June 14, 2023

Must Subscribe PR Newsletter List (New & Improved)

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We get it, you are super busy. Being in PR means your days are booked. You have media lists, interviews, pitches, press releases, client calls, and everything in between. Last on your to-do list is learning and reading up on what can make you better. Although it might be last on your list, professional development should always be a priority. Here are some kick-ass PR newsletters to get you started.

Michael Smart PR

If you know us, then you know we love Muck Rack. Michael Smart collaborated with Muck Rack for the Fundamentals of Media Relations training guide. This guide gives you all the deets on media relations do’s and dont’s. Michael Smart is a public relations coach with years of experience. Michael Smarts’s PR newsletter gives you many different resources. When you subscribe you receive a guide to winning subject lines formulas for pitches. With this comes a ton of PR tips. Michael Smart PR newsletter also offers a monthly series “Good Lessons from bad PR Pitches”.

The Sword and the Script Monthly Newsletter

The Atlanta based PR agency goes above and beyond other regular PR newsletters. The Sword and the Script monthly newsletter breaks down the top PR, marketing, and social media news so you don’t have to go through the boring content. Let’s be real, no one has time for that so they just email all of the top content directly to you. Even better, you only get one email a week with links to the best articles and blogs. Although the Sword and the Script Monthly newsletter has a larger focus on technology, it is still a great topic to read up on since technology rules the world these days.

The Daily Skimm

Daily Skimm is a fast way to get updated on all the things, from national headlines, politics to industry specific news. It provides small blurbs on all the news of the day to keep you up to date. The Daily Skimm skips all the unnecessary story headlines and gets to the real juicy content. Filling you in on hot topics and pressing news (with a bit of sass, which you know we love) keeps you intrigued and informed.

Meltwater

Meltwater newsletter provides tips on communication and business strategies. Their newsletter helps break down brand management, social media news, and gives insights on the top tier influencers. Meltwater is a great place to start if you want to know more about the PR world.

These are just a few of the ones to read on a regular basis. Check out other recommendations by Muck Rack.

It is important to be subscribed to all your local, statewide and client industry publications as well. It’s how we stay on top of what is happening in our clients’ markets and our industry.Need someone to tackle PR for you? You’re in the right place. Drop us a line, and we’ll chat about all things PR.

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A little rain didn’t slow @bodespeaks down.

Kim was in Washington, D.C., this past week for #AUSA2026 - three days where Army leaders, industry partners, and the defense community come together for innovation, insight, and connection.

We can’t wait to hear some of her takeaways. Stay tuned for more soon.

@ausaorg #DefenseIndustry #Leadership #AUSA

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A little rain didn’t slow @bodespeaks down.

Kim was in Washington, D.C., this past week for #AUSA2026 - three days where Army leaders, industry partners, and the defense community come together for innovation, insight, and connection.

We can’t wait to hear some of her takeaways. Stay tuned for more soon.

@ausaorg #DefenseIndustry #Leadership #AUSA

Who made all these rules anyway?

Don’t wear color. Don’t share your ideas. Don’t put yourself out there. Don’t talk about your family.

We’re told to follow them, but @bodespeaks says question every single one. Then uncover your big hairy audacious goal, throw out the rulebook, and build a personal brand that actually works for you.

Thank you to Aggie and Cristy for having Kim on the @badass_women_in_business Podcast and, well... for being total badasses.

Listen to the full episode in bio.

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We had some fun in the office this week and asked some of the 8THIRTYFOUR team what “square up” means.

Surprisingly, the Gen Z of the group got it, but one of our Gen X’s did not (not saying any names…)

How do you “square up”?

#trending #fyp #squareup #agencylife

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We had some fun in the office this week and asked some of the 8THIRTYFOUR team what “square up” means.

Surprisingly, the Gen Z of the group got it, but one of our Gen X’s did not (not saying any names…)

How do you “square up”?

#trending #fyp #squareup #agencylife

The 834 Learning Hub is where we throw fun shindigs, where cool people come to work, where Big Deal Energy gathers, and where we push you to get uncomfortable.

It’s not your typical event or coworking space - and we like it that way. The lighting, colors, wallpaper, layout, and yes, the dogs, are all very intentional.

If you need a spot to host your offsite team training, leadership quarterly, photo shoot (dogs can be included), or you just need a space to network or cowork - reach out.

We got the goods:
- A sweet sound system
- State-of-the-art digital whiteboard
- A really big T.V. Like it’s big.
- Your own private entrance
- Free parking
- A dog (or two) if you ask nicely

Drop us a line at hello@8thirtyfour.com or click the link in bio to rent the Hub today.

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The 834 Learning Hub is where we throw fun shindigs, where cool people come to work, where Big Deal Energy gathers, and where we push you to get uncomfortable.

It’s not your typical event or coworking space - and we like it that way. The lighting, colors, wallpaper, layout, and yes, the dogs, are all very intentional.

If you need a spot to host your offsite team training, leadership quarterly, photo shoot (dogs can be included), or you just need a space to network or cowork - reach out.

We got the goods:
- A sweet sound system
- State-of-the-art digital whiteboard
- A really big T.V. Like it’s big.
- Your own private entrance
- Free parking
- A dog (or two) if you ask nicely

Drop us a line at hello@8thirtyfour.com or click the link in bio to rent the Hub today.

We love Dr. Karen May’s mission.

What if we taught our daughters AND our sons about women’s health, hormones, and pregnancy? Not as a whispered “talk” or a one-time awkward conversation. Just normal dinner-table stuff.

The girls deserve to know what’s coming (perimenopause shouldn’t be a surprise party nobody wanted). And the boys? They’ll be partners, dads, coworkers, and bosses to women going through all of it.

Thank you, Dr. May, for sharing your best practices to keep the women’s health conversation going at our Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause event.

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We love Dr. Karen May’s mission.

What if we taught our daughters AND our sons about women’s health, hormones, and pregnancy? Not as a whispered “talk” or a one-time awkward conversation. Just normal dinner-table stuff.

The girls deserve to know what’s coming (perimenopause shouldn’t be a surprise party nobody wanted). And the boys? They’ll be partners, dads, coworkers, and bosses to women going through all of it.

Thank you, Dr. May, for sharing your best practices to keep the women’s health conversation going at our Uncomfortable Conversations | The Pause event.

Showing up to an interview with an iced coffee? Not the move… unless it’s for @bodespeaks

#icedcoffee #agency #PR #trending #grandrapids