Sword and the Script

JUNE 21, 2022

It’s hard to communicate. This is because traditionally, marketing and communications budgets are among the first to get the ax when times get tough. In times like these ( 2009 , 2020 ) I conjure up my favorite analogy that marketing and PR is like working the room at a networking event. Who is “they”?

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Marketing Survey Financial B2B 138

Cision

MARCH 16, 2016

Use your creativity. As head of brand at W Communications, Sophie Raine solves clients’ problems by focusing on flexible and innovative solutions. I understand W Communication was recently chosen to handle PR activity for the V Festival 2016. If your PR strategy looks the same as your competitors, progress will be a challenge.

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Wireless Creativity Industry Agency 120

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. That said, it’s a difficult balance between creativity and keyword use.

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PRSay

AUGUST 27, 2019

’ When you put others first and focus on how you can help them instead of what you can gain from the interaction, it creates positive energy, creativity and goodwill that breeds success for everyone involved. Here’s to decades of success for future College of Fellows inductees!”

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Energy Employee Creativity Consumer 140

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Without the input of communicators and marketers far and wide I fear Christmas may be doomed. Christmas Communication Plan 2011. Prepared by senior communication elves: Peppermint Pete and Ernie Evergreen. A 2009 gift that received a “meh” was more likely to receive an “eh” in 2010. Need/Opportunity. Solution Overview.

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Communications Analysis Print Meeting 66

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. Thanks for sharing! Shall We Tweet?

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Publicity Creativity Measurement Twitter 94

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 26, 2015

in Communication from Syracuse University, and her Ph.D. in Communication/Public Relations from University of Maryland. She graduated in 2009 and then started teaching at Stockton University in New Jersey. It is professionals like you that make me feel passionate about teaching and see hope in the next generation.

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Education Twitter Leadership Trends 150

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? However, they wanted to amplify this positive WOM by bringing STA’s advocates online.

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Travel Case Study Creativity Advertising 87

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Become A Public Relations Star December 14th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Mike Doman I recently had the pleasure of sitting on the admissions panel for a PR course. Applying creatively.

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Publicity How To Course Facebook 98

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Image: Greig Christie via Flickr, Creative Commons Since Google Instant’s launch just over a month ago, digital marketers have been scrambling to figure out how search engine marketing strategies might need to change. Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5 Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5

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PR Conversations

JUNE 28, 2020

The Fleishman Hillard development of PESO built (with acknowledgement) on the use of earned, owned and paid as a popular way of categorising – and integrating – media channels, as defined by Sean Corcoran of Forrester in December 2009. This image is shared via Creative Commons and credited to Spin Sucks.

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Measurement Social Media Blogging Mobile 133

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

Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

The challenge Back in 2009, in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, brands needed more effective ways to share their stories. The challenge and opportunity was to create a PR toolkit that helped brands communicate effectively with media, bloggers, and stakeholders. Lead product design and marketing.

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Software Banking Resources Government 78

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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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 22, 2014

As communications pros have to grab the attention of their audiences in shorter and shorter windows of time, the importance of quality content will only continue to grow. Creativity will continue to play an important role, of course. This post from Pew in October , though, shows use of video online doubling from 2009 to 2013.

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Instagram Video Social Media YouTube 93

PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2017

Having a range of backgrounds and worldviews among PR practitioners is especially valuable in a creative, idea-driven industry that seeks to influence behavior, opinions and attitudes impacting nearly every segment of global society. For the PR profession, overcoming obstacles to the incorporation of diversity and inclusion is imperative.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Image: twchoi11 via Flickr , Creative Commons Though I wouldn’t consider myself as devoted as some fan clubs. Although I have no experience in crisis communication, I have learned some important lessons in light of Tablo’s scandal. Image: Gitgat via Flickr , Creative Commons Instead, speak up and join the conversation.

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Publicity Reputation Crisis Communications Twitter 85

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? Image: Ranjit Bhatnagar via Flickr , Creative Commons And thanks to myfirsttweet.com , I can share it with you. Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! Wanna Subscribe?

