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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. What are you writing about? You report the facts.

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Writing in focus: Spelling, grammar errors can cost brands customers, cash and reputation

Agility PR Solutions

With consumers spending more time on video-dominated social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, some might think that the written word has had its day. Not so, says new research from editorial services firm Accuracy Matters—correct spelling and grammar still matter deeply to consumers.

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How to Create Better Facebook Live Videos

Cision

Facebook Live Video is an unanticipated content juggernaut. In a recent Facebook post , Facebook VP of Product, Fidji Simo revealed that 20% of all videos posted to Facebook are Live Videos and that Facebook Live Video watch times have increased 400% year-over-year. Live video is a compromise of quality for timeliness.

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Why good writing is the best foundation of a successful social media career

Communications Conversations

The better you write, the higher you will go. He also made another statement I wholeheartedly agree with: “People who think well, write well.” ” That starts with writing. .” ” That starts with writing. Not the ability to create awesome TikTok videos. You have to learn to write well.”

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The Importance of a Briefing Doc and How to Write One

Remote PR Jobs

Pro tip: Make sure to ask the reporter if they will be on camera, if it is a video conference. If the meeting is intended to be short, the reporter will get the point quickly, but they will usually need key background details on the company so they can accurately assess your place in the story they are writing.

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Video Production – Unsure on where to start?

Prohibition

If you’re working in the PR and social media industry, you will be well aware of how video content has grown in popularity and relevance in the past few years. This means there are so many avenues for brands to utilise video content to engage their target audience. But it’s not just the social world where video has a key presence.

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How To Write Press Releases That Attracts Media Attention: A Guide

PR Fuel

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. It can also help you communicate your company values.

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