PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

For many years, offices with open floor plans helped generate creativity for PR professionals. But we can be just as creative during virtual meetings as we are when together in the same room. Many worthy nonprofit organizations need assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. Wear cloth face covers. Hold virtual meetings.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

For example, if a nonprofit client is working to grow its membership, Stern puts social media to work in driving awareness of the organization and services. Fusing creativity with strategy, she crafts compelling, award-winning copy proven to reach and resonate with the right audiences in the most impactful ways.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

News & World Report recently ranked public relations specialists #4 for Best Creative and Media Jobs in its 2019 ranking of best jobs. It was a natural transition since they already knew how to write appealing pieces and had established relationships with other colleagues in the media. million have less than 5 employees.

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PRSay

MARCH 26, 2021

Santa Maria, who holds a Master of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences from the University of Florida, also serves as the executive director for Leaves from Stella , a nonprofit she founded in honor of her late mother, Estela, that provides scholarships and a pen-friends program for young adults who have lost a parent or sibling.

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Cision

JULY 28, 2016

So, I looked at my high school curriculum, and journalism was the only class that would allow me to write every day. My first job was a news editor, where I decided to write health features. What are some of the differences in building a PR strategy for a large company versus a small nonprofit?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

A job in the corporate communications group of a major company, a position at a nonprofit, or a PR post in a marketing or ad agency are the most common. You’ll want to research your high-priority targets thoroughly, approach them with a creative pitch, and use persistence and persuasion in your follow-up. Consider a PR agency.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Jessica Van Eyck, a recruiter for Vaco Memphis – which offers consulting, contract and direct hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, health care, operations and administration – confirms that it’s imperative that candidates have an online portfolio, especially those in the creative industry. Put yourself out there.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

And I want to grow what we’re doing in video, digital and creative. What drew you to the field of PR—specifically using communications for advocacy, social change, and work with nonprofits? We shouldn’t lose the art of the pitch or an appreciation for great writing. If we are a strong partner, the rest will take care of itself.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. Are you a nonprofit? Get our free “2015 Nonprofit PR Kit” filled with content creation tips, pitching tips and more! Q: How did the NYPL decide to start a blog program?

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 24, 2022

And there’s a bit of an art to writing a submission that not only meets the judging criteria but also stands out in a sea of other outstanding work. Kelly adds that the process of writing an award submission can be a learning experience all on its own. More tips and tricks for writing great award submissions.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 10, 2022

We work with a broad range of clients, including technology, healthcare, nonprofits, environment, hospitality and more. If you’d like to apply for one of our open positions, please send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to: jobs@landispr.com. Landis Communications Inc. LCI) is hiring! Direct client contact. Our Culture.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 26, 2019

Ann Handley writes that “big and bold stories are often best told in small and specific ways.” Rather than write from a high altitude with a big-picture view, dive down, down, down and tell the story from a specific and narrow angle. Your customer is a nonprofit that serves the homeless. How can we accomplish that?

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

Courses may be as broad as Principles of PR or PR Campaigns, or as focused as Working with Influencers, Crisis Communications or Nonprofit PR.” My first adjunct position was at Texas Christian University, teaching PR Writing. . “In addition, instructors who can teach specialty courses are in high demand.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Perhaps the best way to learn about agency life and a particular employer is to set up informational interviews with current and past employees.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 23, 2019

Your nonprofit, your employees, the cause and the volunteers themselves! How does a nonprofit properly communicate with these wonder-people? Make it interesting and fun, and use your best content writing strategies to keep them engaged. Make lists of your nonprofit goals. Write them REAL thank you notes.

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The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2014

I’ve always been a big fan of nonprofit investigative news site Voice of San Diego and its journalists. VOSD''s call rings true for what public relations professionals typically try to do with clients whether it’s crafting a pitch, drafting website copy or writing a proposal. Be creative. Be the expert. No he said she said.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

10) “Write and create content for internal and external audiences about my company.”. 12) “Write for businesses.”. 13) “I write and post content for our customers and our employees to teach them about our company, products and vision.”. 18) “I write and distribute press releases and get executives in front of the media.”.

