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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. What are you writing about?

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7 PR Tips For Nailing A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here are a few tips on preparing for a media interview so you can absolutely nail it. If you can’t fit in a whole session before the upcoming media interview, make sure you have a one sheet-with interview tips/tricks to review prior to meeting with the reporter. . Remember your media training . Study the briefing doc.

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Questions PR Grads Should Ask In An Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

According to Glassdoor, the average interview process from first contact to a possible offer can last up to 23 days – varying of course based on the industry. Interviews are a conversation between candidates and employers to understand their experience better. The interview process can be long and tedious.

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Maxim Behar: "Write books only in case you have something to say.”

Maxim Behar

Interview with Economy.bg Your career covers various fields – PR, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy. I started writing back in my high school years when I accidentally came across a typing machine. Mostly I write about business because that's what I do. This comes spontaneously and never fades.

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3 Ps to Enhance Your Pitch Writing

Stern + Associates

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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Part II: Finding The Time To Treat Every Meeting Like a First Interview

Deirdre Breakenridge

Last week’s blog post focused on the reasons why you should Treat Every Meeting Like a First Interview. Of course, treating every meeting as if it were a first means more time and effort on your part. How will you find the time to treat every meeting like a first interview? Mentoring PR 2.0

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How to Write a Media Pitch (That Will Get Coverage)

Buzzstream

Writing media pitches for data-led stories or studies is very different from writing a media pitch to promote the launch of a new product, service, or event. In this guide, I’ll be sharing my approach to writing media pitches, plus you’ll find a bunch of helpful tips and examples to assist you in writing your own.