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.

Interviews 296

Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

Writing 144

Writing Study Viral Consumer 144

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. Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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.

Journalism 140

Journalism Company Brand Branding 140

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.

B2B 105

B2B Survey Pitching Software 105

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. It looks to me like this change will take place at many, if not all, of the weeklies in the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) network. Blending editorial and advertising.

Journalism 64

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 64

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2017

By Seedepth The media industry and journalism are experiencing significant change. This dynamic creates new and complicated challenges for journalists and PR pros, who may end up relying on each other now more than ever to save journalism. Hopefully, we’ll see a shift to more thoughtful, long-form, investigative writing in 2017.”

Journalism 50

Journalism Report Enterprise Interviews 50

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 11, 2015

Today marks the five-year anniversary of Google turning to its corporate blog to communicate changes in China. As I shared in a post last week, Google’s decision gave street cred to corporate blogging. Making the switch to journalism and a move to Bangkok, his career has flourished. In short, he knows his stuff.

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Google Corporate Blogging Industry 60

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The writing is fantastic. And it’s clear, the author (Jennifer Warnick, who writes many of the Microsoft “stories”) has spent a great deal of time in the Garage as preparation for writing the story. Many brands write these kinds of executive and employee stories. Doesn’t that read like a novel?

Storytelling 165

Storytelling Web Case Study Brand 165

PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

With media organizations consolidating across the country and former journalists finding themselves in a PR or corporate communications position, it’s important not to forget the difference between these two roles. And in an ideal world, journalism and public relations have a balanced relationship benefitting both parties.

Publicity 146

Publicity Newspapers Journalism Energy 146

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In the nonprofit arena, the public relations specialist usually has a more expansive role that can range from writing press releases for distribution to news sources to drafting a donor appeal letter and arranging a public tour of the facility. Some of the same duties common in the nonprofit sector often apply to the corporate sector as well.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. With these attributes, we can develop effective communications strategies and help brands stand out, manage corporate reputation, or influence opinion among priority audiences.

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Sure, I can do that. ”.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? In smaller markets, like where I live, there has long been a tendency for media professionals to seek corporate roles when they become available. I definitely think that it is. And, in fact, I think the bar is being raised here.

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2020

When I graduated, I spent my spare time offering to write press releases and manage social media for community groups in my native Detroit. Although it was a historic decision made by the 174-year-old standard-bearer for journalism, AP was not the first major outlet to make the switch in June. Photo credit: lvcandy.

Transportation 176

Transportation Banking System Journalism 176

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For example, The Wall Street Journal reported McDonald’s has created a loyalty program and advertised a series of combo meals that were backed by top artists such as Travis Scott, BTS and Saweetie to increase sales and attract more customers. Priscilla Osorio. Senior Marketing Manager, Critical Mention.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Cision

MARCH 1, 2016

In the Journal of Marketing Management, a group of British researchers write that crisis communication has “implications for brand equity and consumers’ purchase intentions.” They write: “Facebook’s IPO is a flop.” Writing recently in Public Relations Tactics, John J. Monitoring.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Journalism YouTube 120

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

So the next time you’re giving a talk, writing your blurb on the company website or even just updating your LinkedIn profile, consider taking a few easy steps to pump up your bio: 1. They might be able to provide some insights that could inform your writing. What tips would you give others when writing their bio?

Writing 40

Writing LinkedIn Radio Examples 40

PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

A corporate mission in action means being proactive about how the organization demonstrates its values to the world. corporations that continued to do business in Russia after the invasion. She writes about nonprofit branding and purpose marketing as a regular contributor to Adweek and Brandingmag.

Brand 135

Brand Branding Nonprofit Government 135

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

Howard Stutz, vice president of corporate communications at Golden Entertainment, says brands’ messages need to be clear and comprehensible. How did you get your start in corporate communications? Also, know what has and hasn’t been published.

Corporate 0

Corporate Airlines Financial Journalism 0

Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Now, in an emerging market, is the time for AI startups to kickstart a strategic AI-PR program, and mind the gap between industry and consumer awareness From mainstream media to trade press and corporate blogs, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI), in particular, seems to be everywhere. In fact, it is.

