Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Two Facebook posts in the last week got me thinking: Should I really keep blogging? First, Geoff Livingston talked about how if he had to do it all over again, and start his social presence from the ground up, he would NOT blog. And, it got me thinking: Should I keep blogging in 2015? I started my blog almost six years ago now.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

Last Saturday, there was a wonderful article in the Variety section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune about groups of kids who had started neighborhood newspapers during the pandemic. I believe both of those experiences shaped me and led me to starting this blog. And, I fell into a career of writing, social media and blogging.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 29, 2017

B2B companies that regularly blog generate 67 percent more sales leads than non-blogging companies. Here are four B2B blog best practices. B2B Blog Best Practices: Write for a Real Person. The post B2B Blog Best Practices that Win You Business appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

I am the editorial director, Commercial Vehicle Group at Endeavor Business Media. The Endeavor Commercial Vehicle Group is comprised of six CV brands: FleetOwner, Fleet Maintenance, Trailer/Body Builders, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and American Trucker. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Blogs are an effective way for PR and marketing pros to get information quickly and easily. With so many blogs out there, the challenge becomes which ones to choose while you’re on your daily commute, coffee break or even at your desk. So we’ve done the research for you and listed our top six blogs that will keep you in the know!

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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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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. An incredible amount of digital ink has been spilled over the years on what to write about. Organizing Topics.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Bulk Blog Topic Generation. An incredible amount of digital ink has been spilled over the years on what to write about. Organizing Topics.

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Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

PRSay

JULY 28, 2021

If so, then join PRSA and Ann Wylie at Reach Readers Online our mobile-web-writing workshop, starting Oct. You’ll master a four-part system for writing compelling web content that overcomes the obstacles of reading on the small screen. They’re cooling their heels with your blog post at the doctor’s office — when their name is called.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Blogging isn’t going out of style any time soon; with the ascent of content marketing, blogging, podcasting and video are on the minds of marketers and PR professionals all the time. Beginner's Guide to Blogging Series: Part 1: Blog Core Values. Part 10: Bulk Blog Topics Generation. Bulk Blog Topic Generation.

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Blogging Conference Content Marketing Writing 60

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Content is disseminated across owned platforms (social media accounts, company blogs and newsletters, etc.), But what makes contributed content – as in byline articles, guest blog posts, etc. The post Why Contributed Content Is Key To PR For Consulting Firms (And How To Land More Of It) appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Interesting post and discussion in our #SoloPR Facebook group a few weeks ago. Long-time #SoloPR, Alison Kenney, made the following post: “Another trend on HARO: queries for corporate blogs. I’m seeing more and more article queries that are actually for posts on company blogs. USA Today or The Washington Post?

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Polaris

MAY 14, 2015

Rid Your Writing of These Annoying Grammar Mistakes. I’ve been working hard to eliminate the passive voice from my writing. My goal is to write more clearly and avoid overly complicated sentences. Then, I had to learn how to write more actively. Samuel belongs to the group that focuses on environmental concerns.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. Purina issued a statement after its investigation found no issues.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

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Journalistics

JANUARY 24, 2016

In my first post of the year, I confessed my blogging sins and provided some insights around what caused me to blog less the past few years, and what I learned from the process. This posts was the first step in my journey to blog more in 2016. About This Two-Part Series.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With AI, there are groups across industry, academia and government focused on this. For example, think about every time you have writer’s block while crafting a blog post, or find yourself on a short deadline to develop an executive presentation, or you miss a meeting and need to chase down notes and action items.

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PRSay

JUNE 27, 2019

“The rule for web content is to keep it short,” writes Jakob Nielsen, principal of the Nielsen Norman Group. Too many emails: Organizations and individuals send out 269 billion emails a day, according to the The Radicati Group. Learn more about her training, consulting or writing and editing services at WylieComm.com.

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Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

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5W PR

AUGUST 9, 2022

Write a blog post on the company website every week. Looking at what other competitors are doing helps brands determine relevant topics to write about. Get involved with industry-related groups and events. Once this has been ascertained, crafting messages that resonate with customers becomes easier.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 17, 2024

Midway through 2023, I wrote a blog post on why tech is important to PR , including a section on “the chatbot in the room,” aka generative AI. One anti-AI PR pro, showcasing a narrow view of generative AI’s potential service for the PR industry, responded,”Why should anyone be bothered to read something I couldn’t be bothered to write?”

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

In November of 2018, the Hootsuite Blog stated that over 200 million people participated in Facebook Groups and there were about 150 million people who took advantage of Facebook Stories. They’re also reading online publications, blogs and curating stories through news apps. Can you imagine? workforce by 2020.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 4, 2016

Maybe you’re even planning to get started with blogging? On January 10th, this blog turns seven. It feels like just yesterday that I was writing my first post. Getting started on blogging can be daunting, but IMHO is worth it. I’ve heard from quite a few of you who want to make blogging a priority this year.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

Kevin helps individuals and groups gain clarity about what to communicate and how to disseminate those messages to reach their goals. By participating in #PRStudChat you’ll learn the benefits of communicating research through content on a blog or in the media, which includes: Increasing in research citations. Is PR Right for me? ”

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Many don’t realize there are various ways to jumpstart a career, which could mean starting your own business, creating a blog, developing a side hustle, and diving into various passion projects that lead to new ideas and a whole new realm of career exploration. Be sure to also visit our LinkedIn Group to share your ideas.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Welcome back to this four-part blog series where we’ve been discussing how you can build brand reputation in an era of greenwashing scrutiny and backlash. This will feel far more authentic and purpose-driven than writing a cheque to plant trees to offset your carbon footprint. Now you need to build trust and engagement.

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PRSay

APRIL 26, 2021

Identify reviewers from employee resource groups internally and/or external partners or experts who are from or familiar with the identity communities highlighted in your style guide. Blog about it. If your organization has an existing style guide, then add a new section or updated entries related to this language guidance.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology.

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David PR Group

JANUARY 12, 2017

or “Why did you write it?” When I tell them that my book was published by a traditional publisher that paid me to write it, I generally get an “Oh, really?” I’m here to tell you that getting a traditional publishing deal to write a business book is absolutely possible, and I’m not diminishing self-publishing in the least.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Start research and writing a byline for my Trustmark client. Much of the work I do for them revolves around B2B media relations with HR publications, podcasts and blogs. Follow-up with the 30+ folks in the local mastermind group I manage with a note about our meeting tomorrow. Blog post research.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Write a well-crafted summary highlighting the professional journey, skills, and aspirations. Participate in LinkedIn groups related to the same field. The post How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Career appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. Use a high-quality, professional headshot.

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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. They might be helpful to you as you continue on your path as a blogging Grasshopper.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. If I have to spend time correcting typos on every post, I might as well write it myself.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 24, 2021

They’re typically fairly overworked — too many responsibilities to focus all that much on the writing/creation process. They’re typically asked to do a variety of tasks–from community management to reporting to yes, writing. Develop a customer focus group. A version of this post appeared on Arik Hanson's blog.

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PRSay

JUNE 3, 2020

Write a letter to the editor. If you prefer social media, then write a post or submit an article to your Chapter’s blog. They also are the most diverse age group among us. Video and conference calls are important tools for having courageous conversations today about how things are in your hometown.

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Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

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Blogging Analytics Google Writing 40

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. I’ve been very fortunate in my career to have been offered the opportunity to broaden my communication skills to other areas, such as speech writing and internal communications. Second, don’t major in PR.

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