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The Power of Storytelling in PR

Cision

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. Below, I’ve outlined the rules of storytelling, as shared by the storyteller guru himself. The four P’s of storytelling. Steve’s team of storytellers use the four P’s to make a story great.

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The Craft of Creative Writing

Barokas

The Craft of Creative Writing. For 2017, my super awesome Secret Santa, Michelle, gave me a book by Dani Shapiro, titled, “Still Writing – The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life.” This book particularly resonated with me as the art of storytelling is the cornerstone of the communications industry. Then a sentence.

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Five Quick and Easy Ways to Show #PR Thanks

Deirdre Breakenridge

Even just a little time each week to share thoughts with a student via Twitter or to schedule a Skype “coffee” chat is a fantastic way to show thanks. I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc.

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It’s Time to Get Real About Real-Time Marketing & PR

Journalistics

Copywriter – one of the people above should be able to write the words you need to communicate. In some instances, it might be a difficult task to do on the fly – and the people above may be dealing with other issues at the time, and not be able to focus on writing great copy.