Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 10, 2021

There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. 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. We use photos, videos and color to communicate that to prospective clients.

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Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

It’s no wonder then that many businesses choose to write a press release about ESG news. Along with this, shareholders and stakeholders expect to see important environmental, social and governance (ESG) communications. Therefore, companies can distribute the following newsworthy press releases as part of their ESG communications.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 24, 2017

All eyes turned to me when the topic of an obituary came up, as I write and work with the press (sure, it’s great to have doctors, lawyers, accountants in your family, but PR is needed too). My dad’s obit was the toughest thing to write because it was through tears – but also the easiest.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 15, 2018

If the early-in-my-PR-career me were looking at the current me writing this article, he would either be laughing or looking at me incredulously. The post How community relations can outpace even your best media hit appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. In the earliest days of my career, I was a media placement machine.

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HMA Public Relations

APRIL 15, 2024

Meet Jessica Swarner, the community editor for The Copper Courier, in the latest #MediaMonday feature! Discover how she got her start in writing and explore her favorite stories to work on in this new post.

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Prakkypedia

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

It’s just that they’re so DULL and obviously produced to a content schedule that’s all about ticking ‘stakeholder management’ or ‘community engagement’ boxes. In fact, their grammar and spelling is usually flawless. If readers won’t push past the first paragraph, what’s the point?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing, editing, pitching, placing and promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. I encourage people to write whatever inspires them, and often this does have a natural timeliness (“my favorite TV show just ended, I want to write a post about books that are similar in theme.”).

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This experience inspired Kay to write her best-selling book called “MemoryBanc® Your Workbook for Organizing Life” She is also a professional money manager who helps families manage cash flow, bill payments, and protect against fraud. Find us on

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 11, 2017

My vision is to create a legacy for CIPR members and the broader business community that will inspire practitioners and support continuous learning and development. Crowdsourcing a community of practice. The #PRstack and #FuturePRoof communities are both based on this model. Thanks for stopping by. Please sign-up here.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 23, 2022

I would spend hours writing fictional narratives in my room, transporting to the imaginary worlds I was creating. I continued writing stories, but castles and princesses quickly became congressmen and protests. Skip over a few chapters, and I was a public relations major and soon-to-be University of Oregon graduate.

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PR 20/20

MAY 19, 2020

In many cases, the freelancers “used” to be staff, but now only write when there is overflow (which there usually isn’t at a time like this). Once the news gets out, you’ll be able to check individual LinkedIn pages, where generally the writers and journalists will have notified their community that they are actively looking for work.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 6, 2024

Patti’s story serves as a touching reminder of the value of community and curiosity in enhancing the quality of life as we journey through the golden years. Looking ahead 10 years, Patti envisions herself still traveling in her motorhome but also sees herself in a brick-and-mortar establishment—writing books, and hosting her own podcast.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 23, 2019

For these organizations, seeking strategic alliances serves their goal of making their communities better places to live and work. While that’s lovely and altruistic, it’s also good for business because they know that their needs – access to a robust workforce and customer base – are best served in a thriving community.

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Flack's Revenge

JUNE 29, 2022

We discussed the topic in detail, and Diego expounded on these areas: How to develop a unique framework and PoV Why it is important to take a stand The need to publish or perish How and where to cutlivate communities Influencers vs. creators vs. thought leaders. He started his career as a medical writer while writing fiction on the side.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Meltwater gamifies customer community. Content picks PR ethics. Trust but verify.

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PRSay

JULY 17, 2020

Communities commit to drive safe in support of new drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week. Don’t write about your products and services. Write about the readers’ needs: Before spring planting, expert says, “Dig a little. Write for the reader. Don’t write about us and our stuff.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing, editing, pitching, placing and promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

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. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing/editing, pitching, placing, and then promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. Below I’ll highlight a couple of simple and effective methods that’ll help grow a B2B Facebook community through engaging content curation. Offer something of real value instead.

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The Awards Blog

AUGUST 30, 2019

Here’s how to write a submission that gets to the top of the judging pile. Writing a brief and succinct description is harder than you think. When John Doe learned about the shocking rise in homelessness for pregnant women at the annual “Hacking Health AppDev” event, he knew he had found his community mobile project. “I

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Last week, Spin Sucks ran a guest post I authored on how Twitter chats can be a doorway to your community. With no agenda and no guest, we ended up having what I called a “fireside” or community chat. What an opportunity to teach, and learn from, a student, and introduce her to the community. So did Sally Falkow.

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Newsfile

AUGUST 17, 2023

These will inspire you to write your next compelling education press release that gets noticed. Click on the following press release clips to view: Send an education press release The educational sample press releases above should provide you with some great ideas to write your own impactful educational news release.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

As a science major turned public relations professional, I was groomed into believing that scientists are “bad” communicators. Through my work in science communication at Cornell University , I learned that this couldn’t be further from the truth. DO be an engaged part of the #scicomm community. Know some trending hashtags.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A Guest Post by Corina Manea, Chief Community Officer of Spin Sucks & Founder of NutsPR. It’s about your community. Next on your list should be to build a community and involve them in your social media efforts. Start the conversation and let your community take the lead. Let your community talk about your brand.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now ChatGPT ignited a fire in the PR community and there are opinions all over the map. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement.

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HMA Public Relations

JUNE 27, 2022

We are back with another #MediaMonday and our latest feature comes to us from Alexa D'Angelo, the editor of the Community Impact Newspaper in Chandler and Tempe. Meet Alexa and read about her outlet, how she got her start in writing, her favorite stories and more.

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PRSay

APRIL 26, 2021

And even if you issue public statements supporting social justice movements or decrying injustices experienced by specific identity communities, today’s audiences are savvy at reading between the lines. Outline language references related to a range of identity communities, such as race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, age, etc.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2015

Regular WUL readers know that Shonali (a friend and former colleague at Socialmedia.biz ) showcases guest posts about how to build, engage and sustain an online community, among other things. so that others might gain insights for their own community efforts. Building a New Kind of Cruise Community.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Utilizing public relations is a great way for your business to become more well-known in your community, boost your sales, and create better relationships with your current and future customers. Invite the media, prominent members of your community, and your friends and family! Learn How to Write a Great Press Release.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2020

As PR professionals, we have cultivated our voices through our communication and writing skills, and our creativity. We have developed strong community and professional networks, and possess the resourcefulness and leadership abilities to help give others a voice. How do I give a voice to others?” There are countless ways.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

The ZEO title can also apply to brand marketers who establish incubators and think tanks like those created by Target, Converse and the National Hockey League, where they connect and collaborate with ZEOs in developing new and innovative campaigns, content, products, services and community initiatives to engage Gen Z effectively.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Encouraging customers to generate UGC can have significant advantages, fostering trust, authenticity, and a sense of community around a brand. Community building Encouraging UGC contributes to building a sense of community around a brand. This fosters a sense of community.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

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PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

It’s understood that the play’s the thing; however, it was the vibrant community found around each performance that proved an unexpected volunteer adventure at The Toronto Fringe festival 2015. Many of the Fringe community stakeholders are clear: the artists (actors, writers, directors, stage managers, etc.);

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