Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

When we capture storytelling assets for one of our clients, no one proactively comes forth to share the time that something went horribly wrong. Yet, failure is one of the best techniques to bring tension or even drama to business storytelling. The ramifications for PR are counter-intuitive. There are many ways to play the “F” card.

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Cision

JUNE 28, 2017

This past February, she made the move from senior editor at Recode to the new media company Axios, where she now serves as the chief technology correspondent based out of San Francisco. Wondering what Login is, what it’s about and how you can get Ina to cover your pitches? Read our Q+A with her pitching tips below!

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

All PR teams want to earn coverage in top-tier media outlets. Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. At the same time, every PR plan should include another type of media – relevant trade publications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2015

The rest of the conversation made me think of the challenges – and opportunities – that classic storytelling techniques offer for communicators as the craft of public relations evolves. PR Professionals and Storytelling Archetypes. Here are some ways that the basic storytelling plots can help. Overcoming the monster.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 10, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post Bad Things Happen When PR Pitches a Plagiarized Byliner appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Virtually every national and global company desires coverage in the business media. For those who toil in the B2B arena, the pursuit of business media is not a job for squeamish. The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While traditionally PR work consisted of press releases, pitching, and occasional damage control, today’s PR teams must have a diverse digital skill set, including SEO strategy, social media savvy, data analysis and more. We thrive on identifying opportunities – for positioning, for media coverage or for competitive advantage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Different types of content in the form of press releases , bylined articles , white papers, and social media , among others, can help deliver key messages, amplify thought leadership and boost SEO for a particular brand. . It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. What is sponsored content?

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Cision

JUNE 10, 2015

In 2015, traditional media companies are expected to continue shifting towards rebranding, new media entrepreneurism, native advertising and the adoption of digital newsrooms. Once you’ve established that, then pitch a reporter, he continues. Q: Knowing what not to pitch is just as important as knowing what gets coverage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

On any given day, we can be asked to craft media pitches, bylined articles, PR plans, or blogs posts. With media pitches, PR pros must tell or tease a story to a journalist – and fast. The purpose of the pitch is to make them want to tell the story – with their own clever language, so a straightforward approach is wise.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

David Sickels is the editor of The Buzz and senior editor of Tire Review & Fleet Equipment at Babcox Media. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the medium for storytelling and trying to take the most advantage of the tools at my disposal. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Now, in an emerging market, is the time for AI startups to kickstart a strategic AI-PR program, and mind the gap between industry and consumer awareness From mainstream media to trade press and corporate blogs, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI), in particular, seems to be everywhere. In fact, it is.

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Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The relationship between the media and PR can resemble a tug of war. Instead, the media has a.more. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

For a better understanding of the mechanics of PR, from creating media pitches that work to delivering a well-crafted results report, no one does it better than the Cision Blog. Authentic Storytelling Project. Media Shift. A great example is this post on “engagement journalism.” The Cision Blog.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time. This is a company that sits at the intersection of the things I love: software, media, marketing, communications, and journalism.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 7, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post The “F Word” in Storytelling and Business appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Absolutely. Again, failure underpins the story.

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Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

How has the media landscape changed? In this digital age, many, many brands are still using press releases to connect their stories to media outlets. Fewer reporters are employed by fewer media outlets with far more fragmentation in the audience space than ever. What are some trends you’re seeing evolve over time?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

While a strategic PR campaign can yield powerful results in the form of earned media, it typically generates influence over time. Top-tier earned media articles are terrific, and they’re often a highlight of the research, relationships and media strategy that goes into a good media relations campaign. Look what I did!

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PR Fuel

JULY 24, 2018

Accept that media coverage is most likely to come when you’ve earned it. 3. Use Tried and True Storytelling Techniques – Establish a clear beginning middle and end, use details to “show” your story and not “tell” it, and build suspense to keep the reader scrolling down or flipping pages. Every Pitch is a Learning Experience.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 27, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post How to Build Better Relationships with Journalists appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. You know, we have other interests.

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Cision

MAY 4, 2016

Before you pitch a journalist, you must think about how your story adds value for your audience. Rich Oppel, senior advisor for media strategy and management at Crosswind Media & Public Relations, says brands will successfully land media coverage when they can combine their needs with the needs of journalists and their readers.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. I always remind clients it’s about storytelling. Staying consistent in the media is key.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The media landscape is continuing to change,” says Bob Kerlik, vice president of media relations at Pittsburgh International Airport. From a communications perspective, Blue Sky’s creation is noteworthy in that reflects a PR strategy based on owned media — and not earned. A former resident of Washington, D.C.,

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Their study was published in the Journal of Promotion Management and summarized in a piece for the Institute for Public Relations ( IPR ).

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Share on social media. If you do nothing else to leverage new press, do ensure you amplify the news on social media. Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Use in future media outreach. Instead, play an active role in getting the most out of the coverage.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Last year I wrote that PR should be treating Facebook like a media property. The post Facebook and Twitter: Friend, Foe or Media Property? appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As anyone with even a slightly popular blog knows, ‘guest post pitching’ has gotten out of hand. Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Growth of independent journalism. “We PR grows more in demand. Livestream goes mainstream.

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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. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? Learn how with our brand journalism white paper! What role do you think storytelling plays in PR?

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Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

Most brands that produce and publish content or news incorporate an online newsroom into their website, driving traffic from Internet searches and social media to the external communications hub. Storytelling for Brands Brand storytelling has the potential to build awareness, interest, and engagement for organizations of all sizes.

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The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Each account is very different from the other, so I am constantly learning about new topics and new media outreach strategies. I have also been able to contribute to Hoffman’s Instagram by managing daily Instagram stories and brainstorming new social media campaigns. A glimpse at my work-from-home setup.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 15, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post A Human Touch in PR appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. By Matthew Medlin, Account Coordinator Science and art. But glances can be deceptive.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

However, I accepted an internship in Dallas after my sophomore year with Project Transformation, a non-profit working with underprivileged children, as a media, communication and PR coordinator. I love that working in PR provides a different storytelling opportunity that you don’t get working for a paper. Is there a downside?

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Cision

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Social media has given everyone a megaphone. Want to learn the new rules of media pitching? Getting your client coverage in The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal still has value. They’ll have to connect with the right content creators on social media. This is NOT a bad thing. 24 webinar today!

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