Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Sprinkle in a dash of inspiration, and your writing will go from good to great. Over the course of a few years, he posted over 600 times to his blog and uploaded over 200 videos to his YouTube channel.

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Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Blog Posts. Yes, I’m talking about blogging. Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. No, there is overwhelming evidence that shows maintaining a blog yields business results.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

We’ve found that a growing number of marketers are turning to influencers to help them combat ad blocking, leverage creative content in an authentic way, drive engagement, and reach millennial and gen Z audiences who avidly follow and genuinely trust social media celebrities.”. They build your brand’s credibility. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Through this collaboration I learned of Stone Temple’s very creative use of video. I had to learn more, and asked Mark if he’d entertain some questions for the blog. Eric Enge and I are the main performers/presenters, and I also write the scripts and handle social promotion. He agreed; see the Q and A below.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

With the past few years – I’ve had to change and address items AS I AM IN THE CLASSROOM because of breaking news, new platform changes, and campaigns that went viral. Individual content creation opportunities from blogs, videos, and other hands on industry related pieces are also added. It’s all worth it!

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Cision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Think about how many times you’ve seen a text-based article go viral – and compare that to cute kitten photos, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or infographics. You can upload images to supplement text in blogs, share videos on social media and include them in multimedia press releases to grab the attention of journalists.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

Co-Founder of Status Creative, a leader in social media engagement. You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” We meet every Sunday night to discuss a different blogging topic, we welcome anyone that wants to learn or help others.

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Social Media Twitter Media Nonprofit 120

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. However, creative content surrounding your client’s core areas of expertise should be prioritised, in order to attract coverage on the right sectors and publications.

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Buzzstream

JUNE 16, 2021

Sometimes we’re seeking to replicate the success of others in a pretty abstract way – we see other people’s successful campaigns on Twitter, LinkedIn, industry blogs and so on, and feel the pressure to replicate the results that others have achieved. Actually, they don’t spend a lot of time writing up studies at all.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 13, 2024

Campaigns might involve pitching a quote from a thought leader to a journalist writing about a related topic or creating and pitching content highlighting data from a commissioned industry survey. Hero Content Hero content, or content-led digital PR, is typically standalone content on a site or blog pitched for coverage. Animations.

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Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

And in the era of information when more than five exabytes of content are created almost every day, blog posts, videos, infographics and social posts all contribute to this “how” and establish a company’s voice and personality. Rohan Ayyar is a creative content strategist and CRO specialist at E2M , digital marketing firm par excellence.

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ISEBOX

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

It is, after all, where an estimated 52% of people get their news, where things go “viral”, and where your brand ambassadors can help you most effectively, by sharing with their own friends and family. Write for the Platform. In summary, if your message is worth writing, it’s worth sharing. Well, let us catch you up!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Mr. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Mr. Martin is the co-founder and COO of OnePitch, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Talkwalker is one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 12, 2014

In the parlance of our times, memes are already viral: they’re engaging and fun, and perfect for sharing with friends and family. Memes are a perfect way to cash in on existing viral trends. If you want a great example of a viral video that took its inspiration from a popular meme, look to Abercrombie. Why Does It Work?

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prTini

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Only a few months old, My Blog U is gearing up to take the Internet by storm (#MBUstorm that is). My Blog U is split into three main areas: Brainstorm: Collaborate with others in your industry to get ideas on just about anything from topics to questions. Viral Content Buzz. Photo credit: OZinOH, via Flickr Creative Commons.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With the rise of chatbots, PR pros must focus on developing and implementing creative strategies to create awareness, improve their company’s reputation and generate profits. They’re prepared for a crisis to go viral. It’s gotten increasingly more complex with social media because it can go viral. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These models are inspired heavily by the writings of Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and long-time collaborator of Warren Buffett and many others. Continue reading 9 I’ve written about this mental model in How To Build a Viral Loop (Using Mathematics).

