Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. When no media outlet wanted to run the story when Clayton initially pitched it, he and his team published it on Microsoft’s owned media channels, helping change Microsoft’s perception and increase sales.

Storytelling 120

Storytelling Skype Energy Software 120

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? However, social media doesn’t assert your brand as an authoritative voice in your industry. If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. Know Why You Are Writing.

Writing 52

Writing Product Launch Storytelling Pitching 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

While the Internet has commoditized news announcements, what appears in publications still impacts a company’s brand and reputation. to learn how they like to be pitched. With more than 300 journalists responding, we can learn from the aggregated data starting with their preferred vehicle for pitches. Do your homework.

Pitching 146

Pitching Survey Storytelling Newspapers 146

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.

Storytelling 329

Storytelling SEO Community Engineering 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

Gannett’s flagship brand, USA Today, has reinvented itself over the past five years to stay relevant to its increasingly mobile-focused readers. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. The question they always come back to when writing a story is, what is going to resonate with my readers?

Pitching 120

Pitching Policies Ethics Mobile 120

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. 8 things PR does beyond media pitching. Brand perception audit. All PR tactics serve to build, bolster, or reinvent a company’s brand reputation. For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post.

Agency 188

Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

Thinking like a good journalist is critical for PR; it’s important to be inquisitive, a good storyteller, and yes, often skeptical. It is much easier to mass blast a pitch than take the time to read their stuff and personalize the approach. Results: Pitches that hit home, better PR outcomes, stronger journalist relationships.

Storytelling 177

Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

Stern + Associates

MARCH 17, 2023

One of the reasons partners choose us as their communications agency is that we don’t mass pitch or spam reporters; we already have extensive personal contacts with journalists across topic areas and industries, and we leverage those personal connections to obtain media wins.

Media Relations 105

Media Relations Media Storytelling Report 105

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor. However, not all brand and PR agency relationships are created equal. That said, not every organization should hire a PR agency. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

PR people and reporters work very closely every day, and are very much in the same business of storytelling. The PR team might pitch some less tailored info about the company for general brand visibility ahead of a new product announcement or a big funding announcement.

Agency 192

Agency Internal International Pitching 192

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

Nothing matters more than getting every piece of content about their own brand, as soon as it is published,” wrote Miguel Martinez , PhD., Cision too said it has expanded its partnership with TVEyes to allow its customers to monitor for mentions of their brand in more than 25,000 podcasts. 6) Quick hits in PR technology.

Pitching 78

Pitching Instagram Survey Data 78

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Finkenstadt, Josh Folk, and Lokesh Venkataswamy, Harvard Business Review, 2023 How to generate ideas in ChatGPT To generate writing ideas in ChatGPT, you can input the subject area you wish to write about and ask it to generate ideas for you.

Trends 52

Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Reporters were inundated with pitches offering AI experts and “news” and became more selective in what they wrote — and who they wrote about. 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.

Survey 60

Survey How To Storytelling Corporate 60

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and create draft press releases, social media posts, or email pitches tailored for specific audiences. It can quickly scan and analyze multiple media outlets, blogs, and social media platforms to track brand mentions, sentiment, and trending topics.

Publicity 96

Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 96

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

Daniel Sieger, senior vice president of brand strategy at Cengage, says instead of explaining all the details, give your audience an idea of what you stand for. In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication.

Education 227

Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. The Muse addresses all aspects of work and career life. The Cision Blog. Smart Blogger.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

5W PR

MAY 6, 2020

Companies that accomplish making that connection will be more successful in motivating consumers to finish their journey and purchase their brands. For some, it is an autobiography of the company and its brands. As in life, close and secure relationships are essential with brands, too. Storytelling is always powerful.

Survey 88

Survey Storytelling Consumer Analysis 88

Konnect Agency

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Why Brands Must Account for Trends Now for 2024 PR Success Now more than ever, public relations may feel like a never-ending arms race to dream up the buzziest, most “disruptive“ campaign fueled by the power of celebrity and the elusive, almost mythical viral TikTok post. …That’s so 2022.

Viral 52

Viral Video Trends Consumer 52

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. Attaching this multitasking mentality to improving your writing is important. Writing is essential to real success, and you don’t even realize how the lack of writing ability holds you back until you improve. A lot of writing.

LinkedIn 100

LinkedIn Brand Branding SEO 100

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: 3 Studies Branding and Marketing ).

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. “Never assume you have all the answers” – Nick Gourevitch. Always be curious.

Pitching 211

Pitching Crisis Consumer Storytelling 211

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. As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Blogger outreach gets personal.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As public relations practitioners, we are often tasked with creating media releases, blog posts, pitches, social media programs and much more, all with tight deadlines. If we aren’t passionate about the work our clients do, how can we create a meaningful brand narrative for them? Without It, There is No Story to Tell.

Communications 52

Communications Storytelling Creativity Social Media 52

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Working at a tech PR agency, you quickly learn how fast the markets move, what the trends in your sector look like and what it takes for a company to create a lasting brand image and voice. Some of my favorite projects have been developing pitches or reworking bylines because I love how there are so many different ways to tell a story.

Creativity 69

Creativity Storytelling Agency Journalism 69

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.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A well-thought PR plan ensures your videos reach the right audience, resonate with their interests, and amplify your brand message in a meaningful way. When seamlessly intertwined, these two powerful strategies can work in tandem to elevate your brand’s visibility, captivate audiences, and amplify your message like never before.

Video 87

Video Publicity Marketing Analytics 87

Shift Communications

AUGUST 20, 2015

You’re walking into a new business pitch, do you know where your personal brand is? on a Monday, do you know where your personal brand is?? Your manager is making small talk with you by the Keurig, do you know where your personal brand is??? Here’s how: Step one: See the brand. Step two: Be the brand.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Pitching Storytelling 60

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. to generating reports to showcase how our team’s earned media, social media and marketing results have effectively translated to drive success for the brands we represent.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s nothing like a grueling weekend spent unsuccessfully following up on pitches for coverage of a client’s innovative, disruptive, and ground-breaking new technology release to make you start daydreaming of starting your own firm. Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! agency, media and.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. I say “undervalued” because PR trainings abound on topics like pitching journalists or how to use social media for brand storytelling.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Software Industry 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This is instructive for one big reason: the brand isn’t the hero, the little boy (or perhaps arguably his father) is the hero. Too many brands miss this important point. That’s a good idea on the surface, but the problem is, the blog posts published are more about the brand and its technology than the customers. Talk to Us!

Brand 69

Brand Branding B2B Exercises 69

5W PR

MARCH 16, 2019

When you think of successful set of skills required for a career, the first things that come to mind are research, writing, visual storytelling and analytics. As a PR professional, you’re writing press releases and you’re behind building the brand’s messaging. If you make a mistake, people will notice and point it out.

Pitching 68

Pitching Storytelling Analytics Writing 68

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.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190