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? Here are your tips from the pros!

Real Estate 223

Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

But how many keep a journal? Many a marketer has suffered the frustration of sitting down to write a blog post…. The thing is, you can’t schedule creativity. Good written content is not something you call upon when you need it, it’s an all-encompassing mentality cultivated by the constant flexing of your writing chops.

Journalism 142

Journalism Marketing Writing Creativity 142

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Insights provided by the agency practitioner client-side include the importance of mobile, from both a creative and business standpoint. As Harvard Business Review notes, the ability of the agency to critically and creatively coach the client is vital in order to engage specific solution.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Creative and energetic personality! .

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of.

Meeting 92

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing, editing, pitching, placing and promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

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. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing/editing, pitching, placing, and then promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing, editing, pitching, placing and promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. Each requires different writing styles, though all feature the elements of persuasion.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The school imparted “a breadth of knowledge — how to write, how to ask questions, how to speak.” After the Marines, Melton attended the Military Visual Journalism Program at Syracuse University, where he honed his photography skills. He later realized that he preferred public relations to journalism.

Storytelling 66

Storytelling Writing Journalism LinkedIn 66

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?

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 2, 2024

Source: Journal of Brand Management 2 Nandan, S. Journal of Brand Management, 12, 264–278. Drive creative solutions. The Magical PR Question pushes you to think creatively and innovatively about capturing and retaining public interest. Journal of Brand Management, 12, 264–278. Build trust and support.

Strategy 52

Strategy eBook Journalism Resources 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. 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. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

Analytics 170

Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

“Some of our fellows are working on ideas in retail, cryptocurrency and logistics with the potential to be major businesses – but we also have fellows who are writing novels about tech. My structured sabbatical centered around three focus projects: Writing my first book and launching a pre-order campaign. I write more about that here.

Writing 171

Writing Journalism Travel Meeting 171

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

Public relations, marketing and social media professionals must find ways to bring creativity to the forefront of their communication strategies. PR is a mix of journalism, psychology, and lawyering – it’s an ever-changing and always interesting landscape. Who you are is speaking so loudly that I can’t hear what you’re saying.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

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. Gretchen Krueger : What I’ve noticed is the lack of creative content. Apparently, yes, as Reynolds used ChatGPT to write a new ad which he read on his social media channels for wireless provider Mint Mobile.

Education 52

Education Training Technology Journalism 52

Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

We can’t ignore technology’s transformational potential, and the necessary focus on managing truth and accuracy in journalism and PR. While AI can automate, streamline, and improve the work we do, it can’t bring the same level of creativity, intuition, and certainly not the relationships (putting the “relations” into public relations.)

Crisis Communications 52

Crisis Communications Ethics Creativity Crisis 52

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

This “Barbie” garners media The film’s PR tactics generated immeasurable earned media coverage across varied outlets, from local TV to national outlets like The New Yorker , The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN and the BBC. PR pros can take note of the creativity and diversity of the movie’s coverage.

Film 118

Film Marketing Sports Hotels 118

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While studying journalism at UW Madison, Bob started out working as a student state reporter and had the opportunity to interview and write about several big-time politicians. “I I did end up writing an article about him speaking in Milwaukee. But when you've got a wedding to pay for you do what you have to do.”.

Meeting 100

Meeting Journalism Interviews Employee 100

Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. By analyzing the perceptions and attitudes of over 3,000 journalists from 11 countries, Cision’s “ 2015 Global Social Journalism Study ” emphasizes the change in journalists’ opinion.

Social Media 120

Social Media Journalism Media Study 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I tried making up for the poor camera quality by getting creative with my shots. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I have been in journalism since I graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2018. I write, my sister produces the beat, and my brother raps.

Automotive 63

Automotive Meeting Media Journalism 63

Business Wire

JUNE 28, 2017

By Agnes Deleuse, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Recent studies published coincidentally by The New York Times , Reuters Institute and Business Wire Media Survey are highlighting how journalism is changing in order to survive. 3/ Be creative - Innovate when preparing your news release. What does it say?

Mobile 152

Mobile SEO Web Training 152

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I want to write stories that thoroughly explain what’s going on and how it impacts them.”. Pro Tip : Be like Anna Zeck of 10 Missions Media (which produces FenderBender , Rachet+Wrench and other automotive journals) and ask yourself, “What can the reader learn from this? Focus on creative, unique stories from which others can learn.

Automotive 86

Automotive Journalism Interviews Engineering 86

Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Since the release of incredible generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI and DALL-E, the world has been astounded by their seemingly human-like ability to tell stories, have conversations, create art and write code. Cars can drive themselves and machines outperform doctors in medical diagnostics.

Technology 95

Technology Ethics Tools Creativity 95

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. Other responsibilities could include the creation of the organization’s annual report.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Today, SJSU teaches social media in the Business, Communications and Journalism majors. It has become a mainstream skill set.

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. 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. Sites like Otter.AI

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 120

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 28, 2018

It is the reality that Internet culture has given us today; where content is there for the taking, to be riffed on, often ripped off, repackaged, bookmarked, collated, aggregated, discovered, linked, shared and curated; in which content is commoditized and journalism has been torn asunder.

Privacy 120

Privacy Journalism Government Google 120

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. I’ve been very fortunate in my career to have been offered the opportunity to broaden my communication skills to other areas, such as speech writing and internal communications. Second, don’t major in PR.

Education 227

Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

PR Fuel

AUGUST 7, 2018

Write the release first, edit it later. Keep the release looking good with solid writing and formatting. Never Write a Press Release Without a Plan. When it comes to press release writing, it’s easy to see it as just another task filling up your to-do list. What should you write next? Craft a great headline.

Writing 40

Writing How To Report Comparison 40

Journalistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Nothing makes me want to write more than hearing somebody learned something from one of my posts. Since my friend reminded me of this all-too-important audience segment, I figured it only fitting to write a post just for you (the college student reading this post right now). Writing – learn to write well.

Journalism 52

Journalism Sports Writing Meeting 52

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 17, 2021

This was the article I got inspired to write about my thoughts. I have to give them props for writing this article because I think it will generate a lot of discussion. If that is the case, I should have kept that in mind when I submitted my last article to the journal that was desk rejected by PRR. Have a great day!

Study 111

Study Journalism Interviews Conference 111

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In my role today, the most fun stories I get to write come from test-driving trucks. Our Commercial Vehicle Group also won editorial excellence awards for investigative journalism, a technology article on hydrogen trucks, and editorial use of data. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Meeting 59

Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 59

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

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. I try not to schedule any calls or meetings after 3 p.m.

Meeting 98

Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

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.” AI will continue to have a profound impact on creative and marketing fields, including PR. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. That said, I think brands can still stand out, but it takes more creativity and getting out of their comfort zones.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120