Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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.

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out. Here’s how to do it right.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 27, 2020

Have you been thinking about live streaming as a method to build your brand and develop new business? Leading up to writing this blog, I knew I wanted to refer to Mark Schaefer’s book, Known. Even better, he recently wrote a blog revisiting the reasons to build a personal brand, especially during this crisis.

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Brand Branding Energy Crisis 71

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

As you may have heard, Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World , is my new book – and I’m so excited that it’s finally available for you to preorder on Amazon ! When I set out to write Crisis Ready , the last thing I wanted was to write yet another (boring) book on crisis management.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

It requires the highest degree of discipline, patience, and situational observation, but once mastered, these techniques (referred to as waza ? The sooner you identify where your competition is having success the sooner you can insert your own brand into those conversations. The same waza can be applied to public relations.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. PR Reporting.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

JUNE 14, 2017

When it comes to marketing and branding, there’s a vast array of techniques to employ. Telling stories to sell brands is not a new idea, but the advent of social media has given businesses new ways to get those stories to potential customers. If you tell your brand’s story well, it can have a significant impact.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Consumer 142

Cision

JULY 7, 2015

The new rules mainly call for stricter disclosure requirements on the relationships between brands and influencers. Consumers value honesty, and with the new guidelines, everything is out in the open so there’s nothing preventing consumers from trusting your brand. Lucas recommends thinking about how consumers view your brand.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. “you and brand X”). “you and brand X”).

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Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

Newsfile

APRIL 13, 2023

By Melissa Strle Do you ever wonder how top-traded and top branded companies write an effective earnings press release? write effective investor relations press releases. You may be new to writing earnings press releases or a seasoned professional. Then, the company refers to its sustainability practices.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. To truly engage our next generation of guests, it’s not enough to create great brands,” said senior Target marketer Rick Gomez. “We

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. 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. later as our roles evolve.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. To truly engage our next generation of guests, it’s not enough to create great brands,” said senior Target marketer Rick Gomez. “We

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How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 139

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2024

The 2024 version is out so I spent some time perusing the report to write about it here. Some of them are buyers, which the report refers to as “decision makers” and the others come from sellers, which the report calls “producers.” The takeaway here is that prospects respond better to brands that set out to inform rather than sell.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 1, 2020

PR has the power to help businesses and brands flourish in remarkable ways. These plans are the backbone of the success of your communications plans, so every PR solopreneur needs to know two things: how to create a rock-solid PR plan and what to do before and after writing it. Put your genius on paper — write the plan.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 20, 2024

Even if you have the best content in the world, if no web traffic stops by, you might as well be writing on paper and then tucking it away in a desk drawer. When creating a new piece of content, think about other content on your site that is valuable, relevant, and related to the piece you’re writing to include as a hyperlink.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Some I knew going in, but others are brand new. It refers to a situation where the PR team offers first-crack at a story to one reporter and one reporter only. It’s interesting because most people think of PR as writing press releases or pitching to reporters, but things like event submissions show that it’s a lot more than that.

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PRSay

JUNE 24, 2020

Today, “minstreling” (or “minstrelism”) refers to companies or brands that “benefit off of Black culture,” said panelist Deme Jackson, a communications strategist for the City of Dallas. When writing a news release, for example, can you “be more inclusive in what you’re communicating? Preferences on identity. Ask them.”.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic. Media monitoring tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Are you looking to write a press release for your company, but aren’t quite sure how to do it? Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Check out this guide to learn how to write a press release. Before we talk about how to write a press release , let’s talk about what exactly a press release is.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

Well, the majority ( 92 percent ) of consumers trust their peers over branded content for recommendations. Paid media refers to any time you spend money to reach your audience with your messages. Content syndication can drive additional brand exposure and traffic. Earned Media. Get our free tip sheet! Shared Media.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing can also involve market research, product development, and branding. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public.

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PR Fuel

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Branding is an essential part of a business, with 77 percent of marketers stating that it’s a critical factor in future growth. Every enterprise needs to create a brand around which business advertisements will revolve. Top marketers go out of their way to generate as much brand awareness as possible. What Is Advertising?

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NewsWhip

APRIL 27, 2023

Their goal is to help you increase brand awareness, online visibility, and get more media coverage through a targeted approach. The platform also enables your comms team to receive alerts on breaking news, trending social media posts, or brand opportunities and crises.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. I treat every story as a valuable source of information for readers—and a valuable gateway to a brand.” Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take.

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Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

Cision

JUNE 27, 2017

In theory, you know that content marketing is an instrumental component of your brand’s marketing strategy. In reality, you’re strapped for time, and writing articles and other content falls to the very bottom of a very long list of tasks. Know What Your Writing Goals Are. Nay, my friend. The ghostwriter is the key.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2017

At first, I like to know if the brand has any upcoming promos so I know if I can stay within the timeline. And, please send links to the brand’s page. Many times I have to Google the brand and try to find them when no links are in the pitch. Create a solid plan for the brands you represent first.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Karen’s book can be described in three words … handy reference guide. Thank you, Karen, for writing a book that professors can use as their roadmap to social media in the classroom (and beyond) and one that is a reminder of how we should all be sharing on a deeper level.

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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. At a minimum, your plan should include: Brand personas. Defining Brand Personas. Start with understanding why your company exists—what’s your unique offering and what’s your brand promise?

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The Proactive Report

JULY 28, 2014

This is an excerpt from a Google patent application: “Not all references, however, are necessarily of equal significance. For example, a reference by another agent with a high reputational score is of greater significance than a reference by another agent with a low reputational score. So how do you get to be trusted by Google?

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Google SEO Reputation Writing 174

Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2015

I realize everyone is writing about Periscope and Meerkat right now. Yet, when I read most of these posts, I don’t see too many people talking about the realistic implications for brands. Not so great for brands who like to actually see something they’ve worked hard to create for more than 30 seconds. Gone the next.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 29, 2019

Many confuse it with tactics, but those refer to the concrete activities or actions we take as we follow the strategy. The best plans also start with a thorough brand communications audit that includes insights into customer, channel partner, and employee perceptions of the business or its products. Why not make them for the better?

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Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since search is one of the most common ways for customers to find relevant answers to their problems or to find products, you must write your content with people’s search intent in mind. Don’t expect an immediate bump in search engine rankings when you write for intent. Writing for intent parallels writing for SEO.

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Google Engineering SEO Writing 144

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s a broad term that refers to all the ways your company interacts with the public and with the news media. As the name implies, media relations refers to the way you manage the media to secure positive coverage of your company and share exciting updates with your customers. Reputation and Brand Management. Owned Media.

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Crisis Communications Product Launch Crisis Reputation 105

5W PR

AUGUST 19, 2019

In the world of public relations, digital PR refers to the online marketing strategy utilized by businesses to increase their online presence and boost their brand. Better yet, by connecting directly with their target audience, brands can use digital PR to clarify their focus and spread news faster than they have ever done before.

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5W PR

MAY 26, 2021

Increasing Brand Credibility. It’s what makes people trust a particular brand more than another. Increasing brand credibility is not as easy as it may seem. Positive Brand Image. When companies do their PR right, it increases their brand image, driving growth to tremendous levels. Cost-Effective.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

AirPR sat down with Mika and discussed unique communications strategies, moving from journalism to PR: AirPR: Tell us about TMI and how you help brands and organizations gain visibility and manage reputation. Both the PR consultant and client should be able to describe the company, brand or product in 30-45 seconds.

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