Consuming media is our top tip for PR pros 

Continuous learning is part of our culture and to fuel it, we’re always consuming interesting stories, new trends and helpful tips. While every PR professional skims headlines to understand the day ahead, our team also spends a few minutes each morning and evening reading favorite newsletters. 

From grammar facts to interesting insights to breaking news to the best PR tips, these are the ten newsletters we read faithfully and recommend whenever we can to other public relations peers.

Social Media Examiner

Social Media Examiner is the best way to stay current on social media news and trends, as well as explore how-to’s like this. From announcing changes to Facebook’s algorithm to sharing tips for driving Instagram engagement, we learn something new from every newsletter! 

theSkimm

Staying current on the news is vital for PR people, and there is truly no better resource than theSkimm! Their short (and sassy) debriefs have become an invaluable morning read.

Michael Smart’s PR newsletter

A favorite for his media pitching tips in particular, alongside other valuable industry insights.

Axios’ Media Trends

Check this newsletter out for insights on the changing media landscape.

HARO

An acronym for “help a reporter out,” getting this twice daily email provides  firsthand knowledge of what reporters are looking for / writing about in general. It’s a great tool to understand your pitch position.

Hootsuite

Hootsuite's newsletter helps you keep up with the latest news impacting social strategy. They share informative guides like this one with tips and tactics to break down the rapid ways social media is changing and how it's being used.

Meltwater

Meltwater's newsletter shares news, business tips and tactics over a huge range of topics affecting Communications pros. Hear the biggest social news of the week, learn about top influencers from around the world, then dive headfirst into the basics of brand management.

PR News

PR News delivers punchy, thought-provoking articles including everything from media relations and crisis management to CSR. Check out this fun piece about if you should hop on the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) craze (spoiler: only if it's authentic to your brand).

PRovoke

PRovoke provides up to date news of the state of DEI within the PR industry amongst other major news. Newsletters provide insights and intelligence from PR professionals worldwide to help keep us improving as leaders.

Buffer

Buffer gives us the tools and strategies we need to grow organically on social media. From Instagram story ideas to the best social analytics platforms, Buffer keeps us on our toes as PR pros!

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