PR Job Coach

MARCH 21, 2013

See “Constructing an elevator speech.” Blog: Try your hand at blogging about Wine PR. The key here is to be prepared to have a regular schedule of blog posts. Also, pick a title for your blog that is intuitive, clever and interesting. Also follow other bloggers and reporters who write about wine.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

.” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. But it’s not as easy as crafting a compelling press release; successful PR people need to be able to write from their left and right brains. And this is still true today.

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Engage PR

AUGUST 13, 2020

I was already confident in my ability to write, having done my degree in English and Linguistics, and masters courses in PR and Corporate Communication. However, I had to unlearn much of what I knew about academic writing, and take on board new methods for constructing impactful and informative media-ready copy.

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Red Wing Shoes’ target audiences include big construction companies that need to follow OSHA safety standards. You invest a lot of time in your ThinkSEM blog , chiefly written by your wife and co-owner Sarah Danks and PR staffer Kayla Hollatz – it’s a fun read. Well, I was sorely mistaken.

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Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ignore Your Audiences Preferences Writing for an audience without understanding how they consume content is a surefire way to miss the mark. Further Reading: Check out our guide on how to write great press releases to ensure your content hits the mark. Want to ensure your press release or blog post gets ignored?

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Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ignore Your Audiences Preferences Writing for an audience without understanding how they consume content is a surefire way to miss the mark. Further Reading: Check out our guide on how to write great press releases to ensure your content hits the mark. Want to ensure your press release or blog post gets ignored?

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Developing and maintaining a blog is an excellent way for executives to establish relationships and engage with industry thought leaders. For this reason, PR professionals are converting their media publications into blogs and e-newsletters. Write content in response. Avoid writing too much about numerous things.

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Practical Law Construction

JUNE 3, 2020

Questions about intellectual property rights routinely arise during construction contract negotiations and serve as a refreshing reminder that COVID-19 issues are not the sole focus of negotiations at the moment. This blog, the first in a series, takes a look at a few of the more common queries we regularly encounter on this topic.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Back in February 2021, I wrote a blog entitled, You must adjudicate before you can arbitrate , where I discussed Lady Wolffe’s judgment in Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. I had been wondering what to write about … Appeal in Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners v McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

for technology companies) Social media management Storytelling, content marketing and copywriting Press release writing and distribution Speech writing PR event planning Market research Media training. Before you contact them, write down a list of specific questions to ask that will help you evaluate your finalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Understanding what the decision-makers want before you begin writing is a major timesaver. Following the editorial guidelines will streamline the process and improve the odds of publication, as discussed in a previous post on how to construct bylined articles.

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Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

editor at Thomson Reuters asked me what I wanted to write about this week the answer was not immediately obvious to me. I had pondered discussing my top five movies of the 1980’s, but suspect I won’t get asked to write another construction blog if I do that. What are the seven golden rules? They are as follows: Be bold.

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Practical Law Construction

JUNE 22, 2021

It is almost four years to the day that I blogged about Ontario’s plans to introduce prompt payment and adjudication provisions to construction contracts. Think of it like adjudications conducted in the UK under different rules , whether that is the Scheme for Construction Contracts 1998 or one of the others, like TeCSA or NEC.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Most new hires will get broad exposure to the range of essential PR skills, from writing to research, to media outreach, and their work may touch several different PR sectors, from financial to fashion. We want to see who blogs or has contributed pieces to on-campus pubs. “Real-world” opportunities from day one.

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Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

Lean into city rivalries When I was with Siege Media, I created a piece for a construction client in which we surveyed people to see if they could distinguish a city based on its skyline. For instance, with the construction client, we could have really leaned into more US city rivalries, like NYC vs. Boston or Houston vs. Dallas.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. First and foremost, learn how to write. Once you know how to write, practice. Everyone applying for a position in PR should be writing a blog.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I know there is only so much time in a day, but some of your best time can be spent helping your colleagues who write books or do research for the PR industry. I use my blog, PR Expanded , for video book reviews. Granted, there are far too many great professionals to mention in one blog post or to give a #FF shout out on Twitter.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Today, the range is much broader, encompassing blog content, confessional-style social updates, and, of course, video. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

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Cision

JANUARY 13, 2016

Step Three: Construct the Foundation. This could be a blog, podcast, YouTube channel or something else. If you’re running a blog, now might be a good time to experiment with some videos or audio. Or if you’ve been creating videos, maybe start writing accompanying blog posts.

