Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 10, 2021

5 solo PR pros share tips for writing a proposal. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share best practices for writing a compelling proposal for a prospective client. I tailor the creativity to the client, but always like for it to reflect our company's brand and personality. Read on for their helpful tips.

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Writing Analysis Case Study Video 104

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Insights provided by the agency practitioner client-side include the importance of mobile, from both a creative and business standpoint. According to INC , being digital friendly is the new norm in any kind of business; inclusive of local search, to test strategies and the overall brand message traction. Search dominates.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

NewsWhip

MARCH 24, 2022

He’s back again this year, but this time around that famous mustache has led to some big deals with brands off the court. The decision has since transformed athletes from all collegiate sports into influencers for big and small brands alike, and for the first time ever March Madness is part of that mix. .

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Brand Branding Instagram Sports 148

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 3, 2020

While covering Jobs’s death, for instance, the writing started in 2007. Mastering the content approval process isn’t as fulfilling as writing an important longform article, but it’s important nonetheless. And with some creative thinking, it doesn’t have to be a headache that gets in the way of your job.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

That’s why companies should create concise and clear brand messages for audiences and media outlets. Free Writing. One of the ways that companies can create simpler brand messages is to first start by writing down every thought that comes to mind regarding what the audience might want to know about the topic at hand.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Consumer Writing 60

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. Writing on the Ignite Social Media blog, Bruna Camargo gave the vehicle manufacturer good grades for its response, “Instead of issuing some lame press release about how they’re sorry their guy couldn’t be more eloquent, they embraced it, rolled with it, and are now about to bank on it.

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Crisis Communications Creativity Crisis Communications 116

Sword and the Script

JUNE 8, 2019

However, when I really consider the word innovation in marketing, I tend to think of creativity. While technology can certainly change how we do marketing, it’s still reliant on creative inputs. Looking for an agency partner that can both bring big creative. Marketers were still working outside of IT constraints to an extent.

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Creativity Technology Marketing Web 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. Write the book on it. There are some PR tactics that can help. Is it humorous?

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort. Lots of ghostwriters work with CEOs to write LinkedIn updates. Lots of brands are doing this on LinkedIn.

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B2B Twitter Brand Branding 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. An award submission should be tough to write. Get creative with solutions. Case study writers should be sure to accentuate any creativity or innovation used to achieve the user’s goals.

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Case Study Study B2B Technology 298

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Owned Media/Content Strategy.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

MAY 31, 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. Upon snapping photos of them, participants were given the option to add a branded filter to their Snapchat photos. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Instead of polishing up your resume and social skills only after you’ve decided to look for a new job, experts advise that you pay attention to your personal brand year-round. A personal brand is like any other brand. And, there’s always a brand promise – that is, what the brand says it will do for or give customers.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. To determine the right creative angle, ask yourself—why would my audiences care about this topic? It’s also useful to find out which reporters write for your competitors but not for your brand. . Your messaging and your story are the heart of your PR campaign. What’s in it for them?

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Data-Driven PR Data Measurement Trends 370

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. Many brands attempt to begin stories with what when they ought to begin with why. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value?

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Creativity B2B Film 60

Remote PR Jobs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Strong Writing Skills PR professionals are tasked with creating persuasive content that engages target audiences and effectively conveys key messages. Striking a balance between work and personal life not only boosts well-being and reduces burnout but also enhances productivity and creativity in the long run.

Crisis Management 130

Crisis Management Analytics Creativity Reputation 130

Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2015

Do the marketing tools and tactics you use actually keep your brand top of mind? It may be time to say out with the old (traditional TV advertising) and in with the new (brand journalism). Why Are You Writing? A brand journalism program, like any marketing strategy, must include goals, metrics and outlined measurement tactics.

Journalism 120

Journalism Brand Branding Writing 120

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With that in mind, we looked back at the year to identify the top stories about brands and see what lessons we could draw from them. . Key takeaways from the top brand stories. The top brand story of 2021, having generated nearly 1.3 CEOs/execs were the primary focus on 40% of the top 10 brand stories. Daily Wire.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Healthcare Report 88

Cision

APRIL 8, 2015

I polled PR and brand experts to get 10 amazing tips you can use to improve your press release headlines. Write as if it were a front page article. She says writing your headlines as they’d look in a reporter’s article can “show the reporter the article through his/her readers’ eyes.”. Write the headline last.

Writing 120

Writing Retail Content Marketing Groups 120

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

After the interview is complete start looking for industry blogs that frequently write about experts or interview them – also you can look for outlets which put together weekly roundup posts. But t-shirts are relatively cheap and a great way to build buzz, brand equity and links. Go on Podcasts. But how you ask?

Creativity 63

Creativity Strategy SEO Interviews 63

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, TikTok’s audience, which skews younger, may not seem like the ideal place for a B2B brand. Educational content also works, taking the form of basic advice for topics like writing resumes and learning about the stock market. Now comes the big question: Should B2B brands use TikTok? It depends.

B2B 111

B2B Brand Branding B2C 111

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%. To that end, here are a few creative PR ideas to help the recruiting shop out. 2) Think creatively: guerilla recruiting tactics. One of the more creative ideas I’ve seen could have been a page from the guerilla marketing book.

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Resources Creativity Publicity Local 76

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Because of this new reality, brands can no longer afford to just monitor text mentions – they also want to know what happens in all of these images and videos.

Training 399

Training Video Analysis Data 399

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

.” Besides supplying the info we need to target Sally with Instagram ads for crap she’ll regret buying, personas are designed to help the creative process. This is based on a long-established idea about creativity: It’s best to have a person in mind when you’re creating. ” Is that a weird freaking quote?

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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. Communication Skills – Social touches to many teams these days (PR, Creative, etc), it’s important to be able to communicate and work as a team even with those not on your team.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

I love Brand Twitter. You may be asking – what is Brand Twitter? This means when official brand accounts engage with each other in humorous ways that resonate with key audiences in some some fashion. Each of these brands have human beings who feel, see, and listen to every tweet, update, and mention you share with them.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Social Media Conference 78

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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Writing How To Measurement Advertising 100

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Erica Keswin is a 3x WSJ bestselling author, public speaker, and consultant for various major global brands. She raises concerns about the potential loss of creativity and innovation in a virtual environment, especially when managing groups. The conversation around productivity has shifted in our post-COVID world.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Chances are you know who Kim Kardashian is and you may be thinking her widespread influence could launch your brand to the masses. When you’re looking to align your brand with an influencer, it may be tempting to target a famous celebrity. Most brands don’t have the resources available to even consider aligning with celebrities.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding YouTube 120

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage. No category was left untouched.

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Action PR

JULY 5, 2019

At Action PR, we write a lot of press releases. Here’s our list of the Dos and Don’ts of headline writing. The opposite is true, that if the press release is about a good, positive news story then you have a little more creative license to make the headline fun. Include a brand name if it is a household name. We can help.

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Writing Creativity Brand Branding 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

To get there, PR teams must have a deep understanding of business objectives, the target audience for the brand or message, and the best ways to reach them. This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2015

According to a recent Oracle study, 81 percent of Twitter users expect brands to respond to their questions or complaints the same day they tweet. But what happens when brands don’t pay attention to what’s being said about their products and services online? Forty percent of happy customers will return to spend more with a brand.

Social Media 120

Social Media Brand Branding Customer Service 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of. She had an incredibly inspiring story that reminded me how much I love writing profiles on individuals. How do I write it so they follow along without getting bored?

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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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