Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss Creative PR and how smart PR today requires a combination of creative storytelling, powerful visual imagery and data-driven decision making. Jason Sprenger: Jason Sprenger is the president of Game Changer Communications. … Read more.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Organizations need communication professionals who have a raised creative quotient. You have to be more creative and innovative in your approach to connect and engage with audiences today. One question focused on whether creativity is inherent, or if it can be taught. The post Can You Teach Creativity?

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. If you asked 1,000 people which profession is more creative, advertising or PR, I suspect 997 would say advertising (figuring the outlier dynamic at.003 003 percent).

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NewsWhip

JULY 31, 2019

The post Data and creativity – How APCO uses NewsWhip for its storytelling campaigns appeared first on NewsWhip.

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Remote PR Jobs

MAY 30, 2024

The world of PR and Communications is waiting for you. Lucky for you, PR and Communications is FULL of them. Social Skills The PR and Communications industry is centered around professional relationship-building, whether that be with clients, influencers, partners, or the public. Ready for a career change?

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

People Don’t Actually Like Creativity. That was the headline in a Slate article taking the position that most people don’t like creativity: “We are taught that our own creativity will be celebrated and that if we have good ideas, we will succeed. That’s why the sheer act of creativity typically falls short of the finish line.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In fact a 2017 USC Annenberg Global Communications study showed that 60% of marketing executives believe PR and marketing will become dramatically more aligned in the near future. Storytelling will become more creative. In 2018, we will see the rise of more storytelling.

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Previous posts have discussed the challenge for PR folks to embrace visual storytelling in communications. Responding to the crush of information and more people accessing content on mobile devices, they definitely have the visual storytelling religion.

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Cision

AUGUST 17, 2017

It might seem hard to believe, but many communicators are still using methods and techniques that date back to the 1970s. With communicators under increasing pressure to prove the value of their work, the industry urgently needs a fresh new approach. PR will always be a creative discipline.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

But one surefire way to stand out from your competition is with excellent video storytelling. I’ve spent more than 20 years honing video storytelling skills with my team at MediaSource. One mistake I see communicators make is jumping right into video content creation before setting the strategy. Evaluation.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 24, 2018

The great Brian Solis, who I had the pleasure of seeing live in 2013 as keynote speaker at the PRSA’s International Conference, recently published this article on LinkedIn about creative storytelling. Solis says that 550,000 LinkedIn members describe themselves as storytellers. Image: Via Pixabay, Creative Commons CC0.

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Cision

MARCH 22, 2017

How communicators can bring effective change to today’s media landscape. Today’s communicators are finding themselves stuck in ruts of all kinds when it comes to communicating the right message to the right audience. These ladies all agreed: the question isn’t whether or not it’s good content, but if it’s in context.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Content marketing has become an important part of your communication program, and your storytelling requires a strategic and creative approach. ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss Creative Content to Excite your Community. On Tuesday, February 16th, at 8:30 p.m. … Read more.

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PRSay

JANUARY 13, 2025

Creative : Steal a technique from fiction writers, like storytelling or metaphor. Ann Wylie works with communicators who want to reach more readers and with organizations that want to get the word out. Stop writing who-what-when-where-why-and-how leads. You only have one chance to draw readers into your message. Happy New Year!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

But it’s also a challenge to all marketers to create and leverage communications opportunities to the best of their ability. Allow the agency creative freedom. And, share externally on all social media platforms and other communications channels. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike.

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PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

As a communicator, I’m giving my colleagues full permission to watch this guilty pleasure program without any guilt, and this is because “The Bachelor” is a textbook case in storytelling. Believe it or not, there is a method to the storytelling madness of “The Bachelor.” Expert producers.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

The platform offers PR teams a new way of storytelling for organizations and gives business personalities who are talented speakers with a strong point of view about industry trends an opportunity to ride the social audio wave. The post 3 Emerging Social Media Platforms B2B PR Pros Should Know appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 26, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. By Haley Dowell, Account Coordinator In PR, storytelling is the foundation of everything we do. Not only is every story unique, but the methods in which each one is told vary greatly.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

These messages are tired and far from creative. These communication approaches popup from healthcare companies, to athletic wear, to fitness apps. When the masses are using the same communication strategies, it’s time to stop and pause. Uplift Studios overall communication strategy is risky. Feel young again.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 16, 2019

Marketing and Communications are converging as PR has evolved radically over the last decade. Here are five key takeaways from the conference to kick off your 2019 communications and marketing strategy: 1. Tie back communications and marketing efforts to business results. Create an omnichannel communications strategy.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

Poor storytelling will make an entry dead on arrival. Get creative with solutions. Although 40% of award criteria are judged on the hard numbers, the other important factor to a winning case is the creativity of the strategy used in the campaign. Judges read hundreds of entries, so the narrative must keep them engaged.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Most experts doubt that neural net-powered artificial creativity can ever equal true human creativity. Ravikant, too, believes that automation, and eventually artificial intelligence, will usher in a new era of creativity and inspiration that sounds positively utopian. And the heart of public relations is in storytelling.

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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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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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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Crises communications – it’s not a ?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

PR professionals who master TikTok’s unique blend of authenticity, creativity, and rapid content creation gain direct access to journalists, influencers, and consumers alike. Building Meaningful Connections with Journalists PR professionals can use TikTok to catch journalists’ attention through creative storytelling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

When done well, it catches the customer’s interest and communicates a specific brand promise or expertise. Inspiring through storytelling. Storytelling starts at the Awareness phase and can play a role throughout the customer journey. And for B2B companies, storytelling is no less important.

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Prowly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A public relations (PR) campaign is an orchestrated series of strategic communication efforts designed to achieve specific objectives. This is where having a brand book and a communication plan comes in handy as you'll have the foundations ready before each campaign. Improve your PR campaigns with Prowly!

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The campaign centered on how LEGO has been a constant source of creative expression across generations. Communicating Safety Standards Successful toy companies maintain transparent communication about their safety testing processes and certifications.

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 11, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. When they do, the creative often lacks inspiration (to put it kindly). The headline is our attempt at inserting incongruence into the story. I’d like to think we’re an exception to the rule.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2025

It extends to product development, marketing messaging, and brand storytelling. This means telling genuine stories, avoiding stereotypes, and fostering open and honest communication with consumers. A diverse workforce and customer base can lead to more innovative and creative product offerings.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The power of ideas and proper communication is one that cannot and will not be underestimated. Which strategic positioning direction should clients pursue, what kind of media material should be featured and how important it is to create relevant and eye-catching messaging content are integral to each and every digital communications effort.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Adtech brands must find creative ways to cut through the noise and highlight the value their particular technology brings to customers and the industry. The post How Public Relations Can Enhance AdTech Marketing appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Strategic PR delivers many benefits for adtech brands.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

Launched in 2016, Adweek Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad features co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im debating the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media and technology. Highly rated and inspirational, every episode is packed with real-life experiences of business and success, sharp insights and storytelling.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

Ensuring content, visuals, and storytelling align with the theme and spirit of the occasion are essential. From back-to-school season through Halloween and Christmas, brands relevant to Barbie should be thinking now about creative ways to capitalize on Barbie-mania.

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