Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2019

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).

Social Media 269

Social Media Communications Media Storytelling 269

Critical Mention

MARCH 17, 2022

Social media platforms have provided a space for businesses and organizations to flourish in growing reach and visibility with the help of influencers. If anyone’s likely to start a trend, it’s definitely a social media influencer. Improve Target-Audience Reach. Build Brand Credibility. Increase Sales.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media SEO Instagram 144

Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The age of the internet has permanently changed the landscape of public relations. Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results. 1 Social Media Allows you to Easily Track Results.

Social Media 130

Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

Cision

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Best practices for marketing often, if not always, suggest some degree of segmentation for customers or the public. Often, people write about journalists as “journalists” – a nebulous bunch of undifferentiated people who perform the same tasks (perhaps in different verticals). About 12 percent of journalists fall into this category.

Social Media 247

Social Media How To Media Journalism 247

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ. The social media numbers continue to grow.

Social Media 177

Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 25, 2024

Public relations is vital in healthcare by helping build brand reputation, promoting services, and establishing patient trust. This guide will discuss some key healthcare public relations strategies. Have Clear PR Objectives Setting detailed PR objectives is foundational in shaping any successful healthcare public relations campaign.

Healthcare 64

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Pharmaceuticals 64

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Merriam-Webster defines social media as “forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content (such as videos).” Social media users passed the 3.5 Is it marketing?

Social Media 104

Social Media Marketing Media Analysis 104

Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. Or focusing on creating content for SEO purposes? And can you balance both?

Small Business 168

Small Business SEO Writing Publicity 168

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Over the past few years, readers have moved to the habit of “news snacking,” a tendency that some said would not last, but which is , in fact , sticking and even influencing the way we read and write. One factor responsible for accelerating this new way of “information making” is – to no body’s surprise – social networks.

Social Media 285

Social Media Media Writing Media Relations 285

5W PR

MAY 31, 2023

Public relations is a fascinating and diverse field that revolves around managing a company’s reputation, building relationships with its stakeholders, and communicating with the media. Researching the Field Before a person can start pursuing a public relations career, it’s essential to research the industry.

Publicity 88

Publicity How To Social Media Trends 88

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 10, 2022

A solid thought leadership content strategy is more than just writing a few articles, it’s about connection and providing value to your audience through various mediums and efforts. Why is social media a key part of your thought leadership strategy and how a social media agency can help.

Leadership 98

Leadership Social Media Agency Strategy 98

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

Write it all out and pull the key things that really make you different and make you stand out. Use those on your website, in your signature line, in your social media headings, wherever it fits and is appropriate for you to share. That’s why I like for you to write them all out and then summarize and pull out your WOW!

Writing 100

Writing Pitching Video Social Media 100

NewsWhip

JULY 6, 2023

Governments globally, particularly in conflict zones, confront the persistent threat of social media manipulation, as evidenced by ongoing information warfare in regions like Ukraine. He firmly believes that the public’s preference would naturally gravitate towards reliable sources providing quality reporting.

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Social Media Brand Branding Media 78

Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

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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Writing Chemicals Conference Resources 105

Garrett Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2020

As a public relations consultant and freelance writer who sometimes dons a reporter’s hat, I’m always interested in trying out tools that allow me to get more […]. With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday.

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Tools Social Media Small Business Media 215

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As such, it can potentially help you structure more effective and efficient public relations campaigns. Opportunities For Using AI In PR But how can public relations professionals make the most of this resource? As a result, they can quickly respond to any potential crises or capitalize on positive publicity.

Publicity 94

Publicity Ethics Analysis Data 94

Business Wire

MARCH 14, 2018

(These rules are loosely adapted from the 2018 All for Content conference ) By Simona Colletta – International Media Relations Specialist, Paris Social Media is changing the way businesses interact with customers. The way a brand conducts business through social media is a direct reflection of the company.

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Social Media Mobile Media Video 160

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 24, 2021

Consider the current situation for today’s social media specialist or manager who’s in charge of developing content for a company’s channels. They’re typically fairly overworked — too many responsibilities to focus all that much on the writing/creation process. Apparently, not so much. What can we do about this?

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Survey Meeting 105

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The impact of AI on public relations is set to be transformative for public relations practice,­­­­ but it will demand updated practitioner capabilities. We have almost certainly underestimated the medium to long-term impact of AI on public relations. It was rapidly followed by Anthropic Claude 2 and Google Bard.

