Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

During my first year at SHIFT, I have learned several pitch writing techniques and seen some success, but I’ve also had days when I’ve received radio silence from reporters. I recently had the opportunity to attend The Jack Jackson Art of Writing Workshop presented by Ken O’Quinn, a former Associated Press writer and corporate writing coach.

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications. The traditional agency model is failing. What is your favorite thing about being a woman who has made it into the C-Suite?

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2024

Biesenbach, a keynote speaker, workshop leader and author based in Chicago, joined Strategies & Tactics Live , PRSA’s monthly livestream on LinkedIn on Jan. With a background in agency work, speechwriting and improv theater, he now coaches leaders to be storytellers in their speeches, presentations and meetings.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

The celebrity: Not long ago, to be a celebrity, you had to write a book, star in a television show or movie, or launch a record. The niche influencer: The niche influencer is the web star most sought-after today by agencies and marketers. “Influence” tends to be jammed into one big category when in fact, it’s nuanced. Not anymore.

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PRSay

APRIL 3, 2017

I attended the local Chapter’s jump-start session and a couple of local workshops, but then put my APR studies on hold for a year. The timing was better the following year, and I started my studies in earnest, partnering up with an agency study buddy to complement my academic and military background.

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 24, 2017

Since conducting our first storytelling workshop in 2011, the honing of the material has been a never-ending process. It was part of how we differentiated the Agency, an approach to developing content that recognized that given a choice between dull or interesting, human beings will gravitate.more.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

I’ve recently landed at Metia, the digital marketing agency as managing director. What we have been discussing is how we could help people that are looking to get ahead in their career, as well as create a talent pipeline for our agency. We don’t talk about the fact that he beat me to PR Blogger of the Year in 2017.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It will improve your writing and your communication skills. My dear friend Ann Wylie talks in her writing workshops about giving our writing more impact. Others suggest an editing technique where you remove every five or seven words to make writing have more punch. She also blogs.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As with any new job, I have learned new skills and developed a better sense of self and meaning during my time at The Hoffman Agency. I’m lucky enough to be at an agency where growth opportunities are endless, and resources are everywhere. And with that, the agency has helped me to become a better storyteller.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

Alex Cassidy of UK digital PR agency Distinctly wrote a post about how they were trying to use ChatGPT to build creative campaigns. In this episode of the BuzzStream podcast, I’m joined by Matt Foster, the Digital PR Manager at Distinctly, to discuss their white paper and how agencies can (and should) integrate AI into their processes.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 19, 2023

There is also the need to engage with machines called prompt engineering which is the task of writing AI instructions. We've also developed a one-day workshop for agency management and communication teams that digs into the theme arising from the paper and includes a series of practical sessions. management paper.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

14 workshop, a line of students waited to talk with Alex Ebanks. Number one is writing. But we forget how important writing is, whether it’s an email, a press release or a pitch. I would tell myself to start at a PR agency and spend at least three to five years there. Does it help us with writing?

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Another option is to write down frequently asked sales questions or important industry knowledge that would be helpful for your target market to know. What about a free workshop that explains how to prepare your home the Montessori way? Each goal is clearly defined and measurable, like “complete 75% of enrollment for workshops.”

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

This may include writing, communication, organization, and time management skills. New interns can practice these skills by taking online courses or participating in workshops that focus on improving these skills. The post How to Prepare for Your PR Summer Internship appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

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PR Fuel

MAY 12, 2022

Informational Workshops. Send an invite to local news agencies, and you could get a significant boost in publicity if they come along and write news about your business. They are written in such a way that newspapers and media outlets could use them verbatim if they chose to write about your news. Charity Events.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Why did you write Open Community ? We decided to write Open Community as a way to address those frustrations and redirect the thinking about using social tools to build community online. I got up and asked them, “if that’s the case, why do we need PR agencies?” Here’s a Q&A. And that’s just the beginning.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Why Traditional PR Tactics Fall Short in Healthcare Traditional PR consisted of regularly writing and distributing press releases to print and broadcast media outlets, building relationships with journalists and editors, and actively seeking newsjacking opportunities to leverage a brand. Read the full case study here.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 27, 2011

I write back, saying yes, I would like to do an interview with So-And-So. Sometimes, they could be writing/managing completely different properties. If the person writes for multiple, similar properties – that’s fine, mention them. Give with one hand and take with the other. And you know what?

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 5, 2019

She’s spent time at the largest PR agency in Minneapolis (Weber Shandwick). You spent much of your 20s working in media and agency environments. It strengthened my writing skills. Working in an agency gives you access to so many opportunities. For example, she’s one half of a Minneapolis/St.

