Stephen Waddington

APRIL 10, 2020

This isn’t virtual working that people write about on Twitter and LinkedIn. Before COVID-19 I was religious about clocking up 1,000 calories of exercise a day on my iWatch. Hyper connectivity is exhausting The isolation of lockdown has seemingly created a need for connection in our networks and communities. I find it exhausting.

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Crisis Exercises Tourism LinkedIn 136

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 4, 2021

Exercise or a breakfast meeting on the way in, and decompression reading a book, listening to a podcast or catching up with a friend on the way home. I used to work from home so that I could concentrate on projects such as planning and writing. Lockdown has been a huge experiment in our relationship between life and work.

Energy 177

Energy Survey Exercises Creativity 177

PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Exercising your mind, especially in the workplace, is a great way to improve key traits and characteristics needed to fuel a successful career. One way the PR 20/20 team exercises the mind is by conducting monthly morning meetings to focus on a variety of professional development activities. Condense Writing. Combine sentences.

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Exercises Marketing Writing Examples 47

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At Temple, not only are DE&I in PR writing, news writing, and diversity and public relations classes required, they are also generating buzz. As a part of her course, McFarland engages students through the Privilege Bead Exercise. Sheena McFarland. Each bead represents a point of privilege. Photo credit: rawpixel ].

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Exercises Education Nonprofit Case Study 133

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But those with experience know that it’s difficult to balance the needs of investors, employees, customers and communities without compromise — something that seems in short supply in today’s outrage-first environment. Conduct a thorough “what if” exercise for controversies and determine how you’ll mitigate them.

Ethics 137

Ethics Policies Guidelines Employee 137

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2014

Exercises for Writing Conversationally. Why: Writing readable copy that simultaneously makes your point isn’t always easy. In this guest post for Heather Whaling ‘s blog, Bethany Cramer offers some exercises to improve your conversational writing. Image: AJ Cann via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Exercises Small Business Resources Writing 90

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

Then I wrote a book on first jobs to avoid having to have one, and then began writing features for magazines. Reputation management is a fabulous exercise in brand managing in permanent beta, constantly revising and tweaking, whether it’s for a person, issue, product or problem. Digital has transformed the way we communicate.

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Reputation Measurement Exercises Pitching 177

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 14, 2014

’ “ I learned a great deal from this exercise. If you use ALL CAPS you don’t even have to write anything else. To me, a good subject line will: Tell me what you’re writing about. The ongoing exercise I give myself is to see how I can write an email subject line that does those three things above.

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Exercises Writing Facebook LinkedIn 80

Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

It all addresses the questions: who do you need to communicate to + how? Who’s authorised to speak to community groups and the wider public? As a Corporate Communications Manager, you could find yourself writing media releases, speeches, website content, newsletter content and more. And get your approvals in writing.

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Corporate Communications Crisis Communications Policies 107

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2017

Public relations practice is shifting from media relations to influencer relations, owned media, community management and social business. Owned media and community management are the strongest areas of practice according to respondents. Community management – social media enables organisations to engage in conversations.

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Publicity Survey Measurement Community 111

Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For instance, let’s pretend we were trying to find writers willing to write about a nationwide charity race, like St. A writer who writes about “running” may only review running shoes. As you can see, Michael’s bio says that he covers community initiatives and cultural life. Jude’s Walk/Run. We just copied it.”

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Pitching How To Digital PR Data 126

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 9, 2013

I think that bloggers who exercise that level of discipline about their content are rare. Guest Posts Jim Dougherty Writing erin feldman Sarah and Sheldon' Erin taught me the value of boundaries. I pitched a post to her a few months back and she rejected it because it didn’t fit with the content that she was publishing.

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Exercises Twitter Writing LinkedIn 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

One exercise is to probe any innovative or provocative point of view, ideas that advance an industry or flip some previously held notions, or offer predictions for the future. Leadership reputation can be increased substantially by sharing information with colleagues and community. Invite others onto the stage. It also gives back.

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Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 7, 2011

But have you stopped to consider that when you are constantly communicating with your employees, sharing the good and the bad honestly, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at what’s going on in other departments and with the business overall, that they could be your secret weapon , the best way to grow your community?

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eBook Employee Exercises Community 91

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2013

And this is a fun and interesting exercise that could ultimately provide you with some very cool blog headlines. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. Blogging Resources Shonali Burke Writing blogging tips' Why: Mark Schaefer rules!

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Blogging Exercises Survey Google 86

Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

Balakrishnan writes that the key to this technique is to be genuine, to maintain a safe environment, and to use open-ended questions. Barker writes that the most important aspect of demonstrating compassion is “doing.” Connect the routine discussion to aspects that you want to discuss with them. Demonstrate compassion.

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Study Writing Facebook Groups 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 2, 2020

I won’t be learning Mandarin or writing a book during lockdown. Pleasure in simple things and new routines A lockdown book or new language may be a tall order but there is pleasure in art, cooking, craft and community. It’s a wonderful community act of craft. I’m writing on my blog more than ever.

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Transportation Government Community Facebook 84

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 16, 2014

Then I found Exercises for Writing Conversationally by Bethany Cramer , over on my friend Heather Whaling ‘s blog. So I decided to write about something else entirely. For release, for relief, for therapy, for exercise, for joy, for life. Something I love to do. And so I dance. I hope you do too.

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Exercises Writing Local LinkedIn 81

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. Ann Wylie gives you some funny formulas to spice up your writing Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! D’oh, you say. Pull out the bag of tricks.

