Thu.May 24, 2018

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The Power Of Creativity In PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients.

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Creative Storytelling: Picture This: It’s Not Just the Words – It’s What You Do with Them

Waxing UnLyrical

Guest Post by Mary Wascavage. Every morning I listen to the Elvis Duran Morning Show on my way in to work. I like to be entertained throughout my commute, and Duran’s show doesn’t disappoint. It’s talk-show-meets-freak-show with popular contemporary music added in for good measure. This one day, in particular, Duran told a story about the man who inspired his career choice.

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PR Rock Stars: Geosys’s Emily Negrin

Communications Conversations

I’ve known Emily Negrin now for probably almost 10 years. And, she’s always been one of those people I think would be fun to work with. Why? She’s smart. Values networking and ongoing learning. And, genuinely likes to laugh–and doesn’t take herself too seriously. That’s my kind of co-worker! Who knows, maybe we’ll get that chance someday.

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What Journalists Look for in a Good Press Release

Beyond PR

A powerful press release has just that — power — the power to get the point across quickly, efficiently and effectively, while conveying the most important information. A weak press release is forgettable and doesn’t do the job you set it out to do. It’s often watered down with unimportant information that distracts the audience from the main message.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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3 tips to improve your content marketing

Axia PR

Companies today are investing more energy and time on content creation and delivery. The volume of information flung at people daily can be staggering, if not paralyzing. Social media platforms continue to hone algorithms to deliver desired content, while attempting to box out the noise. For some companies, this is an obstacle. For others, an opportunity.

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What Is A Calendar Listing?

HMA Public Relations

Each month, we are sharing the 411 on some of the most oft-used tactics in our PR toolboxes. Today’s lesson is on the calendar listing. The post What Is A Calendar Listing? appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Does PR have a peak season?

Muck Rack

Does PR have a peak season?

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6 Steps to Prepare for Your First Marketing Growth Hackathon

PR 20/20

As marketers, we’re required to wear many hats throughout the day— author, producer, consultant, data analyst, social media guru. The list goes on. But in reality, how much time are marketers really devoting to these types of roles in comparison to planning ? According to iMedia , the average marketer spends the majority of their time on planning tasks, whether that be scheduling or attending meetings, reading and responding to emails or managing relationships.

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Truth In Media Relations: When PR Is “Risky Business”

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Many years ago at my first PR agency , we represented a “dot-com” startup in the ticket resale business. When I was introduced at a board meeting of investors and stakeholders, the founder casually mentioned that I’d be serving as a media spokesperson as the company navigated tricky messaging around gray areas of the industry. This came as a surprise to me, and later a board member pulled me aside to talk about it.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Will You Be Ready When the President’s Words Move Your Market?

PR News

Communicators are more aware than most that words matter. Words can move markets. There are few better examples of this than several small statements made May 23. President Trump said the U.S. automobile industry’s health is a national security concern: “Core industries such as automobiles and automotive parts are critical to our strength as a nation,”… Continued.