Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Social media, data science, predictive analytics, news releases and comms plans – what do young communicators need to learn? ET on PR Curriculum 3.0 — What Communicators Need to Stay Relevant. Several of the questions Martin and our #PRStudChat community members will answer include: Q1. Is PR Right for me? ”

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 24, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Since conducting our first storytelling workshop in 2011, the honing of the material has been a never-ending process.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Authentic Storytelling Craft compelling stories that highlight the unique cultural, historical, and natural attributes of the destination. Showcase how sustainable tourism initiatives benefit local communities and the environment. Use storytelling to evoke emotions and inspire travelers to choose responsible travel.

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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. Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show. Hashtag: #IABC19.

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Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 29, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The post Storytelling Lands Commodity Semiconductor on TV appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Tina Fey is good TV.

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PRSay

MAY 10, 2022

If so, then join PRSA and Ann Wylie at Catch Your Readers , our persuasive-writing workshop, starting on May 16. From what I’ve seen — from training more than 25,000 communicators in more than 1,000 organizations over 20 years — most folks would choose the webinar. Save $100 with coupon code PRSA22. The vacation or the webinar?

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 21, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The post Storytelling Lands Commodity Semiconductor on TV appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Tina Fey is good TV.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Business storytelling has become a buzzword in PR and marketing, because, when done well, it works. But what some communicators don’t realize is that a storytelling approach can work throughout the marketing journey, from prospecting for customers to closing the deal. But that approach will shut down communications.

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PRSay

MAY 13, 2020

Rely on brand storytelling. Brand storytelling is the same, only the narrative is a little different. People make decisions with their emotions, and brand storytelling is a way to deliver a meaningful message. If you have the expertise to share, then now is the time to do so. Everyone loves a great story.

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PRSay

MAY 12, 2021

Join PRSA and Ann Wylie at Master the Art of Storytelling , our persuasive-writing workshop, starting May 17. You’ll learn to grab attention, communicate more clearly, make your message more memorable and move readers to act. The biggest risk communicators run is that we never get heard at all. Communicates better.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

At Wylie Communications, we’re getting ready for our 2021 Master Classes. With that in mind, I wanted to share some of my favorite slides from our workshops: Make sound bites sound better. Reach more readers — and sell more products, services, programs and ideas — with storytelling, metaphor and other creative elements.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 29, 2014

Emory’s Excellent Crisis Communication on Facebook. Melissa Agnes to Conduct Crisis Management Workshop at the GCC Government Social Media Summit in Dubai. Power of Storytelling & Viral Fundrasing: Exploring the ALS #IceBucketChallenge Case. Enjoy and have an awesome weekend! From The Crisis Intelligence Blog.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As PR professionals, it’s our job to help executives communicate their ideas, plans and priorities in their own voices. But even the most gifted communicators can’t possibly create all the content demanded today. In this low-trust environment, communication from the C-suite must be authentic.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

In conducting our storytelling workshops, the concept of contrast is one technique that always resonates with participants. On the visual storytelling side, the classic contrast immediately comes through: One of our clients, Alcatel-Lucent, put contrast to good use in communicating its vision as it embarked on a turnaround plan.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

A participant in one of my storytelling workshops once shared this advice: “If you’re writing about seeing a snake at a picnic, for gosh sake, start with the snake. Ann Wylie works with communicators who want to reach more readers and with organizations that want to get the word out. Master the Art of Storytelling.

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PRSay

MARCH 4, 2024

Anthony, director of new storytelling and newsroom innovation at The Associated Press , was the guest on Feb. For its February issue , PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics was devoted to the topics of writing and storytelling. Anthony urges storytellers to be omnivorous in their curiosity. You can watch a replay of the session here.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 28, 2025

When done with consent and sensitivity, authentic storytelling can effectively showcase your impact and build trust. Share these stories on your website, social media, and during community events. Building Community Engagement Engaging with the community positions your healthcare organization as approachable and caring.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 31, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Business communicators can take lessons away from all forms of storytelling. One of my favorite go-to exercises for our storytelling workshop leans on the movie, “500 Days of Summer.”

