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Jim Donnelly

Jim Donnelly
Jim Donnelly graduated with a BA in History/English from Wilfrid Laurier University and a MJ from Carleton University. Jim heads Agility PR Solutions’ Media Insights Group which oversees the production of public and client media analysis reports and infographics. Jim was previously editor of the Ottawa Business Journal and related publications such as Ottawa Technology Magazine and Meeting in the Capital.
#MendesArmy blitzes the Juno Awards

#MendesArmy blitzes the Juno Awards

For the second year in a row, #MendesArmy took over the Juno Awards. Yes, Shawn Mendes was this year's Fan Choice award winner at the annual Canadian music award show. And really, it wasn't even close. That's thanks to the rank and file of the aforementioned army...

#MendesArmy blitzes the Juno Awards

#MendesArmy blitzes the Juno Awards

For the second year in a row, #MendesArmy took over the Juno Awards. Yes, Shawn Mendes was this year's Fan Choice award winner at the annual Canadian music award show. And really, it wasn't even close. That's thanks to the rank and file of the aforementioned army...

How PR professionals should handle the fake news phenomenon

How PR professionals should handle the fake news phenomenon

You’ve probably heard about the surge of so-called "fake news" that took over the U.S. election, and that has completely dominated the current news cycle. Companies are also now finding themselves the target of fake news. And as a PR professional, you're likely...

The Tenors go international at MLB All-Star Game

The Tenors go international at MLB All-Star Game

Image source: The Toronto Star It was the anthem heard ‘round the world--or, at least, crystal clear north of the border. As has been well-documented by now, a so-called “lone wolf” member of the Canadian singing quartet The Tenors went rogue last night, changing the...

Compared to Euro 2016, Copa America a media afterthought

Compared to Euro 2016, Copa America a media afterthought

Question: If someone (anyone) wins the Copa America, does anyone in North America even realize? Answer: If US and Canadian online news coverage is any indication, then probably not. A MediaMiser online news analysis of mentions of the Copa America–the South American...

Brexit’s consequences: News mentions of “Grexit” up 709%

Brexit’s consequences: News mentions of “Grexit” up 709%

The United Kingdom is this week prepping for a referendum on whether or not to leave the European Union, a political tug-of-war that’s been dubbed the “Brexit” by observers and media alike. It’s a situation that’s caused some intense hand-wringing among those in...

Let’s play ball: Top Blue Jays influencers, week of April 29

Let’s play ball: Top Blue Jays influencers, week of April 29

Although the Toronto Blue Jays are off to a slightly mediocre start in 2016, that hasn’t stopped its legions of fans — and plenty of media — from tweeting and retweeting the heck out of the ballclub. Perhaps fittingly, most of the team’s top ten influencers by...

Cruise companies get PR boost from Cuban announcement

Cruise companies get PR boost from Cuban announcement

With recent news that Caribbean cruises will soon set sail for ports of call in Cuba, both vacationers and cruise operators alike are, understandably, salivating at what could be the U.S. tourism industry’s ultimate greenfield market. After all, it’s a country that...

Super Tuesday: Just what the heck is a Super PAC, anyway?

Super Tuesday: Just what the heck is a Super PAC, anyway?

They have names like “New Day for America”, “Opportunity and Freedom”, “Keep the Promise”, “Priorities USA Action”, “America Leads” and “Believe Again”. Still others have slightly disconcerting monikers like “Right to Rise” and “Unintimidated” (we’re not quite sure of...