Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. The prevalence of AI will increase but best, consumers and journalists will come to expect it, along the lines of having eco-friendly packaging.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. While public relations is a creative field, a briefing document requires quite a bit of preparation as it incorporates all the nuts and bolts to make an interview run smoothly. The hard part is over, or is it? Briefing document framework.

Writing 130

Writing How To Interviews Pitching 130

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. Get used to competing with COVID. “[The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I So just the fact that we have this all-consuming story has been a big change.”.

Journalism 211

Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Rock the Status Quo

AUGUST 15, 2014

Where they crossed the line of moral behavior was writing a blog post on how to benefit from a tragedy that still had everyone reeling, then attempting to educate marketers on how to leverage the opportunity. Robin Williams’ tragic death leaves consumers at high risk of identity theft. Gawker was justified to call it soulless.

Pitching 272

Pitching Viral Interviews Education 272

Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

To strategize better , learn the dos and donts of the quintessential trade media workflow: Task #1: Finding trade media contacts Task #2: Writing pitches to trade media Task #3: Maintaining the relationships See how Prowlys features live up to the challenge of hyper-targeting trade media. Expand your search using keywords suggested by AI.

Pitching 104

Pitching How To Media B2B 104

Cision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

You’ve submitted your pitch, completed an interview with the reporter, and they’ve just sent you a link to the completed story. Approximately 79% of American consumers interact with brands on social media at least once a day, and nearly a third use social media to browse for new products to purchase.

Media 245

Media How To Report Social Media 245

Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A well-crafted press release can do just that — increasing consumer awareness, connecting you with influencers and helping to generate new business. A century later, companies have to do a lot more to get the attention of not only newspapers but also a newly expanded audience of blogs, influencers and consumers. Example: ‘I Quit!

Infographics 283

Infographics Consumer Video Examples 283

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether. I switched jobs and have been in this area for more than a dozen years, even utilizing my initial job experience when working in the PR department of a consumer travel magazine.

Industry 316

Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

However, like media industries worldwide, the French media landscape faces challenges such as declining advertising revenue, digital disruption, and changes in consumer behavior. French journalists do not talk or write about the same company every other day. Essentially, we know how to successfully place our clients’ stories.

Marketing 90

Marketing Pinterest Radio Instagram 90

Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

I instantly appreciated the mix of business strategy, creative ideation and writing that made up those classes; they were theoretical and practical. At the same time, I had been hired to write copy for a jewelry company, which had quickly turned into running PR and marketing, followed by eventually managing a small team.

Fashion 227

Fashion Travel Interviews Instagram 227

PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Over 80% of consumers feel more positive about a brand after reading customized content. In fact, 94% of consumers show loyalty to brands that over complete transparency. Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. It can also help you communicate your company values.

Writing 96

Writing How To Media Guidelines 96

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Let’s face it, an agency search is arduous and time-consuming for both sides. We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. Yet this isn’t always the case.

SEO 200

SEO Pitching Agency Exercises 200

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. As soon as you start presuming you have every answer, you start failing your clients, consumers and audiences.

Pitching 211

Pitching Crisis Consumer Storytelling 211

5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

Write your “About” section in first person, sharing your journey and philosophy as a speaker. Consider writing LinkedIn articles about industry trends or speaking techniques. Write blog posts that expand on your keynote themes. Launch a podcast interviewing other experts in your field.

Brand 78

Brand Branding LinkedIn Case Study 78

Cision

JULY 6, 2016

In this interview, Sheila discusses why brands need to clearly define their communication strategies, the importance of keeping your content fresh and why your audience is attracted to good writing and storytelling. I’ve always enjoyed storytelling and writing. Every aspect of our business revolves around writing.

Storytelling 180

Storytelling Writing Journalism Creativity 180

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If the world of SEO, inbound marketing, optimized content and landing pages thrills you as a marketer, then the following interview with Clint Danks is going to be your cup of Lipton. you give a potential consumer limited options on a landing page, that keeps them focused on what you want them to do. Interviews Inbound Marketing SEO'

SEO 98

SEO Interviews Blogging Engineering 98

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

Its first customer is Coca-Cola which aims to use generative technology for marketing and consumer experiences. We looked at how AI tools could be used to help write a press release based on the recent CIPR report about the impact of AI tools on public relations practice researched and written by Andrew Bruce Smith and myself.

Tools 98

Tools Writing Pitching Web 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re writing a byline or preparing for a gig, it’s important to understand your audience. A highly technical martech piece would be placed where a savvy mid-level executive would see it, not a consumer with no technical or martech experience. Here’s what I’ve learned as a musician and PR professional. Know your audience.

