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Top 10 Marketing & Communications Posts of 2017

Cision

2017 was quite a year for marketing and PR professionals. As we reflect on the previous year and continue to head into 2018, we’ve rounded up our top 10 posts from 2017 for your reading pleasure. How to Write a Press Release That Converts. This post helps you learn how to write press releases that convert.

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Writing Your First Book: Lessons from The Lean Startup

Deirdre Breakenridge

What is the hardest part about writing a book?”. Most writers I have come across tell me writing a book is both extremely rewarding and at the same time one of the biggest challenges they have ever taken on. The idea is simple, but powerful: Test your idea for a book before investing too much of your time actually writing the book.

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A PR Wish List For Holiday 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles. That’s why we want to see junior staffers working hard to improve basic writing skills – expanding beyond press releases and pitches – to master blog posts, bylined articles, video scripts, speeches and more.

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Five PR Predictions For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

With the year dwindling down, it’s time to start looking ahead to 2017. Public Relations Skills and Competencies Will Need to Expand Both Vertically and Horizontally in 2017. For as long as the discipline has existed, communications and writing skills have been instrumental to success. Specialist firms will grow.

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PR Looks At Content Trends For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A look at the year in review offers some clues as to what 2017 year has in store. Here are five content predictions for 2017 that all PR people should be aware of. 2017 will see more advances in mobile, including more efficient interfaces for a better and more customized user experience. Video goes vertical. Mo’ mobile!

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The 20 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing/editing, pitching, placing, and then promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

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What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. Organize before you write. What’s your way in?

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