Communications Conversations

AUGUST 27, 2019

It began as a way to standardize rules around editing based on mass media–specifically, mainstream print media. In the golden age of print, AP Style reigned supreme because editors and reporters used it–therefore, PR types like us were forced to learn it and use it. Think about the genesis of AP Style. Not by a long shot.

Handbook 131

Handbook Guidelines Print LinkedIn 131

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

You invest a lot of time in your ThinkSEM blog , chiefly written by your wife and co-owner Sarah Danks and PR staffer Kayla Hollatz – it’s a fun read. When I first started our agency, I relied solely on PPC and SEO to market ThinkSEM, because I didn’t think blogs, social media or content marketing would do anything for us!

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

There shouldn’t be a barrier between the press office and the digital team - media relations people should be running blogs and engaging with journalists via social forms of media such as Twitter,” said Alex Singleton, author of The PR Masterclass. At the same time, the ability to print fast and cheaply bought about a concurrent revolution.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After several unsuccessful attempts, I re-worked my pitch into a blog post and published it on the company blog. The year was 2009 and I had a very special epiphany that day. It used to be that the salespeople, knew far more about a vehicle than the consumer ever could. The same is true in print.

Content Marketing 60

Content Marketing Publicity Marketing Television 60

Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Coca-Cola is feeling the heat from increased beverage industry competition coupled with fizzling consumer demand for sugary sodas, which represent several of the company’s hallmark brands. While writing this blog post, my perspective has changed, and it still could evolve. ” Subscribe to Mindful Matters blog.

Reputation 50

Reputation Print Writing Blogging 50

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2019

My employer launched a print magazine, website and social presence telling stories about health and community to business audiences, which is still going, BetterTennessee.com. Social media for business was then in its infancy, and we were able to reach both decision makers and consumers with a limited budget and get real traction.

B2B 82

B2B Social Media Company Marketing 82

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 21, 2018

The original promise of the internet was that mainstream media would be disintermediated and the public would have access to a huge variety of blogs and websites. Print, not news, in decline The quarterly Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) data is a depressing read. Print has ceded to digital in all but a few niches.

Social Media 73

Social Media Print Study Advertising 73