TODAY’S HEADLINES – 05.16.2019  
 
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LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

3 chances worth taking to make your presentation memorable

Rather than lecturing and pounding your audience with dozens of slides, engage the crowd through participation. Above all, be yourself.


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MARKETING

Google pushes new ads in bid to outpace Amazon and Instagram

Investors are concerned about sluggish advertising growth and Google’s ability to compete with its top online rivals. The company says it just wants to create better consumer experiences.


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FROM THE ARCHIVES

How to use Google to craft great headlines

You know you need to grab your audience’s attention fast. Here are some tricks for using Google’s tools to discover the best wording for your content title.



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MEDIA RELATIONS

How journalists and PR pros expect to be treated via email

Does every electronic missive deserve a prompt response? Here’s how media professionals and corporate communicators can adapt to a changing PR landscape without being rude.


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CONFERENCE ALERT

4 things your content must do in 2019

Join experts at Disneyland and discover how to tell stories that break through the noise and get business results.


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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

How Target hit the bull’s-eye in employee engagement

After layoffs and a customer data breach, the retailer worked hard to rebuild trust within and without. That included a successful focus on employee communication.


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PR DAILY AWARDS

Announcing PR Daily’s 2019 Content Marketing Awards

Enter your best white papers, videos, social media campaigns and more. Don’t miss the early-bird deadline on June 12.



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SOCIAL MEDIA

Infographic: Why your social media team must invest in video

Engaging visuals are consumers’ content of choice in the online ecosystem, so it’s essential to make them an integral part of your content strategy. Here are some helpful stats.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Facebook revamps livestreaming tools after Christchurch shooting

The company announced it would restrict access to Facebook Live tools for users who violate certain rules. It hopes a “one strike” policy will prevent terrorists from broadcasting attacks.


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HEALTH CARE

5 reasons health care comms leaders should apply for this exclusive event

Solve problems, discuss challenges and network with your experienced peers at Ragan’s Health Care Communications Leadership Roundtable in St Louis.


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PR

6 networking types to avoid—and avoid being

Gathering to exchange war stories and business cards can be fun and even lucrative, but some people fail to bring along their manners—and their eye for less obvious opportunities.



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MARKETING

The surprising origins of brand names

Many common company names once started as acronyms for longer—sometimes cheeky—organization monikers. Do you know where these brand names come from?


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RAGAN AWARDS

How did New York-Presbyterian help a girl with half a heart?

Enter this year’s Health Care PR & Marketing Awards.


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PR

Report: Measuring PR’s value remains communicators’ top challenge

A Muck Rack survey reveals that media relations savvy remains the most powerful skill in PR pros’ toolkit, but proving value to executives remains a struggle.


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