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Strategic PR Strategies Specialization

Madecraft

Strategic PR Strategies Specialization

Public Relations and Crisis Marketing.

Master media pitching, crisis response, Gen Z engagement, and marketing analytics tools.

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Instructor: Madecraft

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Plan a PR campaign and pitch reporters while avoiding the mistakes that cost credibility.

  • Lead a brand through a crisis with trust-centered communication and rapid decision-making.

  • Build a community-first Gen Z strategy across TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube.

  • Build a marketing analytics stack using GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Business Analytics: Marketing Data

Business Analytics: Marketing Data

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build a marketing analytics strategy that connects KPIs, tracking, and reporting to real business goals.

  • Apply advanced techniques like predictive audiences, offline conversion imports, and consent-aware tracking to sharpen your marketing performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Web Analytics
Category: Marketing Analytics
Category: Ad Hoc Reporting
Category: Web Analytics and SEO
Category: Marketing Effectiveness
Category: Dashboard
Category: Google Ads
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Search Engine Optimization
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Looker (Software)
Category: Paid media
Category: Marketing
Category: Google Analytics
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Dashboard Creation
Category: Predictive Analytics
Category: Performance Reporting
Category: Digital Advertising

What you'll learn

  • Build a community-first marketing strategy that earns organic engagement from Gen Z audiences.

  • Create and optimize content across TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Clubhouse, Snapchat, and YouTube to expand your brand's reach.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Social Media Management
Category: Digital Brand Strategy
Category: Brand Awareness
Category: Marketing Communications
Category: Target Audience
Category: Social Media
Category: Digital Media Strategy
Category: Driving engagement
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: TikTok
Category: Content Creation
Category: Content Marketing
Category: Social Media Marketing
Category: Instagram
Category: Content Optimization
Category: Content Strategy
Category: Content Performance Analysis
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Content Development and Management
Category: Marketing Strategies
Marketing During a Crisis

Marketing During a Crisis

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate a crisis situation and choose a marketing response that builds trust instead of eroding it.

  • Prioritize competing marketing decisions under pressure using a structured framework and a defined response team.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Marketing Strategies
Category: Branding
Category: Brand Strategy
Category: Marketing Psychology
Category: Marketing
Category: Brand Loyalty
Category: Crisis Intervention
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Marketing Communications
Category: Strategic Prioritization
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Prioritization
Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Crisis Management
Category: Marketing Management
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Brand Management
Category: Strategic Marketing
Public Relations Mistakes to Avoid

Public Relations Mistakes to Avoid

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build a PR pitch that's newsworthy, concise, and backed by verifiable facts.

  • Correspond with reporters honestly and manage crisis moments without damaging your credibility.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Media Relations
Category: Media Strategy
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Target Audience
Category: Earned Media
Category: Brand Management
Category: Public Relations
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Press Releases
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Media Planning
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Storytelling
Category: Personalized Campaigns
Category: Concision
Category: Crisis Management
Category: Strategic Communication

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