Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And Dr. King perfected the art of storytelling, something that’s crucial to being a minister.” Storytelling is not only you sharing your story; storytelling is also listening and absorbing information. Browne asked how PR professionals can incorporate King’s communications approach into messages of corporate purpose today.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

He currently is the Chief Communications Officer at the international law firm Vinson & Elkins where he leads a team that manages the firm’s public relations efforts, including brand services, media relations, internal communications, rankings, website, and social media. Connect with Allan on LinkedIn , Twitter, and Instagram.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department (out April 19), sounds like it should be about a corporate communications team. We are creators, storytellers and writers. Her storytelling is personal and intimate and gives a glimpse of what she’s feeling at the moment.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . Internal Communications.

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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. Be a part of their community.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Corporate Communications. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

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5W PR

MARCH 11, 2024

No longer do consumers have to look to faceless corporations monotonously chanting their messages into the void. Enter influencers, with their engaged communities and credibility, they serve as a bridge between brands and their desired audience. Storytelling, not selling Forget the hard-sell tactics of the past.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 8, 2014

As the holidays approach, we’re reminded daily of the importance of storytelling. Just like Christmas, though, the spirit of storytelling is important for business all year round. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on storytelling. Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. But, it takes strategic insight and smart planning to communicate a brand’s history well. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Digital Marketing Storytelling Speaker. Are you looking for a digital marketing and storytelling speaker? Captivate key communities? Get to know digital marketing and storytelling. You’re in the right place! What if you could effortlessly. Attract more of the right attention AND. Your life would be a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

For the last six years, Denver Startup Week has taken over the streets of the Mile High City, growing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship through 300 free community events supporting all industries and all stages of business. Today’s storytelling relies on data to validate a company, its products, or even an entire industry.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). 1) Storytelling, analytics and thought leadership are the top PR tactics and trends.

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PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Ash Beckham, a celebrated author, corporate trainer, and captivating keynote speaker, brings a wealth of experience to the table, including powerful TEDx Talks like “Coming Out of Your Closet,” which have amassed over 15 million views. Ash’s journey towards authenticity and success started from unexpected beginnings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Corporate CEOs rallied to aid those affected by the administration’s suddenly announced travel ban. Mainstream marketers are gradually losing their reluctance to advocate for politically and socially charged issues in their paid content and corporate social responsibility positions. Visual storytelling will be better and easier.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 24, 2018

The great Brian Solis, who I had the pleasure of seeing live in 2013 as keynote speaker at the PRSA’s International Conference, recently published this article on LinkedIn about creative storytelling. Solis says that 550,000 LinkedIn members describe themselves as storytellers. Are you one of them? Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 23, 2019

Whether you represent a non-profit or corporate client, there is an excellent opportunity for positive public relations in strategic sponsorships. The Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) recently gathered a panel of corporate decisionmakers to share what works, what doesn’t, and why they value this kind of partnership.

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MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. Fill Your Storytelling with Purpose. But fortunately, and unfortunately, that story is told over and over.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2015

When it comes to storytelling, quality over quantity is a pretty standard rule of thumb. Compelling storytelling can expand your audience and strengthen the bond you have with your customer base. This week’s roundup is chock full of advice to spice up your storytelling. Pedal-powered Storytelling. ” 4.

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

If you remember in 2017 when the Muslim ban was first announced, people flocked in droves to airports, to support the community, to provide legal support. The community also didn’t always know what was strategically sound or how to get media attention. That momentum was amazing. So, for me, it was really painful.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 6, 2015

How do we meaningfully build and celebrate communities? An energized community can give your cause (or campaign) just the right amount fuel to make a difference, no matter how large or small it is. But when done right, community building efforts don’t just pay off for your community, but for your organization as well.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 12, 2015

This week we help you get started with these nonprofit storytelling tips. 3 Tips for Inspiring Nonprofit Supporters Through Storytelling. 3 Tips for Inspiring Nonprofit Supporters Through Storytelling. INFOGRAPHIC: A Nonprofit Storytelling How-To. INFOGRAPHIC: A Nonprofit Storytelling How-To.

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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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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Posts like these are all too common when it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media for big brands. Wouldn’t that be an interesting way to shine the light on the corporate volunteerism work? Good story.

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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. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This is where public relations steps in, not as an amplifier that’s just screaming into the void, but as a skilled storyteller, carefully weaving narratives that capture hearts and minds. Instead, it involves precisely targeting specific platforms and communities where the target customers gather.

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

She has served in leadership communications roles for multinational corporations such as BBC World and Ford Motor Company for more than 23 years in India and the United States. She is developing and shaping the agenda for the PR community in India and helping the association support and raise industry standards.

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PRSay

APRIL 7, 2021

Seeing these acts against other members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community (AAPI), which I am a part of, both saddens and infuriates me. I knew I had to keep using my voice and I needed to keep staying visible, for myself and the community. Being invisible to fellow Americans and countrymen is a lonely feeling.

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PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In close to four decades in the communications business, Patti has held senior leadership positions in four different areas of the industry: PR, Advertising Corporate and Start-up. Craft a Narrative to Make People Feel Something As Patti and Scott both emphasized, we are all storytellers.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. This is likely to be an issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade. The crisis has had a devastating impact on financial capital but has led to a rise in social capital.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Fractl, a digital marketing firm, carried out a surveyed of 400 people asking them to record their emotional responses to 100 of the top images from Reddit’s r/pics community. From your corporate leaders to your average employees, involve the people behind your company in your digital PR campaign. Share Relatable Stories.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 3, 2022

Organisations is used throughout this blog post as a catch all phrase for charitable, corporate, public sector entities. The corporation is a capitalist vehicle to generate value for shareholders. Rhetorical devices such as framing, messaging, and storytelling are applied within practice as means of communication and engagement.

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Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

Furthermore, distributing a press release that announces this great achievement shows that you are invested in ESG storytelling. Involvement with Charity Work or Making a Charitable Contribution Corporate philanthropy supports the well-being of others through donations, volunteerism, sponsorships and other forms of giving back.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2022

There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. ??My This is something we’ve helped do for our clients — using storytelling and content to expand awareness of a business and bring in new prospects. Just because you’re a solo PR pro doesn’t mean you’re in this alone.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Storytelling value is created when companies embark on new sustainability practices or can share the results of sustainable development. Business and industry leaders that can demonstrate the ability to grow profits and minimize environmental impacts can increase their share of voice with eco-conscience consumers.

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PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Where are the smart and savvy communications pros who should be the check and balance and the corporate conscience of the enterprise. PR professionals are enablers and connectors , helping organizations stay grounded, stay human, and stay sensitive to the needs and desires of their communities.

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