livestreaming employee events

Town halls and executive interviews bring immediacy for remote workers and satellite offices, but there’s more to it than just activating a smartphone. Follow these guidelines for success.


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CONFERENCE ALERT

Why these experts think going viral is overrated

Join us at Disney World and discover how to create lasting engagement on today’s top platforms.


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