Offbeat Sheet
Kraig Smith
Mankind is One Step Closer to Flying Cars as ...

Alef Aeronautics recently received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which grants them permission to start testing their “Model A” flying car. It doesn’t mean the cars are ready to go to market, but this is still a huge step forward for the technology.

Mankind is One Step Closer to Flying Cars as Alef Aeronautics Secures FAA Testing Approval

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Does Going Digital Recession Proof Companies?

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Does Going Digital Recession Proof Companies?

Beyond advertising, marketing and media, the benefits of digital transformation will help a wide spectrum of companies across a variety of industries operate more efficiently and insulate themselves against the recession that may lie ahead.

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Growth of Content Marketing (Still) Driving Major PR Synergies

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Growth of Content Marketing (Still) Driving Major PR Synergies

Marketing budgets plummeted from 11.0% of overall company revenue in 2020 to just 6.4% in 2021, according to Gartner’s 2021 CMO Spend Survey, but despite the downturn in funds available to them, marketers continue to embrace and increase their investments in content marketing.

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Integrated Communications: Maximizing Valuable Content for Brand Consistency

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Integrated Communications: Maximizing Valuable Content for Brand Consistency

Finding creative ways to repurpose valuable content as part of an integrated communications strategy can save resources and help reinforce your message across various marketing channels, while strengthening brand identity and boosting PR effectiveness.

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Leaving the Right Impression: Tips for Making the Most of Media Interviews

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Leaving the Right Impression: Tips for Making the Most of Media Interviews

While many company leaders boast extensive knowledge about their particular industries and related issues, media interviews can intimidate even experienced business executives, but practice, training and some good planning can set the stage for success.

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Build Brand Credibility with Impactful Awards

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Build Brand Credibility with Impactful Awards

It’s one thing to tout your expertise and leadership directly through bylined articles and white papers, but the third-party validation that comes through industry awards can go a long way in building trust and credibility for your brand.

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How to Keep Media Relations Flowing When Client News Dries Up

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How to Keep Media Relations Flowing When Client News Dries Up

When PR pros can’t rely on having regular, fresh news to distribute to grab media attention, being proactive and creative in generating unique brand stories becomes essential. Consider these tactics to keep media relations efforts productive during those intermittent news droughts.

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Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic with Clear Messaging and Altruism

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Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic with Clear Messaging and Altruism

As PR, marketing and communications professionals, the show must go on; it’s our duty to guide the leaders taking our organizations forward, to help them build trust with clear messaging, value-added thought leadership and altruistic intentions.