Blogging 94

Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 94

Sword and the Script

JUNE 26, 2018

Whereas second screen devices distract from television shows or even conversations, listening is one of the few consumption activities we can do while engaged in another: commuting, exercising or doing chores. The interviews home in on the subject matter – rather than ask “what inspired you to write the book.” 3) Marketing Smarts .

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Marketing B2B Interviews Content Marketing 107

Cision

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Jes Stiles of Search Engine Journal writes that “Facebook Messenger is the most attractive platform on which to run bots for marketers…due to 1 billion monthly active users, payment, and advertiser integration, as well as a healthy developer ecosystem.” You may believe that chatbots are a paradigm shift in human interaction.

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Facebook How To Customer Service Wikipedia 120

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

We talked about her Marketers Community. Write them down. More than just “being prepared” and helping you stay organized, this exercise will demonstrate to your new professional friend that you did your homework and you’re interested in what they do. A couple weeks ago, I had coffee (actual in-person coffee!)

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Meeting LinkedIn Facebook Exercises 137

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Communicators found their influence grew with executives, even as the functions they performed evolved in 2022; PR and marketing alike battled to win trust amid clutter, noise and skepticism. Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. It takes an average of 4 hours to write in 2022.

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B2B Marketing Survey Software 146

PR for Anyone

MARCH 13, 2024

Despite facing a nightmare scenario at just 16 years old, Cheryl’s determination to turn her life around helped her to write a new story. With practical exercises at the end of each chapter, Cheryl aims to help readers confront their own obstacles and unlock their full potential.

Energy 130

Energy Education System Exercises 130

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 6, 2013

I went through the exercise, since I was curious, not just about how the campaign site would work, but about what I would find. At the time of writing, they were more than halfway to their goal of 20,000 actions. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™.

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Brand Branding Policies System 101

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 17, 2024

She tells Christina about how she used a treadmill during Zoom calls and incorporated exercise into everyday activities like attending soccer games. Big Mountains Take Big Teams These incredible experiences inspired Jenn to write a book. Balancing her already full life, Jenn’s training routine was unconventional yet effective.

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Training Exercises Community YouTube 130

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

To stay focused, I break down yearly and quarterly goals into bite-sized, weekly to-do’s and write them down at the beginning of each week. I do enjoy the energy of female-focused business development and community building right now – from conferences like Create & Cultivate to co-working spaces like The Wing.

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Sports Agency Creativity Industry 245

Karen Freberg

JANUARY 18, 2021

The app is growing in popularity and momentum, which is good, but it is still in its infancy and there is still a lot to discover and discuss within the community. Offering extra credit to listen and write up takeaways from a Clubhouse Group session. There are some good best practices and guides on how to use the app for sure.

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Groups Social Media Ethics Meeting 96

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

They mostly seek a sense of belonging by being part of a community and try to enhance their self-esteem by purchasing items from companies that resonate with their values and philosophies. The whole point of the exercise is to get closer to buyers. These sections are non-negotiable and the rest can be considered icing on the cake.

How To 120

How To Tools Exercises Viral 120

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 4, 2019

Many co-working spaces have online communities where you can get business leads, learn a new skill, or meet professionals in other sectors with whom you might never otherwise cross paths. It may feel counterintuitive, but schedule time to recharge and exercise. Then divide and conquer! Self-care is essential.

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Exercises Meeting Facebook Groups 61

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

It’s a great way to exercise your writing muscles. So much of what we do revolves around good, if not great, writing. Blogging is a great way to improve your writing. It starts emboldening you to try other mediums of communication, such as video and images. Pitches, content creation, op-eds, etc.

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Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 98

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2018

From the variety of people and professions you rub up against to the buzzy nature of the job, the intellectual stimulation, the writing/telling stories, and, of course, the pay. Further, perhaps collaborative communities could help to address barriers to happiness, using an approach that Engeström calls knotworking. David Sawyer.

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Communications Community Measurement Study 104

Action PR

MARCH 26, 2020

Amidst all the devastating news, light comes in the form of kindness from individuals, communities and brands. In fact, this is the main contributor to good heart health outside of exercise. delivers to local communities. has been helping local communities by delivering a fridge-full of Gosh! And with good reason too.

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Exercises Training Local Crisis 52

ZudePR

JUNE 6, 2016

I'm writing a blog post on how the best communicators "go deep" and get stuff done. Expert communicators (like you) who I know have prodigious outputs. Sometimes, I feel like it would be so much easier to stop writing my Weekly Marketing Skinnies, but I can't – it's addicting to be in the know :O). Here's the email.

Writing 114

Writing Social Media SEO Blogging 114

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

The exercise of getting a release through reviews and approvals can take longer than does the process of writing one. Clearly, there is a need for PR professionals to have access to better coverage of technology companies in the communications space. Surveys of the PR community or reporters ( like this one ).

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Survey Technology Corporate Financial 73

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 25, 2010

Even if you don’t have to track your time, it’s still a good exercise to undertake. Evernote I still like and use Delicious to bookmark stuff I come across on the Interwebs, but I find myself increasingly using Evernote because of the little notes I can write to myself. And now for a bonus tool. Wanna Subscribe?

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Tools Google Twitter Facebook 105

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 8, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali And So I Dance Again January 8th, 2011 Tweet Yesterday, I pulled out my dancing shoes (jazz) and went off for a Broadway jazz class… after decades. “What? You want me to do what? Wanna Subscribe?

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Facebook Twitter Writing Measurement 86