Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 12, 2015

Years ago, I was a PR person working at a creative marketing communications agency. The company had three distinct divisions: PR / Communications (that was my area), Creative Marketing & Advertising and Web, Multimedia & Video. We shared ideas, concepts and I was able to watch how creative ideas came to life.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. It may be time to review and optimize your profile to ensure that it’s presenting you and your brand in the best way. Go beyond a resume . Your LinkedIn profile is representative of your brand.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Yesterday, I gave my annual social media marketing trends presentation to a group of 100+ communicators and marketers across the country. I’m posting it here today in hopes it helps spark creativity for you and your team in 2023. I have to–for this blog, for our podcast, for my e-newsletter, and for class at the University of St.

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Social Media Trends Marketing Media 186

Konnect Agency

MARCH 10, 2023

The importance of asking questions, creating moodboards, and fostering collaboration in the work of a Creative Agency. In this blog post, we will establish what it means to “speak visually” and how this skill can artfully map the design direction and help define the destination. Why Does a Creative Agency Use Moodboards?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, our PR team published dozens of blog posts, sharing PR insights and unpacking trends from a variety of perspectives. Here’s a countdown of the five Crenshaw blog posts that have attracted the most attention throughout 2023. They’re based on the experience and direct observation from people at all staff levels.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

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Polaris

APRIL 14, 2015

Unless you happen to be a gifted writer, there is nothing simple or painless about writing blog posts. Yet business blogging is an important part of marketing today. Regular blogging can have a big impact on your business. Here at Polaris our blog targets marketers and business owners. Before You Begin. Buyer Personas.

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As more and more events shift online from a live format, a presenter’s technology becomes a major player in meeting success. Recently awarded the Certified Virtual Presenter certification by eSpeakers, Barbara Rozgonyi is a consultant, author, and speaker who began presenting virtual keynotes, webinars, and online learning courses in 2005.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 27, 2022

I’ve been giving this social media trends presentation now for I believe 5 years. So, this year, like last, I chose to present virtually. Yesterday, I gave this presentation to a group of 50+ communicators and marketers across the country. Finally, a couple caveats as you review the presentation below.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

The news cycle was faster, social media was hitting the early majority in the Geoffrey Moore sense, and blogs…blogs were everywhere. We started a blog for our employer, a startup in the IT operations space. Some of the newer and smaller startups that had been blogging for a while ran circles around us.

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5W PR

MAY 7, 2024

After identifying key challenges, we outlined strategies for evolution: Job Searching & Hiring: Recognizing the shift towards multi-job applications, we emphasized the importance of companies standing out by meeting candidates where they are, leveraging creative content across platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. As a Chevy spokesperson Rikk Wilde’s job was to present a new truck to San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner. It was an awkward presentation through and through, but at one critical moment, Mr. .” Related Content: Art or Science: Creative Marketing and PR. A while back, Inc.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 3, 2019

For a little inspiration, we pulled PR 20/20’s most-shared blog posts from 2018. 4 Tips to Unleash Your Inner Content Creative Genius. In this post, we featured four tips to get your creativity flowing. You can view the whole SlideShare presentation here. How will you make your marketing program even savvier in 2019?

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Blogging Marketing Content Marketing B2B 54

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Well-written press releases, social media posts, and blog articles help PR practitioners capture attention, build credibility, and influence public perception. Striking a balance between work and personal life not only boosts well-being and reduces burnout but also enhances productivity and creativity in the long run.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner's Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: How To Get Blogging Ideas. Part 2: The Kennedy. In Media Res.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In October, PRSA celebrates Diversity & Inclusion Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA D&I Committee. Please join the #PRDiversity discussion via @PRSADiversity and follow along with our D&I-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month. This year’s theme is “Transforming the Landscape.”

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Media Measurement.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. Future-proofing the company vision Dive into the latest tech trends , film innovations, and creative ideas, keeping the brand ahead of the curve. What is SXSW?

