The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 23, 2022

From songwriting on my back porch as a kid to telling my little sister improvised tales of castles and princesses before bed, I have always been a storyteller. I was unsure of what I wanted out of my future but knew it had to involve three key components: storytelling, a strong community and a sense of purpose. The Beginning.

Storytelling 36

Storytelling Community Industry Transportation 36

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

.” Besides supplying the info we need to target Sally with Instagram ads for crap she’ll regret buying, personas are designed to help the creative process. This is based on a long-established idea about creativity: It’s best to have a person in mind when you’re creating. The problem with personas.

How To 137

How To Creativity Storytelling Writing 137

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. It’s impossible to keep coming up with creative ideas to reach and resonate with audiences that are not represented on your team. I caught up with The Holmes Report’s EMEA editor to find out what we can expect for the PR industry in 2020.

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Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 115

5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

All it takes is a little creativity and the right strategies. Public relations Fashion brands can use public relations efforts and storytelling to get their name out there and reach customers. Brands can reach out to fashion and lifestyle journalists or bloggers to request coverage and arrange interviews.

Fashion 88

Fashion Storytelling Social Media Instagram 88

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. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why is it a challenge ?

Storytelling 177

Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

This can include everything from timely and thorough information downloads on new products, marketing plans, and business goals, to the time commitment by senior executives for preparation and participation in briefings, quarterly meetings, and media interviews. Allow the agency creative freedom.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

I love talking about failure in the context of business storytelling. Yet, the ability to bring failure or even a problem to the narrative is what separates industrial-grade storytelling from “but enough about me; let’s talk about me” copy. Maybe it’s quasi-cute storytelling, but it doesn’t trigger an emotional reaction.

Video 144

Video Storytelling Interviews Creativity 144

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 21, 2019

Following the lead of other companies such as LinkedIn , we decided to host Bring Your Family to Work Day so each of our team members could bring one or two family members to our office in Vancouver, Washington, for a little taste of our world: storytelling, PR, technology … and a happy hour, of course. Do you consider yourself a storyteller?

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Storytelling Technology Publicity Exercises 31

Polaris

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

A little bit of nervousness before a speech or interview is a good thing. Yet public speaking and media interview skills are essential for most executives and business owners. And a poorly handled print or broadcast interview could turn a relatively benign issue into a full-blown crisis. A lot of nervousness—not so much.

Education 170

Education Training Media Training Interviews 170

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

An interview with Maja Pawinska Sims is a rite of passage for anyone in the PR industry. It’s impossible to keep coming up with creative ideas to reach and resonate with audiences that are not represented on your team. I caught up with The Holmes Report’s EMEA editor to find out what we can expect for the PR industry in 2020.

Interviews 60

Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 60

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

The fusion of these groups truly mirrors the current state of the news making and storytelling industry as a whole. Story timelines have shifted from traditional long-lead or daily print opportunities to instantaneous news with the introduction of social as the go-to storytelling platform.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

He’d asked for an interview about my lockdown startup Wadds Inc. I’ve a deep respect for anyone that is so committed to the creative process that they’d do a recce of a run-down carpark. He’s a visual storyteller. It wasn’t so much a photoshoot as a meeting with a new friend and creative professional. He’ll be in touch.”

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Creativity Print Storytelling Meeting 97

OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Read below for the entire interview with Jen: . Many days involve at least one brainstorm (organized by our talented creative and client account teams), and planning media strategy around an upcoming new program or creative concept for our clients. lens to planning for our clients. And he did beautifully. Be a trusted resource.

Media 96

Media Sports Agriculture Pitching 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Find creative ways to make the standard announcement. Yes, real news and announcements merit media coverage on their own, but creative storytelling tactics can make a bigger splash and leave a more lasting impression. Here are some PR lessons we gleaned from some of our favorite Instagrammers. Appeal to the imagination.

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Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

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. Authentic Storytelling Project. Want to boost your public relations acumen?

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It showcased the unparalleled ability of brands to captivate audiences through a fusion of entertainment, creativity, and strategic promotion. Connecting a brand with compelling and inventive storytelling serves as another powerful method to enhance overall brand visibility. So, how did the ads do this year?

