Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. I say “undervalued” because PR trainings abound on topics like pitching journalists or how to use social media for brand storytelling. The interview starts before the interview itself.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Software Industry 60

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The PRTech ecosystem only included a small swarm of companies when we first started AirPR, and now it spans more than 80 , including things like corporate newsroom publishing platforms (Pressvine), visual storytelling tools (Canva), and measurement and analytics tools (what we do). What is it?

Data-Driven PR 150

Data-Driven PR Strategy Data Measurement 150

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.” ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. Audiences know the difference.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

Rock the Status Quo

JUNE 30, 2015

If you do anything in the digital space – PR, content marketing, search engine optimization, social media – the one thing that matters most is experience. In our industry, writing is one of those skills that can make or break career advancement. Attaching this multitasking mentality to improving your writing is important.

LinkedIn 100

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

While content marketing often works independently of search engines and social media, that’s not to say their paths never cross. In fact, content marketing relies heavily on both search engines and social media for content promotion and exposure to new leads. So, what does this have to do with you? Have a Social Media Strategy.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Engineering 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Not only will these steps support your social media branding efforts, but these inexpensive social strategies will help your organization rank higher on search engine results. Once you’ve established how to best communicate with each audience, start A/B testing different writing styles, images and video content in each post.

Social Media 75

Social Media Marketing Media Instagram 75

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. I say “undervalued” because PR trainings abound on topics like pitching journalists or how to use social media for brand storytelling. The interview starts before the interview itself.

Interviews 60

Interviews Storytelling Software Engineering 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2016

Our “thought leader” had made it to the end of the webinar with a couple thousand customers and prospects logged on, only to tactlessly pitch her services in response to a routine question. But age too is affected by automation threatening to replace some jobs, the way a bot writes news reports for the likes of the AP.

Survey 60

Survey System Trends Small Business 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

As a profession, public relations evokes images of media pitching or crisis management. But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. Media pitches and social posts require writers to pack the most punch into the lowest word count.

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Case Study Writing Pitching SEO 231

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

You can spend months writing a white paper or spend thousands on a video, but if it’s not laser focused and doesn’t reach the right audiences it’s not going to convert. According to Search Engine Journal, SEO leads have a 14.6 Aim your crosshairs on creating great content. How to Overcome These Hurdles . percent close rate.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Sword and the Script

MARCH 3, 2020

As the company’s FAQs note, “Once the inquiry is approved, you will receive an email with the send date along with a final preview of your pitch.”. It’s also adding a service where the OnePitch team will write an inquiry for a reporter and it has added “location filtering for pitches.”. 6) Quick hits in PR technology.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 27, 2023

Now, it’s not at all unusual to see a company announcement first posted on their own blog or newsroom (including being optimized for search engines), promoted on social media and pitched to the media with an accompanying release. Press releases should be written in proper AP style (like journalists write).

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. “Content marketing will revolve more around individuals and storytelling components. Note: Mr. Martin is the co-founder and COO of OnePitch, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

Marketing 101

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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. Search engine optimisation (SEO) has shifted towards the skillset of public relations in identifying and listening to audiences and creating content to earn attention. Not much has changed.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

” To many, injecting a CTA into a piece of writing is to sully the art form. Most writers at media companies simply use the CMS as a place to paste in their writing. Ideation just means pitching or brainstorming. ” You technically interview people at your company and write Q&As. ” Why? ”).

Content Marketing 111

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This, in turn, will make consumers more reliant on companies for their news and less reliant on mass media as less and less content is pitched to 3rd parties.”. – Aub Driver | Shelf Life Agency. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. 2) Microtargeting augmented by social surround sound. 7: Lou Hoffman.

Social Media 93

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 93