The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Tip of the month: “Take someone in finance to lunch and learn how you make money ” This is just one of the amazing tips from the Queen of metrics Katie Paine in this interview on PR News. Check out this interview to begin to improve your measurement today. This post and a new feature on insight tool BuzzSumo holds a lot of the answers!

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. ” What is the most creative residential real estate story the Washington Post has run? How do you prefer to be pitched?

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. How to do better?

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

The public relations field covers a wide array of tools and you may find it hard to know how to prioritize your PR efforts in 2024. In an interview with TIME last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. Download the report!

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

Yet the presence of deep fakes and phony AI-generated interviews requires that journalists must diligently fact-check AI-generated content or research. Usage continues to grow, as 74% media pros have “worked, or experimented with ChatGPT or other generative AI for work,” and some 78% have used AI “to write at least one sentence in a story.”

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Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Technology 128

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 1, 2023

Resources: Indeed – How to Write a Job Description : This comprehensive guide offers tips and examples to help you create an effective job description. The Balance Careers – How to Write a Job Description : This guide provides detailed steps on creating a well-crafted job description that attracts the right candidates.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

In fact, a creative media kit that showcases the brand’s personality, is much more likely to be successful than a simple set of documents. Throughout the years, one thing has remained the same: the purpose of a media kit is to act as a one-stop shop of information for a journalist or media source to write a feature on the company.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. This blog is full of content to help teams be more creative. Better Writing Blogs. Want to boost your public relations acumen?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The PR business has changed and innovated rapidly, and new tech tools and services are fairly common, for there is much to appreciate. We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. With these tools, marketers can target their target demographics and speak directly to the buyer’s needs and pain points. Creative skills (26%).

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Stay tuned for posts 2 – 5, which will look further into some of the tools, tactics, and strategies that innovative PR professionals are using today. This is the first of 5 pieces that will focus on a separate aspect of “Creative PR,” starting with a topic overview: What are we talking about when we talk about “Creative PR?”

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

However, I feel like it’s already becoming a predominant part of our work, especially when it comes to writing texts or doing graphic design. Host: Will this take the creativity and fun out of art? I think it will support creativity. I think that all of this will support business development and creativity.

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prTini

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Tools are constantly popping up to help communication professionals save time, easily connect with journalist and influencers, and produce better results for their company and clients. Trying new tools for the short free trail week is more often than not confusing and time-consuming. Lucky for you, I’m a tool connoisseur.

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Shift Communications

MARCH 3, 2016

SHIFT: So many people write annual “how to survive SXSW” posts which are really just long lists of where to eat in Austin. With so many sessions, events, parties – what tools/resources do you recommend attendees use to find what might actually be interesting/relevant to them? Julie Frey. Account Manager. Sara Lasseter.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 18, 2023

Polly Ikonen : So, there’s writing a blog post, and then there’s writing a blog post anyone would want to read. Yet it’s an interview dodge worthy of a real-life PR pro. Gretchen Krueger : What I’ve noticed is the lack of creative content. Read on for our initial thoughts! Landis: Are there upsides to ChatGPT?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Here are a few ways PR agencies should be using tech tools and other resources. Needless to say, we couldn’t live without simple tools like Google Alerts and services like Cision. But much of it can be automated, allowing more time for developing the creative subject line or the new launch idea. Social content is simple.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

On the positive side, AI can be a helpful tool in terms of generating ideas and headlines. Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.” The question is, for good or bad?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Myth #1: Journalists Will Write About Your Press Release Without Contacting You. Want to coach your executives to better interviews? I’m big on DIY when it comes to press releases , and I’m here to tell you: you don’t have to hire a pro to write press releases, distribute them or even pitch the media. This is a good thing!

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Cision

JUNE 23, 2015

It’s Easier for Journalists to Write About You. Journalists find press releases useful as part of pitches and they start to write about you. And that makes them more likely to write about you! There’s no single marketing or PR tool that will make you rich overnight. Want to measure your PR’s value?

