The future of PR is not only bright it’s vibrant and visual. Earlier this month we sponsored the release of Brian Solis’ new eBook “What If PR Stood for People and Relationships?” a manifesto about the future of PR. But, we couldn’t let Brian have all the fun, so we teamed up with Canva to host The Future of PR hashtag contest.
We asked PR pros on Twitter and Instagram to visualize their predictions for the Future of PR, and boy did they rise to the challenge. With over 60 entries, it was almost impossible to choose a winner. Some used photos, others used quotes. People got their “Canva” on and showed PR pros are using tools to get visual. The big prize was an iPad Air
So who won?
For best capturing the essence of our future of PR philosophy and her creativity, we chose Brittany Berger! Congrats Brittany and enjoy your prize.
The #FutureOfPR is much more customer-centric. @Vocus pic.twitter.com/4AafGJKA1i
— Brittany Berger (@bberg1010) October 3, 2014
We simply could not have a post without acknowledging Ben Hyman. He was not playing around with this challenge. With virtually a new entry every day, Ben is clearly passionate about PR, its future and Canva.
Storytelling to an informed and educated audience who expects to find value in everything. #FutureofPR cc @vocus pic.twitter.com/DLb1rFM0rj
— Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 2, 2014
Stop trying to be better at digital and start trying to be better. #FutureofPR pic.twitter.com/1XSZiAbke1
— Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 2, 2014
The one-way conversation must be two-way. No one will listen to you if all you do is talk AT them. #FutureofPR pic.twitter.com/m5fPqhPkJX
— Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 6, 2014
It’s no longer about the one influencer – now there are MANY influencers. #FutureofPR pic.twitter.com/RGr89bMhkU — Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 3, 2014
The #FutureofPR is accepting the disrupters, the haters and the noise makers. pic.twitter.com/C5WAHBX7Vv — Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 2, 2014
Love your customers and stop taking them for granted. #FutureofPR pic.twitter.com/w5kh9imMsj
— Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 2, 2014
Enough with the boilerplate speak. Let’s connect human to human. #FutureofPR pic.twitter.com/t8L0jYdVek
— Ben Heyman (@heyheyman) October 2, 2014
Here are some other great entries!
@Vocus: The #FutureofPR is anything but boring. The quick-on-their-feet & unconventional will dominate PR. #PRRocks pic.twitter.com/MVKazBCmas
— Kimberly Eberl (@KimberlyEberl) October 2, 2014
@Vocus #FutureofPR The future is youth, trends and merging the two to market together successfully. pic.twitter.com/ai6d70Fxwb
— C (@FrankThePO) October 8, 2014
@Vocus #FutureofPR is yet-to-be-created social media…and marketing companies must stay current to remain relevant. pic.twitter.com/RlRZZNfUUZ
— Situ (@ILoveEgypt) October 8, 2014
Focus on the basics. Relationships are human-based, not computerized or automized. #FutureofPR @Vocus pic.twitter.com/k4b26k0VVm
— Santita Dwi Putri (@santitadp) October 7, 2014
A guess of #FutureofPR pic.twitter.com/IjtIdr0Ez8
— kaliteliyasiyorum (@networksevda) October 4, 2014
It would be great if the #FutureofPR calmly connects through basic tenets. pic.twitter.com/R63NDw37gi
— Tam Frager (@Tam5) October 3, 2014
Although the contest is over, we still want to hear from you. Tell us your predictions with the hashtag #FutureofPR!
