Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A Guest Post by Marissa Zuckerman, American University Graduate Student, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. As a science major turned public relations professional, I was groomed into believing that scientists are “bad” communicators. DO be an engaged part of the #scicomm community. Know some trending hashtags. Create a fun poll.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Please join the #PRDiversity discussion via @PRSADiversity and follow along with our D&I-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month. As PR professionals, we have cultivated our voices through our communication and writing skills, and our creativity. This year’s theme is “Transforming the Landscape.”

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ReimaginePR

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

They are currently in the stages of wrapping up their year-long story campaign called “Greater Portland is My United Way” that features first-person stories from around the community. The LUbrary is a resource for the community, funded by the community. Resources are tight everywhere,” says Suzi. “We

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

ET, #PRStudChat sponsored by Spin Sucks community members will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on “How to Communicate Your Research.” Joining us as our special guest and co-host is Kevin Anselmo (@KevinAnselmo ) the Founder and Principal of Experiential Communications. Why should you communicate research?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 25, 2018

PR professionals are known for their strong writing skills and creative storytelling. ET the #PRStudChat community will gather for a Twitter chat session focused on the importance of content strategy and how content can help boost your career in PR. What are the first steps PR pros can take to hone their writing skills?

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PRSay

APRIL 26, 2021

And even if you issue public statements supporting social justice movements or decrying injustices experienced by specific identity communities, today’s audiences are savvy at reading between the lines. Outline language references related to a range of identity communities, such as race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, age, etc.,

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As a real estate agent, it’s important to be the “famous” agent in your community. Getting local media coverage makes you a star in your community. This is a free media query service where media outlets are looking for sources and quotes for national magazine articles, television shows, newspapers, and blogs. It’s Google.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 28, 2014

Blogging is a great way to start conversations, share ideas, and build your online community. Whether through guest posts or original content on your own site, blogging can help your brand gain traction (I mean, just look at me!). So this week, the roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on blogging.

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OnePitch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

He has conquered both, started his own business and is using his platform to serve the community. He is available to discuss anything from men’s style to community outreach to mental health, particularly mental health amongst Black men. She writes often about black culture, diversity and psychology.”. __.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Seeing as how tomorrow’s Veterans Day, I thought for today, we’d focus our roundup on content from blogging veterans; what it’s like, what their tips are, and how they keep going. and I remember how, when I was just getting started blogging, I wondered how people could keep at it for years and years and years.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2013

There’s a ton of stuff going on, so here at WUL we’re taking a short break from “live” blogging this week. So, in the spirit of education and the public good, here are are five articles that will provide you with blogging tips from optimizing your excerpts to increasing your readership.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

The survey found: 57% are crafting pitches; 48% are writing copy for social media; 48% are writing press releases; 44% are using it for research; and 25% say they are using it for strategy and planning. New PR statistics Below are some PR statistics I’ve seen stemming from the PR tech vendor community this month.

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Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Back in 2015 I wrote an article about my favourite walking blogs in the UK , the post received more than 40 comments and still proves to be very popular today. One of the most thorough and conducive UK walking blogs, The Walking Englishman is well-researched and incredibly user-friendly. Walking the Blog (Charles Hawes).

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Blogs are like opinions — nowadays, it seems like everyone has one. So, say you have a blog, but you want to take it to the next level and turn it into something profitable. Before you can turn your blog into a business, you need an audience. Try to follow the X-factor rule – why is your blog, out of thousands, unique?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. As always there are links to the underlying resources for anyone interested. Here’s how to get covered on this blog or successfully pitch a guest post. * * * Need an extra pair of hands? See our services.

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 9, 2019

And, unfortunately, average tactics such as blogging, keyword-optimized landing pages and the occasional guest post will only get you average results (at best!). This is my step-by-step approach to apply reciprocity on a larger scale in content marketing and guest blogging: Choose the right resources for your guest articles .

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. While independent bloggers often have lower audience reach than legacy media, their communities are typically more involved. In fact, they ranked third after retail and brand sites—well above online magazines and news sites.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Blue Cypress is also the lead investor in our sister company, Marketing AI Institute , which raised a $1M seed round earlier this year to help advance the understanding and adoption of artificial intelligence within the marketing industry and broader business community. We all get to write our own story of how AI will impact us.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Regular WUL readers know that Shonali (a friend and former colleague at Socialmedia.biz ) showcases guest posts about how to build, engage and sustain an online community, among other things. so that others might gain insights for their own community efforts. Building a New Kind of Cruise Community.

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Landis PR

JUNE 13, 2022

There are a LOT of reporters writing about the environment and climate change from a LOT of beats. Also, don’t forget the wealth of freelancers who write about these issues, as well as the hyperlocal publications that Meltwater and Cision don’t pick up. CCNow is a great online resource for climate journalists and publicists.

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Real Estate Energy Resources Travel 52

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. In this monthly series, we ask five Solo PR Pro members to share their best tips, tricks and resources for managing their solo business. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. if I can help it.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. They might be helpful to you as you continue on your path as a blogging Grasshopper.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 9, 2020

It is critical that your digital communication is relatable to your audience across all phases of the purchase process since a great number of people are more digitally connected during this time. Emails are a great way to notify clients about business updates, and blogs are useful for sharing industry tips and brand exposure.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 23, 2022

Before I looked at the other entries, I decided to write up a Top 10 Ways to Quickly Become a LinkedIn Expert entry that won second place, and became a popular post on Wired PR Works. Instead, I was soon packing my bags for an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas to Blog World. Her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks.com, launched in 2006.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

If left to my own devices I write in a passive voice, I habitually use compound sentences, and my vocabulary choice is less than ideal (humblebrag – I use too many syllables). On a weekly basis, I get a platform to the communications and marketing communities and need to write effectively for them.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

Individual content creation opportunities from blogs, videos, and other hands on industry related pieces are also added. When I first started, we had blogs, a strategic brief, Twitter, and a campaign proposal. Professors now have a community to be a part of for social media professors. Not consistently.

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Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

You know you have been busy when you realize it’s been a while since you have written a blog post. since I have written a blog post. That on top of teaching, researching, coordinating projects, and writing – and then there is my life outside of academia as well. first appeared on Karens PR + Social Media Blog.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail.

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Communications Community Crisis Film 81

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

It’s understood that the play’s the thing; however, it was the vibrant community found around each performance that proved an unexpected volunteer adventure at The Toronto Fringe festival 2015. Many of the Fringe community stakeholders are clear: the artists (actors, writers, directors, stage managers, etc.);

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. Here are a few ways PR agencies should be using tech tools and other resources. Teams juggle many client accounts, with each having its own needs and expectations.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 21, 2020

In early 2011, I published a blog post with “20 places to look for a PR job.” As I write this post currently, we’re closing in on unthinkable 20% unemployment. To that end, this post is aimed at helping both job seekers and employers in PR and communications find resources for finding or fulfilling job listings.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, With future vision, Barbara began publishing her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006. And, he even added links to their sites.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Boy, was it fun!

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 14, 2011

If you’re just getting started blogging (or maybe even if you’ve been doing it a while), here are some WordPress plugins I really really like. I really like its functionality, plus it’s a great way for folks to search on your blog as well as on the Interwebz without actually leaving your blog. LinkWithin.

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