Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Even just a little time each week to share thoughts with a student via Twitter or to schedule a Skype “coffee” chat is a fantastic way to show thanks. I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

Barokas

JANUARY 3, 2018

The Craft of Creative Writing. For 2017, my super awesome Secret Santa, Michelle, gave me a book by Dani Shapiro, titled, “Still Writing – The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life.” In her book, Dani compares the beginning of the writing process to a jigsaw puzzle. She advises writers to “Build a corner.

Creativity 60

Creativity Writing Skype Travel 60

ZudePR

MARCH 22, 2018

Have you always aspired to write a book? 1 The Seed is Planted #2 Doing the Research #3 Getting the Self-Publishing Mindset #4 What the Hell am I Going to Write About? #5 This SumoMe blog post told me that the seed I’d planted myself in 2015 – writing a book – was practicable. *By a first-time (self-publishing) author.

Writing 83

Writing Google Blogging Exercises 83

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Image: Geoff LMV via Flickr , Creative Commons These included sentences like On what Pepco’s crisis communication plan is: “Pepco takes its responsibility to keep customers informed seriously. It took us a few tries before we could find a time that worked for both of us, but we finally got down to chatting on Skype.

Social Media 61

Social Media Media Crisis Energy 61

Cision

AUGUST 20, 2015

If you plan to interview people who aren’t sitting next to you, you’ll also need Skype or other VoiP to conduct phone interviews. Are there services other than Skype for recording podcasts? Q: How much prep/research time do you spend for each interview? Q: What is the best site for podcasting using a desktop?

Skype 120

Skype Software Analytics Interviews 120

PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

If I can get a conversation going with a provocative question on the right subReddit a day before the interview, I can drive more attention to my thought leader. Posting substantive comments with a link to the interview on the subReddit afterward will also drive engagement, traffic back to the site and reach.

Communications 79

Communications Pinterest Reddit Radio 79

Journalistics

JULY 6, 2013

If a story breaks tonight, that’s relevant to the business you’re in, how easy would it be for you to line your experts up for interviews tonight or first thing in the morning? This again includes preparation, monitoring, waiting and swift action, but also requires a bit more creativity and innovation on the part of your communications team.

Marketing 52

Marketing Community Trends Case Study 52