2020

2020 presented a constant wave of changes for the comms industry. Switching to crisis management mode, many PR pros had to tackle challenges such as putting out cohesive messaging and working with leaner budgets. Likewise, PR Newswire also quickly pivoted and served the PR community in APAC through our series of webinars, eBooks and blog posts that provided PR & media insights in the new normal. Read on for a recap of the 2020 highlights of PR Newswire in APAC. 1. Press Release Overview 2020  COVID-19 dominated the news cycle in 2020. PR Newswire Asia distributed more than 4,000 COVID-19-related press releases last year – close to 15% of the total number of…

February is a month to celebrate critically acclaimed films with the annual Academy Awards and spend time with your significant other on Valentine’s Day. Other highlights in the month include brands unveiling their Spring 2020 collections and the Mobile World Congress, a marquee event in the mobile technology industry. Here’s a list of major events and festivals to help you plan your PR campaigns and activities this month. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1914"] PR Newswire’s PR Calendar 2020[/caption]   Key dates:  4 Feb: World Cancer Day 9 Feb: The 92nd Academy…