Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Resources Creativity 88

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. Writing on the Ignite Social Media blog, Bruna Camargo gave the vehicle manufacturer good grades for its response, “Instead of issuing some lame press release about how they’re sorry their guy couldn’t be more eloquent, they embraced it, rolled with it, and are now about to bank on it.

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Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 117

Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

But with a closer connection to their audience, expertise on a niche topic and greater engagement , social media influencers could be the better fit. Take a look at the following three reasons for why you should consider connecting with social media influencers for your next campaign: 1. Your Audience is Tuned in.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding YouTube 120

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. That’s a simple example of lateral thinking.

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Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 76

Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. While many were hesitant to accept these new communication channels when they debuted, journalists are now starting to embrace social media.

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Social Media Journalism Media Study 120

Cision

JUNE 30, 2015

As the hottest social media network du jour changes, so do the tips and tricks we use to master this awesome marketing tool. This list will help you get more out of your social media marketing efforts. The more you use social media, the more you think in keyword terms. Use a Period Before Your Tweet.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 19, 2020

If your small business can write a concise, well-thought-out press release for your event, it may get coverage. This article will tell you how to write a press release for an event to get coverage and tell your brand’s story. How to Write a Press Release for an Event. Remember, this is news writing. The Basics.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. Digital and social media proficiency This one’s a given. Just ask Google.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. The genesis of your integration is to get ahead of your social media “accelerants.”

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 6, 2024

Even during the challenges of COVID-19, Patti found creative ways to keep the spirit of adventure alive, organizing socially distanced outings to parks and outdoor spaces. Patti uses social media to share her experiences, allowing loved ones like her mother to virtually join her on her adventures.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists. Interact on social media.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2015

With the rise of social media, and things like Periscope, there is a lot more user-generated content,” says Chris Lucas, VP of marketing at Formstack. “It Lucas says, “Be creative and deliver something in that contest.” For example, consider running a photo contest to gather user-generated content and get customers involved.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For example, ‘This new zoning law is going to change X, Y & Z.’ ” What is the most creative residential real estate story the Washington Post has run? Email is best to get it in writing. What is the most creative residential real estate story Inside Nova has run? Every locality has its own story.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value? In Social Media Marketing, You Get What you Give. 3) Creativity is the Soul of CMO.

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Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2016

Posting to social media alone will not build your brand. and founder of the #MeasurePR Twitter chat, joined Cision on a webinar to share her strategy for growing brands on social media. Essential to any social campaign is an understanding who you are targeting. *This article was provided by Cision , a PRSA partner.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The film, a feminist masterpiece to some and too basic for others, has achieved widespread influence in the consumer marketplace and, as shared widely on social media, has prompted many women to reassess their roles in the world. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%. To that end, here are a few creative PR ideas to help the recruiting shop out. Additional considerations include, catering, hire a photographer, sharing photos on social media in real time. 2) Think creatively: guerilla recruiting tactics.

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Resources Creativity Publicity Local 78

Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

But, as people go on the job hunt once again, many will need help brushing up their LinkedIn profile and coming up with creative ways to get their names in front of the right people. Could you also develop a creative banner featuring a Target step-and-repeat (or your local Target store). Use your summary to tell a creative story.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You can’t just spend your way to success in social media advertising. You can have the best research, personas, targeting, messages and creative – and still miss the mark. As I write this post, there are 450+ likes, 50 retweets and 250 comments (screenshot nearby). It includes a link to a landing page with the offer.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns. PR practitioners use a variety of methods to get their message out, including press releases, media relations, social media, and more. What are some examples of public relations?

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Creative content should be a key element of your marketing strategy as it has the power to build trust, gain new customers, and convert them to leads. Be as creative as possible. The TL;DR version: Just because you’re writing for a B2B audience doesn’t mean your message can’t be creative. Take legal writing, for example.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Landing in the media can expose you to hundreds of thousands, even millions of new people. Those are all topics that interest local media.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 6, 2024

I started my professional journey as a writing and language arts tutor with a degree in education, discovering my passion for digital marketing by implementing content marketing and SEO best practices to grow my business—catching the marketing bug and never looking back.

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Strategy Marketing SEO B2B 71

Business Wire

JUNE 28, 2017

We hop from one site to an app, and from one social media platform to the next. First, that journalists must today master editorial and technology techniques, social media specifics and creativity. 3/ Be creative - Innovate when preparing your news release. The smartphone is our connection to the world.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The United Nations Foundation (UNF)’s Girl Up campaign, for example, relies heavily on digital platforms such as Instagram , Facebook , YouTube videos, and blogs to encourage youth to advocate for health, education, and leadership for girls everywhere. It is powerful for inspiring action and sharing personal stories of change and impact.

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Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? When you share the essentials of your business with your PR team, provide them with an opportunity to ask questions, and encourage them to challenge your thinking, they are much more likely to bring you creative business building ideas (without a lot of back and forth).

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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. Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Social media breakup.

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Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. I know when I started teaching social media several years ago, this was not the case. Which book do you use?

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Social Media Media Resources Education 69

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This can save professionals time and effort when drafting timely pitches, strategizing campaigns and staying on top of the latest social media trends. Drafting content: In addition to its ability to help with research, ChatGPT can also assist with the writing process.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Example of video recognition technology. The problem, however, was that these queries were complicated to write for the average marketing or PR professional, and often included or restricted too many results. Use cases go from brand monitoring to event sponsorship ROI, user-generated content identification and product research.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media platforms, for example, can provide tremendous insight into the attitudes of target audiences. Soliciting customer review videos on social media enables decision-makers to assess the customer’s experience and define creative, targeted solutions for improving the product.

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. Follow them on social media. Realize you have to be smart and creative, and work hard to earn their attention. .” Groucho Marx. How to do better?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. 39% plan to spend more time on Twitter this year – the highest of any other social network.

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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. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. This blog is full of content to help teams be more creative. Better Writing Blogs. Want to boost your public relations acumen?

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Across the internet, we’ve seen examples of how the AI-powered language model can complete tasks faster, and in some cases better, than humans. Tasks ranged from writing emails , to composing song lyrics , drafting academic essays and everything in between. However, it needn’t be all doom and gloom.

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Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

Cision

JUNE 5, 2017

Although being creative isn’t a tall order for marketers, we need to not just build buzz and demand attention with our campaigns — we also need to inspire action. Here are a few simple and creative ways your brand can create experiences that move people from inspiration to action. Write good, creative content.

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Pinterest Creativity Video Retail 202

PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

Each new season brings a flood of social media buzz, non-stop advertisements and climbing ratings. If the show’s concept is so popular and repeatable, then why not just write scripted, fictional versions of it? Be sure to use the expertise of a creative team , or your content could suffer. Image courtesy of ABC.

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