Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

In November of 2018, the Hootsuite Blog stated that over 200 million people participated in Facebook Groups and there were about 150 million people who took advantage of Facebook Stories. Social Media Workshop in Princeton, NJ. They’re also reading online publications, blogs and curating stories through news apps.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

7 great tools for the tech PR workshop. Our own account supervisor Erica Schain says it’s the best place to get a summary in real time of what’s trending across the tech blogs, offering a bird’s eye view of what reporters are writing about. Here’s our must-have list. Wunderlist.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 14, 2011

If you’re just getting started blogging (or maybe even if you’ve been doing it a while), here are some WordPress plugins I really really like. I really like its functionality, plus it’s a great way for folks to search on your blog as well as on the Interwebz without actually leaving your blog. LinkWithin.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

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. And they wouldn’t bother to poke around on the blog to find it.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2021

You can also join me on May 18 and 25 for a PRSA workshop on how to integrate the two… more on that in a bit. Which topics do you want to own — or keep on your own website or blog — and which ones are you going to use for contributed content — or use in your earned media efforts? Just like in school, gold stars are good!

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PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Also: I am going to refrain from linking to the post because I don’t like boosting ad revenue for crass, antagonistic blogs. It went against every principle of clear writing that I talk about in my post, trainings and even tweets. Granted, this is a blog that’s well read among the startup’s target market — millennials.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

This post originally appeared on the Marketing Artificia l Intelligence Institute's blog. One of the top challenges marketers ask us about at Marketing AI institute is how to use artificial intelligence (AI) for blogging. Done right, blogging attracts and converts prospects for less money than traditional methods.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 18, 2011

What this does is let you select a certain number of blogs from your blogroll, and only that number of blogs will be displayed. Being a non-geek, I had no idea that WordPress’ WSYWIG editor has a lot more options than show up in your “kitchen sink&# when you’re writing posts. Image: tamra hays via Flickr, CC 2.0

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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. I will never again trust a review this individual writes. Do we really want that?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. On one occasion, I was given an assignment to write something for the CEO.

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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. Umair Haque , blogging for the Harvard Business Review , places the Gap logo debacle into this context of creativity. When it comes to blogging, anyone can compile data and churn out a post.

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ReimaginePR

MAY 9, 2017

If you’ve struggled to find your story, this is the workshop for you! She has won top PR awards and a show she and her husband/writing partner Mike Erskine-Kellie created won two regional Emmy Awards last year, one of which was awarded to them. When: May 16 from 6:30 to 8pm. Where: Verity, 111d Queen Street East, in Toronto.

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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. As a result, B2B marketing writers turn to analytics and social media to inform their writing. You’ll learn a lot that will inform your writing. Sit in on sales and support calls.

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PRSay

JULY 18, 2017

That previous paragraph was hard to write because if you go back to my original pitches, and even to the early days of me blogging about pitching, that’s exactly how I used to express myself. It’s also how most PR pros write pitches and follow-up emails today. I was bleeding insecurity all over the page.

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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. Hands-On Practice : Experiment with these tools to understand their capabilities and limitations.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 13, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Get Your Blog Project Approved January 13th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Shanan Sorochynski Okay, you’ve had nearly half a month to sink into 2011. I manage the University of Regina’s blog.

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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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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Today’s a first for this blog–and series. The free prep workshop alone was a fabulously valuable experience, and I wished I’d done it years ago. Along that line, keep your writing conversational. I’ve noticed a tendency for PR people to write like academics. Many times, this backfires. Be sure to circulate.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most useful offline reference resource: Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age , by Gini Dietrich, and Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content , by Ann Handley. Most useful offline resource: The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus: How to Get Big Things Done in YOUR Workshop.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Mentoring, work placements, and initiatives such as Richard Bailey’s #PRstudent blogging community all help. Among my new colleagues is Marcel Klebba , the Westminster University graduate that captured industry attention in 2016 thanks to his relentless approach to blogging and networking. The course will be entirely free.

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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. Her commitment to quality content and reader engagement has attracted a huge global audience…and sponsorship deals, cookbooks, and workshops. Not anymore. The Internet has enabled the self-made celebrity.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

When generating content ideas, do some online research, like reading blogs related to your industry or checking out content marketing survey results. Another option is to write down frequently asked sales questions or important industry knowledge that would be helpful for your target market to know. More blog traffic?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

whatever, I never can tell) and revel in blog posts that make you feel the writer is talking to you, no doubt you are already familiar with Olivier Blanchard ‘s The BrandBuilder Blog. Olivier has one of those remarkable blogs I know I can go back to time and time again, because I will find something to re-read, and re-read again.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Your news release will not be competitive with well-known Beth Kanter’s Beth’s Blog. Write original, timely, relevant content , says Google (heard this one before ?). Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL? A news release is third.

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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. And I’ve presented 60+ keynotes and workshops on AI at industry conferences and corporate events around the world. Piloting AI ™ Workshops. Piloting AI™ Workshop (beta).

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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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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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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 12, 2011

They might blog. Erin helps people to use the written word more effectively and does so through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and seminars. When she isn’t busy coaching or blogging, she writes poetry, reads poetry and books about writing, and tries to coax her cat from behind the couch. a company of one.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Four Free Digital Marketing Tools for Non-Profits January 24th, 2011 Tweet Guest post by Erica Holt These are frugal days, and everyone loves getting and writing about free stuff. Clipped from [link] [.]

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Cause-related marketing: seeing RED and pink , from Katya ‘s Non-Profit Marketing Blog. Cause and effect , by Michael Martin from MediaPost’s Marketing: green blog. Shannon Pauls Very Official Blog Spin Sucks TopRank Online Marketing Blog Writing Boots - David Murray Love WUL? No way around it.

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Measurement Tourism Blogging Resources 87

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. So you can learn from him both about writing and woodworking.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 13, 2018

If the thought of slogging over a blog post makes cringe with anxiety, video marketing is another alternative. You may not want to maintain your own blog but you can take advantage of guest posting opportunities to showcase your expertise. Use your workshops to get in front of your audience. Video marketing. Content Marketing.

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Presspage

JULY 25, 2018

Write a snappy subject line for your email, says Elise Copps of Hamilton Health Sciences. Write snappily Use active voice, not passive. Include meaningful boilerplate The simplest points sometimes need restating: Write the boilerplate description of your company as if for somebody who has never heard of your business.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 14, 2012

February came and went and I didn’t write a valentine for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). I recently went to a workshop (a pilot program) that trains members how to evaluate IABC award entries consistently. Shanan Sorochynski manages the University of Regina’s first official blog: YOURblog.

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