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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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More on PR2020: social media activism, internal comms resurgence, storytelling and professionalism

Stephen Waddington

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism: brands don’t listen In 2012 Steve Earl and I wrote a book called Brand Anarchy. This is the story told by Robert McKeen and Thomas Gerace in their book Storynomics.

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PR Turns Over A New Leaf With These Fall Books

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Fall is an ideal time to crack open a book, and there are plenty of choices out there to stimulate a public relations professional’s appetite for ideas and inspiration. In the past, we’ve suggested books we found appealing to PR and marketing types, and here are some more fall recommendations that are sure to provoke new thoughts.

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A Journey of Pro-Aging and Reinvention with Diane Britt-Smith

PR for Anyone

Through her storytelling, she sought to illuminate the diversity and richness of the African continent, challenging stereotypes and presenting a more nuanced perspective to her audience. A Natural Storyteller At the core of Diane’s personal and professional pursuits lies a common thread—storytelling.

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Once Upon a Time…3 Keys to Good PR Storytelling

Cision

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Get the free “LiSTEN” e-book today!

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Storytelling, Community and Purpose: Finding Balance Within the Tech Industry

The Hoffman Agency

From songwriting on my back porch as a kid to telling my little sister improvised tales of castles and princesses before bed, I have always been a storyteller. I was unsure of what I wanted out of my future but knew it had to involve three key components: storytelling, a strong community and a sense of purpose. The Beginning.

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Creative Headlines Will Drive PR SEO & Success in 2017

Cision

It continues a thought leading series based on Agency and Client-side workplace issues, and is the basis of a forthcoming coaching and mentoring book to be published in 2017 alongside the 15th anniversary of the agency. Imperative now, PR pros must advocate creative, honest and relevant news content with a heightened focus on the truth.

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