Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Fundamentals like creative collaboration, grassroots ideas, great storytelling, smart planning, are as important today as they have ever been. If you have a CEO who can slam dunk every interview, good for you. Do you have a strong story and storytellers? Are your spokespeople working? Keep her in the limelight.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

In this interview, Morgan discusses the importance of having a social presence, how to keep your digital community engaged and why the fundamentals of public relations will never change. I love that working in PR provides a different storytelling opportunity that you don’t get working for a paper. What drew you to the field of PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2017

Snapchat can build two-way conversations and quick interviews with experts and influencers. One popular series of snaps is Complex journo S ean Evans’ “First We Feast” interviews with celebrities as they enjoy very spicy food. Use classic storytelling technique with a beginning, middle and end.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2016

In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication. It’s really all about storytelling, which we communication professionals do every day. They’ll seek out the rest if they’re interested.

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The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While some of us pursued degrees in PR or journalism, many stumbled upon the industry from something vastly different: from accounting, history, law, to other creative backgrounds. However, I loved the challenge of communicating complex subjects to my classes, working with people and having the chance to get creative.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2016

In this interview, Neil discusses his background as a journalist, what it’s like working in the technology industry and the changing role of the media. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? How will your background in journalism help you in this new position? Want to improve your media relations?

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2016

In this interview, Ray discusses what makes good storytelling, why audiences are ignoring brand content and how to provide authenticity in your communication with your audience. How will your background in journalism give you an edge in this role? And storytelling is a key part of that. They’re the best reporters.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) Is it clear who we are offering for interviews, and what they can speak about?

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

Every PR company with a pulse touts storytelling expertise, but it tends to be a squishy concept. We’ve been able to walk the talk, building out a storytelling methodology that serves as the foundation for how we develop content in client campaigns, our storytelling workshops and internal training.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Storytelling, while central to PR strategies, is a delicate process. In this interview, he shares the difficulties of military communication, the need for successful communication in all industries and how to use movies as a guide for PR. Learn how to build a brand journalism strategy with our free white paper!

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

This is what led me, in some ways, to interview our Rock Star today: Kirsten Wenker. I knew I still wanted to be in the business of storytelling, which led me to pursue a career in PR. They also helped me think differently and creatively. You got your degree in journalism, like many in our field. Why or why not?

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I thought to myself: “Everything we do is storytelling!” What drew you to the field of public relations?

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Flatiron Communications

JULY 5, 2022

The second was a bit more in the weeds: “Play-to-Earn: Creative Ways to Make Money.” I split my time in the vast Enercare Center between hosting duties, interviewing select attendees for this publication, and catching a few of the sessions. It bowed on the Content-Makers Stage with an SRO audience of 1000+. They don’t care.

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Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal , Hamill spoke about his 24-year career as the infamous Batman baddie and how it helped prevent him from being typecast into hero roles. Similarly, content marketers should not be afraid to take risks with their storytelling and distribution strategies.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” PR people and the clients they represent may see a return to the good old phone (or Zoom) interview.

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Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Melissa Thibodo is the whole package – she is incredibly bright with PR strategy, she is among our top student writers and editors in the journalism school, she has unparalleled relationship building skills, and she has a strong foundation of real-world experience. She’s done an extensive survey and in-dedpth interviews.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2010

It’s the reason I was really happy that BNET chose me to be its Startup Storyteller … and it’s what I do. Image: mstofan ‘s Flickrstream, Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, though. Will you join us if you can? See you there!

