ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

Often, those are the facts journalists care most about, like financial data, for example. If it’s in writing, you have to be able to stand behind it. This goes for business writing as well as media pitching. Here’s some great advice from Bryan Garner, author of The HBR Guide to Better Business Writing.

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Pitching Writing Journalism Guidelines 136

Cision

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Dan Golden, senior editor at ProPublica, explains how he developed a passion and curiosity for investigative journalism. What drew you to the field of journalism? Specifically, investigative journalism? They all shaped my approach to journalism. Instead, she was pressing shirts in a Cape Cod laundry.

Journalism 120

Journalism Film Fashion Report 120

PR in High Definition

JUNE 11, 2020

With the recent news that Microsoft sacked twenty seven writing staff to replace them with AI algorithms, it seems appropriate to look at this prediction again: There’s a growing threat to journalism: robot writers. Surely a machine can’t write as well as a human? Associated Press and other outlets. I know what you’re thinking.

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Journalism Software Sports Analysis 54

Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In this interview, Ted Meyer, senior vice president of global public relations and communications of Natixis Global Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the importance of communication during a crisis, how the financial crisis of 2008 is still affecting brands and what PR used to look like before the Internet and social took over.

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Newspapers Financial Crisis System 120

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2018

In May 2004, Tom Foremski became the first journalist to leave a major newspaper, the Financial Times, to become a full-time journalist blogger. He writes the blog Silicon Valley Watcher — reporting on the collision of media and technology. Press release! In 2006, Foremski published one of his most unforgettable blogs titled Die!

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. “Thought leadership” pitches on emerging technologies in the financial services sector are also welcome. What will catch your attention?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

While PR professionals are expected to have excellent writing, design and presentation skills, I also believe that this value requires expertise in our specific industries. I recently talked to one senior executive who said she improved her ability to read financial reports by doing so. In support of this view, Meng et al.

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Ethics Public Affairs Journalism Leadership 146

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

I was the gaming reporter for the last 11 years covering the casino industry for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and dealing day-to-day with corporate communications folks from the various gaming companies. This position with Golden Entertainment allows me to utilize all the skills I’ve developed in the past few decades. Rapid Fire Round.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 7, 2018

Write the release first, edit it later. Keep the release looking good with solid writing and formatting. Never Write a Press Release Without a Plan. When it comes to press release writing, it’s easy to see it as just another task filling up your to-do list. What should you write next? Craft a great headline.

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Writing How To Report Comparison 40

Cision

JUNE 2, 2016

In this interview, Eileen shares her thoughts on the challenges of creating meaningful content, the importance of listening well to build relationships and the need for strong writing skills in public relations. How has your background in journalism helped you in public relations? How can they overcome them?

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Insurance Insurance Writing Sports 120

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The announcement said, “financial backers Kohlberg Ventures and Arrowroot Capital will continue as significant investors in the company, alongside the founders and management.” The data for their report comes from scouring published financial reports. SocialChorus last raised $12.5

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Creating better relations between PR and journalism begins with PRs getting acquainted with the work of journalists in industries relevant to their clients. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. Don’t bait and switch.

Media 212

Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

We’ve used them to secure high-impact coverage, from trade outlet features to articles like this in The Wall Street Journal. Financial communications & IR In our survey, of the 50% of respondents who invested in the stock market, 13% were already investing in AI company stocks. Another 43% were considering it.

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PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

Tech companies have made huge financial bets on all of these innovations. Artificial intelligence also has the potential to revolutionize journalism. Such conversations emphasize and express concern about AI (artificial intelligence), AR (augmented reality) and ephemeral content (e.g., the blink-and-you-miss-it nature of Snapchat).

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As a passionate advocate of reflective practice and lifelong learning, it’s always useful to look back at my previous writing/thinking. Craft skills in 2008 – such as writing or editing – were an entry point for many, expected by employers, and readily supplied by educational institutions.

Education 52

Education Reputation Leadership Technology 52

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I study organizational persuasion for a living and I knew this was not bona fide journalism. Some clever guy with a political bent bought a domain and polished up a site to look like journalism. There is something wrong with perpetuating erroneous information and dressing it up to look like journalism.

Content Marketing 70

Content Marketing Marketing Journalism Financial 70

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. Billing and Revenue Pressure — meeting financial targets and justifying your work to clients can create additional pressure.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

Negotiations on exact embargo times have become more complicated, but not insurmountable, as major financial newspapers publish in different editions and time zones, as well as online. English may be the universal language of business, but we don’t all speak or write the same English. Communications here and abroad.

Internal 147

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 15, 2015

The agency specializes in B2B financial services industries. AMI also facilitates agency owner peer networks for small to mid sized agencies (advertising, digital, marketing, media and PR) so they can increase their AGI by at least 25% to attract better clients and employees and, best of all, exceed the agency owner’s life/financial goals.

