PR in High Definition

MARCH 26, 2020

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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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Constraint breeds creativity. Writing on the Ignite Social Media blog, Bruna Camargo gave the vehicle manufacturer good grades for its response, “Instead of issuing some lame press release about how they’re sorry their guy couldn’t be more eloquent, they embraced it, rolled with it, and are now about to bank on it.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Today, because of the sheer online data volume, this approach is no longer sustainable: in the next ten minutes, there will have been over 3 million new tweets posted online, along with hundreds of thousands of Tumblr articles, Instagram posts, YouTube videos and much more. Image & Video Recognition – Analyzing visual content.

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Cision

AUGUST 19, 2015

Streaming, or live, video is the hot new tool in PR and marketing, but what does it take to be successful with the medium? The answer is simple: the video itself. Want to become a streaming video pro? Check out our “Video Streaming Best Practices for PR” white paper! Write a script. Time is precious.

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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. Take a look at the recut video below where we’ve eliminated the scene in which the stranger adopts the puppy and starts to drive away. You can find the video of the interview here ).

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Beyond PR

MAY 11, 2016

It’s these moments in video marketing that can transform a data- or information-heavy message into compelling, easy-to-understand, and profitable content, as seen in our Intermedia-MultiVu Creative Services case study. To get there, though, you need to tell your brand story in a creative way. Use your words to describe it.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Among them: ability to manage social media ad campaigns, video AND audio production skills and ability to manage virtual teams (man, I was almost clairvoyant on that one!). They do need video and audio production skills. Creativity – the ability to think outside the box and quickly for those time sensitive opportunities.

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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.

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Cision

JULY 10, 2015

With audio and video, don’t assimilate. It’s your favorite audio or video producer. You’re more likely to remember Sharpie the next time you need to write a note. Want tips on how to make your story stand out with visuals and video? How can you use those devices in your own audio and video pieces? Be Recognizable.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. 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.

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2023

Communicators are currently using AI to summarize content (41%), do legwork and inspire thinking (35%), produce content faster (28%), conduct research (26%), write press releases (17%) and write speeches (14%).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video. Post-ChatGPT, our jobs may get easier. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our You Tube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. ” What is the most creative residential real estate story the Washington Post has run? Email is best to get it in writing. The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. PR tech mentions Video makers. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

But, as people go on the job hunt once again, many will need help brushing up their LinkedIn profile and coming up with creative ways to get their names in front of the right people. Could you also develop a creative banner featuring a Target step-and-repeat (or your local Target store). Use your summary to tell a creative story.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Before we know it, it’ll be time to wrap the year’s marketing campaigns, report on performance and write the plan for what will bring next year’s successes. While we’re on the subject of marketing mediums, have you leveraged the power of video? Cleveland HubSpot User Group (HUG): Working Video into Marketing from PR 20/20.

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5W PR

APRIL 7, 2023

These can include creating video content, offering meal plans, and harnessing the power of influencer marketing. Video Content Food bloggers can attract a larger following by creating engaging and shareable video content. Bloggers can share videos on various social media platforms like YouTube , Facebook, and Instagram.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2018

Marketers and communicators are under constant pressure to come up with creative and interesting content every day; sometimes we are given exciting campaigns that spur and drive our creativity, and sometimes the brief is less stimulating, and we get stuck. Brainstorming can be a brilliant way to boost creativity. Back to basics.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Creative content should be a key element of your marketing strategy as it has the power to build trust, gain new customers, and convert them to leads. Be as creative as possible. The TL;DR version: Just because you’re writing for a B2B audience doesn’t mean your message can’t be creative. Take legal writing, for example.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While it may have felt like the longest month in existence, it didn’t stop the creative minds of marketers around the world. Combining the use of its classic slogan and the current conversation around AI, KitKat Canada came up with a creative video campaign encouraging us to give AI tools a bit of breathing room. You did it.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

But writing up award entries can be expensive and time-consuming. They always seem to be the last thing you get round to doing, so all of a sudden you have a stack of them to write with fast-approaching deadlines (and that’s on top of your client work). Strong creatives seem to always generate discussion among judges, too.”

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Cision

JUNE 5, 2017

Although being creative isn’t a tall order for marketers, we need to not just build buzz and demand attention with our campaigns — we also need to inspire action. Here are a few simple and creative ways your brand can create experiences that move people from inspiration to action. Write good, creative content.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 17, 2019

The demos were pretty incredible (you can check them out in the video link above). After all, there already are algorithms writing and editing news stories. Can we expect an army of PR writing and pitching flack-bots any time soon? Success means mastering a diverse set of skills , creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

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PRSay

MAY 18, 2023

One year later, many of us are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence technology that can search the internet, write text, edit images, create videos and speak in lifelike voices. To test its accuracy, try asking ChatGPT to write an article about you.) • Address ambiguity. Recently, Laura Dunham, Ph.D.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Video is a wonderful tool for telling a compelling story. That said, one of the challenges a number of my clients face is a desire to use video but a very limited budget with which to work. That said, one of the challenges a number of my clients face is a desire to use video but a very limited budget with which to work.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2020

He then moved to Digiday to cover video. Today, he reports for WSJ’s CMO Today, with a focus on the ways that tech platforms, digital video and ad tech are changing the business of marketing. She is a must-follow for breaking news and interesting takes on the industry, especially for all things video-related.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 21, 2019

If you want to add creative sonic elements to your audio, try some of these free sound effects. Want to add a video component to your show? Supporters can help by sharing episodes on their social media to amplify your show to their followers or write positive reviews on podcast subscribing sites. Sell the Star Power.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

.” 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. But it’s not as easy as crafting a compelling press release; successful PR people need to be able to write from their left and right brains. And this is still true today.

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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. According to Geoff Parker , the Charles E.

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Technology Ethics Tools Creativity 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

Generative AI (genAI) burst onto the scene in late 2022 with the public availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one of many apps that create text, images, videos and audio content based on its learnings from massive data stores. How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

Generative AI (genAI) burst onto the scene in late 2022 with the public availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one of many apps that create text, images, videos and audio content based on its learnings from massive data stores. How we don’t: to write press releases, talking points or other materials that are not already in the public domain.

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Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

After studying video at a small college, Melton joined the United States Marines Corp. The school imparted “a breadth of knowledge — how to write, how to ask questions, how to speak.” I like helping people express themselves creatively and share their knowledge.” Melton was guest speaker for the Feb. Sponsored by the U.S.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 15, 2016

2016 has been heralded by many marketing experts as the Year of Video, and it’s no wonder as video not only creates an engaging, personal experience, it also converts customers. According to think with Google , 40% of customers visited a store or website as a result of seeing branded video on their smartphones.

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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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Mindful Marketing

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The ones that seem best suited for positive personal branding are: Grammarly – to improve one’s writing mechanics. But users shouldn't use it to write substantial content then claim authorship. government and those of several other nations are taking more active and deliberate approaches to support AI development.

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Landis PR

MAY 1, 2023

This frees up time for more strategic and creative endeavors, client engagement, and relationship development. While new AI resources for PR and marketing professionals are constantly being developed, we’ve compiled a list of those that have caught our attention for their usefulness, creativity, ingenuity, or expertise.

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