Survey 60

Survey How To Storytelling Corporate 60

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I was managing our social media channels, while Jordan was writing the story you mentioned. Corporate newsrooms are often very dated, and not very well done (in this blogger’s opinion). Our Newsroom editor J ordan Osterman spent time before the game talking to fans at the pre-parties and on Target Plaza. They are an institution.

Case Study 113

Case Study Journalism Study Instagram 113

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 2, 2024

Source: Journal of Brand Management 2 Nandan, S. Journal of Brand Management, 12, 264–278. Journal of Brand Management, 12, 264–278. “Brand identity and brand image are essential ingredients of strong brands, and congruence between the two can enhance brand loyalty and adapt to changing communication environments.”

Strategy 52

Strategy eBook Journalism Resources 52

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other. I was a solo corporate comm. director in several corporations, and that was really challenging. Many times, this backfires.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In traditional journalism, diligent fact-checking is a given. This type of work is not journalism, strictly speaking. Fact-checking becomes even more important when you’re writing about sensitive topics. Ensuring accurate details helps tell the bigger picture, whether for a journalistic publication or a corporate entity.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

PR has grown from a de facto job to bridge the gap between business and journalism. While the purpose of journalism is to report news and events as objectively as possible, PR aims to persuade people and shape public opinion. Despite being different from journalism, PR press releases are often the foundation for news stories.

Journalism 52

Journalism Corporate Software Analytics 52

NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Barbie movie was the big story of the summer, and its success has extended well beyond its opening weekend, with the film still in cinemas as we write this blog halfway through September. Coincidentally, it was also a top story in a different sense, as it came out on top of our brands coverage analysis in August.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Viral Apparel 78

Presspage

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Not long ago, a brand newsroom editor pushed positive but often bland, corporate-toned pieces to the brand’s newsroom. The new corporate newsroom managing editor has a different set of responsibilities today that didn’t exist 15 years ago. Brand Journalism. Hence, the introduction of brand journalism.

Brand 60

Brand Branding Journalism Product Launch 60

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Michael Ares, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. A native New Yorker, he originally began his career in journalism and later moved to marketing, discovering a passion for branding and analytics. Until next time! Critical Mention. Eric Lebowitz.

Media 162

Media Fashion Television Radio 162

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I actually laughed out loud when I read this story about the BBC’s world affairs editor John Simpson setting up a corporate consultancy to advise on crisis communications and then even more rapidly closing it again because of the crisis it created. According to his agent: “Simpson has not yet taken on any corporate work.”

Corporate 60

Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Crisis 60

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

PR is a mix of journalism, psychology, and lawyering – it’s an ever-changing and always interesting landscape. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. . — Lori Ruff. Who you are is speaking so loudly that I can’t hear what you’re saying. Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

I’ve always been a news junkie and loved to write since I was a little kid. I had a few stories published in high school journals, and starting around junior high I used to write letters to the editor of the local paper. Learn to write well. What drew you to the PR industry? Read the newspaper – the whole newspaper.

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Financial Crisis System 120

Sword and the Script

JULY 10, 2018

Pearlstein is a long-time reporter and editor turned professor says he was looking to write about “well-run company.” He found Clorox appealing because it has won some awards recently and he was “intrigued by the challenge of writing about a company in a ‘boring’ industry like consumer-packaged goods rather than tech or finance.”.

Media Relations 73

Media Relations Media Content Marketing Corporate 73

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. Write with journalistic ideals. Overall, respondents indicated “my employer” was the most believable source of information. click image for higher resolution).

Government 136

Government Survey Ethics Media 136

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 27, 2019

Blog content from people with varying writing skills (this even applies to some “media “sites now). Heck, even the Wall Street Journal is saying “Yes, You Should Be Using Emojis at Work” (that was the actual headline!). Posts from friends (full of typos and poor grammar). They even show up in emails!

Handbook 131

Handbook Guidelines Print LinkedIn 131