Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. These lay out a pretty good picture of the PR landscape.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

The site is always looking for contributors, making it a go-to for thought leadership pieces and guest blogging. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. No matter where your company is in its relationship with employees, service providers or clients, The Muse has relevant content. The Cision Blog. Smart Blogger.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. Why: “And as any good PR pro knows, storytelling is also key to a successful campaign—yet it’s only half of the equation. 3 Ways to Measure the Results of a Business Storytelling Project.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Sure, I can do that. ”.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time. This is a company that sits at the intersection of the things I love: software, media, marketing, communications, and journalism.

Software 0

Software Media Leadership Journalism 0

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. Report back to leadership. If your company is in the news regularly, consider a tool like Coverage Book to curate news seamlessly in a visually appealing format.

LinkedIn 120

LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

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. Book Reviews / Journal Research. Reading about their findings in peer-reviewed journals and offering your thoughts helps to continue the conversation.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

wiredPRworks

APRIL 20, 2022

Thanks to David for writing the book, including me in the first one – such an honor!, Storytelling success stories. Barbara is an international trends speaker with a Hungarian heritage, digital marketing advisor since 2002, and sales leadership guide for all types of teams. And, he even added links to their sites.

Marketing 118

Marketing Social Media Trends Instagram 118

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” Google’s new AI-driven search will elevate the importance of genuine thought leadership and first-hand insights.

Writing 188

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 188

Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 22, 2015

We believe that a company blog makes for one of the most effective thought leadership platforms on the planet. For example, because communicators typically come from an English, mass comms or journalism background dominated by words, the transition to visual storytelling can be a challenge. Or write about it.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Blogging SEO Corporate 60

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Many times, the agency spearheads the job of launching and maintaining multiple content marketing platforms to deliver the client’s message — journalism aside. In this polemicized media environment, journalism becomes reliant on reach to new audiences in a unique new way.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

This book isn’t technically fiction, but Katz is such a good storyteller that it takes you away from your crazy world. Most useful offline reference resource: Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age , by Gini Dietrich, and Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content , by Ann Handley.

Marketing 251

Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Growth of independent journalism. “We Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . To put it another way, predictions are equal parts analysis and aspiration. This was up from 50% in 2020.”.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.” There’s a science to it.

Storytelling 129

Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 129

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

My background in journalism, public relations, communications and advocacy has been a great fit for this work. But one thing that ties into so many of my upcoming projects is storytelling. How do you think that prepared you for these leadership roles you’ve assumed recently? It strengthened my writing skills.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Social Media Storytelling Agency 88

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Focused on the world of financial and corporate communications, club membership and participation in its SOJC stock index has increased 50% under his leadership. 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. Karie Mooney, @karies_korner.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Beyond PR

MARCH 6, 2018

You can spend months writing a white paper or spend thousands on a video, but if it’s not laser focused and doesn’t reach the right audiences it’s not going to convert. According to Search Engine Journal, SEO leads have a 14.6 Aim your crosshairs on creating great content. How to Overcome These Hurdles . percent close rate.

Strategy 67

Strategy How To B2C Content Marketing 67

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The onset of content marketing and emergence “owned media” has turned the storytelling torch into a shared thing that is jointly owned by traditional media and brands. It’s pretty standard to have your CEO share funding news via a thought leadership article either on your company’s blog, LinkedIn Pulse, or Medium.

Employee 40

Employee LinkedIn Engineering Leadership 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. Brad Marley , Yelram Media Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing. Relentless focus on the customer .

Marketing 185

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 185

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Storytelling can be an effective way to create messages that can reach your employees and build a stronger connection to your brand. When writing about the annual United Way kickoff, talk to someone who donates each year or who volunteers at an organization United Way supports. So, talk to people. Find the story behind the news.

Employee 115

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 115

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 14, 2015

It occurred to me that I could write a grab bag post every single day. This could be fresh fodder for our storytelling workshops, explaining to executives that corporate speak is actually bad for their health. Uncategorized business communications digital journalism Nissin ramen companion storytelling workshops'

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Storytelling Journalism 60

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

Certainly ask yourself the five questions in my presentation and look within your ranks of employees to see if there is a suitably qualified Black or Asian person ready to be promoted that has been overlooked because “they don’t fit” the usual profile of leadership (essentially being White and sharing your thoughts and behaviours).

Google 119

Google Data Government Social Media 119

Beyond PR

JANUARY 18, 2018

When a well-respected journalist or blogger writes about your brand, that single article has the potential to reach thousands of potential customers, some of whom will end up buying your product. Let’s stop considering the art of storytelling and the science of data as being mutually exclusive. Follow him on Twitter @cglynch.

Media 75

Media Advertising Advertising Measurement 75

PR 20/20

MAY 23, 2017

Content Strategist ( @Contently ): A publishing solution with an insightful magazine on “brands, storytelling and the future of content.”. Ann Handley , author of Everybody Writes , heads up content at ‘Profs. To learn about search and analytics, we follow: Search Engine Journal ( @sejournal ): New to SEO and search?

Resources 53

Resources Marketing SEO Engineering 53

Beyond PR

MARCH 30, 2018

The second probably still feels unnerving, as this is where human insight and emotion is still very important for storytelling and campaign creation. Now think of other tasks where AI could be put to work organizing work back schedules or even writing rough drafts of a press release based on your firm’s brand voice and guidelines.

Publicity 85

Publicity Training Technology Data 85

ZudePR

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Reading this book inspired me to write this blog post , which has been shared more than 1700 times on social media. #2: 3: #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur’s Take on Leadership. Their lasting power lies in the fresh, imaginative, daring, surprising storytelling of their creators. Clear writing is a sign of clear thinking.

Writing 84

Writing Google Meeting Airlines 84

Landis PR

MARCH 13, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay In honor of the 2023 Academy Awards, the Landis team couldn’t resist picking our favorite movies about journalism to be nominated for or win an Oscar. While on assignment to write a review of a Black Sabbath concert, William befriends the lead guitarist of the opening band, Stillwater.

Journalism 52

Journalism Film Ethics Television 52

NewsWhip

MAY 12, 2021

Paul: It’s a very interesting parallel because our tools are used a lot in newsrooms , and in editorial functions, and journalists don’t want to be told, “Here’s the stories you should write just because they’re trending.” In fact, Danielle writes a lot about flavors, our show’s producer.

Trends 78

Trends Brand Branding Reddit 78

Cision

MAY 21, 2015

High Income Business Writing. Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). The Brand Advantage Journalism Podcast. 39) Donna Papacosta. Trafcom News Podcast. 46) Phoebe Chongchua. 48) Ryan Jenkins.

Social Media 120

Social Media Marketing Pinterest Media 120

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s also an issue of writing style. In To Be Clear: A Style Guide for Business Writing author Philip Collins says business writing has become dreary, boring, and incomprehensible, with jargon, clichés, and nonsense. The Institute of Development Studies has published best practice guidelines for inclusive storytelling.

Publicity 128

Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. The leadership and vision provided by early public relations professionals was squandered. Journalists want to write stories that will engage their readers. Not much has changed.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Contently - Strategy

JULY 31, 2019

” To many, injecting a CTA into a piece of writing is to sully the art form. Most writers at media companies simply use the CMS as a place to paste in their writing. This gamification of a company’s own website is also a hallmark in data visualization journalism like the stories on FiveThirtyEight. ” Why?

Content Marketing 85

Content Marketing Marketing Media SEO 85