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Interviews Marketing Financial Insurance 50

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.” This financial squeeze will only increase pressures to embrace cost-effective AI solutions. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 198

Cision

MAY 3, 2016

How does your background in journalism give you an edge in managing media relations? In addition, they have been trained to write pieces that gain mass appeal. Read what they are writing about and react to it. For example, do you want to work in travel or financial services? What are some of your top pitching tips?

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

For example, bicultural Hispanics that may prefer English would likely choose Spanish-language when relating to certain topics such as financial services, depending of course on age and other variables. Also, working with Hispanic influencers mimics working with Hispanic media. If I was going to sing karaoke, I would sing ….

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Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. How has your background in journalism influenced your abilities in PR? I could write a book on this topic.

Television 120

Television Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Despite denials and indignation from journalists, money does talk at many prints, electronic, and online media sources; often in direct relation to the financial health and business prospects of its corporate owners. Do you completely disagree and believe journalism ethics are alive and well today? Let me know.

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Advertising Advertising Ethics Conference 52

Communications Conversations

JULY 15, 2015

But, for every Red Bull, there’s a Verizon (you remember Verizon’s failed attempt at brand journalism, right?). For every Microsoft Stories (which is actually pretty good), there’s a Van Winkle’s (Casper’s new entry into brand journalism–10 articles a day about sleep? Financial and structural.

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Brand Branding Industry Journalism 60

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 30, 2023

Title: “The High Cost of Going Green: The Financial Burden of Electric Vehicles” Synopsis: Electric vehicles (EVs) have been touted as the solution to reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change. One solution is for the government to provide more financial incentives for people to buy EVs, such as tax credits or rebates.

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Financial Government Community Energy 36

Solo PR Pro

MAY 27, 2022

Ultimately, we want to spend our time doing things that fulfill us physically, mentally, socially, financially and so on. Map the path to your core element: On a blank piece of paper, write down the number one thing you’re consistently working toward — your core element. What’s your mission?

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How To Meeting Exercises Energy 68

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

– Richard Toohey, writing in Public Relations Quarterly , Fall 1972. CFO (2015) reports that ambiguity in financial PR often correlates to poor performance. Steve Radick of Cramer-Kasselt (2014) writes that the entire customer journey is oftentimes ignored by communication professionals. How to Write a Press Release.

Retail 120

Retail Pitching Print Writing 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

The study suggests announcements about financial transactions like funding or acquisitions didn’t convert. Consider your audience – you know them better than anyone else – and write quality announcements about the things your company does that matter to them. c) Financial transaction releases do not underperform. Talk to Us !

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Study Media Relations Media Measurement 144

Flatiron Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Markup editor Julia Angwin, a Wall Street Journal alumnus, tweeted out this thread: There’s been a lot of chatter on my feed about Facebook Oversight Board’s decision to release its ruling to some journalists and academics on embargo. We pursue stories that we think would not get written if we didn’t write them.

Journalism 36

Journalism Facebook Report Interviews 36

Ethical Voices

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode is Marcia DiStaso , Associate Dean for Research in the College of Journalism and Communications and Professor of Public Relations at the University of Florida. (Go I’m the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Journalism and Communications at UF. Go Gators! –

Ethics 92

Ethics How To Survey Interviews 92

Sword and the Script

MAY 16, 2020

The full report is a quick and easy read: The State of Journalism 2020 by Muck Rack b) Survey of 3,253 journalists by Cision Cision also has an annual survey of journalists, which they use to produce a report called the State of the Media (here are my notes from editions in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 ). Don’t dangle “exclusive” for a mediocre idea.

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Survey Media Relations Pitching Media 170

Beyond PR

MAY 16, 2016

Before Mashable, Jason worked as a web producer and markets reporter at Financial Times. Politico Pro: Mark McQuillan is the new editor of financial services at @POLITICOPro. South Florida Business Journal: Mel Meléndez ( @melmelendez ) tackles the top role as the new editor-in-chief of @SFBJNews.

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Telecommunications Media Financial Enterprise 61

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Growth of independent journalism. “We There are financial costs that often cannot be sustained. To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Critical Mention

AUGUST 5, 2018

A veteran in PR and marketing, Deirdre has counseled countless senior level executives, authored six business books, serves as an online instructor for UMASS at Amherst Journalism Department and speaks both nationally and internationally on PR, marketing and social media communications. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Twitter Radio Social Media Print 77

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

So much so that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism issues an annual Global Communications Report based on survey results from PR professionals and students and, new this year, CEOs of small, mid-size, and large organizations. There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry.

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Technology Trends Survey Report 66