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Top 7 Communication Resources

Critical Mention

As PR pros work from home, now is a good time for them to sharpen their communication and public relations skills through educational resources. Communications pros should continue to stay on top of trends in communications, with clients, prospects, the media or colleagues during this time. Share Tweet Share. PR Week Webinars.

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How To Write A Press Release That Rocks (For Small Businesses)

Prowly

However, it continues to be a reliable and invaluable resource. And it’s not just for big companies with extensive media contacts or sizable budgets, a small business press release can also be beneficial. In today’s digital economy, some might consider issuing a press release to be an outdated approach.

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Why good writing is the best foundation of a successful social media career

Communications Conversations

The better you write, the higher you will go. He also made another statement I wholeheartedly agree with: “People who think well, write well.” ” That starts with writing. .” ” That starts with writing. And again Ogilvy nailed it: “Good writing is not a natural gift. Every week.

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3 Ps to Enhance Your Pitch Writing

Stern + Associates

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

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The Ins & Outs of Book Writing

Karen Freberg

Writing is a big part of my life. I write A LOT for my work, but also personal life as well. Of course, writing comes in all shapes and sizes – but it has become one of the main skills necessary for my work as a professor. However, this is not all of the writing we do as professors. Why do I bring this up?

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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Book Review: Social Media for Strategic Communication By Karen Freberg

Deirdre Breakenridge

Social Media for Strategic Communication by Author, Consultant and Professor Karen Freberg is a book that’s jam-packed with strategy, creative techniques and communication tactics. Thank you, Karen, for writing another book for the classroom and for business pros that gets two thumbs up (and a big high five from me).