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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Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 11, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. What does this have to do with business writing? What does this have to do with business writing? I don’t smoke. I rarely drink more than two Old Fashioneds at a sitting.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. But even the most gifted communicators can’t possibly create all the content demanded today.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

who was asking is because they lacked the formal tone that many of us associate with business writing. Also, sentence fragments mean crisp communication. Check out his workshop “ Secrets of Media Relations Masters” or his online course “ Crafting the Perfect Pitch.” . Neither are they sloppy. When to break the rules.

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 23, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. As a student of business writing, I don’t turn to obituaries for inspiration (probably a good thing).

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Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 8, 2015

It seemed as though no one missed a breath in the attempt to catch all the action, and I’m still not sure if the reporters and editors had any time to sleep between writing and designing 15 pages of fresh content, ready for consumption each morning.). As a result, communicators must quickly get their message across without diluting the story.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

role in marketing and communications. This role is connected to many communications avenues – our Room & Board Careers website , our employer-related social media channels, developing employer brand-related content for our blog and social media sites, producing collateral and more.

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PRSay

MARCH 4, 2024

Anthony, director of new storytelling and newsroom innovation at The Associated Press , was the guest on Feb. For its February issue , PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics was devoted to the topics of writing and storytelling. Anthony urges storytellers to be omnivorous in their curiosity. Find more details here.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

This book isn’t technically fiction, but Katz is such a good storyteller that it takes you away from your crazy world. Most useful offline reference resource: Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age , by Gini Dietrich, and Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content , by Ann Handley.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali PR Is As PR Does October 28th, 2010 Tweet Just a little bit crazy This has been a bit of a crazy week for me (actually, it’s been a bit of a crazy last few weeks for me, but who’s counting?).

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Public Relations Lessons From Jesus, The Apostles And The Bible December 24th, 2010 Tweet Note: this is not a religious post, and is meant neither to proselytize nor offend. Here are three. Wanna Subscribe?

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prTini

JUNE 1, 2015

I’m in Miami speaking at PR News Digital Conference & Video Workshop. My session is focused on helping those of us who don’t come from a digital/video background understand when and how to shoot, produce and incorporate it into our communication strategies. Where can a slower approach enhance your storytelling?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How Reading Fairy Tales Can Improve Public Relations December 28th, 2010 Tweet What’s your favorite fairy tale? Storytelling is the magic ingredient that gets people engaged. Also Cinderella.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Storytelling is a hot topic in the communications industry these days. But while stories can work magic for corporate communicators, writing a good story isn’t easy. Thankfully, there are resources that can make the process a little easier to make you a great storyteller. Pixar’s storytelling rules.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 14, 2015

It occurred to me that I could write a grab bag post every single day. The simple act of talking like a real human being would lift most business communications. This could be fresh fodder for our storytelling workshops, explaining to executives that corporate speak is actually bad for their health.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett. Creative PR means thinking outside the box—so while I believe in using traditional tools like a press release or a media pitch, make sure you get a bit creative by constructing your written communications as follows: Start with visuals: Visuals are becoming increasingly important in PR.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

and Krysten Copeland , founder and chief strategy officer of KC& Co Communications. and Krysten Copeland , founder and chief strategy officer of KC& Co Communications. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

and Krysten Copeland , founder and chief strategy officer of KC& Co Communications. and Krysten Copeland , founder and chief strategy officer of KC& Co Communications. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications.

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NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

Paul: It’s a very interesting parallel because our tools are used a lot in newsrooms , and in editorial functions, and journalists don’t want to be told, “Here’s the stories you should write just because they’re trending.” In fact, Danielle writes a lot about flavors, our show’s producer.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

She graduates this spring summa cum laude , and has already secured a position as an account executive intern at Skyya Communications in New York City. With a passion for storytelling and nomadic spirit, Natalie realized she could combine her love for writing and travel with a career in public relations. Jacqueline Laster.

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