ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. That makes sense; persuasion is fueled by artful storytelling, and despite the growth of video, many stories are still told through the written word. Am I boring you?

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR is no longer a linear process.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It takes time to build a brand, a voice, etc. Education for leadership – I’m not sure what word to use for this one exactly (maybe this falls into communication skills), but I think one of the most important skills right now is the ability to educate leadership on social media. Strong copywriting skills. Use data to hypothesize.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

A solid PR campaign has the power to bolster your brand. Among its benefits, PR can build relationships with the public, boost brand awareness, increase your credibility, and create loyal customers. If PR can do so much for a brand, why don’t more brands use public relations to begin with?

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PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Storytelling can be an effective way to create messages that can reach your employees and build a stronger connection to your brand. When writing about the annual United Way kickoff, talk to someone who donates each year or who volunteers at an organization United Way supports. So, talk to people. Find the story behind the news.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

While many AI startups are getting “big” ( there are already 13 genAI unicorns , and they’re getting to $1B+ valuations fast), brand awareness is lacking. adults showed: AI PR and marketing opportunities Brand storytelling and PR is one of the most powerful tools a business has.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. Many brands attempt to begin stories with what when they ought to begin with why. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value? Why Content Marketing is the New Branding.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2020

She also gave a presentation on storytelling at Tuesday morning’s General Session, with a peek behind the scenes of the country songwriting business in Nashville and an introduction to an a cappella performance by Nashville-based recording artist Alison Russell. I write about what matters to me — that I also think matters to other people.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While we have only just scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of generative AI , this certainly does not mean that the human element of writing is dead. Instead of viewing AI as a replacement for content writers, we need to recognize its potential to act as a powerful writing aid that can help boost our efficiency.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

It’s a transition to a new way of life, and brands hoping to succeed through content creation need to adapt. Branded video views increased 73 percent from Q3 of 2013 to Q3 of 2014. To what do you attribute the tremendous growth in branded video? Product/plant demonstrations are very popular, particularly among B2B brands.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

The PR team or agency’s prime directive is to manage the reputation of the brand – and it does that from many angles. Brand perception audit. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. The brand perception audit may provide key insight that informs the overall PR strategy.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. Why: “And as any good PR pro knows, storytelling is also key to a successful campaign—yet it’s only half of the equation. 3 Ways to Measure the Results of a Business Storytelling Project.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. They enable consumer brand marketers to connect with influencers who have large followings on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, in a straightforward transactional manner.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2021

Yet I admit to following the billionaire space race, if only to observe the comms strategies behind each brand. He’s his own best brand spokesperson, and he always delivers. Kennedy’s moonshot speech as a classic example of thought leadership. Who’s coming out on top? Branson takes the early lead.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

A participant in one of my storytelling workshops once shared this advice: “If you’re writing about seeing a snake at a picnic, for gosh sake, start with the snake. When writing an opening paragraph, keep things lively and terse. Learn more about her training, consulting or writing and editing services at WylieComm.com.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

The site is always looking for contributors, making it a go-to for thought leadership pieces and guest blogging. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. This awesome blog is a how-to for brands looking to package and distribute the best stories from within their organizations. The Cision Blog. Smart Blogger.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A study by a marketing analytics firm found “On average, brands that increased media investment [during a recession] realized roughly a 17 percent growth in incremental sales, and more than half saw subsequent improvements in year-over-year ROIs over a two-year period during the recession.”. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

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The Hoyt Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It prepares you to present a powerful story that helps your audience understand your brand. Then, begin writing your pitch with the most important points first. Craft A Clear And Compelling Story Storytelling helps you connect with your audience. Call the pitch meeting organizer if possible and ask how much time you’ll have.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

We still prize earned media stories that appear in brand-name media outlets. We’ve always worked to create content for brands, and we still do. Subsequent updates treated brand mentions, even without links, as if they were links, rewarding good PR work with higher search rankings. And with change come challenges.

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Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

Visual media and visual storytelling are on the rise and poised to become two of the major content creation trends in 2015. How can you use the tactics to your advantage and improve your brand’s PR? As with any strategy or tactic, you have to address the “why” first: Why are you using visual media or storytelling? Register now!

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Writing for Forbes , Monaghan predicted in late 2017 that trust was at stake for every American organization and it would play a major role in 2018 PR strategies. Faced with audiences that were predisposed not to trust them, a few brands stood apart from the rest. Here’s How They Did It. Video credit: YouTube. Image credit: Adweek.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. But what does it really mean, and which qualities make a successful thought leader?

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Beyond PR

MARCH 22, 2017

Communicators have always understood that transparency and clarity benefits their brand story. That’s how they retain the trust of audiences, who accept branded content so long as they have a full view of what it is and who it is from. Earned media opportunities and media coverage rely heavily on brands’ storytelling integrity.

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Public Relations Sydney

JUNE 9, 2015

This is where the art of storytelling comes in. Storytelling allows you […]. The post How to be an authentic storyteller appeared first on Public Relations Sydney. But sometimes just sharing information is not enough and like the old marketing adage says, “You should show not tell”.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content. Expanded brand collaboration “Partnership Paradise: 2024 will be the year of brand partnerships.

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NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

How PepsiCo’s Creators League transforms trends into brand activations. Turning insights into brand content | 8:18-9:58. Currently Lauren Powell is the Analytics and Social Listening Lead in the Creators League Studio, which develops and implements the content strategy for PepsiCo brands. What are people saying about our brands?”

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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. Get recommended as an expert resource by asking those who value your insights to write a recommendation that promotes you [and them!].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 25, 2018

What’s notable about the film, for anyone who writes for a living, is its masterful use of language. As we have noted , the best way to improve writing is to read a variety of texts, from creative to journalistic. As we have noted , the best way to improve writing is to read a variety of texts, from creative to journalistic.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. PR grows more in demand.

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The Hoffman Agency

MAY 16, 2022

Writing this final blog came a lot quicker than I thought it would. Understanding the intricacy to good storytelling, the importance of developing media relations and thought leadership, and creating unique strategies to our varying clients have become the big key lessons I have learned as growing practitioner.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It promised to dislodge traditional media and enable any individual, organisation or brand to become a publisher. Steve Earl and I captured many of these shifts in organisational communication in Brand Anarchy and Brand Vandals. It’s also an issue of writing style. Three decades on I’m less positive.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

Aside from having a passion for storytelling and a knack for journalistic writing, her time as a reporter trained her in key transferable skills, including the ability to stay agile. A lot of that comes from my background as a reporter where often it's, okay I didn’t know about this an hour ago, but you want me to write about it?

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

Your brand needs to do more than just communicate if you want to connect with your audience. Madhuri Sen, owner of Ace Brand Strategist, says authenticity needs to be a priority for brands. You recently set up your own brand consultancy, Ace Brand Strategist. What do you aim to accomplish in this venture?

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2019

To get more Instagram followers , tag brands and related accounts in your photos to encourage reposting. Having a big-name Instagram account notice you or repost something of yours is crucial to gaining thousands of followers, writes Mae Karwowski, founder and CEO of Obvious.ly.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Why: “By creating the metrics that you want rather than acquiescing to what is available, you can make your work much more effective,” writes Jim Dougherty. Thought Leadership: Wise Thoughts from Wide Experience. Storytelling through the Eyes of a Child. 6 Rules of Thumb for Successful Brand Publishing.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, Storytelling success stories. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities. And, he even added links to their sites.

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