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2024

Seek out relevant courses, workshops, seminars and webinars. This is something that you must believe in your heart of hearts and practice every day, so think carefully about it, write it down and revisit it often. Never expect your job to teach you everything. For Pete’s sake, crack a few books. Build your network. Project your brand.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

We exist to educate, inspire and celebrate forward-thinking communicators and brands through expert insight, job leads, agency directory, digital tools, courses and annual Bespoke Communication Awards program. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

You need to plan, then write your strategy based on these findings. After all this work has been done, you can start writing a strategy with tactics which will be sure to advance your brand or initiative. her background includes work for a wide range of non-profit organizations, trade associations and government agencies.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

What’s more, our Maccabee agency just hosted former Twin Cities Business editor-in-chief Dale Kurschner for a “Lunch N Learn” workshop to hear Kurschner’s perspective from his years spent on the receiving end of hundreds of PR pitches. And then we blast it out to the news media. Consider the Medium.

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Prakkypedia

JANUARY 19, 2020

I recommend you select a few official agencies to follow. I think this can be stepped up during catastrophes, so perhaps business owners can write their own ideas list >> ideas on how they might support their colleagues and neighbours. there’s a lot of misinformation circulating and many people wonder ‘who can they trust’?

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Communications Retail LinkedIn Radio 78

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2016

I told her about the free, two-day workshop our Chapter conducts each winter to help prepare candidates. Raising kids, writing a novel, completing “honey-do’s” around the house, walking the dog, brushing the cat. Long, because it took me years to convince myself it was worth the time and effort. I’ve got too much going on,” I said.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “Being an educator keeps me on my toes and forces me to know the latest trends, tips and techniques for working in communications,” says Kristie Aylett , APR, Fellow PRSA and agency principal with The KARD Group PR/Marketing. My first adjunct position was at Texas Christian University, teaching PR Writing.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It is full of practical advice to get your team on board during workshops, internal presentations, and pilot projects. Jim Hawker, Threepipe Digital Marketing and PR – #FuturePRoofing a Public Relations agency or a Communications team. In 2014, turnover rates reached over 55 percent in PR agencies in the United States.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 9, 2023

In order to get leadership buy in, there are certain aspects to consider: Outlining how the student agency aligns with university and community goals (for us, engaged learning is one of our grand challenges for the next few decades, so tying this in is key!). Create a list of partners on and off campus your student agency can coordinate with.

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Beyond PR

AUGUST 31, 2016

With more than 80 sessions and workshops from around the world, #CMWorld packs a year’s worth of content inspiration into four days. You spend a lot of time planning, writing, editing and designing content. Optimize the ROI of Your Content Agency Investment. Take your writing “from second-rate to spectacular.

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PR 20/20

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Through workshops, keynotes, and breakout sessions, MAICON will take you beyond the industry jargon to learn what’s possible. Machine-Assisted Narratives and the Science of Writing. Workshops to Plan, Pilot and Scale Marketing AI. MAICON will also offer five workshops preceding the conference on Tuesday, July 16.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2010

To land a position in the PR course at RMIT, students need to sit a test to ensure that they have the necessary general knowledge , writing skills and linguistic motivation to be a PR grad. I have recently started writing my own blog about being a PR student as well as current affairs. Reply Rate Up div.livefyre-comment).removeClass(livefyre-hidden)"

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

One of the most high profile WOM agencies globally is an outfit called 1000heads. Especially outside of the social media sphere, where they are often lumped with other social media or digital agencies? Will WOM become an integral part of an increasingly integrated communications offering from all agencies? How many heads?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

If you cannot get coverage any other way, you might need a new PR department/agency/consultant; and 2. I recently tried to get a big blogger to participate in a group blog project I am working on (in other words, an ask of far less magnitude than “write about me/my biz”). I will never again trust a review this individual writes.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 29, 2024

We recently took a step toward bridging this gap with a workshop focused on improving our personal social media presence — specifically on LinkedIn. To help each of us become more comfortable and confident in using social media to amplify our voices and, in turn, the voice of our agency.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 4, 2011

Consequently, social media agencies have mushroomed , with their fair share of self-confessed SM consultants cashing in on the tide. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL? Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5 Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I’ve see it happen at various agencies (large and small) way more often than you may think. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL? That “kid&# who just graduated from college may blurt out something that could turn the tide for a vital client.

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Film Measurement Twitter Leadership 77

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 23, 2019

Make it interesting and fun, and use your best content writing strategies to keep them engaged. Write them REAL thank you notes. Write/produce a video about a volunteer or group of volunteers in a newsletter or in social media. This is the start of building a real community. And it’s easy today. And they are important.

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