Sports 85

Sports Television Advertising Advertising 85

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Creative PR : According to the #PRStudChat Twitter community , creativity can’t be taught but it can certainly be inspired. Regardless, creativity is a big part of PR today. On the show, we discussed a Creativity in PR study by The Holmes Report and Now Go Create. After, interviewing about 50 women, I’m well on my way.

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Creativity Trends Agency Technology 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. However, your shout outs can also be in your own storytelling. I’m able to catch up on what’s new in technology by walking through the exhibit hall.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Sword and the Script

MARCH 14, 2017

Art or Science: Creative Marketing and PR. Creative Storytelling as the Soul of B2B Marketing [UML]. Is your PR agency bring creative ideas to the table? Moreover, the effectiveness is likely to diminish with every use as initial reactions devolve from curiosity or alarm – to indifference or even anger. Talk to Us!

Marketing 67

Marketing Creativity Leadership Storytelling 67

Beyond PR

AUGUST 11, 2016

Conduct quickie interviews. . Push your creative boundaries: Play around with Snapchat stickers, filters and the drawing tool. Because of communication channels like Snapchat, today’s audiences expect more from your brand storytelling. WeddingWire seeks feedback on which bouquet is most popular with their audience.

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Storytelling Brand Branding Journalism 40

wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The Social Selling Secrets Masterclass was created for anyone who wants to be more creative, persuasive, and influential. Taught in a quick-start format, this masterclass is ideal for creative professionals who want to advance digital branding, content marketing and social media skills as they accelerate success. Visual Storytelling.

LinkedIn 52

LinkedIn Storytelling Facebook Measurement 52

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

MaccaPR

MARCH 12, 2019

Our Maccabee agency has worked side-by-side with StoneArch on several shared healthcare clients and we’ve been blown away by their collaborative philosophy and creative work. One StoneArch client mentioned on your website surprised me – Best Buy.

Agency 54

Agency Healthcare Interviews Insurance 54

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

2: What about producing your own interview series live from volunteer events? With so few employees using LinkedIn Publishing as a storytelling tool, couldn’t companies hand-pick star volunteers, and provide a bit of coaching and assistance in helping them tell their volunteer stories there? Remember the #LilyforTarget launch?

Corporate 60

Corporate Creativity Employee Instagram 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Thought Leadership:70+ interview and speaking requests, earned media placements, and quotes attributed to Marketing AI Institute and its thought leaders.

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Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Fifteen years ago, David’s ideas seemed radical, creative, and wonderful. Storytelling success stories. Produced for both aspiring and recognized digital thought leaders, this show focuses on how social media contributes to creating and sustaining business, Barbara interviews friends in high places. About Barbara Rozgonyi.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

His team leverages a multi-channel approach to promote the firm’s brand and reputation through storytelling and thought leadership. Produced for both aspiring and recognized digital thought leaders, this show focuses on how social media contributes to creating and sustaining business, Barbara interviews friends in high places.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Contently - Strategy

JULY 22, 2021

“We pivoted our storytelling to focus on armchair travel,” explained Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing. Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing.

Travel 58

Travel Hotels Storytelling Content Marketing 58

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. Put on Your Storyteller Hat. Expanding the publications and websites that you pitch help you and your client while exploring a different side of creativity. GET INSPIRED!

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Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

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.

Strategy 78

Strategy Media Storytelling Pinterest 78

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Speaking of LinkedIn, you can also update your summary that you have been featured in a particular publication, and note that you are available for future interviews on your topics of choice. Update your profiles and bio.

LinkedIn 120

LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

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.

Video 120

Video B2B B2C Survey 120

5W PR

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

5W brought both brand and product storytelling to life in the multi-room space in creative, socially-sticky ways in order to inspire and earn social play—i.e. Read on for the full interview! With every brand partnership, there is a chance for both parties to think more creatively and add value to retain customers.

Instagram 74

Instagram Creativity Consumer Storytelling 74

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A book spotlighted people who work in the PR fashion industry, and I still remember how exciting it was when I read their interviews about their daily work and projects. When I discovered The Hoffman Agency, I was surprised by the strong global presence, storyteller mindset and great social culture.

Fashion 36

Fashion Storytelling Web Internal 36

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?

Social Media 227

Social Media Newspapers Reputation Community 227

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.

B2B 36

B2B Tourism Creativity Technology 36

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.

Education 227

Education Writing Pitching Groups 227