Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Because PR is relevant to nearly every industry, practitioners can tailor a career in any number of ways. One notable distinction: becoming an industry-specific specialist or PR generalist. But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry.

Industry 316

Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Create and develop proactive pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations. Participate in/lead brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Summer Fridays.

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Strong Writing Skills PR professionals are tasked with creating persuasive content that engages target audiences and effectively conveys key messages. Interpersonal skills– building relationships, networking, and collaborating effectively– are a necessary element to cracking it in the PR industry.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

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. What do they write about? What language do they use?

Creativity 96

Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 96

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Professionals across the globe share analysis and perhaps, aspiration, in offering up PR and marketing predictions for 2022. I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

No marketing and public relations executive is immune from the educational curve of bringing their client up to speed on the latest in search, bridging the digital and SEO divide on an hourly basis. Insights provided by the agency practitioner client-side include the importance of mobile, from both a creative and business standpoint.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

This is an opportunity to work with well-known B2B tech companies in industries like adtech, martech, cyber security, enterprise SaaS, artificial intelligence, retail tech, etc. They typically have some PR experience – internship, part-time or full-time – in an agency setting or as an in-house comms or marketing team member. .

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The creative duo Ryan Wallman and Giles Edwards have produced a hilarious and thought-provoking sequel to their book Delusions of Brandeur. Writing a sequel is a tricky business. Creative duo Ryan Wallman and Giles Edwards are back in time for Christmas with a new book called How Brands Blow. It’s prehistoric in marketing terms.”

Comparison 119

Comparison Creativity Training Industry 119

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. Even in B2B technology, marketers will find better success focusing on story in which the prospect sees themselves. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value?

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. What do they write about? What language do they use?

Creativity 76

Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 76

Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

This frees up time for more strategic and creative endeavors, client engagement, and relationship development. While new AI resources for PR and marketing professionals are constantly being developed, we’ve compiled a list of those that have caught our attention for their usefulness, creativity, ingenuity, or expertise.

Tools 52

Tools Marketing Writing Resources 52

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This message resonated with me personally, but also as someone who’s worked in the creative field for 25 years. Because we are mercilessly pressured with two over-arching key messages in our industry: 1) You have to be ambitious; and 2) You always need to be hustling. In industry publications? By writing this blog!

Industry 88

Industry Conference Creativity Training 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2022

Stay on top of industry news – We know the importance of absorbing news for PR but sometimes we get too wrapped up in other projects and forget to scan as often as we should. Check out my recent post Unique Ways PR Pros Can (and Should) Consume News to spark ideas for staying on top of industry news in 2022. .

Writing 310

Writing LinkedIn Social Media SEO 310

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The pendulum of marketing can only swing in one direction at a time, but at some point, the forces of gravity slow the swing and eventually take it back in the other direction. I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. For years marketing leaders have all heard data, data, data.

Creativity 78

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 78

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I was clueless about the world of Digital PR and what it entailed – until I landed in the industry myself. What I wasn’t initially anticipating within the field is the creativity, anticipation and thrill it entails when conceiving campaigns, writing pitches and landing links. What is the purpose of Digital PR?

Digital PR 170

Digital PR Industry Strategy Film 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

They also work well for sales and marketing. They’re also an asset for industry award submissions. A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. For most major industry awards, the ‘tangible results’ portion represents 40% of the judges’ criteria.

Case Study 298

Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. They may also be responsible for managing any outsourced content creators.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot-button topic across all industries. While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. Marketers can now focus on the big picture.

Marketing 118

Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

Mindful Marketing

MAY 3, 2024

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing New technology has enabled people to do previously unimaginable things: mass-produce books, illuminate homes, communicate across continents, fly through the air. Should businesses slow AI innovation?

Ethics 96

Ethics Privacy Radio Sports 96

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. For the last several years, marketers primarily used AI for data analysis and predictive modeling. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

By including internal employee communications as a significant component of marketing and branding efforts, and putting a dedicated team behind it, companies transform employees into brand advocates — employees who truly believe in the organization and can speak accurately on behalf of the brand. And this makes a significant impact.

Internal 137

Internal International Communications Strategy 137

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

O ur daily mantra as inbound marketers: stay focused, and be passionate. Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Onclusive

JUNE 14, 2017

In a perfect world, public relations and marketing teams would work together more often to achieve common goals. But let’s be honest: we’re all fighting an uphill battle in reducing organizational drag , and not everyone needs to be in your weekly marketing meeting.

Marketing 170

Marketing Measurement Trends B2B 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. Successful PR people tend to be good writers; yet even more impressive than the quality of good PR writing is its versatility. Am I boring you? Making your case to hoist the trophy.

Case Study 231

Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. have become essential parts of the marketing and PR toolbox. Sentiment analysis technology used to have a bad rep in the PR industry because guess what? Let’s imagine you’re a brand marketer for Apple. I’d argue the reality is much different.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Sword and the Script

MARCH 31, 2020

Buyers were taking in content before talking to sales even before the Coronavirus hit; now is a great time to double down on content marketing Today is the last day of the first quarter of 2020. When I think about that statistic in today’s context – this is another moment for true content marketing. Here are their answers: 1.

Content Marketing 118

Content Marketing Marketing Advertising Advertising 118

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Understanding what to prioritize can be daunting and 2024’s top 5 PR trends sift through the constant advancements and shifts in the industry. Stay informed and ahead in the industry by embracing these essential trends. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2020

2020 is sure to be an innovative year for ad tech, thanks to CCPA and other industry happenings that are shaking up the status quo. This is by no means a complete list of advertising journalists; they’re among those that are very active, often posting interesting and engaging updates about industry news. It’s great stuff.

Twitter 177

Twitter Advertising Advertising Report 177

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Is creativity a talent or a skill? It seems to me if creativity is a talent it can be fine-tuned, like a natural athlete trains to compete in professional football. On the other hand, if creativity is a skill, it can be taught in the same way, we might teach our children to throw or catch a football. Or it might remain elusive.

Creativity 66

Creativity Analytics Study Exercises 66

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. Golin provides effective solutions and reaches diverse global markets to best represent brands. BIGfish Communications. Finn Partners.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

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. Industry or Workplace Blogs. ” The blog is a reliable source of macro PR information and industry trends. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. The Wrike Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Mindful Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing AI’s meteoric rise has encouraged companies to quickly embrace the transformative technology while countries have raced to erect guardrails on the all-powerful algorithms.

Brand 99

Brand Branding Ethics Tools 99

PR in High Definition

APRIL 30, 2024

As I write this, my Word Document doesn’t even recognise the word, giving it a firm underscore in red. And prior to this, whilst maybe the word ‘tech’ can’t be applied, there was certainly a lot of – shall we say – ‘creativity’ in how women prevented pregnancy, or encouraged it. Of course, this industry is faced with challenges.

Privacy 62

Privacy Energy Technology Financial 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

By Leslie Clavin, VP, Editorial Services For two decades, SHIFT has guided clients through communications challenges as automation and artificial intelligence entered, disrupted and transformed their markets, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and beyond. For a fun exercise, ask ChatGPT to write your bio.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78