Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

I believe both of those experiences shaped me and led me to starting this blog. And there’s a lot I learned from running that underground newspaper that I put into practice now, even to this today, on this blog. And, I fell into a career of writing, social media and blogging. This blog is very similar.

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Action PR

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Looking for the right international media contacts can seem like a daunting task, but with these six steps you can get yourself off to a flying start. Subscribe to their newsletters or order in copies of their magazine to get a feel of what they like to write about and the types of content they cover. Do your research. Be perceptive.

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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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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. I know you’ll not only enjoy this interview, you’ll change the way you communicate forever.

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Get people to share blog posts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. ” Lepore writes, “Businesses have regulations, compliance departments, and inspections. Lately it seems particularly relevant.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 22, 2024

This applies to all sorts of content, including blogs, videos, podcasts, and content offers like e-books. If you’re at a loss, you can interview customers or ask your sales and customer service teams to copy you on replies to emails they receive or monitor your prospects and customers online to see what conversations they’re having.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

I was responsible for any and all reporting, keeping a close eye on the news, writing speaking and award submissions, and running social accounts for my clients. I’d say the biggest piece of advice I could offer for people starting out in PR is to perfect your writing skills and become a resourceful person. Emily Mong.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 4, 2023

His propensity to continually wear sunglasses, even during interviews caused Colorado State football coach Jay Norvell to comment , “When I talk to grown-ups, I take my hat and my glasses off. ” ​ Subscribe to Mindful Matters blog. That's what my mother taught me.” It's working!

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. But after that, it gets more nuanced. “The Sites like Otter.AI

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Presspage

JUNE 23, 2021

From our experience working with hundreds of PR and Corporate Communications teams around the globe, most of these issues can be traced back to workflow, in this blog post we will talk about four of the most common ones we've noticed, regardless of industry, geography, or department size.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2015

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. ’ #internalcomms #measurepr.

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The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 24, 2014

In the past, I have been asked in an interview about something from an internship that I could not remember. It is very beneficial to write everything down because as the weeks pass, important information is easily lost. I recommend writing down everything you work on day by day so you never forget. Make Goals. Ask Questions.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

By involving your employees, those who become your internal brand ambassadors , you show the human side of your brand. They might be those who share your content consistently, comment on articles you produce, engage with you on the social networks, or write handwritten letters to your executive team. You show that you care.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

When you invite internal and external subject matter experts to contribute to your content marketing program, it’s important to have guidelines for them to follow. Contributors can use the guide to navigate to their ultimate destination — successful publication on your blog, earned media coverage and online visibility. Interviews.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Here are 10 easy ways to maximize new press using your own internal resources: 1. Write a press release. Blog about the coverage. Explain more in a blog post and post to your site. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Circulate internally.

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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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The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 4, 2022

By Sarah Rodden, Intern. I think the saying, “time flies when you’re having fun,” truly encapsulates my time interning for The Hoffman Agency. I can’t believe how quickly the past three months have flown by and that I’m already sitting down to write my final blog. My favorite part of this experience has been the people.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

A Guest Post B y Rana Shenawi, G raduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Although this blog is tailored to nonprofits, any organization can use these tips for youth engagement. It features street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of New York City. Just last month on Sept.

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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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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2021

By Reanna Griffith, Intern. There are many similarities between PR and journalism, such as the need for communication and writing skills. This is how I found The Hoffman Agency; I emailed the team requesting to interview them and being the amazing people that they are they were up for it!

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Thanks for participating, Frank! Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I look forward to the PRSA International Conference every year for so many reasons. 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. I use my blog, PR Expanded , for video book reviews. Book Reviews / Journal Research.

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Landis PR

MAY 31, 2022

Sean Dowdall, President – Finance and International Business Major. Third, being genuinely interested and excited about your client translates to the copy you write, from pitches and blog posts to social copy. When interviewing for a job, investigate the company online and find out who will be interviewing you in advance.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

We’re seeing that play out in real time, there wasn’t trust from the three other news articles that were showing the rest of the story, with accurate facts, versus this one reporter who had done very emotionally charged writing with inaccuracies who didn’t have the desire to be unbiased, balanced, or factual in her reporting.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2007, David mentioned my fledgling blog wiredPRworks in his book, “ The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”. Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, With future vision, Barbara began publishing her top-ranked blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006. And, he even added links to their sites.

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Journalistics

JUNE 18, 2012

Why are we still writing press releases? There has to be a better way, and I think that way is a news blog. What would happen if you stopped writing press releases and instead started a blog dedicated to your company news? Distribution is earned by the quality and relevance of the information you share through the blog.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. 27% said newswires; 23% said industry experts; 20% said press releases [ostensibly those that aren’t sent over a wire service]; 16% said internal spokesperson; and 4% said customers of a brand. When you receive a reporter’s inquiry, respond as soon as possible.

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Norton's Notes

JULY 29, 2015

I have been interviewing PR practitioners from all over the world as part of my interview series called 20:20 Vision. The concept of these interviews is that I ask each practitioner 20 questions about themselves and they give us a brief glimpse into their working lives and what makes them tick. I’m a published poet.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 29, 2020

By Chauncey Rasmussen, Intern. Sure, I can draw some pretty pictures, and yeah, sometimes I can put some writing next to it; but boy, is it often way harder than it seems! Thinking back to the interview process, I see myself showing a pretty barren portfolio of images and album covers I had done for past clients.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I cannot believe my time as an intern will soon be coming to a close. It seems like just yesterday I was counting down the days until my interview for this position. I’ve learned that writing social media content is not as easy as it seems. A piece of writing can always be improved, but sometimes it’s best to move on.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 22, 2022

By Violet Nowak, Intern. From my first interview and through the next, everyone was exceptionally enthusiastic and kind. Being handed projects right off the bat, from media monitoring to writing social copy, has been incredible, if a little scary, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the support and encouragement of my new colleagues.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Another 54% said they relied on current customer interviews, while approximately 52% used marketing team recommendations.” Mr. Zambito, who hints of a forthcoming book he’s writing on buyer personas says too many B2B organizations are still focus on product comparisons, buying criteria and objection handling. Bold emphasis added ].

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

I work with the lead editors of each CVG brand to support implementation and continuation of consistent internal processes. Additionally, I still write, and will take on event coverage or feature assignments. I really enjoy writing stories where people share their experiences or perspective.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 13, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Get Your Blog Project Approved January 13th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Shanan Sorochynski Okay, you’ve had nearly half a month to sink into 2011. I manage the University of Regina’s blog.

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