Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Maxim Behar

APRIL 14, 2024

How do these different roles complement each other, and how do they shape your perspective on communications? And that's how I combine all the diverse activities that fill my day, but now they can be summed up with a single word – communications. Now, it sits in my small room at the M3 Communications Group, Inc.

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PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

In this landscape, corporate communications is at risk of being part of the “background noise” of daily life. This puts more pressure on corporate communicators to make their messages more engaging. Getting employees involved in being communicators naturally leads to engagement.” So, talk to people. Show don’t tell.

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Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

Public relations, marketing and social media professionals must find ways to bring creativity to the forefront of their communication strategies. While everyone has their own methods of communication, it’s advantageous to expand communication skills by finding inspiration in the advice of other notable communicators.

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Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Writing is a big part of my life. I write A LOT for my work, but also personal life as well. Of course, writing comes in all shapes and sizes – but it has become one of the main skills necessary for my work as a professor. However, this is not all of the writing we do as professors. Why do I bring this up?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. For communicators, there’s have been a handful of studies published that will help you think it through. The Wall Street Journal 80%. TechCrunch 85%.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

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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Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Communicators often lament being pulled in so many directions, frantically putting out one fire after another, no time to think and be purposeful and make a real difference. I sit down with a notebook and a pen and I write down what’s in my head. This all spills onto the page while I journal for a little while.

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PRSay

JULY 31, 2019

For a reporter who’s made a career out of investigative journalism, it’s clear that Bob Woodward understands what makes a compelling narrative and how to get the “best obtainable version of the truth.”. Journalism is more cerebral than people believe,” he told PRsay via phone from Washington, D.C. But I don’t do that. Newhouse School.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

But how many keep a journal? Many a marketer has suffered the frustration of sitting down to write a blog post…. 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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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 30, 2018

A Guest Post By Kevin Anselmo, Founder of Experiential Communications. That said, Team Fact could reverse the trend by stepping up its game on the communications front. But all too often, no effort is put into communicating research. Communicators need to help researchers adopt some of the components of a PR 2.0

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Communications Training Education System 171

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 12, 2018

ET, #PRStudChat sponsored by Spin Sucks community members will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on “How to Communicate Your Research.” Joining us as our special guest and co-host is Kevin Anselmo (@KevinAnselmo ) the Founder and Principal of Experiential Communications. Why should you communicate research?

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Communications How To Case Study Community 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I learned the basics of PR tactics, like the different parts of a press release and how to write one, but now that I’m in the industry I consider pitching one of the basics of what we do. Sometimes outsiders lump PR, marketing, and communications into the same boat, because they all have similar job functions. PR is not marketing.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

As you plan year-end communication strategies in this unprecedented year, how do you know what to change about your media relations approach when virtually everything has changed in the media landscape? 25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. Use compassion.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The intention of this piece was to share with you the three most important words that you can use in your communications. In advertising and communication, oftentimes you need to introduce a new concept or product to your publics. ” One study in the Journal of Consumer Research offers a strategy to mitigate this: consistency.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2024

So why not write a one-minute news release? So does The Wall Street Journal , covering the most complicated machinations of business. Ann Wylie works with communicators who want to reach more readers and with organizations that want to get the word out. So would your readers. So, how long is too long? How do I know?

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. The truth is PR and communications professionals are more tech-savvy than ever. But, if the Wall Street Journal mentions your brand, what is that worth?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications account coordinator, Jordan Farbowitz . What about automated customer communications management for highly regulated industries? Knowing how to create, interpret, and communicate research findings is an essential PR skill. But making a thought leader goes beyond excellent writing.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

Guest post by Crenshaw Communications intern, Jordan Farbowitz . I was a journalism major in college and had dreams of reporting before I shifted to PR, so I know all about wanting to get that big scoop. But in PR and journalism, it means an article or a press release that won’t be published until a certain time. Exclusive” .

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HMA Public Relations

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Laurie Munn, from marketing & member communications at Mercy Care Plan and our guest blogger. writes about her experience at the Cronkite School of Journalism's awards luncheon. The post Cronkite Award – Recognizing Excellence in Journalism appeared first on HMA Public Relations. Click below for more].

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. research, duties and projects as required.

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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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

The team at Landis is well-versed in understanding the benefits of a well-placed piece of content, but sometimes clients need a little more of an explanation on how this one tactic can move the needle on overall strategic communications. Go for a bylined article in a trade publication or research journal.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Relatively recently, Verizon joined a number of big companies in the business of brand journalism. ” It’s hardly the first brand to try brand journalism. But, will this brand journalism trend continue? The new site, SugarString (interesting name, right?), is full of original content produced solely by Verizon.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Reporters write and report on stories about people and companies every day. Libel and slander are two terms often used interchangeably to express journalism that is harmful to an individual or organization. When a negative article surfaces, at what point might you decide to file a lawsuit against a news outlet or reporter?

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Landis PR

MAY 31, 2022

We at Landis would like to welcome our new peers in communications, journalism and public relations. Whether you pursue a career in communications or ultimately something else, there’s no time like right now to make a positive difference in many people’s lives and even the world. By Landis Staff. Additional Resources.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry. Sometimes I write a complete blog post on a report – and other times it’s just a blub. At the end of the year, I go back through all my writings and pick out some of the statistics that stand out to me.

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PRSay

MAY 4, 2017

The concern over “fake news” isn’t just a problem for the journalism industry — it’s an issue for all professional communicators. These are three, key ways that PR agencies and communications professionals can help with the cause: 1. Be specific with sourcing and survey data.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 6, 2021

A press release is a public relations strategy that involves writing a brief communication about your business activities and sharing it with the media. One of the best ways to get attention is to write a riveting press release headline. The first tip for writing a press release headline is to make it short and sweet.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As Jon Ziomek, associate professor at the Medill School of Journalism, says: “Long paragraphs are a visual predictor that a story won’t work.”. Write short paragraphs. Ziomek, a professor at the Medill School of Journalism, suggests that your paragraph contain: 1 idea , expressed in. Especially when writing for mobile.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Others communicate with the finesse of a carnival barker. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of people working in PR at 218,910 (as of May 2015). Some of these folks are extraordinary.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is actually pretty hard for me, since I tend to want to write a story on almost every interesting piece of news I see. I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? It was even heated!

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The Stalwart Blog

JUNE 26, 2014

As a recent college journalism student, I spent a lot of time thinking about finding a job and became petrified of the lack of opportunities available for new graduates to break into the newspaper business. A few weeks later, I was cruising down the freeway, commuting to my first day with Stalwart Communications. Persistency.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In addition, relationships with reporters developed through media relations work will eventually become vital to any PR effort, especially in times of crisis communication. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. Communicate clearly.

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