Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I definitely have more thoughts on the skills the social media pro of 2022 should have. Creativity – the ability to think outside the box and quickly for those time sensitive opportunities. It takes time to build a brand, a voice, etc. Let’s face: People are pretty critical of brands on social media – especially in 2022.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy. Paying users also have the option to limit comments – a big update for brands who may struggle with negative interactions or troll comments.

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Polaris

JANUARY 6, 2015

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? When you share the essentials of your business with your PR team, provide them with an opportunity to ask questions, and encourage them to challenge your thinking, they are much more likely to bring you creative business building ideas (without a lot of back and forth). Background.

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NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

How PepsiCo’s Creators League transforms trends into brand activations. Every successful creative campaign is powered by insight. How the in-house creative team collaborates | 5:04-5:26. Turning insights into brand content | 8:18-9:58. It’s a very creative, cool place to be a part of. Watch webinar.

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Trends Brand Branding Reddit 78

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. While a media kit is a collection of information about the brand, not all media kits will look the same. Evolution and History of Media Kits.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2020

Marty Swant is an experienced advertising reporter who went to Forbes this summer after spending four years at Adweek covering emerging tech, agencies, brands, and the growing intersection of Silicon Valley and D.C. Definitely a good follow for those looking for TV insights especially given the rise of CTV. Marty Swant | @martyswant.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 7, 2024

Shouldn’t we always be writing content in this way? But, by developing a new set of guidelines, Google can disrupt the years of scaled link building with minimal oversight that brands have become accustomed to relying on. The definition of link “quality” is that it’s on a page that provides Helpful Content.

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 29, 2017

How is your business or brand perceived among the target market? What communications could your business or brand do better or differently to reach its target market? What creative ideas will help you stand out from the crowd? What do you want your target market to think about your business or brand?

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5W PR

MAY 19, 2020

Creating that communications funnel takes time, discipline, and creativity. Deadlines are constant and, when they pass, their creative team is already working on the next story. Write clear, crackling prose with emphasis on the main point and any key takeaways. Never be late, because the opportunity is already gone.

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Guidelines Creativity Report Writing 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. Marketing can also involve market research, product development, and branding. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public.

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical. At the same time, I had been hired to write copy for a jewelry company, which had quickly turned into running PR and marketing, followed by eventually managing a small team.

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Fashion Travel Interviews Instagram 227

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. That assistant helps to write social media content but now includes an integration to DALL-E. This is the first time I’ve seen a PR software company introduce generative AI focused on creative content, like images. Fair enough.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Many a marketer has suffered the frustration of sitting down to write a blog post…. The thing is, you can’t schedule creativity. Good written content is not something you call upon when you need it, it’s an all-encompassing mentality cultivated by the constant flexing of your writing chops. The answer is simple: you write.

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Journalism Marketing Writing Creativity 142

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In short, 2020 into 2021 has been tough and, while there is most definitely light at the end of the tunnel, patterns have emerged that have changed and will continue to change forever the industry and how we practice communications. Take editorial, for example.

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Print Ethics Local 88

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The company has raised over $65 million to help brands personalize their marketing and thrive in the pending cookie apocalypse. In July, Cooper and I connected over Zoom to talk content strategy, Facebook boycotts, first-party data, and why brands need to take a stand and back up their words with action.

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Brand Branding Marketing Facebook 118

NewsWhip

JULY 29, 2021

Using marketing signals to accurately predict brand health: Brian Mossop and Methods+Mastery. Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Intelligence, Brian Mossop, joins NewsWhip’s CEO, Paul Quigley, to discuss some of the ways that prediction can be used in advanced brand reputation forecasting. Watch webinar. Read transcript.

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Brand Branding Marketing Data 78

Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

#CreativePR, the hashtag, caught our attention at last year’s PRSA conference when Deirdre Breakenridge, Jason Sprenger and Heather Whaling teamed up for their presentation, “Creative PR: Delivering Your Story From Narrative and Design to Measurement.” Rethink writing: Michelle Messenger Garrett.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

To improve writing. Learn what not to write. One in every 100” – so there’s definitely a lot left to learn. We love the Grammarly Blog because of the depth and breadth of writing insights it holds. To heighten creativity. Bad Pitch Blog. However, “the good to bad ratio of pitches sent to us?

