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? Plus, people would use this opportunity to backslash brands, right? It was for the kids.

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Onclusive

JULY 6, 2017

In other words, we can hide behind the brands we represent and even our own personal brands at times with formal messaging, over-edited tweets, and, on the customer end, imaginary buyer personas like “mid-level Melissa” that take real humans out of the mix and replace them with dictionary definitions. Why or why not?

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Today, we'll show you how to write a comms plan the easy way, with steps and examples that anyone can follow. It focuses on clear and timely communication with external stakeholders: customers, clients, media professionals, such as journalists, and the wider public.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Just like AI can be trained to write copy, AI can be trained to write code. The new edition of its all-in-one software uses AI to keep media lists updated, automatically write personalized email pitches and monitor results in real-time. The score strives to “understand the importance and overall quality of media coverage.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this blog, well explore why press releases are still a must-have in 2025, how to write them like a pro, and how to tailor them for any situation. Relevance in a digital landscape Press releases remain a staple for journalists and media outlets because they are concise, structured, and easy to distribute.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 30, 2024

News coverage fuels social media; but increasingly, social media fuels the news; shaping opinion on social media boils down to authenticity, experience and customer service More consumers trust social media for information than other conventional sources, including traditional news, business and government.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Messaging & Positioning.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Refreshing your corporate image is sometimes necessary to inject fresh energy into your brand, as well as get people to see it with renewed interest. How you plan to communicate the brand refresh.  1.    Conduct Extensive Brand Research. First, consider: who do you want to be as a brand? Who you’re trying to reach.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If you’ve worked with social media, you probably started by putting together a game plan. First, you’d dive into creating a brand kit and getting to know the target audience. For example, if you’ve managed a client in a complex industry, explain how you took the time to understand their brand and bring their vision to life.

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Cision

JUNE 14, 2017

When it comes to marketing and branding, there’s a vast array of techniques to employ. Telling stories to sell brands is not a new idea, but the advent of social media has given businesses new ways to get those stories to potential customers. If not, you can confuse and lose customers. Know Your Audience.

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Prowly

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Problem Dawn Jones is the Founder of Pressed Fresh Collective, a PR and brand-building agency working to help independent artists succeed. Best practices for writing Dawn begins by writing a default draft that’s structured as a cold email , relevant to all journalists in the contact list.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

But out of the corner of their eye they are keeping a close watch on their competitors — which media they are appearing in, how they are being mentioned, and how quickly their stories are spreading on social media. 2) Don’t just track the placements, measure which articles are trending on social media.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Unfortunately, in my experience, most professionals don’t think about their professional brand , how well it represents them, and how strong it is within the search engine result pages, until it’s too late. How well do those findings represent you and the brand that you represent? Auditing and optimizing your social media presence.

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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy.

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Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis.

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Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Personal branding shapes how event organizers, audiences, and industry peers perceive you as a lifestyle event speaker. Many speakers focus solely on stage presence, but your offstage brand presence determines which stages you’ll reach. Establishing Your Digital Foundation Your online presence serves as a 24/7 brand ambassador.

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Onclusive

JUNE 9, 2021

Set your messaging, write the story. Onclusive’s research tool, Research Trends , helps communications professionals understand what is trending in the media and on social platforms. Discover the most relevant conversations and topics, what’s hot on social media, who is talking about it and where these discussions are happening.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 27, 2022

The right public relations strategy allows brands to build visibility while creating or deepening connections with key audiences. Social media adds value. Social media posts can be more than company news and updates. Brands get creative on social channels. Brands get creative on social channels.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 17, 2022

The key to influencer marketing is to find influencers that align with your brand and its message. This will set your brand up for reaping the benefits of collaborating with social influencers. If anyone’s likely to start a trend, it’s definitely a social media influencer. Build Brand Credibility.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 27, 2021

In fact, I’ve seen brands like Glossier post this kind of thing on the regular on TikTok. Which brings me to point #3–writing in the voice and style of the platform. ” Can’t believe that’s in McDonald’s brand style guide to do that! But, here they are, doing just that. first appeared on.

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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. It may be smarter to create one concise brand.

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Blogging Case Study Social Media Instagram 282

Onclusive

JUNE 24, 2020

You likely have great staff who can help write content, it’s worth your while to try to enlist those experts at your company for their subject matter expertise. Many professionals are eager to be viewed as thought leaders in their industry, and authoring pieces is a great way for them to expand their personal brand.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Because of this new reality, brands can no longer afford to just monitor text mentions – they also want to know what happens in all of these images and videos.

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Training Video Analysis Data 399

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content. Expanded brand collaboration “Partnership Paradise: 2024 will be the year of brand partnerships.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

Given how integral media pitching is to the practice of public relations, I was shocked to look back and realize how much I didn’t know about media, and the most effective ways to approach them about stories. People may boil it down to “all about promoting a brand,” and while that’s true, it’s more complicated than that.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. Without free press, there will be no avenue for brands to tell their story.

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Brand Branding Government Ethics 253

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 17, 2022

Obviously it’s important to know who is writing about ad tech and identify the different beats – from social media marketing to streaming to data privacy or brand safety. Often they will tweet looking for sources for a story and social media is the best way to track any changes in publication or beat. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

Typically they’re articles or broadcast segments that feature a given company or brand in a positive way. Earned media offers credibility even though we give up perfect control over the message. And given the ubiquity of social media, there’s an almost endless need for content, content, and more content.

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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. You could write a blog post about the top 10 best purses the celebrity has ever carried. Then, go ahead and tag the celebrity on social media.

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Strategy Writing Social Media Guidelines 243

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2016

It’s not news that social media has taken the business world by storm, changing the way consumers research their purchases and creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands to build one-to-one relationships with their brand’s biggest fans. Paid Media. Earned Media. Shared Media. Owned Media.

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Remote PR Jobs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Social media and PR are no longer separate entities, but rather building blocks that work together to produce stellar results. Specifically, social media can help you craft a PR campaign that will grow your brand awareness and help you stay competitive in the industry. Media Lists and LinkedIn.

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Social Media Media Product Launch LinkedIn 130

5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By carefully managing its public image, a company can build trust, enhance brand loyalty, and ultimately drive business success. Implementing successful corporate PR strategies is essential for building a positive brand image, fostering trust, and achieving business success.

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Corporate Reputation Strategy Storytelling 78

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2022

With an ongoing need for companies to cultivate trust with customers, building an executive’s social media presence is a critical way to communicate company values in a humanized and authentic way. Understand why creating a social media strategy is important for your brand and your executive.

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5W PR

MARCH 7, 2025

Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in wellness and fitness marketing, fundamentally changing how brands connect with health-conscious consumers. Leading fitness brands use AI to customize their mobile app experiences, website content, and even in-gym digital displays based on individual member profiles.

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