Reporters, editors and others use the AP Stylebook as a guide for grammar, punctuation, principles and practices of reporting – which is why it is important as PR professionals to keep aligned with it. Not only does AP style give us consistency in all our writing, it also lets us connect with media by speaking…

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We were recently in the Windy City, staffing our public safety software client, SunGard Public Sector, at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference at McCormick Place West. SunGard, which sells records management system (RMS), computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and a variety of other software solutions to public safety agencies across the country, was…

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We’ve spoken about the power of “newsjacking”: inserting our clients’ voices into relevant breaking news cycles, such as the latest technology developments in driverless cars (client: BoldIQ) or the alarming trends in school-based violence (client: Haystax Technology). Newsjacking can be a highly effective method for elevating a company’s profile and demonstrating expertise on a specific…

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In the final part of RH Strategic’s series on LinkedIn, we examine the time and effort needed to successfully leverage LinkedIn as part of your strategic communications plan. Become a LinkedIn Regular and Shake Some Digital Hands Like all forms of social media, LinkedIn requires a strong commitment in order to be successful. Networking and…

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