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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I was a journalism major, so most of my writing experience in college had a reporting angle. Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. What are you writing about?

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How To Write Press Releases That Attracts Media Attention: A Guide

PR Fuel

Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Here are the nine tips you need when learning how to write a press release. Before you learn how to write press releases, it’s important to consider what you want to write about. Consider: Newspapers.

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Writing Inspiration Roundup: Our Top Writing Posts of 2015

Marketwired

Whether you’re writing last-minute seasonal blog content or already gearing up for a new year of media pitching (and if you are, we applaud you), a little inspiration can go a long way around now. So, we’ve rounded up the 8 top-performing writing posts from our blog from the past year to help you out. Here’s how to do it right.

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How to Distribute Press Release the Easy Way: A Guide

PR Fuel

Not sure how to distribute press release materials? Then, write your press release with that publication’s target audience in mind. If you want to ensure your release is picked up, dedicate time to the writing process. Explore media outlets outside of newspapers, too. Start Writing. Build a List.

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How to Write an Award-Winning Submission

The Awards Blog

Here’s how to write a submission that gets to the top of the judging pile. Writing a brief and succinct description is harder than you think. Competition – if you are submitting for a specific vendor, name their biggest competitor and how you won against them. Local Newspapers or Online Publications.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely. Absolutely!

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How to submit photos that the news media will use

Axia PR

As newsrooms continue to shrink, they rely more and more on their reporters to write for print and online as well as take their own photos and videos. With reporters doing more, newspapers also rely on PR professionals and a company’s PR and marketing department to submit stories – in an inverted pyramid style – and images for publication.