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Brand Branding How To Film 78

Mark My Words

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Firstly the Ad Contrarium is an important weekly blog to devour. Yet one of the sharpest paradoxes for businesses is that, their brightest futures hinge on the ability to pay attention to the present and decode its value. Business unfolds in the present. An insightful view of the issues gripping ad-land.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 23, 2022

This includes material like past PR coverage, product spec sheets, blog posts, preferred talk tracks, conference and award wins, executive bios, and marketing calendars, just to name a few. Moreover, it allows agency teams to expand their knowledge around particular categories that lead to creative pitch ideas.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 16, 2019

I’ve been mulling the idea of creativity in public relations lately. It was prompted by a decision not to enter an award scheme specifically focused on creativity, not because I don’t think we do creative work — far from it — but because the awards sponsor stated that they aimed to reward “those who create the ‘big idea’ and make it happen.”.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

PR 20/20

JULY 12, 2016

A lot can be said about SEO for blogging, but maybe you’re just looking to brush up on the basics for your next post. Let’s get started so you can get blogging. Select keywords for your blog post. This is just the starting point, so feel free to get creative as you build your keyword ideas list. Spy on the competition.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Steve Barrett on PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

PR agencies should mirror the presentation skills of creative firms when selling their work but remember that most effective modern activations revolve around earned media — whoever produces them.

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5W PR

MARCH 19, 2024

Creative Activation Opportunities: SXSW is known for its long lines and bustling crowds, presenting marketers with unique opportunities for activations. The post Recap of SXSW 2024: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Tech, Marketing, and Leadership appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

On a broader level, this presents challenges because traditional media relations has become a singular (and increasingly narrow) part of the overall scope of public relations. As the industry continues to broaden and diversify, areas that were once considered only creative advertising tend to overlap with PR and communications.

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Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

CTAs should be sprinkled throughout your blogs, webpages, and social media posts like chocolate chips in a warm loaf of pumpkin bread—personal preference? So, for example, if my goal were to share another wildly helpful Ready North blog post, I'd ask you to click here. Be sure to include them in the following: Blogs. Online ads.

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Presspage

JULY 17, 2023

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the organization promotes efficiency, enhances creativity, and enables individuals to learn from each other's experiences, leading to increased productivity and better outcomes. In our previous blogposts we discussed the importance of a Global Communications Strategy.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2018

Marketers and communicators are under constant pressure to come up with creative and interesting content every day; sometimes we are given exciting campaigns that spur and drive our creativity, and sometimes the brief is less stimulating, and we get stuck. Brainstorming can be a brilliant way to boost creativity. Back to basics.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 21, 2018

Your presentations and decks all seem to be starting to look the same, always reverting back to the same themes, those same stock photos? We may slightly dismiss AI’s own knack for creativity, but there’s now one AI tool that is helping us to get our creative juices flowing again.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 21, 2018

Your presentations and decks all seem to be starting to look the same, always reverting back to the same themes, those same stock photos? We may slightly dismiss AI’s own knack for creativity, but there’s now one AI tool that is helping us to get our creative juices flowing again.

Creativity 48

Creativity Tools Engineering Groups 48

PR in High Definition

JUNE 22, 2018

Your presentations and decks all seem to be starting to look the same, always reverting back to the same themes, those same stock photos? We may slightly dismiss AI’s own knack for creativity, but there’s now one AI tool that is helping us to get our creative juices flowing again.

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Creativity Tools Engineering Groups 48

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

Till then, they had been managing their media outreach with Excel and Outlook and blogs. Role As a co-founder, my role was broad, mostly focussed on the creative aspects. The below presentation gives a visual overview of the process we used to find product-market fit. First designing and programming the initial product.

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Beyond PR

JULY 8, 2016

Creative people are the heart and soul of marketing and communications. Having managed both creative and analytical people over the years has taught me a few things. Having managed both creative and analytical people over the years has taught me a few things. They have the ability to make raw and bland information interesting.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This approach allows for improved customer experiences, as the content and products presented to users are more likely to align with their preferences and needs. This presents a prime opportunity to capture the attention of consumers during the busy holiday shopping season.

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