Also: WW’s bid to slim down youngsters, America’s fluctuating back-to-school timeline, PR pros’ thirst for learning, a funeral for a glacier, and more.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 08.19.2019  
 
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MORNING SCOOP

Novartis’ crisis response missteps, Target’s one-stop-shopping formula, and Twitter’s private message filter

Also: WW’s bid to slim down youngsters, America’s fluctuating back-to-school timeline, PR pros’ thirst for learning, a funeral for a glacier, and more.


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THE WORKPLACE

6 vital ingredients for a successful career

Finding fresh perspectives, building coalitions and staying calm under duress are among the key elements needed for ascent and accomplishment.


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MARKETING

5 marketing certifications that matter to recruiters

PR pros looking for career advancement can look to these programs to elevate their skillset and add desirable accolades to their CVs.



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SLIDER

Study: Employees want more employer-offered retraining

Many organizations haven’t offered any continuing education in over a year, says a Clutch study. Here’s what that means for your team.


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PR INDUSTRY

4 steps for PR pros to gain credibility among top-tier execs

Want a prominent seat in the meeting room? Figure out the nomenclature, and collaborate with the bean counters on identifying and tracking which metrics matter most to them.


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MORNING SCOOP

Measuring risk for ‘scandal insurance,’ Walmart defends gun sales, and yes, pumpkin-spice Spam is a thing

Also: AP Stylebook offers a back-to-school guide, Tiffany markets diamonds for men, and YouTube changes its copyright policies.


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PR

5 key steps to setting up and running your global PR framework

Infrastructure and expertise—especially at the regional level—are foundations of establishing and maintaining an international presence. Here’s a look at the crucial particulars.



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MARKETING

Infographic: Have you checked all your SEO boxes?

For the uninitiated, SEO can be confusing, but this checklist will help you stay on top of all the necessary steps. 


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RAGAN AWARDS

Share your internal storytelling prowess

Submit your best internal content, campaigns and intranets to Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards. Don’t miss the Oct. 4 deadline.


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PR INDUSTRY

A lesson in PR ethics, courtesy of ‘The Great Hack’

The Netflix documentary explores the depth of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its long-term repercussions. The author extracts key takeaways for industry professionals. 


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MORNING SCOOP

LinkedIn offers audience insights, BuzzFeed’s quirky style guide, and Avenue closing all its stores

Also: Instagram opens AR filters to all users, popular social media platforms by industry, and U. of Michigan trolls Ohio State over ‘The.’



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JOBS OF THE WEEK

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world

Which colleges in the U.S. offer the best value for the cost? Find out, and then check out our roundup of current job openings.


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WRITING & EDITING

Ditch these superfluous lead-in phrases

Needless introductory verbiage just wastes time—the reader’s and your own. Save yourself the keystrokes, and say what you mean to say.


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MEASUREMENT

How PR pros can tap Google Analytics for measurement

Metrics can be elusive, but there are ways to identify and sift the data you need so you can justify a bigger budget—and get more clout in the planning process. 


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