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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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Let’s not even start talking about more traditional online sources like blogs, news sites, and forums. The problem, however, was that these queries were complicated to write for the average marketing or PR professional, and often included or restricted too many results. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

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Cision

JUNE 23, 2015

That goes for press releases as well as social media, advertising, blogging, et cetera. It’s Easier for Journalists to Write About You. Journalists find press releases useful as part of pitches and they start to write about you. And that makes them more likely to write about you! Want to measure your PR’s value?

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Cision

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Writing press releases is hard, or at least writing good ones that stand out is. So why do you write like that? Don’t be afraid to get creative in your press release. Learn how influencers can help you reach a wider audience in Cision’s new influencer marketing white paper! It’s Dry as Dirt.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

.” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. But it’s not as easy as crafting a compelling press release; successful PR people need to be able to write from their left and right brains. And this is still true today.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In fact, we design multiple offers for Red Wing, such as free downloadable white papers on OSHA standards and receive a free pair of boots in exchange for 15 minutes of their time. You invest a lot of time in your ThinkSEM blog , chiefly written by your wife and co-owner Sarah Danks and PR staffer Kayla Hollatz – it’s a fun read.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

But despite how crucial blogging is to influencer marketing, not enough brands are taking the initiative and reaching out to this key group of influencers. Evaluate your current marketing efforts to see how blog coverage could benefit your brand. Get our free influencer white paper today! Pinpoint Readers’ Pain Points.

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Cision

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Ann primarily writes about social media and growth hack strategies, SEO and e-commerce. Quite obviously, the competition on the web has become fierce, forcing businesses and content marketers to become more creative than ever before in their content endeavors. Want to deliver valuable content in 2016? Interactive Storytelling.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The key is to strengthen your basic PR skills, including writing press releases, engaging with journalists and influencers and interacting with your audience on social media. Write a press release. Write it yourself and publish it as a press release instead. This also allows you to expose your audience to your evergreen content.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2015

First, you can read blog posts, magazine articles, and books or take webinars online to learn how to maximize your social media presence. Click here for our free white paper! But before you write off the possibility of budgeting in help, consider a few options, beyond the DIY and coaching scenarios I just presented.

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Beyond PR

JULY 27, 2016

To promote a blog post, white paper, or other piece of marketing content, the entire press release must be reconsidered. Pay attention to these 12 things when writing a press release for your demand gen content. Audience: You’re not writing a content press release for journalists.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

Marketing also has purse strings that can be creatively – and ethically – spent to appease a specific rep with the right reference. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog. Ask your customers for interviews on your corporate blog – soft interviews. 3) Reports, ebooks and white papers.

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Cision

AUGUST 19, 2015

With a blog post, you can get away with some fluff words here and there. Check out our “Video Streaming Best Practices for PR” white paper! Write a script. Images: Justine Sanderson , Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources , RabunWarna ( Creative Commons ). The answer is simple: the video itself.

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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

Sword and the Script

MARCH 24, 2015

As a metric for content marketing, pageviews are flawed according to a white paper – Why Content Marketers Are Using All the Wrong Metrics – published by Contently. The white paper calls the pageview a “superficial impression of how people behave on the web.” Average finish. An Anecdote in Content Marketing Measurement.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Write a press release. Blog about the coverage. Explain more in a blog post and post to your site. Monitor your site and look for results like increases in newsletter subscriptions, blog visits, white paper downloads and social media shares to tell the story of the article’s performance. 500|5000 list).

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2015

There is a straight forward answer to this problem: Upwards of “60-70% of content produced by B2B marketing goes unused,” according to a white paper by Kapost which cites research by SiriusDecisions. These range from blog posts to videos, and from webinars to social media updates.

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Cision

JANUARY 6, 2016

Move on from the staid old blog posts and white papers to more interactive content. Let’s say you originally ran a blog and had a social media presence to complement it. Whether they write product reviews or share personal pictures or videos, there’s always a creative way of sharing them with the rest of your network.

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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. When I started teaching social media, I would cover broad areas like strategy, research, planning, and creativity.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 16, 2016

Here are some easy ways to get involved and make a significant impact: Break sections from existing white papers into guest blog posts. Re-write white papers as long form contributed articles. Thread contributed content into blog posts. Weave media placements earned with a case study for blog posts.

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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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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

That content varies from writing to photos to video and can be shared on a blog, e-newsletter and social media channel. Newsletters, video, infographics and white papers were also named, along with case studies, webinars and tip sheets. It means putting out quality content on a continuous basis.

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

But seriously, if you don’t have anything newsworthy to talk about, you shouldn’t write a press release. However, I’d never suggest to write a press release just for the sake of writing one. You must always focus on finding a creative news angle. Otherwise, what the heck are you writing about? Be creative.

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Cision

JUNE 16, 2015

When I compare the reads for this release to a previous one announcing my writing for Forbes, this one had nearly double the reads. You can use this knowledge about the number of reads to tailor future press releases, as well as blog posts and other content. See how with our free white paper!

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Sword and the Script

JULY 24, 2018

This is what I call going from hello-to-marriage-proposal in a white paper download. They wanted the white paper. For many B2B marketing shops, content marketing just means putting stuff up on a website under the blog section. The Aesthetics of Text: Writing Readable Blog Posts. Guess which one wins?

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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. Learn how to build a brand journalism program with Cision’s free white paper!

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Journalistics

JULY 3, 2013

Most major PR software vendors now incorporate publication editorial calendars into their products, further simplifying the process of targeting PR opportunities based on what publications are writing about. website resources section, newsroom, blog, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Vine, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.).

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Here’s a list of creative PR activities that can help your organisation stand out, engage customers, and encourage them to share their positive experiences with others. Write a white paper or research report on a topic related to your industry. Write a guest blog post for a popular industry publication or website.

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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. The same applies to your blog post or product announcement. Words are essential to any online content experience.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

That means you need to write messaging that’s completely client-concentric. The next time you write marketing copy: Use “you” instead of “we”. Write like you talk. Think ebooks, white papers and even blog posts. Image: Twenty20 via Pexels, Creative Commons CC0. Ask for feedback, ideas and insights.

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Beyond PR

MARCH 14, 2016

This week’s highlights include a new executive creative producer at Buzzfeed, a new editor-in-chief at Re/Code, and a look at the state of social media in Canada by our friends at Beyond the Wire. Buzzfeed : Summer Anne Burton ( @summeranne ) has been named the first executive creative producer @buzzfeed. Want even more media moves?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Simply roundup a handful of the best news articles and blog posts from other credible sources – that are relevant to your community – and weave a promotion for your webinar into the content. This becomes a theme or column for a monthly blog post. . — Jeff Perkins (@jeffperkins8) December 7, 2016. 1) Publish a monthly roundup post.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

” Christine Gallagher Kearney of DePaul University Office of Public Relations writes that integrating social media into risk and crisis planning and incorporating social into drills and practice is paramount for communication professionals. ” Image: F Delventhal ( Creative Commons ). ” 3. ” 4. .”

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In the early days, it was just blog posts and whitepapers. And we’re certainly going to leverage the great writing resources that we have at Contently to help us with that. It’s great to hear how you guys are developing real shows and series around it, and taking that to the next level. Last question—the hot seat question.

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