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Jewish Nationalism, publishing, public relations, and Hollywood

Yasha Levine • 393 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Publishing Public Relations Hollywood
  1. The novel 'Exodus' had a significant impact in promoting Jewish nationalism among American and Soviet Jews.
  2. The book was essentially zionist propaganda, helping to shape narratives and ideals for Jewish communities.
  3. The creation and promotion of 'Exodus' was part of a strategic public relations effort by the Israeli government to influence American perspectives on Israel.

Bad Weather Isn't Enough To Make Power Companies Bury Their Lines. So What Is?

North Carolina Rabbit Hole • 353 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💾 History Infrastructure Public Relations Urbanization Technology Environmentalism
  1. Power companies find burying overhead lines too expensive compared to overhead lines.
  2. New developments in North Carolina are opting to bury power lines during construction.
  3. Historically, power companies moved lines underground to enhance urban aesthetics and meet rising electricity demands.

The 5 ingredients of a great fundraising announcement

Flack • 648 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
💼 Business Communication Public Relations Startup Entrepreneurship Investment
  1. A successful fundraising announcement includes objectives, audience, message, execution, and validation.
  2. Focus your announcement message on accomplishments, plans, and what matters to employees and customers.
  3. When executing a fundraising announcement, share the message authentically, handle leaks intelligently, and seek validation from others.
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The Barber Ranen Blowup: 'The Worst Emails I've Ever Seen'

Original Jurisdiction • 550 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Corporate culture Public Relations
  1. The emails sent by John Barber and Jeff Ranen were shockingly offensive, sparking a scandal in the legal profession.
  2. Barber and Ranen resigned from the firm Barber Ranen after the offensive emails were revealed, impacting their future in the legal field.
  3. Lewis Brisbois faced criticism for the offensive emails being sent by former partners while in leadership positions, leading to changes within the firm.

The Work of Free Speech on Social Media

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 98 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Social media Content Moderation Public Relations
  1. The banning of certain figures on social media is often driven by public relations considerations rather than purely moral or ethical standards.
  2. Social media platforms prioritize maintaining a certain inoffensive public image to attract ad revenue and align with mainstream media-approved trends.
  3. The dynamics of speech regulation on social media platforms spark debates about freedom of speech, corporate interests, and user empowerment in the digital age.

Mr. Sima Nan goes to the U.S. Embassy

Pekingnology • 60 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Diplomacy Geopolitics Public Relations International relations Foreign affairs
  1. Sima Nan, known as a critic of the U.S., attended an Independence Day event at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, indicating unusual non-governmental interactions between China and the U.S.
  2. The enthusiastic defense and publicizing of the event by Sima Nan may help reduce the taboo around attending such events at the U.S. embassy, bringing unusual attention and normalization.
  3. The diplomat who invited Sima Nan likely earned praise for public diplomacy for bridging divides and facilitating interactions between individuals with differing ideologies.

How I Built This In Public: Khe Hy

Build In Public Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Personal Development Productivity Public Relations
  1. Start building in public early in your startup journey to share your progress and attract a community.
  2. Building in public can lead to personal and professional benefits like creating a supportive community and demonstrating your work.
  3. Overcome hesitations about building in public by adding transparency and sharing both successes and challenges.

The Media's Ancient Conflict of Interest

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 11 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Ethics Journalism Public Relations Corruption
  1. Access journalism has been a longstanding issue in media, allowing powerful individuals to influence reporting.
  2. Public relations professionals, like Risa Heller, cultivate relationships with media to shape favorable coverage.
  3. Journalists should maintain independence and critically assess the impact of their relationships on their reporting.

How to write a press release

A Bit Gamey • 1 HN point • 01 Oct 23
💼 Business Marketing Communication Public Relations Product Launch Media Coverage
  1. To write a good press release, focus on hooking people with a strong headline and newsworthy content.
  2. A press release template should include contact information, a problem-solving product launch announcement, features, benefits, and a call to action.
  3. Distribute press releases to media outlets and monitor results to adjust future releases and generate excitement for new products.

Learnings Re: Marketing

As beautiful as it seems • 2 HN points • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Marketing Public Relations Content creation Feedback Public Speaking
  1. Marketing your own creation can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, requiring creativity and courage.
  2. Effective marketing strategies include building in public, unique marketing stunts, guerrilla marketing, and personal PR efforts.
  3. Key learnings include the importance of reviews, the value of experimentation, and the significance of seeking help and support from others.