Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

There are also, generally speaking, traditional gaps in a communicators skill set, such as math, which hurts our credibility with executive leadership. Most of these are focused on marketing, communications, leadership and psychology. The same goes for the courses offered by businesses those double as community-building programs too.

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Google Course Survey YouTube 157

PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department (out April 19), sounds like it should be about a corporate communications team. And we are influential to our teams, across our organizations and in our communities — demonstrating daily how smart, strategic communications can advance your brand, even in times of crisis.

Leadership 187

Leadership Storytelling Viral Banking 187

Cision

MAY 18, 2017

Back in June of 2009, an engineer posted a seemingly random tweet: That individual might not have had many followers on Twitter, and more than likely only a fraction of them ever saw the tweet. Where these two networks excel, though, is that they all have communities that are open for the public to join and engage.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

The “Stealing Thunder Theory” of crisis communications has been a critical tool for PR counselors for decades. Communicators have long advocated for the importance of defining the crisis on the organization’s own terms and avoiding being defined by critics, competitors and media. What does this mean for crisis communications?

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Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications Journalism 140

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals. Muck Rack named Inc.

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Software Marketing Leadership B2B 182

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali MeasurePR: The BrandBuilder Edition November 3rd, 2010 Tweet If you work in the PR/marketing world(s) (are they one now? shouldn’t they always have been? Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Four Steps To Optimize A News Release For Google News November 15th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Erica Holt Please stop yawning Don’t worry. What do you think is going on here? A news release is third.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Photo of the 2009 Silver Inkwell awards merriment courtesy Marvin T. It recognizes exceptional work in the field of business communication from our peers, and we should celebrate them. Because they know how to unsuck their communications. Jones & Associates. Eat, drink and be merry. Thanks so much for stopping by WUL!

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. According to the announcement, Mr. Dean “and his colleagues will continue to grow the Semrush community by creating and curating original content for the Semrush Academy.”. Further the transactions create buzz and coverage.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Joining me this week’s episode is Tatevik Simonyan , the co-founder and director of communications and international relations at SPRING PR company in Armenia. I am an entrepreneur and PR professional with 18 years of experience in communication. And early in 2009, together with my two partners, I founded SPRING PR.

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Ethics How To Crisis Internal 53

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 23, 2019

A study released by Johns Hopkins University in 2009 revealed that volunteers increased their brain functioning. How does a nonprofit properly communicate with these wonder-people? This is the start of building a real community. Of course, you will be communicating on social media. Develop a sense of community.

Communications 68

Communications Nonprofit Training Community 68

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Rethinking Color October 24th, 2010 Tweet Hit in the face by pink I don’t know about other countries, but here in the U.S., Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How Reading Fairy Tales Can Improve Public Relations December 28th, 2010 Tweet What’s your favorite fairy tale? I actually have a bunch of them. There’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, of course.

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ZudePR

MAY 22, 2015

She’s a great communications practitioner (particularly crisis management), a fellow grammar pedant, and like me, is always learning. I had a great time at Weber Shandwick, latterly heading the firm’s Glasgow office between 2009 and 2014. It turns out she went to school with his wife’s sister. Giving something back.

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eBook Crisis Management Small Business Training 113

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Public Relations Lessons From Jesus, The Apostles And The Bible December 24th, 2010 Tweet Note: this is not a religious post, and is meant neither to proselytize nor offend. Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

Publicity 94

Publicity Creativity Measurement Twitter 94

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Four Free Digital Marketing Tools for Non-Profits January 24th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Erica Holt These are frugal days, and everyone loves getting and writing about free stuff. Wanna Subscribe?

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Tools Marketing Nonprofit Mobile 104

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali WOM: What’s Really Behind The Buzz November 24th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Bryce Keane What’s the buzz? They listen a LOT. Then they plan. And talk they do. – and 14.9%

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Travel Case Study Creativity Advertising 87

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He started Impact Players in 2009 and hasn’t looked back since, saying, “I couldn't be happier being a solo practitioner with my own business, calling my own shots, getting credit for my work and doing all the things you sometimes can’t when you work for somebody else.”. I do a lot of crisis communications, and content production.

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Meeting Radio Sports Telecommunications 131

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The rumors about Tablo’s supposed forgery were spread by two online communities: “We Urge Tablo to Tell the Truth,&# or TaJinYo , and “A World Where Common Sense is the Truth,&# or SangJinSe. Although I have no experience in crisis communication, I have learned some important lessons in light of Tablo’s scandal.

Publicity 85

Publicity Reputation Crisis Communications Twitter 85

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Meandering Through Measurement November 20th, 2010 Tweet Measurement takes a holiday What happens when you get a roomful of communicators listening to a bunch of speakers on measurement? Shall We Tweet?

