Happy Friday! Check Out Today's Daily PR Brief! - May 18, 2018

Hello! Check out some of today's best PR industry news clips:
Won An Award? 12 Ways To Publicize It (Without Bragging) (Forbes - May 18, 2018)
3 Reasons Communicators Will Love the Facebook Stories Update (PR News - May 17, 2018)
Politicians, Corporate America Are Killing the Truth (O'Dwyer's - May 17, 2018)
Making the case for small and mid-size PR agencies (PR Daily - May 18, 2018)
Why Brands Should Fear Using Bots to Gain Influence (PR News - May 17, 2018)
Are You GDPR Ready? (Spin Sucks - May 18, 2018)
Data-Driven Media Relations Resources (SHIFT Communications - May 18, 2018)
Ready, Set, Action: The Power Of Live Video Streaming For Public Relations And Marketing (Forbes - May 18, 2018)
It’s As If Those Parkland Kids Learned from a Pro (Shonali Burke Consulting - May 17, 2018)
20 free (or cheap) ideas to inspire your communications (PR Daily - May 18, 2018)
Summary Section:
Won An Award? 12 Ways To Publicize It (Without Bragging)
By Forbes Agency Council
Forbes - May 18, 2018
Here's how Forbes Agency Council members recommend announcing your award in the most beneficial way.
3 Reasons Communicators Will Love the Facebook Stories Update
By Sophie Maerowitz
PR News - May 17, 2018
Three new Facebook Stories features are due to roll out in the U.S. soon. Here's an overview of how each feature can help communicators.
Politicians, Corporate America Are Killing the Truth
By Rene Henry
O'Dwyer's - May 17, 2018
Official Washington and Corporate America are killing the truth. Even worse, society is condoning their untruthful behavior.
Making the case for small and mid-size PR agencies
By Jake Katz, Media Relations Director, SSPR
PR Daily - May 18, 2018
Along with the trends toward tiny houses and craft beers, there is a growing affinity for boutique public relations firms, the author writes. He outlines his rationale for such a shift.
Why Brands Should Fear Using Bots to Gain Influence
By Justin Joffe
PR News - May 17, 2018
Recent events raise the question as to whether or not incorporating bots into your social strategy is worth the risk.
Are You GDPR Ready?
By Mike Connell, Director of Client Services at Arment Dietrich
Spin Sucks - May 18, 2018
The GDPR deadline looms and Mike Connell wants to know: are you ready? If so, what did you have to do? If not, what questions do you still have?
Data-Driven Media Relations Resources
SHIFT Communications - May 18, 2018
Here's a roundup of a few tried-and-true and new data-driven media relations resources and tools to consider infusing into your team’s plans.
Ready, Set, Action: The Power Of Live Video Streaming For Public Relations And Marketing
By Douglas Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media
Forbes - May 18, 2018
Whether you're aiming for multiple channels or just one, here are some tips for live video success.
It’s As If Those Parkland Kids Learned from a Pro
By Paula Kiger
Shonali Burke Consulting - May 17, 2018
Sincerity in communications can go a long way to affect change. Paula Kiger takes a look at lessons learned from the student survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, FL.
20 free (or cheap) ideas to inspire your communications
By Caroline Roodhouse
PR Daily - May 18, 2018
Amid the torrent of information drenching us all, your messaging must stand out. Try these approaches and resources to make your mark.
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