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Today is Government Communicators Day, recognizing the efforts public communicators make to keep you informed (and sometimes entertained)! At the City of Garland, it's the Public and Media Relations Department. Here's a look at the folks who work behind the scenes to make sure you know what's happening in Garland! #GarlandTX #GovCommsDay #WeGetGov #GovCommsTX

Buckle up — this election cycle is set to be a whirlwind. Now’s the time to sharpen your crisis comms, tune into the political buzz, and proactively control your narrative. Don’t wait for the storm to hit; be the calm that steers through it. Whether it’s safeguarding your reputation or aligning with your values, taking these steps now will pay off long after the ballots are cast. BarkleyOKRP VP, Public Relations, Kristin Kovach weighs in on five best practices to follow: https://hubs.la/Q02QQ7b20. #Politics #PublicRelations #CrisisCommunications

I just love what I do! Growing thought leadership is a key component of not only building your own personal brand, but that of your company brand as well. Your mindset when you work for any brand as a leader should be: When I Win, We all Win, Together. That is why I love working at Kulur Group. This mentality is infused into our core company values and it's the reason we soar, together! #lifteachotherup #winnersmindset #leadershiplessons

Today marks the eighth anniversary of my time serving on Secretary Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign. 🇺🇸 It was a transformative experience that shaped my career and outlook on public affairs and policy. Here are three invaluable lessons I learned during my time on the campaign: 1️⃣ Effective Communication: Clear and strategic communication is the cornerstone of any successful campaign. From crafting messages for the public to coordinating with team members, I learned the importance of conveying our vision and goals effectively. 2️⃣Campaign Strategy and Organization: The campaign taught me the intricacies of strategic planning and organization. From grassroots organizing to fundraising and voter outreach, I gained insights into the complexities of running a high-profile political campaign. 3️⃣ Resilience and Adaptability: Political campaigns are dynamic and unpredictable. Through my experience, I developed resilience and adaptability, learning to navigate setbacks and pivot strategies to stay focused on our mission. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an impactful campaign and to have worked alongside passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Here's to the lessons learned and the growth that continues. #HillaryClinton #CampaignExperience #PublicAffairs #Policy #TransformationTuesday

This week has seen more polls narrow in Kamala Harris's favour. Her campaign is off to a strong start—not least in her public appearances 🇺🇸📢 Whether you're a presidential candidate or not, successful speeches and media interviews repeat the same elements: - Pauses: adding emphasis and drama to key lines. They help speakers control their pace and rhythm - Memorable soundbites: keeping audiences engaged, cutting through distractions, and giving a single appearance longevity. 'I know Donald Trump's type’ has been clipped and reused by broadcasters around the world, for days after Harris's speech - Personalisation: successful speakers make sure they understand their audience, so they can adapt what they say to their interests and concerns - Bridging: not just about avoiding difficult questions, but linking thoughts and helping audience follow a conversation or argument - Rule of 3: using three statements for each point to give speeches structure and punch. Our media training covers public speaking as well as broadcast interviews. Get in touch if you'd like to know more: [email protected] #communications #campaigning #mediatraining #publicspeaking

A few questions to the innovators, founders and CEOs: will your PR team give you good advice, or get you in deeper? Will they run away to MSM and betray you? Will they stay by your side during the crisis? Or are they simply gonna present you with a fat retainer invoice every month? Pick your hired gun wisely, folks -- or follow me and keep learning why you should. ;) I've spent 30 years thriving in a profession where people "die" young. Call me. :) #startups #pragency #venturecapital #pr #marketing #techpr

My goodness!! Premium content being delivered at the ongoing Democratic National Convention in the USA. Amazing stuff! The quality of the segments. The choice of speakers. The amazing speech delivery, the fantastic storytelling .. Communications par excellence.. Some of my favourites. 1. Tribute by Doug Emhoff's son https://lnkd.in/edqQxjpU  ( ☝🏾 this is how you tell a story .. the photos, voice-over, story build-up, appeal to emotion/reason.. tone, language and content, 3rd person perspective) .. 2. Michelle Obama https://lnkd.in/eV5KE5-7 3. Barack Obama https://lnkd.in/e6DC6Cdf 4. Jasmine Crocket https://lnkd.in/eykrMTZH 5. Hillary Clinton https://lnkd.in/ehiNXKKG 👆🏾 THIS is how to run a 1st class advocacy and influencing campaign: 🎯 Have a clear goal in mind. 🎯Be razor sharp focused on your desired outcome 🎯Use every platform you have. 🎯Optimize the opportunities for maximum impact 🎯Create memorable moments with shareable content 🎯Speak to hearts and minds 🎯Get the best voices to deliver a compelling message 🎯Tell a credible story 🎯Put your best foot forward - every. single. time. 🎯Deliver a rallying cry 🎯Address the undertones and overtones of the issues 🎯Be bold about who you are and what you think 🎯Sequence your message roll-out 🎯Aggressively target the undecided; strengthen allies and defend attacks from staunch antagonists 🎯End with a clear and concise call-to-action From all indications, the Democrats are running a FANTASTIC campaign (since KH was announced). This is gold standard communications .. (even before this convention, their use of social media and community-generated content on Twitter and Tiktok in particular is unprecedented. Even ZOOM was used as a 24hr crowd funding tool). My favourite speech thus far is Michelle Obama. Look at her inflections. How she uses language, tone, voice pitch, facial expression, hands, head movements, eye contact etc to deliver her message . A good speech is not something you say or read. It is something you perform... To deliver a good speech, you need to have rehearsed it - even if using a teleprompter - to determine areas of emphasis, inflection and where you want to reel the audience in or get their participation as Michelle did half-way through with the DO SOMETHING call.. Well done to her team and everyone behind the scenes at the DNC.. Keen to see how this plays out in November Never underestimate the impact of strategic communications.. (p.s. if you seek to build your presentation/speech delivery skills, please take your time to watch these speeches). https://lnkd.in/eqYQviay

In a political landscape where standing out is crucial, one former leader has taken an unconventional approach that's left strategists scrambling and opponents bewildered. Key takeaways from this unprecedented campaign event: • Unorthodox campaign strategies can generate massive attention • The line between politics and entertainment continues to blur • Reaction management is crucial in high-stakes public relations As professionals, we must ask: How do we navigate a world where shock value often trumps substance? How can we maintain credibility while still capturing public attention? Share your thoughts: Have you ever had to manage an unconventional PR situation? What strategies worked for you? Read the full story and join the discussion: https://shorturl.at/hDZw7 #PoliticalStrategy #CampaignInnovation #PRCrisisManagement

Politics today often feels like a whirlwind of controversy and headlines, but what if some of this chaos is by design? In this insightful clip, Pete Buttigieg breaks down how former President Trump strategically uses outrageous statements to divert attention from critical issues. This is a powerful example of how communications tactics are deployed in political discourse, and a reminder of the importance of staying focused on what really matters. Worth a watch for anyone interested in the intersection of politics and strategic communications.

To find out more about how to incorporate purpose into the world of advertising and public relations, read "Purpose Advertising And the Credibility Gap," by Tyler Milfeld and Eric Haley in our research repository. https://lnkd.in/guHjt8Tb