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Measurement Conference Tourism Blogging 79

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Mark Storys The Intersection of Online and Offline Mary's Garden Party - Mary Barber, APR, Fellow PRSA Measurement Matters Media Bullseye More With Les (Potter, ABC) NetWits Think Tank New Media Lisa - Lisa Hoffmann Occam's RazR - Ike Pigott PR Conversations Sean Williams' Communication AMMO! Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Google Nonprofit Engineering SEO 104

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 10, 2011

I finished my masters degree in PR and corporate communication at the end of 2009 – only 19 months ago. Communicators need to be able to monitor and manage both emerging and potential issues. The fact remains, whether new media or old, you must learn and know how to write content that connects with your communities.

Ethics 78

Ethics Community International Internal 78

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali PR Is As PR Does October 28th, 2010 Tweet Just a little bit crazy This has been a bit of a crazy week for me (actually, it’s been a bit of a crazy last few weeks for me, but who’s counting?).

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Conference Tourism Measurement Twitter 74

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Simply The Best November 27th, 2010 Tweet There’s a big difference between being “the best&# and “one of the best.&# Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5 Wanna Subscribe?

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Tourism Measurement Blogging Twitter 74

PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2017

In August, PRSA is celebrating Diversity Month by focusing on the diverse communities, people and practices that comprise public relations. Terry is president, Jaron Terry Communications, serving clients in Central Ohio, and is adjunct faculty, Franklin University, where she teaches crisis communications.

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Nonprofit Employee Leadership Crisis Communications 102

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Mark Storys The Intersection of Online and Offline Mary's Garden Party - Mary Barber, APR, Fellow PRSA Measurement Matters Media Bullseye More With Les (Potter, ABC) NetWits Think Tank New Media Lisa - Lisa Hoffmann Occam's RazR - Ike Pigott PR Conversations Sean Williams' Communication AMMO! Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Media Facebook Twitter Film 93

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali So What Will You Have For Lunch? October 23rd, 2010 Tweet I can still remember my first tweet. Image: Ranjit Bhatnagar via Flickr , Creative Commons And thanks to myfirsttweet.com , I can share it with you.

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Twitter Measurement Tourism Social Media 73

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 25, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Five Productivity Tools for PR Pros August 25th, 2010 Tweet A few months ago, I wrote a piece on communicating effectively with a virtual workforce for IABC’s monthly e-zine, CW Bulletin.

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Tools Google Twitter Facebook 105

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali An Ode To Monday February 7th, 2011 Tweet You wake up to Monday ; what will it bring? Hustle and bustle; and perhaps some stress; Perhaps a new client – do you hear “cha-ching&# ? Wanna Subscribe?

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Tourism Measurement Twitter Blogging 69

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I have been teaching communication/public relations courses for a decade, if you include the earlier years when I was a Teaching Assistant at Syracuse University and the University of Maryland. Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications.

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Education Course Training Social Media 150

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali So Much To Do November 6th, 2010 Tweet So much to do So little time For places to go, for reason or rhyme. So much to do So much to see To hear, to taste, to ask, to be. Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Tourism Measurement Twitter Facebook 68

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Project Happiness September 5th, 2010 Tweet When I wrote yesterday’s post, asking, “ Are you happy ?&# I didn’t expect to get the answers that I did. Wanna Subscribe?

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Measurement Facebook Twitter Tourism 79

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Colors Of My Life December 11th, 2010 Tweet I had an early start yesterday. As I was gearing up to get ready, I couldn’t resist taking a photo of the early morning sky. Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

Tourism 65

Tourism Measurement Blogging Twitter 65

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Unsung Heroes December 5th, 2010 Tweet I think the whole Digital Death thing has been playing on my mind more than I realized. I wouldnt consider myself a hero at all. Wanna Subscribe?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 26, 2011

In the Fall of 2009, Education professor Alec Couros and I had a conversation about the seemingly endless number of ways social media could be used on campus. There are also thousands of University community members now participating in social media spaces … and they all have different needs. Image: MorBCN via Flickr, CC 2.0???.

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Social Media Media YouTube Meeting 66

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Unleash Your Lady Gaga October 3rd, 2010 Tweet Whatever you think about Lady Gaga , you have to admit she does one thing extremely well: she commands attention. Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Why: Amplify is one of the most interesting, community-oriented social platforms around. Get Shareaholic test Filed under Communication , Social Media , Weekly Roundup | Tags: connections , linking , thinking | Comments (3) Site settings comment help? Why: Mollie is actually thinking instead of simply linking. Wanna Subscribe?

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