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Celebrating excellence in association communications

The Association 100

The 2024 A100 CommImpact Awards honor associations raising the bar in communications and engagement. This years winners achieved excellence across categories like Advocacy, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Thought Leadership, Member Engagement, Event Promotion, Internal Communications and Public Awareness.

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How Associations Can Get Media Traction with Press Releases

Associations Now

Here are six tips associations can use when writing and sending out press releases. Like other media outlets, Associations Now finds out about some of these initiatives through well-written and well-timed press releases. Press release titles should be relatively short,” Kane said. Release at an odd time. “

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6 Ways to Get More Value Out of Your Next Press Release

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Many communicators overvalue the importance of press releases. Yes, a press release is an important part of your nonprofit’s media relations toolbox. Instead, the release should be thought of as a supplementary piece — something you use to provide critical supporting information.

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Managing negative publicity: Effective crisis communication strategies

The Association 100

Navigating this terrain requires prompt and honest communication. Ensure consistent messaging – Keep communications uniform across all channels, including social media, press releases and direct interactions. Here’s how: 1. Delays can worsen the situation.

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Are Press Releases Still Relevant?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As a media correspondent, Antionette Kerr has seen A LOT of bad press releases. But despite the changing ways nonprofits get in touch with the media, press releases can still be an important part of your media and PR strategy. The post Are Press Releases Still Relevant? Eastern (10:00 a.m.

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How to Write an Event Press Release + Templates

A2Z Events

Those days are long gone, but the press release has replaced these announcements. A well-crafted press release proclaims the value of your upcoming event, helping you promote the occasion and even attract attendees and media attention. What is an Event Press Release? Headline Start with your headline.

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Building an Association Crisis Communications Webpage

GrowthZone

During a crisis situation, timely communication and reacting in the present are essential for associations. WHEN BUILDING A CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS WEB PAGE: Focus on the User Experience. Links to press releases. The post Building an Association Crisis Communications Webpage appeared first on GrowthZone.