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How To Interview Experts Like A Journalist: Tips For PR Teams

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. In a way, this idea ties back to the old “Show, don’t tell” principle in storytelling.

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If Storytelling “Comes Naturally,” Why Is It So Hard?

Rock the Status Quo

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. I believe it. Look at newspaper “stories” today?

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If Storytelling “Comes Naturally,” Why Is It So Hard?

Rock the Status Quo

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. I believe it. Look at newspaper “stories” today?

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Meet the Media: Jade Brasher, Senior Editor at FleetOwner

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism.

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7 Skills PR Teams Can’t Do Without

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In fact, 93% of PR professionals follow journalists on Twitter. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media.

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What Editors and Writers Want From PR Pitches in 2018

Cision

Instead of “pivoting” like a startup towards new forms of advertising, or new storytelling formats like video, they should be pivoting back to the one thing that really matters — their readers. Would you like to write about how blockchain is changing the jewelry business? Please write about them?’ Write about it.’”.

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Does Data-Driven Storytelling Threaten the Role of the Communicator? #CisionWorldTour Toronto

Beyond PR

While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. There’s nothing wrong with holding on to the art of storytelling. But, if the Wall Street Journal mentions your brand, what is that worth? Who saw it?