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

Cision

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?

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Once Upon a Time…3 Keys to Good PR Storytelling

Cision

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

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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?

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How Public Relations Can Fight Fake News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Like many in PR, advertising, and journalism, I was relieved when Google and Facebook announced they would ban “fake news” sites from using use their ad services. Post-factual “news” isn’t merely annoying or even just a threat to journalism – it’s a magnet for the mentally unstable.

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2020 Planning: Questions to Ask to Create a Stellar Media Strategy

Barokas

now want to know, “How can we go viral?”. Fundamentals like creative collaboration, grassroots ideas, great storytelling, smart planning, are as important today as they have ever been. Is a Wall Street Journal mention going to make more of an impact for your business than an in-depth feature in a key vertical publication?

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If You Think Your Audience Is an Algorithm, You’re Doing it Wrong

David PR Group

One of the first things I learned in journalism school, and later honed in my PR career, was the concept of knowing one’s audience. And while writing an article in a journalism class, if you throw-in a bunch of heavy-duty words, you’ll get crucified by the professor.

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State of Content Marketing 2019: Creativity Strikes Back

Contently - Strategy

Slowly, they brought on other smart people with great storytelling skills to join them in the fight. “That really helped me understand a lot of things that I didn’t understand coming from journalism—how I could work with these people and if I could align my KPIs with their KPIs.” But a lot of them stuck it out.