ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Why limit yourself to PR blogs when there’s a whole world of interesting stuff that can offer important information as well as increase specific skill sets? The Cision Blog.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 28, 2014

Last week’s blog post focused on the reasons why you should Treat Every Meeting Like a First Interview. With Evernote , I’m able to capture bits of information when I’m on the go, for meetings, writing projects, blog posts, client projects, etc. How will you find the time to treat every meeting like a first interview?

Meeting 341

Meeting Interviews Software Energy 341

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

No matter how the industry changes, one key skill PR professionals need to know is pitch writing. Although you may be able to write a quality pitch by following a format, capturing the attention of a journalist whose inbox is saturated with similar content can be difficult. That you’re pitching, not writing it.

Writing 62

Writing Pitching Report Strategy 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2017

There are many public relations industry blogs that offer know-how on everything from crafting brilliant media pitches to perfecting presentation skills. But how to determine which blogs are me-too, and which are worth your while? After that, the blog world is your oyster! Follow these blogs to increase your PR acumen.

Blogging 159

Blogging Pitching Fashion Sports 159

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications. The post AirPR Interview Series: Emmy Award Winning Journalist & PR Pro Mika Stambaugh appeared first on AirPR. We keep things simple. TMI does PR.

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Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

It’s all about quality- quality writing, well-produced videos and infographics, and, more than ever, creating immersive, multimedia content experiences. The post AirPR Interview Series: Jon Gelberg, Inc. This means understanding your audience and delivering content that touches on subjects of specific interest and utility to them.

Interviews 294

Interviews Strategy Content Marketing Advertising 294

Critical Mention

JANUARY 22, 2019

In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. I went into Marketing by way of writing. But I thought writing a diary was boring. Ann: Oh boy. Full report.

Interviews 104

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 104

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

So these were smaller blogs when I wanted to get on MTV and Entertainment Weekly. To get on these blogs was outside of my budget, it cost about $2,500 per month. I reached out to blogs myself, and many didn’t write back. Billboard , however, did write back and started covering me. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Interviews 91

Interviews Film Instagram Writing 91

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 25, 2024

Here’s a list of the content marketing podcasts and blogs so you can learn from them, too. Content marketing blogs offering advice and tips Check out these content marketing blogs to hone your skills, keep up with current trends, and find strong examples of creative content. Check it out for all things digital marketing.

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Content Marketing Blogging Marketing SEO 52

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Content Types: Blog Posts : Write about PR strategies, case studies, and industry news on your website or guest blog on popular industry sites. Webinars and Podcasts: Host webinars or podcasts to discuss PR topics, interview industry experts, and provide actionable tips.

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Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 246

Flack's Revenge

JUNE 29, 2022

The article explained a lot, but I still had questions; so I tracked down Diego Pineda and asked if he’d like to come on our podcast, PR, Done & Doner for an interview. See below for Diego’s bio, and listen to the podcast on Spotify and other channels; or watch a video of the interview, above. He graciously agreed.

Content Marketing 156

Content Marketing Leadership Marketing Interviews 156

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

Here are the top 10 tech blogs you need to read to prepare for promoting clients across a range of industries, including IoT, ad-tech, tech products and services and wearable technology. Our tech team recommends this list of blogs for the best information on relevant news, competitive moves, trends, and data insights. The TED Blog.

Blogging 136

Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. 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.

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Critical Mention

MARCH 13, 2019

I started writing the blog in 2009, and the speaking and books followed on not too much later. My blog has something like 3,900 individual posts. In a world full of negativity, I want everything I write to be positive and helpful—and not divisive. How do you define their relationship today? SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Interviews 65

Interviews B2B Measurement Blogging 65

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared! Read below as Brad offers tips that will help anyone who conducts or prepares others for media interviews.

Interviews 120

Interviews How To Healthcare Media Training 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. The answers are starting to feel repetitive and formulaic.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

My goal was to simply share my story and experience on-line through a blog, and to then re-share on social media. While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. Most of this happened in the U.S. If so, how?

Interviews 105

Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Blogs are an effective way for PR and marketing pros to get information quickly and easily. With so many blogs out there, the challenge becomes which ones to choose while you’re on your daily commute, coffee break or even at your desk. So we’ve done the research for you and listed our top six blogs that will keep you in the know!

Blogging 61

Blogging Resources Internal International 61

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

Mobile 120

Mobile Community Blogging Publicity 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The conversations that take place during a recording are more laid back than a typical interview, and questions are often shared in advance so the guest has time to think through their responses. The discussion can be released in edited video snippets, bylined articles, contributed blog posts, op-ed pieces, and even on-site interviews.