Report 119

Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor. Rubrics and feedback forms.

Social Media 150

Social Media Exercises Media Resources 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Here’s my video book review of A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media by Dr. Karen Freberg who is an assistant professor teaching Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. Karen’s book can be described in three words … handy reference guide.

Social Media 150

Social Media Media Community Video 150

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A question I get asked is what skills does someone need to be a public relations specialist. You also need to be able to do a review of your assets (website and social media) and make sure you check out when the media checks you out. “Who writes about [industry] for [publication].” PR FOR ANYONE.

Publicity 130

Publicity Pitching System Small Business 130

PRSay

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Bad writing can damage your professional reputation. In a post on Fast Company in December, professional writing coaches shared the most common mistakes they encounter, and advice for how to avoid them. Taking too long to state the point is another common flaw in business writing. Wrap my head around,” meaning to comprehend.

Writing 141

Writing Storytelling Reputation Social Media 141

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 19, 2023

management paper for corporate communicators and public relations practitioners highlights the impact of AI and what you should be doing about it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly impact the public relations profession in the same way as the internet and social media before it. A new Wadds Inc.

Publicity 105

Publicity Policies Training Engineering 105

PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

I know because it was that long before the company issued its first public statement via their website. Social media is your competition. How long does it take your organization to send out your first official public statement or news release when a crisis happens? Who is winning that competition? Take a quick test.

Crisis Communications 160

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Communications 160

PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In today’s day and age of the internet and access to just about anyone, it’s easy to develop public relations skills and become your own publicist (or have someone on your team do it). I’ve appeared in over 1000 media outlets, many from HARO. Google is a question search engine, “Who writes about real estate for [name of publication].”

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Real Estate Publicity Television Local 130

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I’ve taken some time to pour over these and summarize some of the more interesting and less publicized findings for you. Other consumers were the top choice (57%), followed by: executives (44%), employees (44%), micro influencers (42%), journalists (39%), social media influencers (37%) and celebrities (36%).

Report 108

Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 108

Cision

MAY 2, 2017

It’s the same thing with social media and PR. Social Media = Peanut Butter. Think of social media as the peanut butter. As a business owner, you must be on social media. If you don’t think you need to be on social media, consider the fact that there are over 2.7 PR = Jelly.

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Social Media Media Local Pitching 167

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The very first thing you should consider in your public relations plan is providing value to the journalist. Connect with your ideal journalist(s) on social media too. It's Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. The reporter writes, edits. Journalists are overworked now and carry many roles.

Publicity 130

Publicity Television Pitching Resources 130

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 1, 2024

But the problem (probably) isn’t the writing. We write this content to cast a broad net over hundreds or even thousands of people, knowing that only a small fraction of those we lure in are even in the market to buy what we sell. In other words, we are writing content to capture attention from the wrong eyeballs.

SEO 52

SEO Engineering Writing How To 52

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. But it’s much more than that.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AI tools can help public relations practitioners work more efficiently and effectively, but the focus on generative AI content overlooks more strategic and disruptive applications. View AI in public relations and management on Beautiful.ai New technologies become embedded into workflow over time. The impact on labour is clear.

Publicity 105

Publicity Tools Exercises Ethics 105

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

tl;dr What seems like a never-ending vortex of Hell following a Facebook hack makes me wonder if “social media” is really worth it. As much in terror as I was – and I was – I had the wherewithal to get the Arena comms/social media team together via text/phone. What do you think? Let me know!

Social Media 59

Social Media Facebook Media Internal 59

Landis PR

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our team collectively cheered the recent release of the 56 th Edition of the Associated Press Stylebook , a spiral-bound guide widely used as a writing and editing standards-setter by the media, corporate communications and worldwide. Additional Writing Resources: Grammar Girl – Quick and Dirty Writing Tips. By Diana G.

Publicity 111

Publicity Writing Guidelines Construction 111

PR Fuel

APRIL 28, 2022

Why write press releases, though? These consumers already love and trust the publications they’re reading, too. Why write press releases? One of the top benefits of press release writing is the exposure you’ll generate. You can use press releases to appear on multiple publications online.

Writing 95

Writing SEO Consumer Crisis 95

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. What comes after social media? Absolutely. Yes and no.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment.

Publicity 131

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 131