5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Research from the International Association of Speakers Bureaus shows that 82% of event planners research potential speakers online before making booking decisions. Make your booking process clear and accessible. Write your “About” section in first person, sharing your journey and philosophy as a speaker.

Branding 78

Branding Brand LinkedIn Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We write plans that cover several months and in our personal lives we may do the same. First date may feel like a media interview – First dates are often awkward and could have moments of silence – but that’s not as likely with a PR person. Like media interviews, we often know what questions to expect.

Product Launch 296

Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? Ask Google, “Who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication]?” If so, are you staying connected with those journalists? It’s important to stay front of mind with them. Make your business newsworthy.

Publicity 331

Publicity Television Local Pitching 331

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. If several briefings are taking place in a condensed timeframe, such as for a trade show, these sheets might be upsized to a formal briefing book. Some spokespeople read briefing documents religiously, while others just read the top line items.

Writing 130

Writing How To Interviews Pitching 130

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

Where they crossed the line of moral behavior was writing a blog post on how to benefit from a tragedy that still had everyone reeling, then attempting to educate marketers on how to leverage the opportunity. Amy also shared these three tips on pitching: Know what the person you’re pitching actually writes about.

Pitching 272

Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Reason #2: You can finally say you wrote the book on the subject. Aside from bragging rights, writing an ebook can help increase your authority because people will begin to see you as an expert on the topic.

eBook 219

eBook How To Writing Community 219

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. But I’m usually neglecting my marketing blog to write for other websites. I’ve “covered” book releases, product launches, and restaurant openings. Interview each other or trade posts.

Blogging 282

Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

I reached out to blogs myself, and many didn’t write back. Billboard , however, did write back and started covering me. For those that don’t write back but have covered me before, I send out personal emails asking if they were willing to write about me again. It’s a highlight of my career so far.

Interviews 91

Interviews Film Instagram Writing 91

Cision

JUNE 27, 2017

In reality, you’re strapped for time, and writing articles and other content falls to the very bottom of a very long list of tasks. A ghostwriter is experienced in writing in other people’s voices so that they get the benefit of having content published under their name, without the hassle of actually writing it.

Writing 217

Writing Content Marketing Blogging Meeting 217

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

I blogged about this approach , that was inspired by the book Play Bigger. Most who work in and write about AI understand the importance of inference acceleration. Sure, it starts with great technology, of the proverbial disruptive variety. But you also need steadfast, focused execution and marketing to become a category king.

Case Study 266

Case Study Marketing Software Technology 266

Maxim Behar

APRIL 14, 2024

Interview with Economy.bg Your career covers various fields – PR, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy. What motivates you to share your experience and knowledge in the form of books? I started writing back in my high school years when I accidentally came across a typing machine. This comes spontaneously and never fades.

Writing 59

Writing Social Media Meeting Facebook 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly. The unprepared spokesperson. . The negative media story. .

Media Training 249

Media Training Policies Agency Interviews 249

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.

Case Study 227

Case Study Conference Local Trade Shows 227

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

They might be those who share your content consistently, comment on articles you produce, engage with you on the social networks, or write handwritten letters to your executive team. Interview them on your company’s blog and invite them to write for you. Highlight your most loyal fans. Let your community talk about your brand.

Branding 256

Branding Brand Social Media Employee 256

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. ” Lepore writes, “Businesses have regulations, compliance departments, and inspections. Lately it seems particularly relevant.

Corporate 272

Corporate Reputation Employee Policies 272

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. I started reading some very interesting papers and books about the psychological forces come into play in tough corporate and external environments.

Interviews 105

Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

Flack's Revenge

JULY 28, 2020

I first met Mitchell when we were both on a panel at Neal Schaffer’s and Brian Mahony’s Social Tools Summit (by the way Neal has a new book on influencer marketing that you should check out ). We kept in touch and Mitchell recently invited me to do a live video interview. I quickly and graciously accepted.

Branding 136

Branding Brand Interviews Video 136

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Then, I forgot about it, until she emailed recently that my commentary was included in her new book: 21st Century Secrets to Effective PR. I was, of course, thrilled to be in it and eager to read Lin Pophal’s book. Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show. What are your pet peeves regarding pitches?

