Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

Don’t Overlook Its Importance When I think of content marketing, one of the primary tactics that comes to mind is guest blogging. That being said, here are a few dozen “do’s and don’ts” to help you in your pitching and writing efforts. Match voice to the publication or blog. Is your goal reach?

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Prakkypedia

MARCH 1, 2021

If you love writing, you may find that this profession is ‘write’ for you (sorry, that pun just would not go away). Not all PR practitioners specialise in writing, of course, or even enjoy it. They’re writing columns for clients, blogs, letters, newsletters, reports, social media stories, speeches and more.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

A robust social media and PR strategy can supercharge your early efforts and help you build a reputation quickly. A social media-driven PR strategy can be cost-effective and may build your brand presence quicker than traditional methods. Leveraging Social Media Social media is a real boon for tech startups.

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Social Media Strategy Media Reputation 79

Doctor Spin

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Are our attention spans shrinking due to social media? We often hear that social media is rotting our brains, that our attention spans are shrinking faster than a TikTok video ends, and that we are now incapable of focusing on anything that isn’t accompanied by a barrage of likes and comments. 2019, April 15).

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. Take a look at the topics of content you’ve already created, like blogs, social media posts, and podcast episodes, for inspiration.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 16, 2014

Blogging is dead, long live blogging. An interesting statistic from the GWI Brand report reveals that 36% of internet users aged 16-64 said that they wrote on a personal blog within the last month. Most are blogging about popular culture with films (43%) the favourite topic, followed by music and science/technology (40% each).

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Blogging Writing Guidelines Film 144

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ. The social media numbers continue to grow.

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Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Key Points of Distribution Media Outlets: Newspapers, magazines, TV and radio stations receive your press release. Social Media: Platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can be used to amplify your message. Media Coverage Once your press release is distributed, media outlets may decide to cover your story.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 29, 2024

Today, having a blog isn’t just a nice-to-have for your page or website. Here, we’ll be delving into why blogging is the tool your business needs, as well as some tips on how to write an attention-grabbing blog to consolidate your content marketing strategy. Why do I need a blog? What do they want to know?

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Blogging SEO Engineering Mobile 62

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Social media logic is not too different—but amplified. In this blog post, social media logic refers to the media effects that social media platforms have on communication and content dissemination. From a theoretical perspective, they’re both forms of media. Popularity. Connectivity.

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Cision

MAY 9, 2017

You know that guest blogging on other authority websites is one way to establish your thought leadership and expertise. But did you also know that accepting guest bloggers on your business blog is a way to get great content that they’ll help you promote? Bloggers who did nothing to promote the content they published on my blog.

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Blogging How To Guidelines Social Media 159

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 10, 2022

A solid thought leadership content strategy is more than just writing a few articles, it’s about connection and providing value to your audience through various mediums and efforts. Why is social media a key part of your thought leadership strategy and how a social media agency can help.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. 500 Social Media Study. Infographic: Millennials and Social Commerce.

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Social Media Study Blogging Company 117

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The most effective blogs in B2B marketing tend to publish longer posts, more frequently, with visuals, paid distribution and analytical measurement Blogging doesn’t have the appeal that voice search, personalization or influencer marketing do in B2B marketing, but when it’s done right, it’s surely effective, according to a new study.

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B2B Study Blogging Survey 145

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

Blogs were raging. Social media was blossoming. And the media landscape was evolving. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. I could read about what was happening, test it out on my blog, and apply what I had learned to my daily job. That’s of course what I did.

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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.

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

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.

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

Two recent studies by Elite Daily and CrowdTwist found that millennials, in particular, are extremely loyal to their chosen brands — especially those that are more engaging on social media. Social media has enabled this change by facilitating immediate, two-way conversations between companies and customers.

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Blogging Company Engineering Airlines 215

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 6, 2019

Last December, I celebrated my tenth year of blogging. I’m usually a sentimental guy, but apparently when it comes to my blog I lost that capacity. At any rate, I got around to reflecting on 10 years of blogging recently. I’ve written more than 1,200 blog posts in that timespan. 2 – Write in the moment!

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. Mark Schaefer’s grow blog. Buffer blog. Gini Dietrich’s Spin Sucks blog.

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Social Media Blogging Media Airlines 68

Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Last month, I talked to six professionals who use social media marketing to further their brands. You got some insightful tips on how to go beyond the basics of social media, and since so many people gave such useful advice, I needed to write round two! Get Involved in Social Chat. Find Industry Influencers.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 24, 2021

Consider the current situation for today’s social media specialist or manager who’s in charge of developing content for a company’s channels. They’re typically fairly overworked — too many responsibilities to focus all that much on the writing/creation process. A version of this post appeared on Arik Hanson's blog.

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NewsWhip

JULY 6, 2023

Governments globally, particularly in conflict zones, confront the persistent threat of social media manipulation, as evidenced by ongoing information warfare in regions like Ukraine. If you’d like to learn more about Valent Projects and their disinformation-fighting tool, read our blog here.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, content writing plays a pivotal role in attracting and engaging both human readers and search engines. To optimize content writing for both people and search engines, focus on producing high-quality, valuable, and engaging content that meets the needs of your target audience.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 20, 2014

Editor’s note: How and when should social media be incorporated into today’s higher education? Carolyn Mae Kim, a hands-on professor teaching in the Journalism & Integrated Media department at Biola University, has some great tips and strategies to help today’s educators answer this important question.

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Social Media How To Infographics Media 279

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. What comes after social media? Absolutely.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Fortunately, there are several new studies that have been published about content marketing, blogging and webinars that provide solid benchmarks. Most marketers used paid media to fuel owned media. Of that segment of respondents, 72% use paid social media channels; 66% use sponsorships; 61% use pay-per-click advertising.

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Content Marketing Study Blogging Marketing 135

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The key to writing a good news release headline is to be both compelling and informative. While headline writing isn’t an exact science, a common formula includes the use of a number or trigger word + adjective + keyword + promise. This is why, when it comes to news releases, you write your headline after you write your news release.

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Writing Report How To Google 220

Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Social Media and Online Presence As any experienced PR professional knows, building a strong online presence and leveraging social media can attract clients both local and nationwide to your services. Testimonials: Collect and display testimonials from happy clients on your website and social media profiles.

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HMA Public Relations

JUNE 11, 2021

As communication professionals, we’re tasked with various writing assignments from social media posts and blog content to news releases and bylined articles. So, what happens when we, as storytellers, get writer’s block?

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Garrett Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Are you focusing on writing quality content? The post Writing for SEO – How Important Is It For Your Small Business? Or focusing on creating content for SEO purposes? And can you balance both? appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In this blog post that’s mostly written by ChatGPT, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this disruptive technology and how writers can leverage the tool to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways. Drafting content: In addition to its ability to help with research, ChatGPT can also assist with the writing process.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 9, 2018

If you have to write a research report, how could that research help your client’s business? If you are taking a social media class that talks about paid advertising, ask your teacher where you should go to learn more about advertising. Pick an organization you are interested in, even if your teacher does not tell you to.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 10, 2017

This is true for the earned media we generate, the thought leadership content we produce for clients and for our own blog content. Any company blogging today must have a strategy for boosting the visibility of their content and ensuring it is shareable and shared. Write “vertically.” A successful outcome?

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hence our obsession with keeping tabs on industry blogs and finding those articles and authors that impact our own ways of thinking. If like us, you’re always looking for new marketing resources, you’ve landed on the right blog post. Below is a guide to Ready North's favorite blogs and publications. For Social Media, we like….

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