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Twitter Measurement Tourism Social Media 73

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 specific, actionable plan.

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Communications Nonprofit Training Community 68

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 14, 2011

Mark as read Approve comment Shonali, totally stole your idea for my blog, but added two more to your list: Zemanta, which recommends Creative Commons images and related articles to help enrich your posts and SlickFlickr, which helps you build slideshows and the like from your Flickr feed. Reply Rate Up div.livefyre-comment).removeClass(livefyre-hidden)"

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Blogging Facebook Twitter Measurement 100

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 17, 2010

Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. Army via Flickr , Creative Commons Usually these are placed at the top of a post, but often, if a post is long, I’ll insert additional images, alternating left- and right-aligning them. D’oh, you say. An image speaks a thousand words.

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Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 94

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Conch and Drum October 16th, 2010 Tweet Tomorrow is Bijoya Dashami, the culmination of the single-most important festival Bengalis celebrate: Durga Puja. Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5

Construction 65

Construction Tourism Measurement Blogging 65

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level 4: Emotional Assertiveness Level 4 maturity means that you take responsibility for clearly communicating your emotional needs with those who care about you. Demonstrate creativity and usefulness. Use social media to express yourself creatively and strive to add value to others. The selfie generation. Need PR help?

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Social Media Media Course Blogging 52

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Image: Peter Lee via Flickr, Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! So that they can shake their fingers and exclaim triumphantly, “See? We told you so!&# You know what I have to say to you, NBCW? Bah, humbug. Stop playing Scrooge and Cratchit it up for a change. Regardless, thanks for visiting! Wanna Subscribe?

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Media Facebook Twitter Film 93

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

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. Image: Louise Docker via Flickr , Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL!

Tourism 68

Tourism Measurement Twitter Facebook 68

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Sticky PR Measurement: Are We There Yet? Title image: Edgely Cesar via Flickr, Creative Commons My take Measurement should be, but still isn’t, the jewel in the crown of PR. You tell me.

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Measurement Education Twitter Facebook 106

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers December 2nd, 2010 Tweet Are you planning to add job seeking to your list of New Year’s resolutions? Creativity will only get you so far.

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Interviews Creativity Twitter Facebook 92

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: The Magic of Discovery November 14th, 2010 Tweet Whither blogroll? Image: Arturo Sotillo via Flickr , Creative Commons How about you? I have a blogroll (I suspect you do too).

Facebook 91

Facebook Blogging Twitter Measurement 91

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Value Of A Fire Drill October 27th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Narciso Tovar I remember the time I went through my first fire drill. Regardless, thanks for visiting! and then its time for the show.

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Crisis Twitter Facebook Measurement 80

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. Funnily enough, they called this the “creative strategist.&#. To do that, I need to backtrack a little.

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Ethics Community International Internal 78

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Boy, was it fun!

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Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 98

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Steps that help Although I am usually annoyed with these types of posts, as I seldom gain value from reading them, there are those that communicate worthwhile messages. Leaders cultivate intelligent and competent group members by communicating why certain methods work and should be replicated, and what about certain ideas are important.

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Blogging Twitter Creativity Facebook 78

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Image: Lars Plougmann via Flickr, Creative Commons Really, if you just read through the comments, there’s your follow-up blog post… but since I promised you one, you’re getting one. Image: Aftab Uzzaman via Flickr, Creative Commons It’s why I wrote about networking with a twist a while back.

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Social Media Media Facebook Twitter 97

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: The Holly And The Ivy December 12th, 2010 Tweet As I write this, it is grey and damp outside. Christmas music is playing in my house. Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5

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Writing Measurement Tourism Twitter 65

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

First, you… Image: Kate Sumbler via Flickr , Creative Commons Hold on! Bland Image: jason carlin via Flickr , Creative Commons I mean, chicken-soup-with-no-celery-or-pepper bland. Don’t you want the back story first? Possibly, never to return. Double yikes. I went to my 404 page, and it was bland. Let me finish the story.

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