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. Blogging is a strange beast.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Power of GenAI Tools Content Creation and Personalization : ChatGPT : This conversational AI can generate engaging and tailored content for blogs, social media, and email campaigns, making it easier to maintain a consistent brand voice. Mastery of these tools can set us apart in a crowded market.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

First, you… Image: Kate Sumbler via Flickr , Creative Commons Hold on! A while back, I was looking at my Google Analytics for WUL and I noticed that my 404 page , i.e. the one you get when the server can’t find the page you’re looking for on a particular site, was the 4th most highly-trafficked page on my blog.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Establishing your voice A blog post with pointers isn’t only meant to teach, it is also meant to connect with readers. Instead, Steve encourages people to be creative and to inject personality into their communications. Creativity, for them, is an afterthought. Image: Stuart Caie via Flickr, CC 2.0

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

On March 10 and 11, I'll be teaching an immersive two-day digital marketing, LinkedIn training and social selling skills workshop. Digital Marketing, LinkedIn Training and Social Selling Workshop in Chicago. How blogging fits into a content marketing strategy. Register for Digital Marketing and Social Selling Workshop.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Is Pay-to-Post Blogging The New Advertorial? A few weeks ago, they asked a question about paying for blog posts. In 2010, blogs and bloggers are truly influencers. Remember the advertorial ?

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PRSay

MAY 25, 2018

You may remember this from when blogs were still on the upswing — bloggers would guest post for each other, then go back to their own blogs and direct their followers over to the other, bumping up page views. One time I was working with a media relations pro from a nonprofit at my media relations workshop. Now back to you.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 22, 2017

The second #PRFest in Edinburgh proved to be a lively affair combining keynotes, panels and workshops. Big win for public relations at Cannes Festival of Creativity. We’re incredibly proud of our client relationships that enable us to deliver breakthrough creative campaigns. I published a summary of the report on my blog.

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Cision

DECEMBER 15, 2015

From building a strong online presence with a content-rich website and active social media to interacting face-to-face at speaking engagements and workshops, creating multiple touch points for an audience is essential to having the right people not only discover them but continue to interact with their brand and business over time.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Your news release will not be competitive with well-known Beth Kanter’s Beth’s Blog. That said, it’s a difficult balance between creativity and keyword use. Image: Andras Pfaff via Flickr , Creative Commons Was this helpful? Your keywords might be “social media for non-profits.&# A news release is third.

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PRSay

APRIL 30, 2018

I come back from hikes with: New ideas for blog posts. And that doesn’t happen without deep, creative thinking. Check out his workshop “ Secrets of Media Relations Masters” or his online course “ Crafting the Perfect Pitch”. Novel recommendations for clients. Hiking isn’t an indulgence for me — it’s a key part of my work week.

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PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Today, we’re introducing three new services— Automated Press Releases , Automated Performance Reports and Piloting AI ™ Workshops —but, first, the backstory. Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Are you ready?

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

Getting others excited about moving forward to reach executive level positions in any industry motivates and inspires me to stay creative and open to what’s to come. Good competition helps keep you flexible, nimble and creative. Read lots and lots and lots of blogs and books. Invest in professional development.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is post 1 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. Our spring blog series will dive into this topic. This is the first of 5 pieces that will focus on a separate aspect of “Creative PR,” starting with a topic overview: What are we talking about when we talk about “Creative PR?” She holds a B.A.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 29, 2022

From webinars to conferences, blogs to heading back to the classroom, there are many ways for us to invest in ourselves and our work with ongoing professional development. You may also find local workshops or mini-conferences that provide the benefits of in-person without the time and expense of traveling to a different location.

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Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 17, 2010

t ton of money tied up in the distribution of press releases --from the agencies writing them and the blogs, conferences, workshops, e-books and teleseminars offering tips on how to write better press releases to the wire services and media databases helping to push them out (more than 2,000 each day on average I''m told).

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2019

How everything is derivative, nothing creative out there. I ran into this again during my “ Secrets of Media Relations Masters ” workshop. One of the attendees had just had a great run with a tried-and-true travel destination story angle — you post a job listing for someone to live at a resort for a year while blogging.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2011

For centuries Santa’s Workshop has been a leader in the secular celebrations industry as a result of successfully meeting the needs of its stakeholders – children. However, recent data from the Workshop’s global Awe and Wonder meter shows there has been a steady decline in enthusiasm for the holidays. Need/Opportunity.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Image: betsyjean79 via Flickr , Creative Commons Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Design, Digital, TV, Radio, Podcasts, Blogging, Social Networks, Newsfeeds, Affiliate Marketing, Web TV, SEO… Creative industries have evolved just as the environments, mediums, consumers and needs of our clients have evolved over time.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Image: Martin LaBar via Flickr, Creative Commons And even many non-Christians will be relaxing, perhaps joining in the revelry (as many of my friends did when I was growing up in India). Mark as read Approve comment Congratulations for a great post, very creative! Oh, one other thing: my blog = my sandbox. Thanks for sharing!

