Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.” There’s a science to it.

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Axia PR

JULY 12, 2022

In this episode, guest Rob Biesenbach, keynote speaker, author, and retired actor, and host Jason Mudd discuss the power of saying “No,” the importance of storytelling, how to become a keynote speaker, and challenges keynote speakers face. Rob worked in corporate communications by day and began a secondary career of acting at night.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Having worked in communications for a top-tier university, a regional nonprofit foundation and as a consultant, I’ve heard this question myself.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 31, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The post This Experiment Proves SEO Extends the Reach of a Corporate Blog appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Whether you’re a nonprofit targeting donors or a corporation trying to build customer and employee engagement through a giving program, there is one group of consumers who stand out — millennials. There should also be participation opportunities for distributors and partners, and support in some fashion from every corporate department.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2025

This evolution demands a strategic approach that combines data-driven insights with platform-specific storytelling. The most successful PR campaigns today integrate social media not just as a distribution channel, but as a core element of their communication strategy. LinkedIn values professional insights and thought leadership.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

This is high, high quality brand storytelling folks. Microsoft may have figured out the key to fantastic brand storytelling–and I think it goes something like this… Your employees = personal stories. Hmm…strange for a corporate storytelling site, don’t you think? I see illustrations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week’s post covered the trend of data-driven storytelling in PR. Data to power PR storytelling. The high-end method is a partnership with an industry analyst or research firm to create a piece of branded research as a corporate communications centerpiece. The post Where Do You Find Data For PR Storytelling?

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PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

In this landscape, corporate communications is at risk of being part of the “background noise” of daily life. This puts more pressure on corporate communicators to make their messages more engaging. With that in mind, are there any stories behind a corporate news item that can provide dimension and context for the reader?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

He remains a Senior Advisor to Avoq on innovation and corporate development, and is also the principal at his investment firm Storm King Holdings , where he focuses on the intersection of data and strategy in scaling innovative media companies. So what do you do?

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. In late March the corporate workforce shifted from working in the office to home, and areas of the economy exposed to the virus such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, and visitor attractions shut down.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. Featured Influencers.

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Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

One of the best parts of my job involves conducting storytelling workshops. I’m constantly refining the package shared with participants in our workshops for business storytelling. Enter storytelling stage left. I think he’s getting the hang of this storytelling stuff. for the PDF reprint. In a hammock.

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PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2025

Communications professionals know that the only constant is change. Messaging best practices evolve, communication channels transform, and budgets fluctuate, often slowly and all at once. They dont want to hear PR spin, corporate-speak, or false promises. These pressing questions require strategic, actionable responses.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. They both are storytellers. Absolutely!

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 13, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The post Communications at Its Best Serves as the Conscience of the Company appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

In part one of this blog series, Sunita discussed the first cultural roadblock for PR/Communications’ Data-Driven Journeys – Lack of trust in a data management process and data analytics solution for PR/Communications earned media data domain. Why this roadblock shows up?

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Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. It sounds obvious, but the real secret is this: Start with a great story,” Steve said at the Social Media Conference for PR, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Disney World last week. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 4, 2018

During a lesson about puns, alliteration and wordplay in my Art of Storytelling Master Class , a communicator asked, “Don’t you risk confusing people?” To cycle back to the initial qualm raised by the communicator in my Art of Storytelling Master Class, it’s possible wordplay may confuse your readers.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Stories are the most powerful form of human communication, according to Peg Neuhauser, author of “Corporate Legends and Lore.” Remember, they’re the most powerful form of human communication. Ann Wylie works with communicators who want to reach more readers and with organizations that want to get the word out.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Power of Storytelling in Investor Relations Storytelling isn't just for books and movies. Renowned cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner highlighted the power of storytelling by suggesting that we are 22 times more likely to remember a fact when it is embedded in a narrative.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Power of Storytelling in Investor Relations Storytelling isn't just for books and movies. Renowned cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner highlighted the power of storytelling by suggesting that we are 22 times more likely to remember a fact when it is embedded in a narrative.

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5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

The most successful brands recognize that surface-level gestures fall flat – real impact requires embedding social responsibility throughout their communications strategy. This foundation allows external communications to flow naturally from real organizational values.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Corporate CEOs rallied to aid those affected by the administration’s suddenly announced travel ban. Mainstream marketers are gradually losing their reluctance to advocate for politically and socially charged issues in their paid content and corporate social responsibility positions. Visual storytelling will be better and easier.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Spend two days mastering the latest and greatest in Communications Measurement. This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference . PRWeek Awards.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2024

We heard from Laura Minskere of Mediju Tilts, Andrew Cross of Walker Sands, Kristina Laco of Communications Office Colic Laco & Partners, with skillful moderation by Randall Kirsch of Jackson Spalding. As communicators, we must help clients maximize its upside and mitigate its risks. Generative AI is the elephant in the room.

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Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Many commonalities between the two departments have emerged, however, communicators must overcome a few lingering gaps before we see a full convergence. Emerging media, technology and the influx of data enables communicators to strategically reach and engage their target audiences across numerous online and traditional channels.

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Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In a recently published survey of Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) by Nasdaq, the majority of CCOs reported that they are now held accountable for marketing KPI such as website traffic, sales and lead conversions and content marketing. Digital communications attracts and engages customers: What is the New PR? Think again.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

At a time when companies — both B2C and B2B — are being held more accountable for their actions, policies and statements than ever before, it is imperative for us as communicators to be more mindful of the words we choose. Enter DEI language.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 6, 2015

They’re what I would call “experiential marketing” What about using VR for corporate storytelling? But, I guess it depends on your view of “storytelling.” ” I view storytelling as a multi-faceted process. Storytelling happens in print. Would that have legs? It happens via video.

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Shift Communications

OCTOBER 20, 2014

If they manage to stay engaged for more than a minute, then you’ve clearly got the hang of good storytelling. If they’re immediately bored, then your storytelling isn’t compelling. Think you can’t apply compelling storytelling to “boring industries”? Other great examples of this?

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Stern + Associates

MAY 22, 2024

That requires a proactive marketing and communications strategy to promote your brand and visibility. The Power – and Necessity – of Storytelling Having an interesting narrative is crucial to any organization’s communication strategy, but is even more important for a nonprofit.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. The 2019 conference will explore new challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession. This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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