Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

But how many keep a journal? Many a marketer has suffered the frustration of sitting down to write a blog post…. The thing is, you can’t schedule creativity. Good written content is not something you call upon when you need it, it’s an all-encompassing mentality cultivated by the constant flexing of your writing chops.

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Journalism Marketing Writing Creativity 142

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. Each requires different writing styles, though all feature the elements of persuasion.

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Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. This blog is full of content to help teams be more creative. Better Writing Blogs. Want to boost your public relations acumen?

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While studying journalism at UW Madison, Bob started out working as a student state reporter and had the opportunity to interview and write about several big-time politicians. “I I did end up writing an article about him speaking in Milwaukee. Lessons learned in the seminary.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

We can’t ignore technology’s transformational potential, and the necessary focus on managing truth and accuracy in journalism and PR. While AI can automate, streamline, and improve the work we do, it can’t bring the same level of creativity, intuition, and certainly not the relationships (putting the “relations” into public relations.)

Crisis Communications 52

Crisis Communications Ethics Creativity Crisis 52

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By By the way, the WSJ reporter on that byline used to write for PRWeek). So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies?

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 93

Business Wire

JUNE 28, 2017

By Agnes Deleuse, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Recent studies published coincidentally by The New York Times , Reuters Institute and Business Wire Media Survey are highlighting how journalism is changing in order to survive. 3/ Be creative - Innovate when preparing your news release. What does it say?

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Mobile SEO Web Training 152

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

After a few minutes of scrolling, I came across a post from The Hoffman Agency saying it’s looking for interns. I clicked on Hoffman’s profile, read something about the agency’s emphasis on storytelling and swiftly sent a LinkedIn message declaring my interest. in the U.S., the perfect time to look for new job listings.

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Storytelling LinkedIn Comparison Internal 36

The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While some of us pursued degrees in PR or journalism, many stumbled upon the industry from something vastly different: from accounting, history, law, to other creative backgrounds. At the time, though, a career in coding didn’t appeal, and my creative streak had me leaning towards marketing and communications.

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B2B Creativity Agency Writing 41

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. My first week at the agency was a mix of nerves and excitement.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. My first week at the agency was a mix of nerves and excitement.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36

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. I am thrilled to be part of a team of such talented people and part of a thriving agency that is in growth mode.

Insurance 120

Insurance Insurance Writing Sports 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Beyond vertical video, users now have so many different ways to watch video, and the hunger for great video content is so great that PR agencies are investing in video. Agencies are having to think of new, creative ways to use video for selling a product or message. Video goes vertical.

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Trends Mobile Video Film 120

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We talk about being an agency for change makers. I’ve been an agency guy pretty much my entire professional life. Inkhouse is the fourth agency I’ve been at and I dare say my favorite one. How long have we been writing press releases, calling somebody the leading provider of X. I could talk about it for hours.

Ethics 105

Ethics Data Training Agency 105

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

There is no better place too study a mix of key issues facing marketing such as creativity , budgets and ROI. The creative must be linked to the brand, the spot must trigger an emotional response from the audience and finally, it has to spark engagement, both online and at the water cooler. According to Ms.

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Sports Advertising Advertising Survey 113

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. That said, I think brands can still stand out, but it takes more creativity and getting out of their comfort zones.

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Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. 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.” There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In the nonprofit arena, the public relations specialist usually has a more expansive role that can range from writing press releases for distribution to news sources to drafting a donor appeal letter and arranging a public tour of the facility. Other responsibilities could include the creation of the organization’s annual report.

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Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

He has also led “media for media” communications for investigative journalism non-profits. I want Fenton to be the go-to agency for advocacy organizations, non-profits, foundations and sustainable brands. And I want to grow what we’re doing in video, digital and creative. Become a Fenton Fellow !

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In high school and college, I always had a passion for investigative journalism and news broadcasting, my first and second majors, respectively. Public relations gave me an avenue to continue writing, but it broadened my eyes to so much more. You began your career in the agency world before later moving into the public sector.

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Meeting Leadership Conference Journalism 78

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 This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media .

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

The Hoffman Agency

MAY 25, 2023

In honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month, The Hoffman Agency has compiled 10 mental health tips specifically tailored for PR professionals. Do something creative. Communicators tend to have creativity as a tool in their toolkit — something they can whip out on a moment’s notice during client calls or campaign brainstorming.

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Communications Exercises Creativity Technology 36

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 23, 2022

I would spend hours writing fictional narratives in my room, transporting to the imaginary worlds I was creating. I continued writing stories, but castles and princesses quickly became congressmen and protests. Shifting from the chaotic life of tech PR to the whimsical fantasies of a creative writer ensures an essential balance.

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Storytelling Community Industry Transportation 36

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2018

Working in a firm where we create advertising, sales promotions, experiential events and digital campaigns, I see this ideation process play out firsthand on the walls of our agency. For digital campaigns that include banner ads, video pre-roll and digital billboards, our creative team often fills three or more walls with ideas.

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Exercises Creativity Radio Resources 101

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

4) Emphasis on professional journalism. No one wants to write a story few people read, and many people, fortunately, or unfortunately, get their news on social media. The running joke in PR circles is that it often takes longer to get a press release “approved” than it does to write one. Comment: Amen. What stood out for you?

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Survey Report Media B2B 102

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I started my career at Adweek covering the television business and competing against huge established newsrooms like The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Now, in addition to writing and shooting video, I have the pleasure of working with more than 40 female writers, most of them new to automotive.

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Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 74

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

She was asking me about different careers in PR … what type of PR would suit her best and whether she should pursue agency or in-house communications work. 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.

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Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Cision

JULY 28, 2016

So, I looked at my high school curriculum, and journalism was the only class that would allow me to write every day. My first job was a news editor, where I decided to write health features. PadillaCRT has defined health as a strategic growth area for the agency.

Pharmaceuticals 120

Pharmaceuticals Nonprofit Healthcare Travel 120

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Ann Handley , the author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. Buffer authors do their research, writing in-depth posts with ample resources to back up their intelligence. Avinash often writes in-depth pieces backed by research and chock-full of strategic tips. For Social Media, we like…. Follow the Ready North team.

Blogging 52

Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. . As the only non-profit organization for U.S. We also host our annual National ¡Bravo!

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Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These quid pro quo arrangements are never in writing, and typically are communicated over lunch with a publisher or sales rep who, with a smile or a wink, assures the client or agency that, “I have no influence over editorial…but I’ll see what I can do.” Do you completely disagree and believe journalism ethics are alive and well today?

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Advertising Advertising Ethics Conference 52

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Of course, I couldn’t write a post like this without nominating a couple people myself! In the span of five years, Tess has excelled in marketing, communications, production, and business development roles in agencies, on the client side, and with non-profits. They had to be younger than 30. And, they had to work in Minnesota.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In fact, I've been doing this for at least 40 years - first in journalism and then in business. I can turn an amateur into a professional in a few months, but I can turn us into a lazy hard-working or intriguing team player. -Did agencies stop working because of the coronavirus? -The And there is not much difference.

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Crisis Management Crisis Advertising Advertising 83

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

I’ve always been an avid consumer of journalism and loved writing. You’ve secured media coverage in outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Tonight and more. Focus on developing your writing skills. You might study liberal arts or journalism – a PR major is certainly not required.

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Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “Being an educator keeps me on my toes and forces me to know the latest trends, tips and techniques for working in communications,” says Kristie Aylett , APR, Fellow PRSA and agency principal with The KARD Group PR/Marketing. My first adjunct position was at Texas Christian University, teaching PR Writing.

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