The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Working at a tech PR agency, you quickly learn how fast the markets move, what the trends in your sector look like and what it takes for a company to create a lasting brand image and voice. My favorite thing about PR and being at The Hoffman Agency is that creativity and collaboration are present in every meeting, piece of content or website.

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Creativity Storytelling Agency Journalism 69

Mindful Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In 2019, the Lego Group conceived a creative way to bridge the participation gap by using the bricks’ raised knobs to represented braille letters. For the last few years, the company distributed its Braille Bricks selectively – mainly to individuals and organizations teaching children with visual impairments.

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Company Consumer Radio Employee 98

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss Creative PR and how smart PR today requires a combination of creative storytelling, powerful visual imagery and data-driven decision making. If you have any questions about Creative PR or thoughts you would like to share in advance of the session, please tweet or DM us.

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OnePitch

JULY 13, 2022

On this week’s Pitches That Placed (PtP), we are highlighting a pitch consisting of an intro to the company’s founders and a potential story idea that landed a feature in Fast Company. Fast Company’s editorial focus is around “innovation in technology, leadership, world changing ideas, creativity, and design.”

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Pitching Company How To Study 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Follow these blogs to increase your PR acumen.

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2016

But good, crisp writing is only part of what makes a blog well-read and shareable. There are some do’s and don’ts that can make the difference between a blog that “talks to itself” and one that is a must-read. Take a look at the tips below and see if you can’t take your blog to the next level.

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Blogging Creativity B2B Writing 120

PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. Sorry if we missed you!

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Blogging Marketing Pinterest SEO 52

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. Writing on the Ignite Social Media blog, Bruna Camargo gave the vehicle manufacturer good grades for its response, “Instead of issuing some lame press release about how they’re sorry their guy couldn’t be more eloquent, they embraced it, rolled with it, and are now about to bank on it.

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Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 116

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. Inspiration/Insight : the process of generating ideas.

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Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 96

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Few companies have done really well during this period. But whilst we’re busy rushing to get sales and keep the cash flowing quickly, we could potentially be destroying our need to think creatively about the situation we find ourselves in. Explore ways to be creative and innovate. Make time to freewheel with your colleagues.

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Creativity Employee Newspapers Crisis 116

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this blog post that’s mostly written by ChatGPT, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this disruptive technology and how writers can leverage the tool to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. It can serve as a strong foundation for the creativity and individuality that human writing creates.

Blogging 62

Blogging Technology Writing Customer Service 62

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 20, 2017

New research published by Ketchum in conjunction with Fast Company is a klaxon for dissent and diversity as part of the creative process in public relations. It’s an issue that we were keen to investigate at Ketchum in the lead up to this year’s Cannes Festival of Creativity. Filter bubbles reinforced existing opinions.

Creativity 87

Creativity Analysis Publicity Public Affairs 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2023

AI has been promoted as a tool to automate repetitive tasks, freeing us to engage in the strategy and creative work involved in a typical PR engagement. I’ve played around with ChatGPT; in fact, I asked it to write this blog post to see how useful it is for first-draft content. But the latest iteration promises much more.

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Tools Trends Creativity B2B 353

Barokas

MARCH 23, 2018

Rather, my opponent in this debate didn’t understand the value of Instagram for a B2B company, and while I understood her rationale, I didn’t agree with her conclusion. A unique content angle touts creativity. MailChimp pivoted from promoting its services on Instagram to promoting its creativity. MailChimp, 73.2k

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Instagram B2B Company Creativity 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. There are several tools and creative ways to get your post read by the audience you’re targeting.

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 1) How long should a blog post be? Today the average blog post is 1151 words. So, how long should a blog post be?

Blogging 106

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 106

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 16, 2017

In 1926, psychologist Graham Wallas outlined the basic creative process, which has been the overall framework for understanding and fostering creativity for almost a century. The Wallas process has four general stages: Preparation : loading up your mind to be creative. Inspiration/Insight : the process of generating ideas.

Creativity 76

Creativity Product Launch Examples Energy 76

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

After the interview is complete start looking for industry blogs that frequently write about experts or interview them – also you can look for outlets which put together weekly roundup posts. If your interview is thorough enough and adds value, there is a good chance you could get featured on these blogs. Give Away Swag. Conclusion.

Creativity 63

Creativity Strategy SEO Interviews 63

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Overreliance on analytics overshadows creativity, which can hinder your chances to earn more media. When you focus solely on optimizing for clicks or conversions, you miss the opportunity for the audience to emotionally connect with a clever or creative piece of content. Creative and Content Go Hand-In-Hand.

