Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

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Creativity Study Survey Advertising 77

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Are they only dealing with crisis PR in this sick time? Crisis PR has become commonplace. And this will not be because advertising agencies are bad, or colleagues there are not creative. But I want to put aside the business part and look at the creative part. What are the global trends in communications?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Crisis management: When an organization faces a crisis, PR practitioners may work to minimize the damage to the organization’s reputation by managing the flow of information and communicating with the public. How is public relations measured? You can find the survey answers from 483 communicators here: PR measurement.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

For many years, offices with open floor plans helped generate creativity for PR professionals. But we can be just as creative during virtual meetings as we are when together in the same room. Many worthy nonprofit organizations need assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. Wear cloth face covers. Hold virtual meetings.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Check out ones like this for fixing your influencer marketing or this post on advances in PR measurement. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. Better Writing Blogs.

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? There are no best practices in a crisis. As of this writing, many brands have interrupted their "regularly scheduled" content — and quite a few are reaching out to their audiences to ask what they want or need right now. Is there one? is often “It depends.”

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Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity. Examples of AI Prompts for PR Research Rank the top five best practices for crisis communication in the context of a healthcare industry scandal?

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Trends Data-Driven PR Analytics Survey 52

PRSay

MARCH 26, 2021

Making an effort to understand the advantages and disadvantages that people feel due to a combination of intersectional factors when writing messages for different audiences is a skill I focus on, trying to continue to learn as I go. I had a career identity crisis before I even started!

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Publicity Nonprofit Customer Service Writing 171

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. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

I caught up with nine agency founders who have started their businesses during the COVID-19 crisis to talk about their proposition, motivation and the lessons that they’d share with others thinking of doing the same. If you’ve started an agency during the COVID-19 crisis please get in touch. Write a business plan and go for it.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Sprinkle in a dash of inspiration, and your writing will go from good to great. Measure Your Niche’s Density. Carrie Hane Dennison (@carriehd) August 27, 2015.

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Storytelling Case Study Crisis Viral 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In addition, this same disruption – led by the 2024 election, the speed of misinformation and continued economic uncertainty – will require a strong measure of GRIT. Performance marketing has led the community to this wild notion that B2B marketing should only engage in measurable tactics.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

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. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . The pendulum has swung too far and at the expense of creativity in marketing.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While we have only just scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of generative AI , this certainly does not mean that the human element of writing is dead. Instead of viewing AI as a replacement for content writers, we need to recognize its potential to act as a powerful writing aid that can help boost our efficiency.

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Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. We constantly find horrid examples committed by journalists.

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Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. Creativity matters . There are more ways than ever to be creative in PR. There’s never a dull moment . via GIPHY.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc. Networking Opportunities — connecting with others through interactions with clients, journalists, influencers, and other PR professionals.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

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. Unlike hard skills, soft skills are intangible and difficult to measure. As a PR professional, you’re writing press releases and you’re behind building the brand’s messaging.

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Pitching Storytelling Analytics Writing 68

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Carbon as a metric - PR practitioners must measure carbon in the rush to address ESG concerns as a report suggests that the UK is woefully unprepared for climate risk. It’s also an issue of writing style. Education and workplace practices are critical to change according to the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre.

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Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2020

“Think twice, write once” “Now is a good time to invest more in content marketing, especially if you have unused dollars allocated for live events that you can shift over. In carpentry, they say ‘measure twice, cut once.’ When in doubt, don’t do it. Dorothy Crenshaw | Crenshaw Communications 8.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Awards, providing a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of Hispanic market campaigns across several categories. PR measurement and Hispanic consumer sentiment models have evolved and can be layered to quantify sales impact. We also host our annual National ¡Bravo!

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Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

PR measurement has long been the Achilles heel of the industry. Measuring behavior is harder. Sometimes you can use UTM tags to measure an incremental online action attributable to PR, but truly measuring behavior change (sales, votes, donations) is very difficult. 5) Cision Impact pricing and customers.