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Writing Social Media Tools Advertising 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

From the minute you polish your resume, through the interview process and on to the front lines of account work, PR is a business that demands accountability. ” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. Be scrupulous.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Many podcasts interview authors, but Roger Dooley tends to find authors that are generally more cerebral – literally and figuratively. The interviews home in on the subject matter – rather than ask “what inspired you to write the book.” Indeed, as Mr. Heinz said in that interview, you can’t buy a beer with an MQL.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

I took a close look at the Truescope product about this time last year: A look at the media monitoring tool Truescope is bringing to the U.S. [PR Agility PR launches generative AI tool for PR Innodata (NASDAQ:INOD), the parent company of Agility PR Solutions, launched a generative AI tool it’s calling “ PR CoPilot.”

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: see my interview with Tom here – Marketing has Gotten Better as a Profession; Off Script No. Note: see my interview with Sophie here – The Interim CMO as Change Agent; Off Script #19: Sophie Shiatis. Note: see my interview with Ted here – Over-reliance on Marketing Automation Depreciates Leads; Off Script No.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

I was watching Good Morning America last week and saw a story that just resonated with everything I share and write about related to newsjacking and “celebrity sells” when pitching the media. Get creative in your media pitches. Give the media something different – something that is fun and outside of the box.

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

New tools and technology are always accessible, but if you don’t have a plan for how you will use them, you won’t benefit from them. The tools and technology will come after. That said, I think brands can still stand out, but it takes more creativity and getting out of their comfort zones. Maybe, but maybe not.

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Landis PR

MAY 31, 2022

Thanks to the internet, many online training courses and tools allow you to gain experience and knowledge at your convenience. Third, being genuinely interested and excited about your client translates to the copy you write, from pitches and blog posts to social copy. Careers are long, and experience is valuable. Never stop learning.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Digital storytelling has become a key tool for many organizations to engage with their audiences and stakeholders. By using digital storytelling, the Girl Up campaign is able to empower young people to become change agents while also arming them with the necessary tools to spread awareness of its causes.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. I also ensure I’m citing studies accurately and attributing quotes from interviews to the right people. Fact-checking becomes even more important when you’re writing about sensitive topics. Fact-checking resources and tools.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

As a tool to hammer home this point, I’ve started using the Budweiser Puppy love video that misted eyes during last year’s Super Bowl. One of my favorite lines on this topic comes from Fortune journalist Patricia Sellers, who closes an interview with: “If failure isn’t part of the story, I’m not that interested.” (You

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

2: What about producing your own interview series live from volunteer events? One interesting part of that launch–Target was experimenting with Periscope as a tool to give fans exclusive content from NYC during the launch. Corporate Volunteerism & Social Media: Trends, Tips and Tools from Arik Hanson.

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Ethical Voices

JANUARY 8, 2024

I wanted to dig into the guidelines and in mid-December 2023, I interviewed two experts to help me do just that. Early in the year when presenting to groups at conferences, I would ask, “How many of you have tried one of these tools like Chat GPT?” We use it to also increase the fun and creativity around our team.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. Embrace technology and look for new tools.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

It’s also a key reason why blogging and content marketing has become an important tool in the media relations toolkit. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. No one wants to write a story few people read, and many people, fortunately, or unfortunately, get their news on social media. A majority (78%) of U.S.-based

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) Is it clear who we are offering for interviews, and what they can speak about?

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, Fifteen years ago, David’s ideas seemed radical, creative, and wonderful. Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 25, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Five Productivity Tools for PR Pros August 25th, 2010 Tweet A few months ago, I wrote a piece on communicating effectively with a virtual workforce for IABC’s monthly e-zine, CW Bulletin.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

We have to have constant media coverage for our innovation in and out of the classroom, research studies, AND interviews for shows and podcasts. However, these are being more valued and accounted for in tenure and promotion cases – all tied to either creative services and activities, service, or evidence of your reputation in the field.

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