Reputation Us

APRIL 18, 2017

Many blogs focus on media relations through the lens of news releases. There’s another powerful tool in the PR toolbox — Thought Leadership. But, what is thought leadership and who constitutes being a leader of thought? I’ll skip the dictionary definition that often opens a blog post and put it bluntly.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 31, 2019

LinkedIn followers, btw). Nope, Sara Blakely , the founder and CEO of Spanx is the best CEO on LinkedIn. She doesn’t have the largest “following” on LinkedIn (378,000+), but Sara’s last ten posts averaged: 67,451 likes. Other times she talks about leadership. Not Microsoft’s Satya Nadella.

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Some of these opportunities might be found within your current role or organization through training, professional development, mentorship opportunities or leadership roles. Develop a list of specific areas in which you want to improve, such as presentation skills, leadership abilities, technical expertise or project management.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

It’s clear that LinkedIn is an incredible resource for finding your next job, but what some may not know is that LinkedIn is also one of the most effective tools for PR. And according to LinkedIn’s Sophisticated Marketer’s Guide to LinkedIn , 94% of B2B companies use LinkedIn as a content distribution channel.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. The study concluded thought leadership “attracts invitations to bid (RFPs), earns buyer preference by building trust, directly contributes to wins, and can even impact pricing.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Thought leadership events keep on giving. The discussion can be released in edited video snippets, bylined articles, contributed blog posts, op-ed pieces, and even on-site interviews. Alternatively, a short and compelling video testimonial can work well as part of an explainer video or even on a business platform like LinkedIn.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

Here are some key tactics for PR pros to build executive visibility and thought leadership. Bylines and blogs. A leadership campaign should include a robust bylined content program. See this post for tips on writing stellar executive bylines. Finding a voice in the media. This usually doesn’t happen overnight.

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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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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 27, 2014

tweet this ) LinkedIn is a perfect example. It may not be sexy or glamorous – but if you are integrating digital tactics into your PR, a simple solution to gain visibility for your CEO ( or other leadership executive ) is this: use LinkedIn’s publisher platform. What is it?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2018

Contributed articles bylined by a key executive are part of any PR program that emphasizes thought leadership. Within a thought leadership campaign, B2B bylines should offer value to the reader. The executive bylining the piece should be writing about an area where he has clear expertise and a distinct point of view.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Not too long ago, you , as a marketer, signed in to LinkedIn to check your messages , catch up on an old colleague, and maybe update your new profile picture. Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. 1) Access to influential people.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

Speaking engagements are an effective way to shape executive thought leadership. To take action and amplify its push for gender diversity, it created its own women’s leadership half-day conference called Empower , held on International Women’s Day. See this post for tips on writing stellar bylines. Take the stage.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

Beth is also a daily practice junkie who takes on insane creative challenges, like writing a poem or drawing a picture every day for a year. Beth Nyland on LinkedIn. Barbara is an international trends speaker with a Hungarian heritage, digital marketing advisor since 2002, and sales leadership guide for all types of teams.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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. There are AI tools that help with all of this (at Microsoft we call them Copilots).

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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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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. 89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 20, 2015

If you must DIY your PR, the easiest place to start is by generating thought leadership. They regularly post insightful articles to their own sites, comment on other peoples’ blogs, write opinions on LinkedIn and Medium , post presentations to SlideShare and have active Twitter profiles. Guest post to peer blogs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. Two blog posts each week becomes a permanent SEO-friendly knowledge base.

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2023

Artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, which can write texts and summarize documents, stand to improve — rather than replace — the work of communicators, said Aaron Kwittken. But even when using ChatGPT to write pitches, press releases or guest columns for executives, “you always need humans to bring it to be final,” he said.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. More responsibility given the pandemic, working remotely, leadership being asked to speak out on social issues, DEI, and ESG.”.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 18, 2015

Building thought leadership is one of the primary reasons companies engage in PR, so that’s our editorial theme this month (in case you hadn’t noticed). So, how do you start building thought leadership in your organization? The Best Way to Measure Thought Leadership. Have a look-see. ” 4.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I’ve also completed a briefing on Muck Rack in 2020, which I believe is still largely relevant, as I haven’t seen any platform alternating product announcements since Muck Rack Aims to be an All-in-One PR Tech Platform for Media Contacts, Outreach and Monitoring Read more: The State of Marketing and PR Leadership 2023 by Muck Rack 3.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If a CEO offers expert commentary – or a byline or guest blog post in a key media outlet, that content can earn valuable visibility and leadership positioning for the organization. If you write it, leads will come. A company’s best thought leaders should be writing as much as possible for use on owned media.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 6, 2021

I spend the bulk of my time identifying potential storylines and Op-Ed opportunities in specific market sectors where my clients' thought leadership and subject matter expertise can be brought to bear. That means staying extremely close to the news and following those reporters writing about key trends on an hourly basis throughout the day.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail. As an early email adapter, I became an advocate and a teacher on how to transfer communications to a digital platform to reach the media, leadership and the community at large. Each year, I write a brief reflection on the year’s main events. The writing is brilliant.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Understanding what the decision-makers want before you begin writing is a major timesaver. Write for the audience. Because every industry has its own language and terminology, to write like an insider may require the inclusion of certain terms.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Social media monitoring involves tracking brand mentions, conversations, and sentiment across social platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.). company website, blogs). The Associated Press (AP) style guide provides guidelines for writing press releases, ensuring consistency in language, formatting, and punctuation.

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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. Barbara Rozgonyi on LinkedIn.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 13, 2018

Review the known thought leadership tactics below and consider them from a new perspective with you as the client. If the thought of slogging over a blog post makes cringe with anxiety, video marketing is another alternative. It is a great way to demonstrate leadership and enhance your credibility with clients. Talk to us!

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

My goal was to simply share my story and experience on-line through a blog, and to then re-share on social media. While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. Most of this happened in the U.S. If so, how?

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Write a press release. Blog about the coverage. Explain more in a blog post and post to your site. Upload the article to your LinkedIn page. After pushing it out on your social channels on publication, share again throughout the day (Twitter) and a few times more throughout the month (LinkedIn and Facebook).

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wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Bloggers can add a static page or a link to a blog post with a welcome message and a reader’s guide. A comment or reply to a social media message, LinkedIn article, or on their blog might start out with, “Thanks for the story you did on time management. Let your prospects know – right away – you’re glad they are there.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail. As an early email adapter, I became an advocate and a teacher on how to transfer communications to a digital platform to reach the media, leadership and the community at large. Each year, I write a brief reflection on the year’s main events. The writing is brilliant.

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5W PR

JUNE 2, 2022

Plenty of businesses use LinkedIn to connect with more potential customers. However, there are several different ways that they can create content that will reach their marketing goals on LinkedIn, and one of the best ones is by starting a business newsletter on the platform. Writing the Newsletter.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even as the communications sector has expanded to include social media channels, blogs, virtual events and more, media relations has remained – and will remain – a cornerstone of any smart MarComm strategy. Related Articles: Forbes Leadership Council Cultivating Media Relationships: It’s a Process. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

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