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How To Interview Experts Like A Journalist: Tips For PR Teams

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. I never said this at the time, but now I can admit: I don’t really know what that means.

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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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AI and Journalism: What’s Next?

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The intersection of journalism and AI is the most important media issue of our time. That’s why Bospar sponsored a San Francisco Press Club panel covering the impact of AI in the newsroom, titled “AI + Journalism=?” Each panelist offered perspective on the intersection of AI and journalism. You can stop reading there.

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Ron Cogan, Editor, Publisher & Writer at Green Car Journal

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I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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PR Tips For Interviewing Sources to Find the Good Stuff

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The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The PR profession under-appreciates interviewing expertise. Try to find a curriculum for mass communications or PR that offers a class on interviewing. It starts in college.

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

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But one of the most important things for communicators to analyze right now is the way the pandemic has affected journalists, who are our most important relationships in the PR profession. The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways. So we’re just adapting.”.

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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. The post How To Measure The “Hidden” Value Of PR Work: Contextual Value appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.