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Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

I set out trying to write a post about creating a successful survey campaign from start to finish. Sometimes your industry might be such a niche that it doesn’t have links even though others are writing about the topic. They have been repeating a survey for years to compile their blogging statistics and rank for the keyword.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 23, 2016

Yet, we can get so focused on what the words in our message will be that we give little consideration to the broader experience someone will have with our blog post, article, press release or white paper. Fluffy walking a tightrope is not certain to go viral unless you make sure people can find it.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Each member of the team has a particular hit that they are extremely proud of purely based on the fact that good old creativity, industriousness and smarts resulted in a hit that wowed the client and broke through. PR people often talk about ideas to make news go viral, but there is no way to predict or plan for when something will be a hit.

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Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Beyond PR

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Blog Posts. Yes, I’m talking about blogging. Blogging is no longer an experimental trend that might be a waste of time. No, there is overwhelming evidence that shows maintaining a blog yields business results.

Infographics 72

Infographics Case Study Video Survey 72

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This tool has myriad features and uses, but I predominantly use it for both ideation and to assist with pitch-writing. This allows you to (usually) have the top-tier publications show up on the first pages, with lower-tier publications and blogs closer to the back. This is where BuzzSumo often came into play.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 25, 2011

Walking the transparency talk I WAS going to write about something to do with online integrity, but, like many well-meaning bloggers, I got side-tracked by my Twitter feed. These cards, and the subsequent viral campaign against them, haven’t just hurt those offended by them. Image: striatic via Flickr, CC 2.0

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 9, 2010

In my Internet & Mobile Strategy Lab class at Johns Hopkins University , my final group project for the semester was to create a “viral video&# about the JHU M.A. Does our video have the makings of a viral video? Aim high in creativity, but keep in mind the limitations of your tools and skills throughout the process.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The content you should be creating 2018 plans are underway and creatives are about to be brought to life. Why Picture List Posts Are The Perfect Viral Content Formula Our clever friends over at Buzzsumo reviewed over 100m Facebook posts recently. Read Jim’s insights and my response on Paul Sutton’s PR blog.

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Norton's Notes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

For those of you that don’t know what Growth Hacking actually is, according to Wikipedia, this is the definition: Growth hacking is a marketing technique developed by technology startups which uses creativity, analytical thinking , and social metrics to sell products and gain exposure. [1] From porn stars to fashion bloggers!

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NewsWhip

MARCH 31, 2021

I mean, certainly even with a NewsWhip when it comes to tracking how stories start to go viral, seeing how that content is being engaged and shared. Are you playing a long game and saying, “We need to write more about these things or potentially engage with these writers,” or is there other things?

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads. First off, thank you so much for having me on the blog for a Q&A.

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Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Beyond PR

AUGUST 4, 2016

No longer is the writing on the wall. And guess what, it’s not just your writing. Pin a blog post with a quote graphic. Promote your high performing pins to help take them viral. At PR Newswire (and especially for our senior creative manager Jamie Heckler!), It’s photos, graphics, GIFs, memes and video.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

In today’s world, a negative story about your brand or organisation could go viral in an instant. A company or organisation is only as good as its ability to quickly, effectively, and creatively manage a crisis. Media contacts – These are the journalists and bloggers who will write about your business.

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Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

We don't know what they say as they represent a transition between early pictorial writing and the cuneiform that succeeded them (2). It is not known whether such creative works were disseminated widely as it is unclear how literate non-Elite Egyptians were. It wasn't long before these small pictures were used to form written words.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

When done right, helpful budgeting and saving tips can go semi-viral because they’re more universal than content from the other subcategories. These numbers suggest that companies cornering the institutional finance beat are finding creative ways to tie their analysis to relevant news and trending topics people care about.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 9, 2024

That compelling blog post you wrote now doubles as an attention-grabbing video. You don’t want your audience to feel like your content is repetitive across all channels, so you’ll need to get creative with your remixes and make sure you’re continuing to deliver value, regardless of the medium. It may or may not be relevant today.

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