PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

Communicators are currently using AI to summarize content (41%), do legwork and inspire thinking (35%), produce content faster (28%), conduct research (26%), write press releases (17%) and write speeches (14%).

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared! Read below as Brad offers tips that will help anyone who conducts or prepares others for media interviews.

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Interviews How To Healthcare Media Training 120

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Interview Experts. People love interviews with industry experts. 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. Give Away Swag. Go on Podcasts. But how you ask?

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Creativity Strategy SEO Interviews 63

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. 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.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

To get a better understanding of the influencer side of the business, I interviewed two of my favorite influencers, @laurenmagenta and @feedmedearly. I had a cooking show in college and was writing a weekly recipe for the newspaper, so food was always my thing. Perfect timing really! Every day is different and exciting.

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Interviews Instagram Video Creativity 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

In others, such interviews are prohibited by a client’s corporate policy in order to prevent the appearance of one brand endorsing another. Build Trust with Content Interviews First. It’s a whole lot easier to ask a customer to do a media interview if you’ve already built some trust with them.

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B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%. To that end, here are a few creative PR ideas to help the recruiting shop out. Give break out sessions on networking strategies, interview skills and career planning. 2) Think creatively: guerilla recruiting tactics. Thinking Creatively about Recruiting Events.

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Resources Creativity Publicity Local 76

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The theme of this year’s #mnblogcon was “growth” But, for my keynote, I attempted to take things a little different direction and talk about what growing my blog has been all about–because really, it hasn’t been about the numbers, followers or like and comment totals. Fun post to write. I felt great.

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Blogging Airlines Hotels Social Media 60

5W PR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

To get a better understanding of the influencer side of the business, I interviewed two of my favorite influencers, @laurenmagenta and @feedmedearly. I had a cooking show in college and was writing a weekly recipe for the newspaper, so food was always my thing. Perfect timing really! Every day is different and exciting.

Interviews 60

Interviews Instagram Video Creativity 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Jessica Van Eyck, a recruiter for Vaco Memphis – which offers consulting, contract and direct hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, health care, operations and administration – confirms that it’s imperative that candidates have an online portfolio, especially those in the creative industry. Put yourself out there.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

Public relations has become very specialized, so in addition to core skills like journalistic writing or visual content production, it pays to learn about the various segments you may target in a job search or career plan. Networking isn’t only about getting interviews. Research specialist sectors. Talk to everyone.

How To 189

How To Nonprofit Privacy Interviews 189

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Through interviews with 100 senior marketers from a wide range of industries, Smart Insights found the following data: The key areas of AI investment and integration: Personalization & profiling (11%). Creative skills (26%). None (27%).

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Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

From the minute you polish your resume, through the interview process and on to the front lines of account work, PR is a business that demands accountability. ” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. Be scrupulous.

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Training Pitching Writing Video 159

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Get creative in your media pitches. Give the media something different – something that is fun and outside of the box.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 3, 2016

To kick off SHIFT’s inaugural SHIFTxSW blog series, we chatted with the instrumental Austin-native who set the Live Music Capital of the World on a path to tech domination. SHIFT: So many people write annual “how to survive SXSW” posts which are really just long lists of where to eat in Austin. Julie Frey. Account Manager.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Every piece of content, from a brief Instagram blurb to a lengthy blog post represents your company’s brand to the public. There are many types of writing styles. If you’re ready to hire a permanent employee, you can’t just evaluate resumes and conduct interviews. You can’t only rely on past writing samples. A Final Note.

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Writing Interviews Creativity Small Business 66

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. D’oh, you say. Preview before you publish. Image: U.S.

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Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 86

Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

There’s not much that can be done creatively with boxy LED letters on a black background, but humor is one amendable approach. ” Each individual I interviewed held their own well-reasoned perspective that they clearly articulated for me, and I’m sure they would do the same for others. Use caution.”

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Landis PR

JANUARY 18, 2023

Polly Ikonen : So, there’s writing a blog post, and then there’s writing a blog post anyone would want to read. ChatGPT’s blog lacks specifics, anecdotes, cultural references, stylistic oomph. Yet it’s an interview dodge worthy of a real-life PR pro. Read on for our initial thoughts!

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical. At the same time, I had been hired to write copy for a jewelry company, which had quickly turned into running PR and marketing, followed by eventually managing a small team.

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Fashion Travel Interviews Instagram 227

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take. I also ensure I’m citing studies accurately and attributing quotes from interviews to the right people.

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Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. Also, see these related posts: How to Generate Media Referenceable B2B Customers with a Blog. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. You can also edit and delete a blog post relatively easily.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Dreaming of a major website or newspaper writing about your brand? While you’re never guaranteed that a journalist will write about you, these five tips will at least give you a fighting chance. While you’re never guaranteed that a journalist will write about you, these five tips will at least give you a fighting chance.

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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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Contently - Strategy

MAY 4, 2023

Cover performers may have a back-catalog of relationships in the organization or industry as well, making them the right interviewer for a video case study with a long-time customer or an iconic industry leader. Strategies for Working With the Solo Artist Does your solo artist like to present but not write?

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Strategy Employee Writing Industry 88

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

This is part of the reason we created our Meet the Media blog series. I want to write stories that thoroughly explain what’s going on and how it impacts them.”. If it’s a company anniversary story, perhaps there’s an employee who’s been with the company since the beginning that you can incorporate through quotes or interviews.

Automotive 86

Automotive Journalism Interviews Engineering 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. We constantly find horrid examples committed by journalists.

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Writing Education Pinterest Creativity 149

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. I try not to schedule any calls or meetings after 3 p.m.

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Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Blogging is a strange beast.

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Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 90

Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Myth #1: Journalists Will Write About Your Press Release Without Contacting You. Want to coach your executives to better interviews? I’m big on DIY when it comes to press releases , and I’m here to tell you: you don’t have to hire a pro to write press releases, distribute them or even pitch the media. This is a good thing!

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Landis PR

MAY 31, 2022

Third, being genuinely interested and excited about your client translates to the copy you write, from pitches and blog posts to social copy. If you are a good writer, creative thinker and love meeting new people – a career in PR can be an extremely rewarding experience. Robin Carr, Senior Counselor – Public Relations Major.

Communications 52

Communications Software Interviews Journalism 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

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. I know there is only so much time in a day, but some of your best time can be spent helping your colleagues who write books or do research for the PR industry.

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Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Think of your content contributor guide as a map for creatives to follow. Contributors can use the guide to navigate to their ultimate destination — successful publication on your blog, earned media coverage and online visibility. Want to write for Cision®? Overview of Your Company And Blog/Resources Sections. Interviews.

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How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

People are afraid, for example, and many corporate clients have policies that prohibit such interviews without a permission slip. Marketing also has purse strings that can be creatively – and ethically – spent to appease a specific rep with the right reference. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog.

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B2B Media eBook Interviews 77

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) Is it clear who we are offering for interviews, and what they can speak about?

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52