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Cision

JUNE 16, 2015

If your announcement of your campaign to offer nonprofits a free version of your software had a ton of reads, you know people are more interested in that topic than about a recent update to your software. When I compare the reads for this release to a previous one announcing my writing for Forbes, this one had nearly double the reads.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2019

Editor’s Note: While #measurePR is on hiatus as of this writing, we couldn’t forgo the opportunity to share a recap of a fabulous chat from last year for all who may benefit. The sky’s the limit when it comes to creativity in the travel and tourism industry! Image: Deanna Ritche via Unsplash, Creative Commons CC0.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 14, 2020

3) If you're brand new, consider volunteering at a nonprofit to expand your contacts and build a resume. – Deborah Beroset , CEO/Founder, Moxie Creative + Consulting, Inc. Networking, speaking, writing, trade association of your target market and then put a spotlight on that activity online. Know How to Find Business.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 9, 2016

Now, I did write a monster post back in April where I gave you an in-depth analysis of the framework with examples. C2 (Creativity) Case Study: How The Draw Shop Uses Email Marketing To Turn Website Visitors Into Paying Customers. Today, I’m giving you a snapshot of the framework along with an example for each.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Image: Greig Christie via Flickr, Creative Commons Since Google Instant’s launch just over a month ago, digital marketers have been scrambling to figure out how search engine marketing strategies might need to change. Mark as read Approve comment Nice write-up Erica! Regardless, thanks for visiting! Erica Holt said: RT @shonali: New!

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2015

Unlike U2, she doesn’t write all of her songs. The writing and co-writing credits on Rihanna’s albums are a venerable “who’s who” in the music industry: Kanye West, Sia, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Timbaland and even Paul McCartney. Image: Eva Rinaldi ( Creative Commons ).

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2012

write their own blog post to promote IWD 2012. Hot tip : I can’t stress this enough; even if you have done a ton of research, you should write a really good pitch that is personalized to the recipient. Or, of course, any combination of the above. And then we pitched. Do not send blanket pitches. Do not send press releases.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

A2 My first #PublicRelations job was with a nonprofit in Uganda, before the days of social media. Universities should teach Writing, Pitching, Attention to Detail, Measurement (of course), and… How to deal with Rejection. Image: Jeff Sheldon via Unsplash, Creative Commons CC0. Greg Rokisky (@GregRokisky) June 14, 2018.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

I often write, both for Waxing UnLyrical and for my own blog , about passion and creativity, and I am constantly urging my undergrad PR students at Curry College as well as my graduate-level Organizational and Professional Communication students at Regis College to “think outside the box”… to be curious. “No

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

She is particularly interested in pursuing a career with an international nonprofit that works to alleviate poverty and improve educational opportunities around the globe. She’s a Clark Honors College student and is writing her senior thesis on the lack of women in sports information director roles in the NCAA.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2010

Image: Shawn McClung via Flickr, Creative Commons You have to really, really be paying attention to notice if someone hasn’t tweeted in a while, unless you talk to them every day. Blink The thing with social networks, particularly one such as Twitter, is that the streams move so fast, you barely notice someone’s absence.

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Cision

JUNE 30, 2016

My love of writing, interest in people and curiosity about the world drew me to PR. I was a journalism major in college, but it was really more about the writing than about being a reporter. I loved the opportunity to blend my writing, verbal communication and persuasion skills, and the fast pace was a no-brainer as I get bored easily.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

Kayla’s exceptional work has established her as a go-to source for writing, corporate communications, integrated marketing campaigns and media relations counsel within Digi-Key. Kayla’s positive attitude, bright mind and standout writing capabilities have made her a valuable asset both to Digi-Key and our team.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We offer everything from strategic communications to public relations, marketing, branding and creative services. Laura Frnka Davis (LFD): As a solo PR professional, I offer writing services of all sorts: annual reports, internal communications, press releases, blogs, newsletter articles, and executive communications.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

Co-Founder of Status Creative, a leader in social media engagement. You know there’s at least one person saying “Damn Twitter, I can’t write a Direct Message in under 10k characters.” Want to learn Ann’s writing rules for PR? Digital marketing and fundraising expert for nonprofits.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

You can work with organizations of different sizes from startups to nonprofits to agencies to large corporations. Creativity matters . There are more ways than ever to be creative in PR. Of course, writing and creating content is one way to express creativity, but now, visuals play a greater role in getting the news out.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Create a small editorial guideline around the interview time and write Pulses for a few days before the interview, and after. You may already be using many of these tactics together, but understanding the timing and tactic sequences that deliver the strongest results is critical, as is constantly brainstorming new, creative combinations.

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Content marketing projects thrive or languish based on the creative brief. Yet we’ve all written creative briefs that seemed clear to us, but the deliverable wasn’t what we wanted. As writers, we need to learn how to “speak” AI with better creative briefs. Get specific. That’s handy!

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 19, 2018

The life of a communications pro for a nonprofit organization is one that seems to require a daily mix of magic tricks, extreme sport level time management and creativity. Free initial plan, but also has an amazing nonprofit rate of $39.99/year YouTube Nonprofit Program : The YouTube nonprofit program is a cause’s best friend.

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PR Conversations

OCTOBER 21, 2011

For example, (at the time of writing this post) the health department’s under-used Tumblr account does not contain a single update about the infection scare, although it’s been used for other health information purposes during this time. Hepatitis: autoimmune cell image from the World of Health blog (Creative Commons).

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