Contently - Strategy

MARCH 3, 2020

When a famous person passes away, The New York Times can publish a detailed, reported obituary immediately. While covering Jobs’s death, for instance, the writing started in 2007. Mastering the content approval process isn’t as fulfilling as writing an important longform article, but it’s important nonetheless.

Creativity 122

Creativity Marketing Insurance Insurance 122

5W PR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Instead, according to some reports, people seem to be a lot more interested in stories about the pandemic but how it changed people’s lives. All of this means that public relations experts should be creative in creating and pitch stories to the media outlets and the public.

Creativity 88

Creativity Pitching Small Business Media 88

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 1, 2024

But the problem (probably) isn’t the writing. We write this content to cast a broad net over hundreds or even thousands of people, knowing that only a small fraction of those we lure in are even in the market to buy what we sell. In other words, we are writing content to capture attention from the wrong eyeballs.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Writing How To 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss media relations. 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. Strong writing skills. Creative and energetic personality!

B2B 291

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 291

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2023

AI has been promoted as a tool to automate repetitive tasks, freeing us to engage in the strategy and creative work involved in a typical PR engagement. I’ve played around with ChatGPT; in fact, I asked it to write this blog post to see how useful it is for first-draft content. But the latest iteration promises much more.

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Tools Trends Creativity B2B 353

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.

Writing 98

Writing How To Small Business Engineering 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations. Attend and facilitate media interviews; network with reporters and editors. Creative and energetic personality! . Diverse range of clients.

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

Creativity 77

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

Brands get creative on social channels. For example, if your brand just put out a report with interesting stats, the information can be turned into engaging graphics or charts to engage not only customers, but journalists. Breaking news happens fast, and reporters writing stories are looking for a quick reaction.

Social Media 322

Social Media Data Report Tools 322

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Relationship building takes time.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. Read the complete article: The State of Marketing Leadership 2018 ; Full report: How to Drive a Successful Marketing Strategy in 2018 (reg.

Creativity 79

Creativity Technology Marketing Web 79

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study found that 83 percent of reporters prefer receiving pitches via email. Look for what you or your brand has in common with the reporter or influencer. Comment on reporters’ published articles.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Despite the changing environment and increasing use of technology, one skill remains as relevant as ever: knowing how to write press releases. Here are five mistakes to steer clear of when writing your next press release and advice on what to do instead: 1. Ignore Your Audience.

Writing 120

Writing Employee Creativity Internal 120

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.

Crisis Communications 117

Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 117

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Kathy Orton, Reporter and Real Estate Web Editor, Washington Post. ” 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? We don’t have a real estate reporter per se.

Real Estate 223

Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Rishma Dosani , Senior Entertainment Reporter at Metro.co.uk , simply said, “F*cking millions” followed by an estimated figure of 150, while Rachel Ellen Pugh , Money-Saving and Shopping Editor at Manchester Evening News , says she receives between 100 to 300 daily. . Their responses? I cannot stress this enough. . You get the gist.

Pitching 164

Pitching Writing Digital PR How To 164

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. PR Reporting. Media Measurement.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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. Less is more. Am I boring you?

Case Study 231

Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

The most successful agencies have contacts ready to go for any type of announcement or story, but making a connection with a reporter is only part of the equation. 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.

Media 333

Media Pitching Report B2B 333

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 25, 2022

But as I dug into the report, I noticed one small thing that gave me pause: a copyright mark. I think I’d be more than covered under fair use in writing about the report. There is an alternative available to me too: to write about something else. I’ve long advised marketers to use a Creative Commons license.

Infographics 109

Infographics Marketing Viral Creativity 109

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

With every new technology, there’s concern that reporters will become obsolete. Reporters are experimenting with AI, whether as a “curiosity,” or to learn about misinformation and fake AI content. Digital media brands pioneered the “continuous news” model, and AI will surely support round-the clock reporting efforts.

Journalism 156

Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Technology 156

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

According to the report, 87% of marketers and 85% of communicators surveyed have used AI, with 68% in marketing and 60% in communications now using it at least “sometimes” in their daily work. Among marketers and communicators surveyed, misinformation, inaccuracies and legal uncertainties are top concerns regarding AI.

Study 78

Study Communications Conference Survey 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. This year the survey polled 1,300 reporters from around the world and a little more than 800 of those respondents are based in the U.S. Below are a few of the statistics that stood out to me in reviewing the report.

Survey 103

Survey Report Media B2B 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But for B2B companies — particularly in the technology space — sometimes the best way to get in front of a key audience isn’t just with trade and business press, but through industry analyst reports that influence media and customers. A deck is also a useful “takeaway” for reference when an analyst drafts a report.

Wireless 309

Wireless B2B Report Media Relations 309

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. According to USC’s 2017 Global Communications Report , written communications is second only to strategic planning in important skills for future growth in public relations. PR writing may not be what you think. Never write for word count.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

Buzzstream

JUNE 30, 2021

In Cision’s State of The Media Report 2020 , it found that a mere 1% of journalists surveyed said that they ‘consider 75%-100% of the pitches they receive as relevant’. For example, I was an Online Showbiz News Reporter at OK! This is commonly found among journalists I spoke to for this piece. Personalisation.

Writing 71

Writing Pitching Study Data 71

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2020

Reporters love data and prospective clients are won by seeing interesting data pulls in the trade and business press. Additionally, pulling data internally can be a great way to keep the company involved in the news and add value to those who report on the current news cycles. . Build strong reporter relationships.

How To 241

How To Advertising Advertising Data 241

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. Of course, the PR tie-in is natural – you can and should invite local reporters, bloggers and influencers. 2) Think creatively: guerilla recruiting tactics.

Resources 78

Resources Creativity Publicity Local 78

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. This is a great strategy to appeal to journalists who you want to write about your news. Write the headline last.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. It’s not likely to attract the attention of reporters either. An award submission should be tough to write. Get creative with solutions. They’re also an asset for industry award submissions.

Case Study 298

Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

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? The PRWeek piece reports VMware collaborates with customer care to find these stories. 3) Creativity is the Soul of CMO.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

Buyer personas are like scouting reports on a representative of your target audience. ” 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. .” As Kurt Vonnegut once said: “Please write for one person.

How To 145

How To Creativity Storytelling Writing 145

Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. . Your messaging and your story are the heart of your PR campaign. What’s in it for them?

Data-Driven PR 370

Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Want to write a press release that secures readers’ attention? The inverted pyramid style of writing is a proven way to deliver news in a fast and efficient manner. Read on because here’s what you need to know about this writing style. What Is the Inverted Pyramid Writing Style?

Writing 52

Writing SEO Construction Newspapers 52

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Each reporter profile includes links to content, topics, social profiles among others.

Analysis 151

Analysis Tools Software SMB 151

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. Holmes Report – Echo Chamber Podcast. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. This blog is full of content to help teams be more creative. Better Writing Blogs.

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170