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Cision

JULY 6, 2016

In this interview, Sheila discusses why brands need to clearly define their communication strategies, the importance of keeping your content fresh and why your audience is attracted to good writing and storytelling. I’ve always enjoyed storytelling and writing. Devour all things creative. That, right there, is magic.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Paul Business Journal). You know you have skills but you don’t know how they will translate outside of journalism. The journalism world is much more fast-paced. Teaching people on the PR side about the journalism side. Journalism taught me a lot – including that life isn’t guaranteed to anyone.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: see my interview with Tom here – Marketing has Gotten Better as a Profession; Off Script No. Note: see my interview with Sophie here – The Interim CMO as Change Agent; Off Script #19: Sophie Shiatis. Note: see my interview with Ted here – Over-reliance on Marketing Automation Depreciates Leads; Off Script No.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Respondents cited reporter turnover, veteran reporters being replaced with junior ones, and “in-your-face-journalism” as contributing causes. The days of objectivity are gone and the days of combative, aggressive, argumentative ‘in your face’ journalism has taken its place.”. “It’s content marketing (64%).

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Cision

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In this interview, Jen discusses how brands can get noticed by their audience, why they need to deliver on the promises they make and how the lines between marketing channels are blurring. Show what you would bring to the table and how it would impact a potential employer’s business, and be creative in how you demonstrate that.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 22, 2018

Each month Off Scripts interviews someone with a fresh perspective on marketing – details on how to get involved are at the bottom of this post. What’s changed is that communication, that storytelling used to be about one-third marketing and two-thirds sales; now those shares have flipped. PR, marketing, sales and journalism.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

If you want to hear personal interviews with the songwriters behind Top 40 greatest hits, dive deep on the music of movies , or re-watch The Office alongside two of the show’s stars, there’s a podcast for that. He also wrote The Win Without Pitching Manifesto and Pricing Creativity: A Guide to Profit Beyond the Billable Hour.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

You do need the storytelling, relationship building, creative and analytical skills. As a candidate, think about how you can apply curiosity at different points throughout the recruitment process; whilst job hunting, in your covering letter / email and during the interview itself. This is a question I am often asked.

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NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

Every successful creative campaign is powered by insight. Lauren Powell, Analytics & Social Listening Lead with PepsiCo’s Creators League Studio, joins NewsWhip CEO Paul Quigley for a discussion on using content analytics and social listening to support the creative process. How the in-house creative team collaborates | 5:04-5:26.

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Maxim Behar

MARCH 6, 2022

In an exclusive interview with the Indian Valasys Media, Maxim Behar revealed his secret to success: individuality. Remember what Winston Churchill said a long time ago that you can achieve a lot of things with journalism, but you must know when to quit. So that's how I decided to quit journalism and start my own company.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Started in 2005 as “The Wall Street Journal this Morning,” and nearly shuttered amid a reorganization in 2014, the show got a second life with an acquisition by Compass Media Networks. There are a handful of superior podcasts that I find broadly educational and consume habitually using iTunes on a regular basis. 30 minute daily program).

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

After the first round of interviews we hosted “auditions” for finalists at a store and got great coverage, including WABC-TV. Put on your storytelling cap and head over to my website to choose your questions! I pick up a physical copy of the Journal and scan the left-hand “What’s News” because the main biz and finance stuff is there.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the Cision’s report, a multimedia journalist is a skillful storyteller, capable of communicating not only in words, but also in images, video, and emerging multimedia formats (GIFs and 360-degree video come to mind). Is your spokesperson experienced in doing interviews for podcasts or via Periscope? And guess what?

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Social Media Examiner’s Michael Stelzner helps your business navigate the social jungle with success stories and expert interviews from leading social media marketing pros. Maritza brings her experience as a serial entrepreneur and interviews today’s leading entrepreneurs. Find show notes at [link]. 14) John Jantsch.

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Journalistics

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the Cision’s report, a multimedia journalist is a skillful storyteller, capable of communicating not only in words, but also in images, video, and emerging multimedia formats (GIFs and 360-degree video come to mind). Is your spokesperson experienced in doing interviews for podcasts or via Periscope? And guess what?

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. Role of creativity in earned media Aligning an organisation’s story with the agenda of a media organisation is the key to successful media relations.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

And so it is with great pleasure, I bring you another edition of the Off Script interviews series. My degree and early work was in broadcast journalism. That’s why both PR and advertising need strong storytellers and clever marketers.”. Tried and true storytelling can often be applied to new channels.

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