Case Study 390

Case Study B2B Study Interviews 390

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

Interviews 60

Interviews B2B Media Report 60

MaccaPR

AUGUST 18, 2020

Prepare your spokesperson for virtual interviews. With the majority of interviews being done virtually, it’s important that your spokesperson is trained to deal with any potential quirks that might result from remote interviews. She cautions that some out-of-studio connections (e.g., But we’re an afternoon show.

Interviews 71

Interviews Skype Radio Pitching 71

Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

I believe both of those experiences shaped me and led me to starting this blog. And there’s a lot I learned from running that underground newspaper that I put into practice now, even to this today, on this blog. And, I fell into a career of writing, social media and blogging. This blog is very similar.

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Newspapers Blogging Groups Print 78

Barokas

JANUARY 3, 2018

The Craft of Creative Writing. For 2017, my super awesome Secret Santa, Michelle, gave me a book by Dani Shapiro, titled, “Still Writing – The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life.” In her book, Dani compares the beginning of the writing process to a jigsaw puzzle. She advises writers to “Build a corner. Then a sentence.

Creativity 60

Creativity Writing Skype Travel 60

Sword and the Script

MARCH 28, 2017

In others, such interviews are prohibited by a client’s corporate policy in order to prevent the appearance of one brand endorsing another. Build Trust with Content Interviews First. It’s a whole lot easier to ask a customer to do a media interview if you’ve already built some trust with them.

B2B 60

B2B Blogging How To Media 60

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

Forming a strategy , executing on topics, interviewing experts , making rounds of edits, promoting on social media, etc. For example, you can write one blog post and summarize the critical elements for a Twitter thread. Or you can edit the same blog into an infographic or share pull quotes from the piece on social media.

eBook 143

eBook YouTube Video Social Media 143

Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

While much of a content marketing strategy revolves around creating new content just for your blog (part of your owned media), I highly recommend that you divert some of your attention to incorporating earned media into your strategy. But, as I said before, sharing these links also helps out whoever’s writing about you.

Strategy 276

Strategy How To Media Infographics 276

5W PR

OCTOBER 26, 2017

To get a better understanding of the influencer side of the business, I interviewed two of my favorite influencers, @laurenmagenta and @feedmedearly. I had a cooking show in college and was writing a weekly recipe for the newspaper, so food was always my thing. Perfect timing really!

Interviews 88

Interviews Instagram Video Creativity 88

The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Always edit and put your own voice on a piece that’s created by AI. Never use it straight from AI.

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Trends Marketing Wikipedia Reddit 182

Sword and the Script

JUNE 15, 2021

I’ll even take that a step further: if you aren’t in direct contact with customers in writing content, you are probably just making it all up. They don’t want to spend a chip furnishing customer interviews for marketing content because they’d rather save those chips to close a deal. You’ll learn a lot that will inform your writing.

Survey 114

Survey B2B Marketing Interviews 114

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. Let’s say you blog about cute handbags and you want to attract the attention of a celebrity known for her fashion sense. Mention Them.

Strategy 243

Strategy Writing Social Media Guidelines 243

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The theme of this year’s #mnblogcon was “growth” But, for my keynote, I attempted to take things a little different direction and talk about what growing my blog has been all about–because really, it hasn’t been about the numbers, followers or like and comment totals. Fun post to write. I felt great.

Blogging 60

Blogging Airlines Hotels Social Media 60

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A “reference” could be a case study , participation in a marketing event, a quote for the media, or an interview with an analyst, to name a few. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch. This also works well if your company has a proper blog. First, it has a halo effect.

B2B 112

B2B Case Study Study Conference 112

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

I’ve read and blogged about previous reports produced by the UMASS Center for Marketing Research for several years now. Blogs as a tool of corporate influence is flat to declining. . It’s a very difficult perception to overcome because a blog is really, or ought to be, a news site. For example: 13 Statistics from an Inc.

Social Media 117

Social Media Study Blogging Company 117

Critical Mention

JUNE 29, 2018

If you want to write a piece of software there are 1,000 correct answers, so I keep everyone on the same page and keep the process moving. The post Interview with Critical Mention’s VP of Engineering on Media Monitoring appeared first on Critical Mention - Media Monitoring. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Engineering 97

Engineering Interviews Media Software 97

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Long-time #SoloPR, Alison Kenney, made the following post: “Another trend on HARO: queries for corporate blogs. I’m seeing more and more article queries that are actually for posts on company blogs. Sometimes it’s hard to tell there’s a company brand behind the blog too.”

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Corporate Blogging Trends Resources 68