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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. More specifically, I wanted to be a sportswriter.

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How To Measure The “Hidden” Value Of PR Work: Contextual Value

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Numbers are helpful, but it’s the context behind those numbers that should truly make them resonate with brands. Sentiment and tone make all the difference We intuitively know if an article or interview is positive, but an analysis of sentiment and tone offers insights into the qualitative impact of PR efforts.

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How Has the Pandemic Changed Journalism? I Asked a New York Times Reporter

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The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways. For instance, one of his favorite ways of generating sources was to have a “deskside meeting” with people, talking casually over coffee rather than doing a formal interview. And of course, stay flexible. “I

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Interview with Ann Handley

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In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. Getting beyond “brand awareness” is the best way to demonstrate ROI – even if that is the #1 action, still.

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What They Don’t Teach You About PR In College

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But my PR agency job has got me thinking back to what I learned about the industry when I first took a college course about it. That competitive intelligence is really critical, because it enables the PR and media strategies we use to help differentiate our clients through press outreach, branded content, and positioning.

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The PR Winners And Losers Of 2021

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Of course, NFTs are also ideal tools for scammers, fraudsters, and even money launderers, so they could easily end up on next year’s Losers list. QR code usage first soared after the COVID-related lockdowns, of course. Peloton swiftly steered its brand out of trouble by killing the campaign.

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How To Get Media Coverage When You Have No News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

What happens when your big story from last quarter has run its course? Newsjacking involves injecting your brand into a breaking news story that isn’t generated by your organization. But in many cases journalists covering a breaking story don’t have time to chase quotes or do interviews. Branded content pays long-term dividends.

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