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Stern + Associates

JUNE 20, 2024

Relax next to the pool, beach or on your couch with this collection of entertaining and enlightening books by some of the world’s top thought leaders. Also catch his eye-opening interview on our podcast, Minds Worth Meeting.

Technology 127

Technology Policies Groups Financial 127

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Book Reviews / Journal Research. 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. For example, new books on PR, social media, strategic planning, influencers, etc., are published every year by your peers.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

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. Research and ask questions.

Communications 149

Communications Employee Leadership Writing 149

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

While PR professionals are expected to have excellent writing, design and presentation skills, I also believe that this value requires expertise in our specific industries. Amy Barnes, APR , and I just completed 58 interviews with members of the PRSA College of Fellows and Arthur W. Page Society in preparation for a book on PR ethics.

Ethics 146

Ethics Public Affairs Journalism Leadership 146

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 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tip: As of writing, many journalists are leaving X and heading to BlueSky. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly. Speed matters, but so does quality writing. Its always good to keep an eye on it, but Id look to an alternative source from this list, like Source of Sources.

Case Study 116

Case Study Pitching B2B Tools 116

Cision

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

If you’ve got the knowledge to write a 2,000-word post and have it be useful and informative, by all means, write one or two of these posts a month. Also diversify the types of posts you write. Interviews. White papers & E-books. Interview someone at a conference. Product reviews. Guest Blog Posts.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Infographics Software 120

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why a Challenge ?

Storytelling 177

Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

Melissa Agnes

MARCH 21, 2018

So, it only makes sense that my book, Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World was written with law enforcement and public safety professionals in mind. Interview for The Excellent in Training Academy, with Brian Willis. Interview for The Police Podcast, with Tim Burrows.

Crisis 55

Crisis Publicity Interviews Training 55

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 60

Interviews Content Marketing Writing Journalism 60

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

As Kurt Vonnegut once said: “Please write for one person. When you write for everyone, you write for no one. Writing for one person can be absolutely inspiring. The reason that “writing for one person” works is because it’s an act of empathy. ” Is that a weird freaking quote? And if not?

How To 144

How To Creativity Storytelling Writing 144

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 9, 2021

Super quick and exciting (well, for me) announcement: I’m writing a book! While I’ve contributed to a ton of other books over the years (chapters, interviews, etc.) Gotta go, I have a book to write! this will be my first, very own, published by Rohit Bhargava in his Non-Obvious Guide series.

Communications 52

Communications Writing Interviews Publicity 52

Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

It was cumbersome…but a vast improvement from books-on-tape. Many podcasts interview authors, but Roger Dooley tends to find authors that are generally more cerebral – literally and figuratively. The interviews home in on the subject matter – rather than ask “what inspired you to write the book.”

Marketing 107

Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 107

Critical Mention

MARCH 13, 2019

I started writing the blog in 2009, and the speaking and books followed on not too much later. In a world full of negativity, I want everything I write to be positive and helpful—and not divisive. The post Interview with Anthony Iannarino appeared first on Critical Mention - Media Monitoring. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Interviews 65

Interviews B2B Measurement Blogging 65

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.” This book particularly resonated with me as the art of storytelling is the cornerstone of the communications industry. Then a sentence.

Creativity 60

Creativity Writing Skype Travel 60

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

In this interview, she discusses how she came to her success, what makes her choose to cover a story and how communication professionals can improve their pitching strategies. When you start to become blasé and complacent about your writing, that’s when you stop doing such a good job. How did you get your start in journalism?

Newspapers 120

Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

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., Brittany Runck, Twin Cities Live.

Interviews 71

Interviews Skype Radio Pitching 71

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Free PR Interview Transcript. It’s all in a new book and memory bank. Author Kay Bransford is here with her book. Why did you write this book? Why did you write this book? I wrote this book really out of personal necessity. And so that’s how the book was born. Good morning.

Financial 130

Financial Pitching Banking Retail 130