Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

As Kurt Vonnegut once said: “Please write for one person. When you write for everyone, you write for no one. Writing for one person can be absolutely inspiring. The reason that “writing for one person” works is because it’s an act of empathy. ” Is that a weird freaking quote?

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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. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

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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. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 5, 2021

He was a frequent contributor to All Things Considered and Morning Edition and ended up as an intern in NPR’s Washington Bureau a year later, gaining extensive industry experience and honing his writing skills. It was during these interviews that he saw a need for skilled communicators to help businesses with their PR efforts. “As

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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.

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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. After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. Second, don’t major in PR.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I look forward to the PRSA International Conference every year for so many reasons. 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.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Here are 10 easy ways to maximize new press using your own internal resources: 1. Write a press release. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Circulate internally. Instead, play an active role in getting the most out of the coverage. Share on social media.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2021

By Reanna Griffith, Intern. There are many similarities between PR and journalism, such as the need for communication and writing skills. This is how I found The Hoffman Agency; I emailed the team requesting to interview them and being the amazing people that they are they were up for it!

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PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2019

From “Wayne’s World” to The Lonely Island, “ Saturday Night Live ” has been writing internationally recognizable sketches, songs, jokes and characters for 45 seasons now. That’s my job: To protect peoples’ distinct voices, but also to get them to work together,” he said in a 2016 interview. “I Let your talent lead the way.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Storytelling, while central to PR strategies, is a delicate process. Dan Gregory, vice president of Susan Davis International, knows the importance of representing your client well and telling their story accurately. How does your background in military communication help you in your position at Susan Davis International?

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, 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.

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Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. Every day I’m researching, writing and communicating with people – much the same way I did as a reporter. What role do you think storytelling plays in PR? Rapid Fire Round.

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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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Solo PR Pro

MAY 21, 2019

Unstoppable Cultures continues the mission Ginger Hardage began during her time as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines where she cultivated the airline’s trademark internal and external culture: “We put people first, we treat customers like family, we nurture our culture, and we try to change ahead of the times.”

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

She is particularly interested in pursuing a career with an international nonprofit that works to alleviate poverty and improve educational opportunities around the globe. She’s a Clark Honors College student and is writing her senior thesis on the lack of women in sports information director roles in the NCAA.

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Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 8, 2015

Surrounded by crystal waters, a sea of yachts and the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread, I never anticipated entering an intellectual coliseum during my time at the International Cannes Film Festival in France. Every day I had the opportunity to meet aspiring filmmakers and marketers from all around the world in the Marché du Film.

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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. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL? This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, though. Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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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 3, 2020

The top news in PR tech this month includes: Artificial Intelligence updates for PR, Microsoft integrations for internal comms; podcast monitoring grows. 2) SocialChorus has new integrations to Microsoft for internal comms. b) Getting on the same page about storytelling via MuckRack and Michelle Garrett.

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 25, 2022

By Aliza Bolliger, Intern. My decision to join the public relations industry came from a lot of trial and error at De Anza Community College that ultimately led me to focus on two of my interests — writing and talking about my favorite companies. What do you want to do for your career?”

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PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

Next, it was internal communications, and I loved that area, too. Speech writing. I get to do so many different things—event planning, writing, research, media, employee engagement, digital and social media. It’s likely that’s why I focus on storytelling, to try and draw pictures with words. Strategic planning….

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

You should use all internal channels (suggestion boxes, Q&A with leaders, town halls etc) that link you to the leadership to express how a particular set of behaviours make you feel, especially if there is a conflict. Use your Yammer, Slack etc to post internally and express how you feel and offer solutions and suggestions.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Media’s Executive Editor of Content Strategies, recently sat down with AirPR to discuss sponsored content, PR, storytelling and the future of the industry. Jon: “It’s all about storytelling and I’ve been telling stories in one way or another my entire life. The post AirPR Interview Series: Jon Gelberg, Inc. Jon Gelberg, Inc.

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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. I have been the President of the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO) and now am currently in the Executive Committee of ICCO, in the Chair for International Growth.

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NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

So, Creators League Studio is an internal content studio for PepsiCo, and we work primarily with Pepsi beverages, so Pepsi, Mountain Dew, LIFEWTR, bubly, so working on fun beverage brands. And, so now we have a whole process where within our internal studio, we meet once a week to discuss those trends and what we’re seeing.

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Beyond PR

MAY 12, 2016

Inspired storytelling and strong visuals can help today’s agencies start conversations, interest media and hook new customers for their clients. Quotes not only break up content visually, they also highlight your client as an expert, leading to potential interview and speaking engagement opportunities. In a word, content.

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PR Conversations

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Wells Fargo not only publishes great content on its Wells Fargo Stories site, but when I toured their offices, I discovered they are doing some really neat things in terms of storytelling, especially with their internal communications. Great listening skills, strong research abilities, and excellent writing skills.

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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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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

During the session we explored how to choose a desertion topic, explored 20 areas of modern practice, and discussed how to land expert interviews. It’s my fourth-year teaching at the university as a Visiting Professor. Here’s the presentation deck. PR is inherently practical. Avoid popularist topics, that’s easy, go deep in a niche.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2016

” Darren Rowse explains why readers are more likely to “stay when you address their internal needs.” Why: “People want to get a sense for your company as if it were a person,” writes Mark Bonchek as he explains why your “narrative should say who you are, not just what you do.”

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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. Indeed, many of the hottest public relations agencies such as Manifest and the Romans, and large international networks such as Golin, Ketchum, and Weber Shandwick, proudly lead with earned media.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This is a sure-fire path to fail in content marketing, and a central theme of a piece by the analyst firm Gartner on content marketing , stemming from an interview with Joe Pulizzi of the Content Marketing Institute. Re-write white papers as long form contributed articles. 10 Ways for PR to Add Value in Content Marketing.

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