Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 9, 2018

If your content is to be viable in the longer term you want your creative work to be found whether it be delivered via voice on a Google Home device, on an Apple Watch or on a starship view screen. Translating entire documents is cumbersome and time-consuming. The post Are You Writing Intelligent Content? Frustrating.

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wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“How to Write a Superstar Speaker Press Release to Attract the Attention, Business and Applause You Deserve!” Register or Purchase the How to Write a Press Release for Coaches, Speakers and Authors Replay. Wondering how a document with less than 500 words can promise so much? Get your PR PRIMER now.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Think of your content contributor guide as a map for creatives to follow. Think of your content contributor guide as a map for creatives to follow. Word document?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2012

One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on recently was Oxfam America’s (OA) International Women’s Day (IWD) 2012 campaign. write their own blog post to promote IWD 2012. The project. Or, of course, any combination of the above. And then we pitched. Do not send blanket pitches. Do not send press releases.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 7, 2018

Write the release first, edit it later. Keep the release looking good with solid writing and formatting. Never Write a Press Release Without a Plan. When it comes to press release writing, it’s easy to see it as just another task filling up your to-do list. What should you write next? Craft a great headline.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. Fact-checking becomes even more important when you’re writing about sensitive topics. Dimond recalled writing a piece about how the parents of transgender children have translated their parenting lessons into business and leadership decisions.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It’s incredibly hard to believe that almost four months have passed since I first set (digital) foot at the agency, thrilled to be a part of the industry and unaware of the invaluable practice, collaboration and exposure to creativity I would gain throughout this experience. A lack of micromanagement is a sign of trust — not neglect.

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Presspage

JULY 25, 2018

Write a snappy subject line for your email, says Elise Copps of Hamilton Health Sciences. Write snappily Use active voice, not passive. Stick to one announcement per release Give the one reason why there is something press worthy, and stick to that for the entire document, Telisman says. How to stand out? Here are a few tips: 1.

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PR 20/20

JUNE 9, 2020

This document turned out to be a beast; it included a deep dive into the website grade , a Google Analytics assessment, an audit of competitor websites, and a content and SEO assessment. Next, with a firm grasp on current performance, the team developed a Creative Brief. Finally, we were ready to write! Content and Optimization.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

You need to plan, then write your strategy based on these findings. This document answers key questions such as: What is the background of the initiative? Internal stakeholders can either fill out a document, or, you can sit down face-to-face and develop the material together. So they both got it! Why is it being done?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

No one wants to write a story few people read, and many people, fortunately, or unfortunately, get their news on social media. For example, Black Hat is an important B2B conference for cybersecurity companies and I observed several reporters supplementing their writing with video interviews taken from a phone and embedded with their stories.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making. I am in awe of the creativity, drive and insight of Gen Z (or, apparently now Gen Alpha!). Seriously.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Indeed, many of the hottest public relations agencies such as Manifest and the Romans, and large international networks such as Golin, Ketchum, and Weber Shandwick, proudly lead with earned media. Journalists want to write stories that will engage their readers. Not much has changed. Press release! Press releases are nearly useless.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2015

But while stories can work magic for corporate communicators, writing a good story isn’t easy. If you’ve ever stared helplessly at a blank Word document, you know what I’m talking about. Surprise yourself,” you’ll be breaking out of ruts and livening up your writing in no time. Have you hit a wall in your writing?

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Buzzstream

MAY 19, 2022

I set out trying to write a post about creating a successful survey campaign from start to finish. Or it can come from internal data. Sometimes your industry might be such a niche that it doesn’t have links even though others are writing about the topic. You’re looking for keywords with five qualities: Relevancy.

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PR 20/20

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The analyst firm says: “Business content, such as shareholder reports, legal documents, market reports, press releases, articles and white papers, are all candidates for automated writing tools.”. But it does highlight that there isn’t a single “writing” category to automate. It’s not your typical creative writing exercise.

Content Marketing 40

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. Gender diversity in PR is an issue as old as the industry itself Gender issues in the PR industry are well documented. Bold creative and excellent campaigns cannot be delivered by an organisation with a sick culture. Progress is slow.

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PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Writing just might be the most important skill you can have. It doesn’t matter how many reporters you know or how unique your story angle is, if you can’t write a compelling press release that instantly sucks readers in, everything else is meaningless. Unfortunately, too many press release writers never improve their writing skills.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 19, 2018

The life of a communications pro for a nonprofit organization is one that seems to require a daily mix of magic tricks, extreme sport level time management and creativity. Internal and External Communication and Collaboration. Image: Kevin Bhagat via Unsplash, Creative Commons CC0. Guest Post by Laura Petrolino.

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PR Conversations

APRIL 21, 2016

One would hope that a similar consciousness of respect is at the heart of most corporate communications functions , particularly when companies are large enough to commit resources not just to HR but also staff (or a team) dedicated to internal communications. As Kirstene Stewart states, “Homogeneity is a creativity killer.”

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 21, 2019

Unstoppable Cultures continues the mission Ginger Hardage began during her time as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines where she cultivated the airline’s trademark internal and external culture: “We put people first, we treat customers like family, we nurture our culture, and we try to change ahead of the times.”

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Leadership Employee Airlines Construction 55

PR 20/20

MAY 26, 2016

A blog showcases your brand’s personality, connecting internal subject matter experts to external readers. It might be time to re-evaluate your blog from top to bottom, and awaken a more stimulating, creative brand personality. Related read >> How To Write More Clickable Headlines in 3 Easy Steps. Analyze design.

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2016

Many of the sessions at F8 emphasized design for the mobile web (differentiating from mobile apps) and emphasized optimization for international users (specifically the minuscule load times of the Instant Articles product). Test it out by writing to m.me/cisionglobal Improved Comments Plugin. But if you type m.me/username

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Many PR pros will cut and paste a document into a CMS to publish a release – and then cut and paste it again (and again) as they pitch it. He suggested embedding a CEO’s tweet about an announcement, which I thought was a creative idea. Some communicators on Prezly even use this for internal communications.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. In 2017, let's all agree to maximize the ROI of our writing efforts by focusing equal efforts on distribution. Here's how: 33 Content Marketing Promotion Ideas.

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 21, 2023

But obviously we’re in the PR space, so the reason we focused this document down into the application of AI specifically in PR because we didn’t really see there was much guidance out there for that. I have a view, which is it comes down to the level of risk and the level of creative requirement. Almost certainly not.

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Agency Publicity Ethics Analysis 81

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

My lightbulb went off when I saw the more I gave freely the more creative I became and yes, the more money I make in the present and long run. “When I first started blogging in 2008, it was to document my own journey through a changing media landscape, knowing PR needed a new approach. “Writing makes me aware.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2024

Document standards and share requirements with all contributors when onboarding them to your content program so they understand your legal parameters upfront. Use the insight you gain as you navigate legal review to update your legal review guidelines and documentation on a quarterly basis.

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Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

The earliest examples of written documents identified as such are the Kish Tablets. We don't know what they say as they represent a transition between early pictorial writing and the cuneiform that succeeded them (2). It wasn't long before these small pictures were used to form written words.

Ethics 52

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Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

In addition to treating patients and making discoveries, Hippocrates also spent part of his career working on some of the most important medical documents ever published. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. Reports + Data Are the Biggest Differentiators.

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Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 136

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In addition to treating patients and making discoveries, Hippocrates also spent part of his career working on some of the most important medical documents ever published. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. Reports + Data Are the Biggest Differentiators.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 59