Publicity 90

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 90

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 19, 2019

Critical review is an important part of the creative process. The only way to be a better writer is to read and write more. Austerity, the banking crisis, and student debt are resetting expectations in the workplace. Align yourself to that outcome and measure yourself against that metric. The issue of pay is more nuanced.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The PRNEWS Group focuses on honing and growing PR and marketing professionals’ skills in social media, crisis management, digital PR, measurement, employee relations, media training, CSR and writing through its flagship newsletter, webinars, conferences, awards programs, workshops and guidebooks. PRNEWS Blog. Until next time!

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2019

If you work in issues and crisis it can be especially acute. Bold creative and excellent campaigns cannot be delivered by an organisation with a sick culture. You’ll get a measure of the individual's seniority and maturity from their writing. The #FuturePRoof report recommended making mental health a management issue.

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Policies Exercises Resources Employee 60

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

A globally recognized thought leader in creative excellence and business strategy, his passion is connecting consumers with brands in a genuine way and promoting positive societal change. When she’s not writing you can find her at music festivals, hiking or snowboarding. Internationally Renowned Marketing Expert. Reich / Monday, Oct.

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Conference Crisis Management Survey Big Data 66

Mindful Marketing

APRIL 18, 2016

They create content – everything from award and speaking submissions to infographics, videos, photos, bylines and white papers – as well as train executives on speaking and presentation skills, assist HR with creative ad copy, manage crisis situations and even manage social media channels for brands and executives.

Analytics 50

Analytics Training Meeting Measurement 50

Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Writing on the company’s blog , Lindsey Woodward , who leads the client support team said, “Whether jumping on a call to assist in creating an internal newsletter or report for your boss or setting up new employees on the Meltwater platform, we want our clients to have personal and open communication with Meltwater.”.

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Trends Media Report Technology 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 28, 2017

The March #measurePR chat was the day following the 2017 recognition of International Women’s Day , so Shonali had some of the PR measurement world’s female superstars as her guests on the chat this month. I saw a lot of PR pros spinning wheels b/c they couldn’t measure effectively #measurepr. Heidi Sullivan (@hksully) March 9, 2017.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Not long after that I started this blog and began writing. One of my first pieces that got real traffic was a crisis case study from my former employer, which coincidentally was about dealing with a negative blogger. Then it got picked up by a crisis communications specialist who asked to run it in his newsletter.

Blogging 72

Blogging B2B Content Marketing Trade Shows 72

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. At the time of writing, AI is in its infancy.

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Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Its value proposition lies in offering a centralized platform that enables users to discover journalists, pitch stories, monitor media coverage, and measure the impact of PR campaigns. Tools for Content Writing and Editing Writing pitches and content all day can leave you drained. At the time of writing, AI is in its infancy.

Digital PR 62

Digital PR Tools Google Pitching 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

More creative content marketing methods help you reach a variety of audiences while also meeting the various accessibility needs of your demographics. Using multiple creative content types helps to ensure more of your audience can meaningfully interact with your messaging. To connect with Katie, you can follow her on Twitter.

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How To Ethics Education Creativity 40

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

Write concise content that could be read aloud in answer to a question. In our Solo PR circles, we often discuss starting with the measurable goal and working backward to develop the campaign to get us there. Crisis Management in the Digital Age. Source: [link]. View the webinar now and get ready to wow your clients.

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Trends Google Crisis Management Data 45

Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

I have been using Meltwater in my PR and Crisis Communication class ( #FrebergPR ) this semester, and it has been one of the best decisions. I couldn’t wait to write this review of the book! Just recently, I was able to read the new book by Jorn Lyseggen , who is the founder of Meltwater. With that being said of course, we (ex.

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Data Media Case Study Social Media 42

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 10, 2011

Crisis and issues management: With the growth of social media, the ability for crises and issues to spark and spread across the globe is unprecedented. As one great article I read recently from IABC described it, the future communicator must be able to think both creatively and strategically. To do that, I need to backtrack a little.

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