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Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

While many of the services they offer could be considered areas that fall under the umbrella of public relations, many of them do require a specific expertise that might not fall under the textbook definition of PR. We offer everything from strategic communications to public relations, marketing, branding and creative services.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 1, 2019

When it comes to influencer marketing, a lot of the content I’ve read over the last year or so has focused on one of two areas: How to SELECT influencers that are right for your brand; and how to MEASURE success once you’ve engaged these influencers. to gain firsthand knowledge behind the brands they are about to represent.

How To 99

How To Guidelines Creativity Examples 99

The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

91 percent of B2B brands and 86 percent of B2C brands use content as part of their marketing efforts. Why are these brands so content focused? Customers search for information when they’re considering purchasing an item, supporting a cause, making a decision, or working with or for a brand. 10X Content.

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B2C Study Exercises Sports 157

Critical Mention

AUGUST 8, 2018

How did you manage the fine line between writing for CEOs and the general marketing population? I’d like to think of CEOs and marketers as two very different groups: CEOs are all about numbers and processes and creative people want visuals without the heavy reading. A good process also means creatives are given good direction.

Marketing 61

Marketing Creativity Groups Media Relations 61

Prohibition

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The video has definitely been a hit in the media and on social media, with users praising its funniness and festiveness. McDonalds advert this year sees a young boy getting really excited about writing his Christmas list for Santa. McDonalds – The List. A very heart-warming advert.

Video 62

Video Film Social Media Creativity 62

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

Salzman and her team at Havas PR give a variety of insights including how to master the brand narrative, how to craft a story, and how make a client’s brand the story. Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines. How can brands keep up?

Reputation 177

Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 25, 2018

So, time spent watching movies this year can definitely be categorized as professional development, right? What’s notable about the film, for anyone who writes for a living, is its masterful use of language. As we have noted , the best way to improve writing is to read a variety of texts, from creative to journalistic.

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Film Local Leadership Radio 136

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

But seriously, if you don’t have anything newsworthy to talk about, you shouldn’t write a press release. However, I’d never suggest to write a press release just for the sake of writing one. You must always focus on finding a creative news angle. Otherwise, what the heck are you writing about? Be creative.

Writing 118

Writing Newspapers Report Data 118

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, Fifteen years ago, David’s ideas seemed radical, creative, and wonderful. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

And naturally, the definition of “works best” depends on your goals and priorities. Before you write or say anything, walk—if not a mile at least around the block—in your audience’s shoes. Brands like Steak-Umm have seen engagement and sales go up by making people laugh. Screw definitions and silos.

Communications 40

Communications Measurement Employee Course 40

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. Post-grad is definitely a time of learning and growth.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

By Ming Gao, Intern Entering college, I always knew I wanted to major in something that could combine my interest in business and marketing with my creative side. Through process of elimination, I realized that writing is one of my strong suits and ran with it. Post-grad is definitely a time of learning and growth.

Wireless 36

Wireless Internal International Software 36

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. Of course, there’s plenty more each did, but you get the gist.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Tasks ranged from writing emails , to composing song lyrics , drafting academic essays and everything in between. If a chatbot can write articles and generate images in a matter of seconds, what will that mean for the humans who rely on these skills to earn a living? The post How will ChatGPT impact the communications industry?

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Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

Flack's Revenge

JULY 25, 2014

I had the great pleasure of writing for PR Conversations again last week, after Judy Gombita graciously agreed to r un with my post (the third one I have written for them). Some may recall the PRSA-driven effort of a few years ago to update the definition of PR , and all of the industry mud wrestling around this.

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Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Content marketing has the power to turn your brand into a driving force in your industry, but with so much competition in the marketplace, how can you ensure that your content makes an impact? What other challenges do you see brands facing in terms of content? What do brands have to do differently now that they didn’t need to before?

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Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Catching consumers’ attention is easier said than done — especially in the digital age, where consumers are constantly dodging branded messages.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Emily Ann Hodges, marketing & PR lead at Kiip, knows the importance of innovation, and believes that her company, which helps brands provide in-app rewards to spread awareness, is on the cutting edge. We help brands reward everyday moments in apps and games— because who doesn’t love free stuff?

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Pinterest Mobile Pitching Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I believe there will be an acceleration towards humanizing brands, putting individuals in front of a corporate identity, in an effort to emotionally connect with customers.”. – BJ Schaknowski | Vertafore. 8) Creativity over productivity. 9) Brands across the aisle. “I 3) Emotional connection with customers. “I

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