Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The better you write, the higher you will go. He also made another statement I wholeheartedly agree with: “People who think well, write well.” ” That starts with writing. .” ” That starts with writing. And again Ogilvy nailed it: “Good writing is not a natural gift. Every week.

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

Marketing and communications professionals have been embracing and experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate content, a new survey by The Conference Board and Ragan Communications finds. He urges communicators to “focus on those places where our human genius is augmented by the power of machines.”

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here are communications synonyms (with explanations). Have you ever wondered why public relations professionals often talk about communications (with an ‑s) instead of communication (without an ‑s)? And what are some communications synonyms? Here we go: Communications Synonyms Communications synonyms (and explanations).

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Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Writing is a big part of my life. I write A LOT for my work, but also personal life as well. Of course, writing comes in all shapes and sizes – but it has become one of the main skills necessary for my work as a professor. However, this is not all of the writing we do as professors. Why do I bring this up?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Across airwaves and oceans, on flight lines and frontlines, Department of Defense (DoD) communicators are there, telling the story of America’s military. We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course. Marine Corps or U.S.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 10, 2021

In this monthly series, we ask five Solo PR Pro members to share their best tips, tricks and resources for managing their solo business. 5 solo PR pros share tips for writing a proposal. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share best practices for writing a compelling proposal for a prospective client.

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Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

We work in an amazing field, but there are some tough challenges that communications departments face regularly. Internal communication flows It’s important to set up transparent information flows between team members. Your first reaction might be to throw more resources at it, hire more people, or get external help.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

At a time when companies — both B2C and B2B — are being held more accountable for their actions, policies and statements than ever before, it is imperative for us as communicators to be more mindful of the words we choose. Enter DEI language.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Draft the implementation plan for your proposal, including the timeline, the expected outcomes, the resources needed, who will be involved, and how you will measure success. Step 5: Write the business case. Business case writing best practices. The purpose of the business case is communication. Step 4: Work out the plan.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Bringing on an external resource for public relations is a big commitment for any business. Things will run more smoothly if the senior players agree about the program’s desired outcomes and are willing to commit their most precious resource when it makes sense – the time and thought capital of their key players.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

ET, #PRStudChat sponsored by Spin Sucks community members will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on “How to Communicate Your Research.” Joining us as our special guest and co-host is Kevin Anselmo (@KevinAnselmo ) the Founder and Principal of Experiential Communications. Why should you communicate research?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2022

Obviously it’s important to know who is writing about ad tech and identify the different beats – from social media marketing to streaming to data privacy or brand safety. Conferences and speaking engagements on panels get executives in front of a room of peers and positions them as a credible resource for both media and analysts.

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Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

It’s no wonder then that many businesses choose to write a press release about ESG news. Along with this, shareholders and stakeholders expect to see important environmental, social and governance (ESG) communications. Therefore, companies can distribute the following newsworthy press releases as part of their ESG communications.

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Axia PR

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many companies ask their PR firm to write Wikipedia articles on their behalf. Wikipedia can be a blessing for many people as they seek information and conduct research. It can also be a frustration for organizations and companies who need to ensure their content is accurate.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. Onclusive’s research tool, Research Trends , helps communications professionals understand what is trending in the media and on social platforms. It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. . Distribute strategically and proactively.

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PRSay

AUGUST 23, 2021

West Virginia was an early national leader in delivering COVID-19 vaccines, with 79 percent of the state’s residents over the age of 65 now fully vaccinated and 60 percent of its eligible population having received at least one dose, as of this writing. percent of the state’s population but constitute just 2.7 Enlisting trusted local leaders.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 8, 2015

When it comes to writing, lawyers are notoriously loquacious. Just ask Kate Erickson , a former lawyer turned human resources professional. Lawyers are the first to admit their writing is ridiculously wordy,” Kate told me in a phone conversation. “If Erickson told me she recently improved her own business writing.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 21, 2020

As I write this post currently, we’re closing in on unthinkable 20% unemployment. To that end, this post is aimed at helping both job seekers and employers in PR and communications find resources for finding or fulfilling job listings. The Association for Women in Communications: [link] 7. AdAge: [link] 13.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2024

You don’t sound excited In B2B PR, marketing, and communications, we often make an effort to sound calm, measured, and cool-headed. How to position your business to win industry awards Once you get a handle on how not to write a business award submission, how to do it well becomes much clearer.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Digital marketing expert Ann Handley doesn’t start her day checking emails, choosing instead to spend her time by writing a few pages in a notebook. “I I write for myself before I do anything else,” she says. Further — This weekly email offers hand-picked health, wealth and personal growth resources for Generation X.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. SMEs are a valuable resource When you’re writing to advocate on behalf of a third party, as PR teams often do, you must lay out the strongest possible argument in the first draft.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 20, 2024

Journalists, writers, and bloggers will write about it and link to Apple because, well, it’s the iPhone.” When the coverage presents expertise related to an industry, the journalist may opt to link back a resource on a brand’s website. The post PR And SEO: Why They’re Better Together appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Landis PR

MAY 31, 2022

We at Landis would like to welcome our new peers in communications, journalism and public relations. Whether you pursue a career in communications or ultimately something else, there’s no time like right now to make a positive difference in many people’s lives and even the world. Additional Resources. By Landis Staff.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Speaking at an event offers instant credibility and a chance to build a reputation as an expert resource. Additionally, the PR team can write a news release about the speech or post it on the company site to garner clicks and exposure. . PR opportunities. Great company.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Staffbase launches beta for new internal comms tool; Muck Rack team up with Shankman; Agility PR Solutions parent touts LLM deal with “big tech” In an unscientific observation, I’ve noticed a lot of companies are hiring internal communications. Traditionally, that role is a mix of HR and communication yet I’m seeing some changes.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As brands compete to successfully ride ChatGPT’s popularity wave, communications efforts have become incredibly important. With an eye toward the future, there are five key external tech communications elements that technology brands can implement and build upon today to put themselves in position to garner media attention.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you’re a communicator tasked with getting budget approval for the PR department, read on to learn how to develop a business case that you can use to get the resources and support you need to achieve your goals. A business case can also help you demonstrate the value of PR and communications for your brand.

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Landis PR

MAY 9, 2022

Successful crisis communications strategizing occurs before an incident. Product recalls, natural disasters, pandemics, leadership and employee issues are all grounds for crisis communications. Differentiate and prepare your communications appropriately. Additional Resources: PRGN, Top 5 Corporate Crises in 2021 to Learn From.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

In this case, “he” was the head of human resources (HR) – which was heavily focused on recruiting – and I took evasive action. I began to realize there are many good reasons for PR and HR to work together beyond internal communications. At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What makes it so important that we would write about it so often? Looking for even more newsjacking resources? appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Since David Meerman Scott coined the term “ newsjacking ” in 2011, our team has written nearly 30 unique blogs on the subject — possibly more than any other topic.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. What I want to do in this post is to examine how to best use social media for crisis communication.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As PR professionals, we have cultivated our voices through our communication and writing skills, and our creativity. We have developed strong community and professional networks, and possess the resourcefulness and leadership abilities to help give others a voice. How do I give a voice to others?” The time is now.

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Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

We work in an amazing field, but there are some tough challenges that communications departments face regularly. Internal communication flows It’s important to set up transparent information flows between team members. Your first reaction might be to throw more resources at it, hire more people, or get external help.

Communications 78

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