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Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 6, 2015

And they communicated the China news on the corporate blog. The action gave street cred to corporate blogging and owned media as a whole. Of course, millions of blogs already existed when Google published its China post. In short, blogging wasn’t for serious stuff. Not at a press event. Not in a news release.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2022

The survey results would provide industry benchmarks and ignite a constructive professional conversation. In subsequent years, we’ve invited readers of this blog (and newsletter) to the survey and so I’m writing to ask for your help: If you work in comms, please consider taking the survey here. Second, there are prizes too!

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Practical Law Construction

APRIL 6, 2022

This blog takes a closer look at the case. In 2014, Farrar Construction Ltd (contractor) was employed by JKR Property Development Ltd (employer) under a JCT Minor Works Building Contract, 2011 Edition (MW 2011). Background. The standard payment clauses were not amended. Practical completion was certified in 2015.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 14, 2019

My wife edits almost every word published on my blog. Constructive scrutiny of your work will always make it stronger. As I write this I can hear his exasperation at my lack of English language education. Carol says the story highlights a challenge of giving constructive criticism. I need to level with you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2017

Some even go so far as to write an “ideal” press release in order to back into the right questions and methodology. ” Instead, construct a question that asks how a respondent feels about something and provide a range of answers. In other words , questions that steer the respondent to a particular answer.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 26, 2013

A while back, I was asked by the estimable Thursday Bram to contribute to a blog post on Constructively Productive that would focus on “heretical’ productivity. No, seriously, eat your heart out and then tell me what it tastes like because if it’s good I’ll post the recipe on my blog. It’s fine.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2017

Or, at the very least, are funny like this video from career blog Snagajob. But there are plenty of people writing, blogging and podcasting about how to learn. These are raw personal narratives that can help anyone understand the construct of a good story. Most “marketing geniuses” are strong storytellers.

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Bad Pitch Blog

MAY 31, 2007

Instead of telling the whole world how bad a PR person you think this girl is, why not offer something constructive so that she can help better the profession. It''s a heck of a lot easier to snipe at someone behind the wall of a blog than it is to tell someone in person, and I''ve always been a bit dismayed at how this blog picks on people.

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Polaris

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

On Martin Luther King Day, a racist Twitter troll harassed Seattle-based Ijeoma Oluo who writes about race, feminism and the arts. Post a clear comment policy on your blog that outlines the kind of behaviour you won’t tolerate. Debate and disagreement are constructive—personal attacks are not. Listen to their feedback.

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5W PR

MAY 30, 2024

Writers and editors employed by tech publications, websites, and blogs. Construct press releases that encapsulate the essence of the story. Adhere to best practices for press release writing, such as using clear headlines, strong opening paragraphs, and including relevant quotes from company leaders.

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Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Writing on this blog almost exactly four years ago, David Pliener noted a potentially interesting change in the TCC’s approach to enforcing adjudicators’ decisions. The joint venture instructed Ground Developments to carry out works relating to the construction of the Mersey Gateway bridge project.

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Barokas

JULY 26, 2018

Maybe I’m turning into my parents, but that’s a blog post for another day. Listen, receive it openly and take the learnings as constructive. For some reason, this seems more momentous to me than turning 40, likely because it has required intentional and consistent hard work, and a lot of blood, sweat and (sometimes) tears.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 16, 2010

I’d be visiting puja “ pandals &# – essentially massive tents artfully constructed from bamboo and cloth, one more elaborate than the other, housing elaborate idols, each more marvelous than the next. Bamboo and cloth coming together to make miraculous constructs of microcosmic worlds too idyllic to last. durgapuja [.]

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PR 20/20

JUNE 30, 2022

Well, believe it or not, the characteristics of a constructional pillar are the same when it comes to SEO (search engine optimization). But isn’t a pillar page just a really long blog post?”. A pillar page makes it easier to find blog post topics to cover and helps you write faster because of the singular focus and shared research.

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Engineering SEO Instagram Writing 80

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Sure, there are centenarians blogging, but there is a reason all those commercials run by medical supply companies targeting senior citizens offer to send them a free VHS tape, rather than connecting online (hat tip to Scott Stratten for that insight). Even MySpace is still in the running, for very specific demographics.

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Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If the Brexit deal, ongoing Covid-19 developments and updates on the Building Safety Bill and the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act isn’t enough to keep those in the construction industry on their toes, the latest guidance from HMRC is that the VAT reverse charge on construction services will commence from 1 March 2021.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Then, in my early teens, I constructed a battery-powered transistor radio. He blogs at A Professor’s Thoughts , and he’d love for you to talk to him on Twitter. According to my Mother, I blew out the entire electrical system in our house…and I, myself, turned a creepy blue color. Very basic, but it worked!

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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. Show that you’re resilient, open to constructive criticism and have an ability to bounce back from disappointment.

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