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Karen Freberg

JUNE 24, 2018

I was greeted in Lehi for the Creative Campus event with hugs because of the professional relationships I have been able to make over the past few years. In many ways, I felt I was coming to my creativity home! What is Creative Campus? What were some of the lessons I learned during Creative Campus? I was like – WOW!

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Here’s a program I’m presenting on February 25 at Keys to Digital Marketing Success Workshop in Lisle. About Barbara Rozgonyi, Creative Visionary. Barbara leads CoryWest Media and publishes www.wiredPRworks.com , a top 50 PR blog, with over 1200 free marketing and PR articles that turns 13 in 2019.

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Frederik Vincx

JULY 17, 2023

Designing workshops and material. Principles of our storyselling approach Teach own learnings: Everything we learned, we documented in videos, blog posts, infographics, Build practical solutions: We built a bunch of tools and services to make life easier for our target audience. Training 35+ teams all over Flanders.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Image: Nick Fletcher via Flickr, Creative Commons But I’m getting ahead of myself. Image: Marc Benton via Flickr, Creative Commons 3. And there are very few employers who want a standard PR person , when they have the opportunity to snag one who is creative and driven and can find an angle, even if it is in themselves.

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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. My First Guest Blog for @Shonali on Digital Marketing for Nonprofits! Oh, one other thing: my blog = my sandbox.

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The Hoffman Agency

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I’ve enjoyed being a part of the social team because it gives me the freedom to be creative and innovative with my social posts. During a storytelling workshop with CEO Lou Hoffman, we learned about the different storytelling techniques and how to apply them to technology PR.

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5W PR

JULY 20, 2023

Exhibitors engage children in interactive activities to demonstrate how toys can support educational goals and foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. STEM-based toys and games allow children to explore scientific concepts, tackle engineering challenges, and express their creativity.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Also… Image: Thom Watson via Flickr, Creative Commons OK, I’ll stop now, I can see you rolling your eyes, going, “Come on, act your age.&# Even when I am reading blogs or catching up on Reader. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Image: sahmeepee via Flickr , Creative Commons The Best means that you are indubitably, unequivocally, indisputably the best in who you are, what you do, and what you stand for, no matter who – or what – else you are compared with, or what others might be exposed to. Oh, one other thing: my blog = my sandbox.

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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. Image: Gitgat via Flickr , Creative Commons Instead, speak up and join the conversation. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL?

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I recommend reading widely and consuming media (podcasts, newsletters, blogs, etc.) By doing so, leaders can unlock a wealth of creativity, drive deeper employee engagement, and foster a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best. from a wide variety of thought leaders, not just the people in privilege or power.”

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Barokas

JANUARY 15, 2020

Start with a messaging workshop that involves multiple groups within the company. You’ll likely walk away from the workshop with a lot of notes, a lot of opinions and a lack of consensus. Take it all in, and let the creativity percolate. Marketing and communications, obviously. Input from sales leaders is essential.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Image: Ranjit Bhatnagar via Flickr , Creative Commons And thanks to myfirsttweet.com , I can share it with you. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL? Oh, one other thing: my blog = my sandbox. How unbelievably ridiculous. Or pathetic. link] (esp.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

While I try to keep it updated, it certainly does not reflect all the blogs I subscribe to in my Reader. Part of this is because some of the blogs I Read (yes, that’s a capital “R&# ) have nothing to do with public relations… but I love them any way. Image: Arturo Sotillo via Flickr , Creative Commons How about you?

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Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This conference captured not only attention, but my creative soul, and that is a first. This is my third Creative Campus event by Adobe, but my second MAX. However, I was invited as a Creative Campus Thought Leader, one honor I will truly treasure. We have labs, workshops, presentations, keynotes, and receptions to attend.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It took countless brainstorming sessions, messaging workshops, copy drafts and design meetings with our web partner for our vision to become clear. We embraced the creative process and took it as an opportunity to really dissect how we are different from every other communications agency out there. It is second nature to us.

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