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Because public relations is built on sharing clear and concise ideas, it’s important for communicators to be familiar with the common pitfalls in PR writing that can muddle strong work. Find more articles on writing and storytelling in the February issue of Strategies & Tactics.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 10, 2019

I’m speaking with Millennials every week to learn what they expect from leaders, including their interactions with business executives from their companies or the brands that interest them to government officials online and at different communications touch points. Communicate through multiple persons and a complicated chain of command.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Whether a disaster impacts your company or an organizational issue disrupts your workplace’s ability to function as it should, well-mapped-out communication strategies should be structured to embrace the nuances of internal and external audiences. Crisis and conflict exist for every company, organization or entity; no one is immune to it.

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Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 25, 2015

The same concept holds true for communications, although I’m not advocating that you read 500 pages every day. Still, one could make the argument that real reading — setting aside time to read articles from start to finish annotating along the way — holds even more value in the communications industry. Happy reading!

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Cision

JANUARY 6, 2017

That is how we created the three pillars of storytelling, country building and club making. AW : When I stand outside a Build-A-Bear Workshop, holding a Baskin Robbins ice cream cone watching a Corner Bakery truck drive by, I feel that we have been part of creating our American culture. Why is it crucial for an organization?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. The three-day event was packed with dozens of workshops, networking and impressive keynotes. ” — Stella Low, vice president of communications, Dell. Natan Edelsburg, COO, MuckRack.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 29, 2023

If you're a communications professional, you already have a knack for conveying messages. As a PR and communications professional, your expertise lies in storytelling. Research and Identify Prospects Listen Actively: Attend webinars, workshops, and networking events. Translate this into your pitch.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Effective communication of research findings is crucial to ensure wider public knowledge. Effective communication of research findings is essential to ensure that the implications and benefits of the research are clear, relatable, and actionable. Storytelling Every research study has a story behind it.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2024

Biesenbach, a keynote speaker, workshop leader and author based in Chicago, joined Strategies & Tactics Live , PRSA’s monthly livestream on LinkedIn on Jan. With a background in agency work, speechwriting and improv theater, he now coaches leaders to be storytellers in their speeches, presentations and meetings.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 25, 2019

Yesterday, I presented at what is becoming an annual event for Minnesota PRSA–it’s digital storytelling workshop. It was chock full of insights from some of the smartest people in our industry–from Scott Severson at Brandpoint to Bridget Jewell at Periscope to Erin MacMillian with General Mills.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also, sentence fragments mean crisp communication. Check out his workshop “ Secrets of Media Relations Masters” or his online course “ Crafting the Perfect Pitch.” . What that professor would refer to as “grammar errors,” I’d call adaptations to acknowledge more common usage. Like starting a sentence with “like” instead of “such as.”

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Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

This book isn’t technically fiction, but Katz is such a good storyteller that it takes you away from your crazy world. Most useful offline reference resource: Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age , by Gini Dietrich, and Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content , by Ann Handley.

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 20, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. I plan to use the occasion to explore whether communicators are changing fast enough. I’ll be in Portland on April 12 talking at an IABC Oregon luncheon. Cars that drive themselves.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 21, 2024

Complementing this organic sharing, Microsoft’s mental health initiative, Microsoft Cares, provides a range of resources, including in-person, digital, and telephone counseling, alongside support groups and workshops, available to all employees. But what about the actual PR pros themselves?

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Listen folks: It''s not all about the community size and fan counts! Last week, Paul Maccabee and I presented on this very topic for a wonderful audience of Minnesota Women in Marketing & Communications members - thanks for hosting us! 13 visual storytelling tips and the. Social Media Workshop presentation.

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 13, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Friend, colleague and periodic co-trainer for our storytelling workshops, Peter Lewis, wrote the introduction story. But before taking a look at his words from Jan.more.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

If this value ranks low right now, but you value it highly, consider seeking out activities that are focused on positive thinking like a meditation workshop or a volunteer opportunity. Jacqueline Jensen is the Community Evangelist at Piktochart. She is a recognized storyteller and relationship builder.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 14, 2015

The simple act of talking like a real human being would lift most business communications. This could be fresh fodder for our storytelling workshops, explaining to executives that corporate speak is actually bad for their health. If the site is a hit, I suppose the same concept could be applied to other foods.

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