Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 21, 2014

It’s raining outside and I’m feeling lazy, like curling up with an afghan, a full french press of coffee and a great book. Trust me, I have hundreds of books to pick from. That being said, here are a few dozen “do’s and don’ts” to help you in your pitching and writing efforts.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

I do carve out a little time to read books at night. I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. Its fascinating because it reads like one of Jared Diamond’s books but about civilizations or steel.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. Danny Sullivan, writing for Search Engine Land, detailed the effective engagement (relative to all of his Twitter followers) of a specific Tweet as.1 Books and literature. Food and drink.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Bad writing can damage your professional reputation. In a post on Fast Company in December, professional writing coaches shared the most common mistakes they encounter, and advice for how to avoid them. Taking too long to state the point is another common flaw in business writing. Wrap my head around,” meaning to comprehend.

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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. There are some great editorial calendar and social media calendar templates on HubSpot. Be Realistic with Your Time for Social Media. Commit to a Schedule. So don’t do that for your blog, either!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Mention any reference materials such as books or albums while discussing the topic? Record a few snippets of the show on your phone and post it to your social media or website. If you have any other Pearson Podcast connections, be sure to connect with me on social media so we can compare notes!

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Cision

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Social media listening brings myriad opportunities to your brand – from generating leads and extending your reach to connecting with your audience and improving brand reputation. In fact, 89 percent of marketers find social media listening effective, but only 37 percent are practicing it.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there? First off, social media is here to stay. Make them the stars on your social media channels.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

You know you need a presence on social media, and you’ve done your best to update your profiles regularly… but it’s a challenge to stay on top of it when you have so much else going on in running your small business. Why Do I Think I Want a Social Media Manager? Is it a good idea to bring in help?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 30, 2020

You can write a funding announcement press release in your sleep. . You figure out how any press conference, panel, or client event can make a good photo opp for social media and marketing materials. . The words “angel,” “cloud,” and “streaming,” mean something different to you than to most people in your family.

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Cision

JULY 6, 2015

Small talk is an essential part of our social interactions. But what about social media? Some social conversations tend to escalate from “ 0 to 100 real quick ” (obligatory Drake reference), and are illustrative (and sometimes entertaining) because they forego small talk altogether. Search for receptive individuals.

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Cision

JANUARY 25, 2016

Social networks are where a lot of people spend a lot of time to share a lot of stuff, but harnessing them for communication and marketing is much more difficult than it may appear. One of Dunbar’s most compelling datapoints comes from a survey of social media users in the U.K.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

The problem, however, was that these queries were complicated to write for the average marketing or PR professional, and often included or restricted too many results. She lives on Twitter and works with social media experts from all over the world on white papers and webinars about new technologies and digital trends.

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Cision

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Most communications or marketing professionals realize that social media management is difficult to scale without some automated solution. Keeping track of platforms, direct and indirect messages, social care opportunities, and the competition is difficult for nearly any business, and size makes managing these more daunting.

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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.

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Cision

OCTOBER 10, 2015

Follow the lead of the 37 percent of marketers who are already actively listening on social media to keep customers coming back to your brand, rather than running away from it. Use social listening tools to help pay attention to these three types of customers: 1. Happy Campers. Lost or Confused Clients.

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Prowly

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The all-in-one tool is available starts at $258 per month billed annually , which includes full access to the media database, along with audience insights for outlets, email pitching, online monitoring, the AI assistant, the Prowly newsroom, and more. TRY PROWLY FOR FREE Prowly pricing: How much does Prowly cost? What features does it offer?

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

Prevention is better than cure - and if a crisis situation is often described as a car crash, this book is all about avoiding collisions. Her previous book Crisis Communication Strategies , drew on her two decades of experience.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s a manual for the digital age, a guide to how companies and communicators can chart a path through the dangers of fake news, social media “outrage” and the declining trust that can undermine brands. The book is split into three sections. It’s manna for anyone writing a crisis comms plan.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

When I looked into what actual research has been done into words that work well to convert customers, what I found was that linguistic research isn’t focused as much on what you say or write as much as the context and framing of your words. There are a few services that years after a cart abandonment still write a few times a week.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

Most of you are already growing your visibility with social media and now by adding in free publicity, you’re making it all happen that much faster and to a much larger audience. Landing in the media can expose you to hundreds of thousands, even millions of new people. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 24, 2018

I’ve been writing a lot about the Modern Communicator and answering questions that have flowed in through Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn and Facebook. He had read my books while he was incarcerated for 14 months. Who is the Modern Communicator? All great questions. Here’s where, as a Modern Communicator, I had to make a choice.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

Write it all out and pull the key things that really make you different and make you stand out. Use those on your website, in your signature line, in your social media headings, wherever it fits and is appropriate for you to share. That’s why I like for you to write them all out and then summarize and pull out your WOW!

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Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2015

If there is one thing that is constant about social media platforms (besides their URLs), it is that they change fast. There are some recently released social media tools that communication and marketing professionals may find very helpful…or at least find good to know about. Facebook Search. LinkedIn New Apps.

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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. Create a professional website that showcases your speaking topics, past events, testimonials, and media appearances. Make your booking process clear and accessible.

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Cision

MAY 22, 2017

In Cision’s latest case study, Highly targeted press release distribution helps personal finance expert build national audience , Michelle Damico, founder of Michelle Damico Communications leveraged the power of press releases to help one of her clients receive national coverage for her new book. “Be straightforward.

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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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5W PR

MARCH 7, 2025

AI-Powered Social Media Analytics and Optimization Social media marketing in the fitness space has been transformed by AI’s ability to process and act on vast amounts of engagement data. Their AI-optimized posting strategy led to a 28% increase in organic social media engagement in 2023.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 6, 2014

Recently, Eric Chandler and I wrote a blog post called “Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go. ” When I talk, train and write about crisis communications, I always say that your audiences want (and expect) to communicate with the people behind the brand, not with your logo. Then we have jargon.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . In my book The Content Code, I refer to this group as the “Alpha Audience” and I contend that this elite group is the bedrock of your business. Social media professionals agree. Not anymore.

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Cision

DECEMBER 12, 2017

News is everywhere, and with email and social media so prevalent these days that statement is truer now than ever. You can start with a site like HARO , which sends out several earned media opportunities each day. Although in most cases of media outreach, I recommend following up, this isn’t one of those times.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

David Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies, VC strategic partner, and bestselling author of 10 books, including "The New Rules of Marketing & PR." His eleven books have sold close to a million copies in 30 languages from Albanian to Vietnamese. Reporters are searching for experts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Business books create long-term opportunity. But in recent years, data has shown its efficacy. 6 benefits of long form PR content.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 14, 2021

As we start the spring semester, I realized that it has officially been 10 years since I started teaching a social media class. Honestly, the time flew by and it seems like yesterday I came to UofL from my PhD at the University of Tennessee, where I was asked to create and execute a social media class. TEN YEARS?!

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