Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. Spend the time to read, listen to and note what impactful authors write about, how often and in which publications.

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 8, 2017

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. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

Storytelling 71

Storytelling Interviews Writing Communications 71

Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. For those who toil on the front lines of media relations, it’s easy to drift into a Jim Carrey-like optimism. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

Pitching 166

Pitching Storytelling Media Writing 166

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

As a communicator, I’m giving my colleagues full permission to watch this guilty pleasure program without any guilt, and this is because “The Bachelor” is a textbook case in storytelling. Believe it or not, there is a method to the storytelling madness of “The Bachelor.”

Communications 160

Communications Storytelling Film Training 160

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

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 26, 2016

Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Are we over-relying on media relations in PR? I’m talking about the broader scope of PR here–media relations, content marketing, social media marketing, community relations, etc. I keep wincing after every sentence I write.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Newspapers Print 60

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This is where your research on what impactful authors write about and in which style comes in handy. Since you’re writing to real people and not just email addresses, your communication must create and nurture a connection. Then answer this question in your intro. Explain how the story will benefit the reader.

Pitching 195

Pitching Data Technology Storytelling 195

B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

Handpicked Related Content. Myth #3: PR is not the same as media relations. Media relations is a subset of PR. For example, if you want to generate more website traffic, you may be better off authoring and placing articles in targeted outlets rather than trying to get the media to write about you.

Crisis Management 238

Crisis Management B2B Reputation Advertising 238

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

I’m in the middle of working with a client where there are six messaging guides I have to write. The trainings we provide are media relations 101, how do you put together talking points? Collaboratively creating a messaging guide first and then a communications plan that is both strategic and authentic.

Ethics 69

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 69

Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. PR pros recognize the pressure on journalists to write fresh stories that don’t rely on information in the public domain. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The news release resembles a cockroach. A couple of years ago.more.

Storytelling 108

Storytelling Writing Communications Publicity 108

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A typical PR agency toolkit can include some or all of the following: Strategic counsel and advice Reputation management Crisis management Media relations, including outreach and pitching Analyst relations (e.g. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

The Hoffman Agency

MAY 9, 2018

Companies, frustrated by the lack of ROI from announcements, send PR to pummel journalists into submission to write about announcements they don’t care about. More daunting, the type of storytelling that depends on content not in the public domain takes greater expertise. We’ve come to call this one-off storytelling.

Media Relations 28

Media Relations Media Storytelling Exercises 28

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Another great way to get a better glance into what your audience likes and dislikes is by tracking Word Cloud metrics to see what related words are trending with your brand. Perfect the Art of Storytelling. One of the key components every successful brand has is excellent storytelling. Priscilla Osorio.

Brand 126

Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

The Hoyt Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Then, begin writing your pitch with the most important points first. Craft A Clear And Compelling Story Storytelling helps you connect with your audience. A clear story helps your brand stand out as a relatable character in various scenarios and establishes it as a must-have solution for your audience.

Pitching 101

Pitching Publicity Meeting Storytelling 101

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

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. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 5. More: 21 Media Relations Insights From 3 Surveys Polling 4,000+ Journalists 6. Notice none of them cited a wire service.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

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?

Meeting 104

Meeting Media Travel Journalism 104

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Washington’s not really unique – it’s like any town with a myriad of local stories,” writes Christine. “So Summing up the panelists’ remarks, Christine writes that journalists must “become familiar with audio and video. It will not just improve your media relations, but also the brand content you offer directly to online audiences.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Journalism Print 40

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

In a highly-shared article on The Atlantic recently, senior editor Derek Thompson suggested that struggling media organizations have only one option. Would you like to write about how blockchain is changing the jewelry business? Please write about them?’ Write about it.’”. I read your article about bitcoin.

Pitching 215

Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2022

My team at MVW Communications will share updates about my book writing journey along the way. It’s a mountain to climb, but the words are coming swiftly and I fit writing in through synergistic ways each day. Anyone who is or has a client interested in writing a nonfiction book can contact me to learn all about my writing program.

Writing 98

Writing Community Storytelling Education 98

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.” ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

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. Jake Meth – now the founder of Opinioned and former commentary editor at Fortune – works to help his clients place op-eds in top media.

Pitching 41

Pitching Media Agency Writing 41

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Picture this: a recent college graduate with a passion for storytelling and flair for writing searching for a job amid a global pandemic. Enter me: an intern at The Hoffman Agency, ready to dive deep into the world of media relations and social media for AI, robotics and semiconductors. By Avni Gupta, Intern.

Agency 68

Agency Internal International Storytelling 68

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post GE News Release Demonstrates How to “Gently” Throw the CEO Under the Bus appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. GE is one of them.

Case Study 91

Case Study Storytelling How To Leadership 91

PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

This was a question I got when I did a special webinar for PR professors to help them get caught up on all the changes in media relations. who was asking is because they lacked the formal tone that many of us associate with business writing. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

Pitching 131

Pitching Media Relations Examples Course 131

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. Maris Callahan is the director of public relations for Donuts Inc. and name.kitchen, where she does media relations, content marketing, and social media.

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Music and public relations are very similar – songwriters artfully share the human experience through music, while public relations practitioners skillfully shape brand identities, increasing visibility, credibility and connectivity to the public through a cohesive narrative. Photos courtesy of Pixabay The post Passion Communicates.

Communications 52

Communications Storytelling Creativity Social Media 52

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

And, in their hearts, PR folks are storytellers. On storytelling. Not to beat a dead horse, but again, influencer marketing is very similar to media relations. Then, you work to get to know the journalist/influencer–find out what they write/post about. In theory, PR people should be much stronger here.

Marketing 84

Marketing Storytelling Study Data 84

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You really have to try to not have fun when writing about the automotive industry. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the medium for storytelling and trying to take the most advantage of the tools at my disposal. I started by writing for the Arts & Life section of my college newspaper at The University of Akron roughly 12 years ago.

Meeting 75

Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 75

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

Marc: With only little formal education and growing up in humble environments, Abraham Lincoln not only stands as a political giant in American history, but his ability to connect with audiences as a master storyteller and persuader are most worthy of our examination. That was why I included a brief section about Lincoln in my book.

Meeting 98

Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

BIGfish is an award-winning team of talented storytellers, creatives and publicists that integrates traditional PR with digital media to best support its innovative clients. Their blog covers topics from PR tips, company culture, social media and more. BIGfish Communications. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Of the 155 respondents, more than 120 took the time to write in answers this post is designed to share some of them that stood out. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 20) “We do not control the message.”.

Corporate 73

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73