Critical Mention

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Compelling storytelling is an incredibly powerful way to communicate with your target audience. Digital storytelling is at the top of the list of communication trends that PR executives believe will dominate in the next five years. Example: How Cotopaxi leveraged storytelling to sell its brand.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message.

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How To Interviews Measurement Storytelling 257

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. BIGfish Communications.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

But it’s also a challenge to all marketers to create and leverage communications opportunities to the best of their ability. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology. Allow the agency creative freedom.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Jon Amar , Director of PR and Communications, Matter Unlimited. “I see a few things. More show and less tell.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Recently, the company announced that it plans to hire 10,000 employees in the EU to work on this so-called metaverse, and it got me thinking – will the metaverse force us into changing the way we communicate, or will it just be another tech plaything that doesn’t really go anywhere? What it means to communicate in the metaverse.

Communications 62

Communications Wikipedia Meeting Technology 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. Data-driven PR.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more. Communicators and marketers are increasingly focused on content marketing and thought leadership and the ways to distribute and amplify that content. Duncan Alney, CEO, Firebelly Marketing.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. No matter where your company is in its relationship with employees, service providers or clients, The Muse has relevant content. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. The Wrike Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In close to four decades in the communications business, Patti has held senior leadership positions in four different areas of the industry: PR, Advertising Corporate and Start-up. From 2008-2014, Scott was the first global head of social media and digital communications at Ford Motor Company, where he helped turn the company around.

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Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

PR and communications predictions. Trust and relatability really come to the forefront for me when thing about marketing and communications in 2021. This creates renewed opportunities for marketers who communicate via podcasts. Podcasts are great for the delivery of credible information and analysis, and storytelling.

Marketing 168

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 168

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

Today, she’s the vice president of Communications for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). There she leads a team of “storytellers of SHRM getting audiences to think, feel and behave differently across all channels via multimedia content.”. 1) You spent a long time in an agency before going in-house.

Employee 88

Employee Internal International Training 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

MailChimp is admired for its pithy and wryly humorous communications – all of which helps it stand out from bland competitors. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash. The post PR Tactics To Differentiate Your Brand appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Tell a story.

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Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Great, model employee. Instead of posting photos and stories like we see above, community relations folks should be asking themselves one simple question: What do I want from our social media activity? Employee engagement? Of course, you’d have to set up guidelines and parameters with the employees. Good story.

Corporate 60

Corporate Creativity Employee Instagram 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 25, 2023

Even the best company with the best products and the happiest employees will flounder if the public doesn’t know about it. Especially for small companies that can’t afford a huge workforce, this can be a great way to get a lot done without completely burning out employees.

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Tools System How To Software 74

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

To stay relevant over time―as with any communications discipline―PR must evolve and address new challenges and developments [ Tweet Quote ]. Otherwise, PR is not newsworthy or of interest, nor is it meaningful or believable to PR’s “significant others,” i.e., journalists, readers, customers, investors, employees, or the community.

Reputation 165

Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 165

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. But, it takes strategic insight and smart planning to communicate a brand’s history well. Legos' Corporate History Video.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

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. Though this was a one-time initiative, the creativity paid off handsomely for Netflix and Snapchat. Captivate, Then Maintain.

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Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

Shift Communications

APRIL 23, 2015

One of the more enjoyable elements of being an executive in communications today is that my work brings me into contact with a wide variety of individuals. Many times, I’m asked by younger communicators what skills they should concentrate on as they finish their degree or begin seeking an agency role.

Communications 60

Communications Analytics Infographics Data-Driven PR 60

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. For a deeper look at the Institute’s subscriber base: 39% of subscribers work at companies with 500+ employees.

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Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

C-level executives at companies with at least 5,000 employees used their personal email 51% of the time, with business emails used the remaining 49%.”. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony. A survey of communications professionals found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder.

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Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication. The creation and refinement of a brand needs to be a deliberate, organic process that significantly incorporates the ideas of employees and evolves naturally.

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Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts. Each month we’ll hear from c-suite level communicators and marketers as they discuss challenges and opportunities facing companies in an ever-changing business climate.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

One might ponder that in this day and age when "Drugs, Sex and Rock & Roll" no longer mix well and Cosby is on the hot seat, people in the communications business would think about their creative ambitions especially when the spotlight is 24x7 and realtime. hare on Twitter As POTUS Rona ld Reagan once coined, "There you go again."

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Case Study Enterprise Corporate Study 100

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2018

It delivered on all fronts — as an apology to customers and franchise owners, as a creative expression of frustration, and a show of brand personality. It’s a useful reminder that, through creativity and quick decision-making, it’s possible to turn bad publicity into good PR. ABC takes a stand .

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Fashion Reputation Social Media Brand 255

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

To stay relevant over time―as with any communications discipline―PR must evolve and address new challenges and developments [ Tweet Quote ]. Otherwise, PR is not newsworthy or of interest, nor is it meaningful or believable to PR’s “significant others,” i.e., journalists, readers, customers, investors, employees, or the community.

Reputation 100

Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 100

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Steve Earl and I captured many of these shifts in organisational communication in Brand Anarchy and Brand Vandals. The instinct of a communication profession is to correct and rebuke fake news. It estimates that two billion people will need at least one assistive communication, memory, or hearing aid in the next 10 years.

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Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 18, 2020

Here at The Hoffman Agency, we think of our employees and other PR pros as our superheroes! They put on their cape of communication every day to take their clients to new heights with their extraordinary abilities and powers. They constantly save the day with their quick wit, unique craft and selfless dedication.

Crisis Communications 36

Crisis Communications Crisis Social Media Storytelling 36

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

and Krysten Copeland , founder and chief strategy officer of KC& Co Communications. and Krysten Copeland , founder and chief strategy officer of KC& Co Communications. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications.

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Sports Agency Industry Creativity 245

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

She’s a former colleague and friend and currently heads communications for the Auto Care Association. She talks about key issues she helps her organization communication, transitioning from a corporate role to work with an association and how she deals with the challenges we all face in PR and comms – like proving value.

Marketing 79

Marketing Data Wireless Industry 79

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

Why PR is finally getting its share of SEO budgets - Angharad Planells, head of client success, Radioactive PR PR unleashed: why the value of PR is being recognised by organisations in 2021 - Koray Camgoz, director of communications and marketing, PRCA Please follow this link if you’d like to pitch to present at a future event.

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Google Data Government Social Media 119

PRSay

JUNE 13, 2019

But here’s a simple test for communicators crafting brand narratives: In one sentence, can your organization’s CEO clearly communicate why the business still matters in today’s competitive marketplace? As organizations grow, their stories become more complicated, often diverging from the founder’s original vision.

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Enterprise Pitching Company Employee 140