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Book Review: Social Media for Strategic Communication By Karen Freberg

Deirdre Breakenridge

One of the best ways to kick off the New Year is with a good book that offers great guidance and takes a deep dive into being more strategic with your storytelling. There are so many reasons why I like this book and would recommend it to students, professors and professionals.

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Book Review: Copywriting is… by Andrew Boulton

Stephen Waddington

An exceptional book about the craft of writing. There are few books written about the craft of advertising, marketing, and public relations. Amazon’s shelves are bursting with books about management and process, but there’s few about practice. This makes Andrew Boulton’s book Copywriting is… unusual. There’s more.

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Level Up with a Brand Book Crafted by a Creative Agency

Konnect Agency

What’s a brand book, when do I need one, and how can a creative agency help? A brand book can mean many things to many people, but the central idea is it is a “bible” that you set up for your brand that becomes a guiding light for everything your brand does. A creative agency-fueled map for your brand’s many endeavors.

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Writing Your First Book: Lessons from The Lean Startup

Deirdre Breakenridge

“What is the hardest part about writing a book?”. Will people read the book? Most writers I have come across tell me writing a book is both extremely rewarding and at the same time one of the biggest challenges they have ever taken on. Will my ideas resonate with anyone?

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Four Ways to Stay Curious & Creative in Our Digital World

Deirdre Breakenridge

So, how do you stay creative when you are inundated with so many different platforms to promote your ideas? So, here are a few tips that I have learned which have helped me reclaim by curious, creative spirit. As children’s book author Vince Gowman once said, “For every ‘Why?’ Visit a Bookstore. Rekindle Your Inner Child!

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Pitching Talent and Celebrity Booking With Patrick Lambert

Cision

Patrick Lambert oversees celebrity, relevant human interest and news bookings as a talent executive for T.D. Jakes team, but isn’t new to talent booking. Tell me a little about yourself: How did you get your start in talent and celebrity booking? For books it’s great to get a hard copy send to the office.

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PR Guide to Stellar Briefing Books

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The practice of public relations is seen as a creative one, but it often depends on meticulous preparation. The PR briefing book is no exception; it’s a simple tool, yet a critical asset for a brand spokesperson to prepare for media interviews. PR guide to stellar briefing books. Make it easy on the eyes.