Stephen Waddington

MARCH 17, 2021

Speaking truth to power risks personal security, professional status and public ridicule. It was drummed into me from the moment I took my first formative steps into public relations that the last thing a practitioner should do is become the story. PR practitioners frequently it pay lip service. Karl Connor. Here he picks up the story.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2024

With a background in agency work, speechwriting and improv theater, he now coaches leaders to be storytellers in their speeches, presentations and meetings. Top of the list: Write a manifesto about your leadership values. Crafting a personal story can give you a competitive edge in job interviews and promotions, Biesenbach said.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We recently completed 21 focus groups and in-depth interviews with graduates of the Defense Information School’s Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) course. In the focus groups, service members acknowledged photography, videography, writing and storytelling remain essential for capturing and curating quality content and messaging.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 19, 2021

How do you write a great press release? Why Write a Business Press Release? You may think your social media platforms are enough to get your name out there in the public eye. If a reputable news outlet writes about your business, you automatically get credibility as thought leaders. Know Why You Are Writing.

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The former invite interviews, the latter the bin, yet both are born with.more. The post Making a Cover Letter Count appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 23, 2022

From songwriting on my back porch as a kid to telling my little sister improvised tales of castles and princesses before bed, I have always been a storyteller. I would spend hours writing fictional narratives in my room, transporting to the imaginary worlds I was creating. The Beginning. The Middle.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 21, 2019

Following the lead of other companies such as LinkedIn , we decided to host Bring Your Family to Work Day so each of our team members could bring one or two family members to our office in Vancouver, Washington, for a little taste of our world: storytelling, PR, technology … and a happy hour, of course. Do you consider yourself a storyteller?

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As the host of National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and a thought-provoking role as a Washington Post Opinions columnist, Michelle Norris has emboldened audiences through candid discussions about race, culture and communication in America. Your guests are naturally gifted storytellers. A good story is compelling.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 1, 2022

I was a curious kid who loved writing things down. Before interviewing an executive or other subject matter expert, look for clues that will help you formulate your questions. Read their past interviews or presentations to understand the topics and themes that come up frequently to give you insight into their areas of passion.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops,more. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops,more.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Terry Gross hosts NPR’s “Fresh Air” radio program and has interviewed thousands of people during her four-decade career. Whether interviewing or conversing with someone, you should be genuinely curious and want to hear what the other person is telling you, Gross says.

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

With the tremendous growth of social media in recent years, the PR landscape is continuously evolving and causing public relations professionals to adapt to the 24/7/365 news cycle we now work in as well as the instant, viral nature in which news breaks and spreads.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

Want to boost your public relations acumen? Of course, the sectors that are relevant to the practice of public relations are unlimited, but for practical purposes we’ve divided our top selections into three categories. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. Industry or Workplace Blogs. Smart Blogger.

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 15, 2015

Drew is s often interviewed and has been quoted in Entrepreneur Magazine, New York Times, CNN, BusinessWeek , and many others. Publications like The Washington Post, Forbes, Entrepreneur and others have invited Drew to write for them as well. So that’s how we approach storytelling in our work as well.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 5, 2021

He was a frequent contributor to All Things Considered and Morning Edition and ended up as an intern in NPR’s Washington Bureau a year later, gaining extensive industry experience and honing his writing skills. It was during these interviews that he saw a need for skilled communicators to help businesses with their PR efforts. “As

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The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 8, 2024

In public relations, pitching journalists is what we spend much of our time on. It’s a delicate alchemical process, a mix of sales, storytelling, writing and psychology. He also writes the newsletter Pitches Get Stitches , which evaluates reader-submitted op-ed pitches and offers guidance on how to pitch better.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2016

In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication. After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. Second, don’t major in PR.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Public relations will be pivotal in elevating trust through promotions of client wins, industry accreditations, awards, analyst remarks and influencer endorsements. Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2019

From “Wayne’s World” to The Lonely Island, “ Saturday Night Live ” has been writing internationally recognizable sketches, songs, jokes and characters for 45 seasons now. No matter how many episodes they go through, SNL continues to find new ways to make us laugh, lampoon our public figures and create new waves of comedic stars.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Write a press release. If your company landed major coverage in a book, peer-reviewed journal or spot on a publication’s annual list, it warrants a press release. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. This will show the value of a public relations campaign.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. I know there is only so much time in a day, but some of your best time can be spent helping your colleagues who write books or do research for the PR industry.

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Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

A former reporter for The Los Angeles Times, Stuart recently joined public relations company Sitrick & Co. In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. What role do you think storytelling plays in PR? Rapid Fire Round.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. On one occasion, I was given an assignment to write something for the CEO. Research and ask questions.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. Read below for the entire interview with Cortney Williams: 1.) Is it clear who we are offering for interviews, and what they can speak about? News & World Report.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This is my first in series of interviews on the topic. Drew also hosts Renegade Thinkers Unite , the #2 podcast for CMOs and writes the CMO Spotlight column for AdAge; is the author of The CMOs Periodic Table: A Renegade’s Guide to Marketing and serves on the boards of the Urban Green Council and Duke Alumni Association.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

Bernadette went on to hold positions at print publications like the Orlando Business Journal and worked as a website producer at a TV news station before deciding to make the jump to PR. A lot of that comes from my background as a reporter where often it's, okay I didn’t know about this an hour ago, but you want me to write about it?

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PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

If the date for that TV interview you arranged weeks ago finally arrives just as a major earthquake strikes California, then your big moment might be rescheduled — or axed altogether. For example, if you’re pitching a year-round story about car safety, you can write a tip sheet or create a video on the importance of seat belts.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, Each edition covers the modern approaches for highly effective public relations, marketing, and customer communications—all at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Storytelling success stories. About Growing Social Now.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As owner of PR Media , a full-service public relations agency located in Philadelphia/New York area, Publicist Robyn Stevens has created innovative media and marketing strategies with her extensive industry knowledge and connections. We spoke to her about her views on public relations strategies and where she sees it heading in the future.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Put on Your Storyteller Hat. That dreaded lull.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Storytelling, while central to PR strategies, is a delicate process. In this interview, he shares the difficulties of military communication, the need for successful communication in all industries and how to use movies as a guide for PR. How did you get your start in PR? What’s the biggest lesson you learned from your first position?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. Sometimes, that means simple tweaks to make a generalization more specific, like when our digital publisher client wanted to share expertise on storytelling in healthcare marketing. What qualities make a successful thought leader? It also gives back.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 10, 2021

I first realized that I wanted to go into public relations (PR) during the first lockdown in March 2020. There are many similarities between PR and journalism, such as the need for communication and writing skills. By Reanna Griffith, Intern. This was when I began to realize that PR could be the industry for me.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. What drew you to the field of public relations? A public relations 101 course in college really attracted me to the field of study.

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Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 27, 2015

I first met Max, 12 at the time, at Great Bear Coffee in Los Gatos where I coaxed him into ordering a hot cocoa before starting our interview. But the administration’s true digital savvy comes out in how it shapes in-depth content with a storytelling bent, attracting a mass audience. Meet Max Swisher. It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane.

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