Creativity 70

Creativity Marketing Media Analytics 70

Axia PR

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Use creative content to reach your audience. With search engines placing more emphasis on valuable content, a once-static website can now become a more dynamic calling card for any company. Blogs are evolving to incorporate useful and creative content in the form of videos and hyper-localized content.

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Blogging Engineering Local Creativity 48

5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With the right strategies, companies can transform their brand presence from a passive attendee to a vibrant player, riding the Austin vortex to new heights of success. Brands at SXSW get to enjoy the glow of Austin’s creative sun, attract new fans, forge powerful connections, and learn more about upcoming trends. What is SXSW?

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Brand Branding How To Film 78

Cision

AUGUST 5, 2015

Sometimes writing fabulous blog posts on your business blog isn’t enough to drive the traffic you really want. One of my favorite content marketing strategies is guest blogging. When you write a guest blog post, you get it published on another well-established blog that caters to your target market.

Blogging 120

Blogging Pitching Writing Content Marketing 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. Linking to blogs or articles that feature your expertise are also great ways to present your brand. Go beyond a resume . Your LinkedIn profile is representative of your brand. Create polls.

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LinkedIn Nonprofit Leadership B2B 421

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2023

As a PR agency that works with high-growth companies, including many technology brands, we talk a lot about why public relations is important for the tech industry. Amid budget cuts, tools like generative AI are ushering in a new era of creativity. But it’s just as important to ask why technology is important to the PR industry.

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Technology Television Web Social Media 266

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

To that end, here are a few creative PR ideas to help the recruiting shop out. Lots of companies host open houses, which means another one is more of the same in a sea of sameness. It’s worth putting a little paid spend to boost links to announcements, invitations and blog posts with targeted social media advertisements.

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Resources Creativity Publicity Local 77

Cision

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

See how five companies successfully and creatively use social media in their PR strategies.

Social Media 369

Social Media Media Brand Branding 369

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

5W PR

MARCH 13, 2017

The purpose of your company culture is not entirely about having happy employees ; it’s also about strategy, and happy employees is often a positive by-product. Company culture should be focused on getting the most revenue, not on making sure all the employees love their jobs. Productivity Isn’t Just the Culture. Things to Consider.

Company 94

Company Employee Strategy Customer Service 94

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

There were 62 posts published on this blog in 2019. In going through the reader analytics for the full year, these are the top 10 most-read posts on this blog about public relations (PR) and marketing. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to these blog posts by email or RSS. 6) How Long Should a Blog Post be in 2019?

Blogging 80

Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Prohibition

APRIL 3, 2024

Cheaper creative options Traditional advertisements come at quite a high expense, which can limit certain companies due to the advertising budget not being so high. Another factor here is the creative options tend to be much more expensive than your standard social media advert as the bar for quality is much higher, especially for TV.

Social Media 62

Social Media Advertising Advertising Marketing 62

MaccaPR

JANUARY 5, 2016

Just as every parent thinks their own sons and daughters are the best looking and most brilliant children on Planet Earth, too many companies and marketing agencies – our Minneapolis PR firm included – are convinced that their blogs could hardly be better. You posted full blog posts on the main blog index page.

Blogging 48

Blogging Creativity Agency Mobile 48

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Corporate Communications. Internal Communications.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Remote PR Jobs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Like any marketing strategy, it is important for clients to identify their company goals. Every company requires a different approach, so be sure to consider whether your skill set meets their goals when asking this question. What are the opportunities and/or challenges your company is facing? Businesses and Agencies.

Privacy 264

Privacy Meeting Strategy Social Media 264

Landis PR

JUNE 21, 2022

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network partner, Bianchi PR. For the original blog, please visit here. So, what do you need to start doing now to ensure next year’s CES is a PR success for your company? Primed for a big comeback next year, CES is taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Jan.

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Company Technology Meeting Hotels 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2022

Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. Often you’ll see press releases that proclaim a company is “proud to announce” something, which is a big no-no in journalism unless it’s in a quote.

Writing 294

Writing Journalism Pitching Guidelines 294

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Creativity and risky marketing efforts don’t always find receptive purse strings in B2B, but it could well be the only thing left in “a sea of sameness.”. So, the company took to the idea of creating a documentary called the “The Defender” that flipped this on its head. How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog.

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B2B Creativity Film Trade Shows 64