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New Year’s Resolutions For PR Teams

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Sharpen your writing – There’s a reason why most companies ask for a writing sample or require a writing test for PR positions. We write a great deal in PR. Go for it in brainstorms – Creative sessions can be challenging. Even if you think an idea isn’t 100% on target, toss it out anyway.

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Unrestricted creative thinking in an ever more restricted world

PR in High Definition

If ever there was a time for some creative thinking, it’s now. What we need now is to learn how to think creatively alone, or with the help of your loved ones (yup, really), or your virtual pals and colleagues. Brainstorming can be a brilliant way to boost creativity. Feeling overwhelmed? Hell, yeah. Brainsparker.

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The best from Firefly in 2020

PR in High Definition

Launching Reputation Shapers was most definitely a highlight for us – more on that below! With every crisis comes creativity, new thinking and differing outlooks on life, and so I wanted to share some of our best pieces of content. Unrestricted creative thinking in an ever more restricted world. Communicating in a global crisis.

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ICON 2023 Q&A: Comms VP Alex Ebanks on the Key Skill PR Pros Need Today

PRSay

Number one is writing. But we forget how important writing is, whether it’s an email, a press release or a pitch. When I look for a mentor, or if someone’s looking for a mentor, it’s definitely a person who is transparent. Bring your creativity to the table. Does it help us with writing? What do you think?”

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PR Advice For Building Better Media Relationships

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. Our job is to think outside the strict product news parameters, and that creative thinking can benefit journalists.

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A Simple Formula for Writing Blog Posts in 8 Painless Steps

Polaris

Unless you happen to be a gifted writer, there is nothing simple or painless about writing blog posts. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to enjoy the benefits and make writing blogs a little bit easier. When we write about a topic, we try to look at it through the eyes of these audiences. Before You Begin.

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How to Write a PR Brief and Get the Business Results You Deserve

Polaris

Think you don’t have time to write a PR brief ? When you share the essentials of your business with your PR team, provide them with an opportunity to ask questions, and encourage them to challenge your thinking, they are much more likely to bring you creative business building ideas (without a lot of back and forth).

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