Pitching 193

Pitching B2B Examples Interviews 193

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post. Award entries are expensive, time consuming, and challenging, so check out these tips for winning in our earlier post. Inexperienced executives shouldn’t commit to a media interview or TV appearance without media prep. Media training.

Agency 188

Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Cision

JUNE 5, 2017

The way it surfaces similar products to one a consumer is already viewing inspires them to look outside of their original purchasing scope. Write good, creative content. Brands can’t inspire their consumers if the content is not inspirational. Those experiences need to be similar.” billion video views.

Pinterest 202

Pinterest Creativity Video Retail 202

Buzzstream

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tip: As of writing, many journalists are leaving X and heading to BlueSky. Having a pitch written for the perfect match is definitely better than writing on the fly. Speed matters, but so does quality writing. Its always good to keep an eye on it, but Id look to an alternative source from this list, like Source of Sources.

Case Study 116

Case Study Pitching B2B Tools 116

Cision

MAY 26, 2016

Consumers aren’t listening to your brand messages. In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience. The digital age has fundamentally changed the consumer. So how can you get them to pay attention and listen to you?

Financial 168

Financial Infographics Pitching Consumer 168

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

Throughout the years, one thing has remained the same: the purpose of a media kit is to act as a one-stop shop of information for a journalist or media source to write a feature on the company. How to get in contact, links to social channels, and the availability for interviews or consultations (if applicable).

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176

Presspage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It only makes sense: If a journalist hasn’t worked with you before, they’re far less likely to hear you out and consider writing a story based on your pitch. Keeping tabs on every interaction with journalists and strategizing follow-ups to maximize your chance of winning coverage is too time-consuming to do manually.

How To 78

How To Media Crisis Pitching 78

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Consumers might operate it in a totally different way than you imagined. Customer research involves gathering data about your ideal consumers—who they are, what they want, and how you can help them. Maybe customer research sounds daunting or time-consuming, but you can’t afford not to take this time,” she said.

B2B 127

B2B Company Survey Enterprise 127

Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Next is a weekly interview with a PR expert interview, where experts share their tips and campaigns. If you’re keen to learn more, check out our podcast interviews with James Brockbank of Digitaloft, Ross Hudgens of Siege Media, and Nicole DeLeon at North Star Inbound—to name a few. Why Subscribe?

Digital PR 62

Digital PR SEO Web Resources 62

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

Yet the presence of deep fakes and phony AI-generated interviews requires that journalists must diligently fact-check AI-generated content or research. Usage continues to grow, as 74% media pros have “worked, or experimented with ChatGPT or other generative AI for work,” and some 78% have used AI “to write at least one sentence in a story.”

Journalism 158

Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Technology 158

Sword and the Script

JULY 11, 2023

In this guest post, Kathy Casciani writes public relations podcasts provide a sound way to work on your professional development while habit stacking – listening while doing routine tasks, such as chores In case you hadn’t noticed, podcasts are having a moment.

Publicity 146

Publicity Small Business Trends Leadership 146

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

Does your business spawn data that can be mined for newsworthy info about trends, or consumer or business behavior? There’s no shortage of things to write about and most media don’t care about your news or your stories, as noted above. PR should interview the execs to dig for story gold. Newsjacking.

Survey 195

Survey Journalism Agency Report 195

Cision

JUNE 2, 2016

In this interview, Eileen shares her thoughts on the challenges of creating meaningful content, the importance of listening well to build relationships and the need for strong writing skills in public relations. By clearly defining and limiting messaging, companies can influence consumer views and enhance their brands.

Insurance 120

Insurance Insurance Writing Sports 120

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 30, 2022

Forming a strategy , executing on topics, interviewing experts , making rounds of edits, promoting on social media, etc. For example, you can write one blog post and summarize the critical elements for a Twitter thread. For example, an educational video about how to interview your customers would be beneficial in the long term.

eBook 143

eBook YouTube Video Social Media 143

Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

In this interview, Connie discusses how the way audiences consume news is changing, why spending time on message development is important and why a dedicated support network is valuable. You were recently named chief executive officer of Direct Impact.

Public Affairs 227

Public Affairs Local Education Policies 227

Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

In this interview, Daher sat down to discuss with me the challenges of being a new agency owner, how to deliver effective pitches, and how she’s embracing the many changes in the field of PR. From B2B to non-profit to consumer technology, I knew I loved PR, but I wasn’t serving the right industry. In my experience, research is key.

Pitching 228

Pitching Agency Social Media Creativity 228

Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

It has already reshaped the industry and altered how professionals conduct research, analyze data, write press releases, and create content. Sure, it can assist with analyzing data and even in writing content for you, but it often lacks context, understanding, and emotional intelligencethings only a PR professional can provide.

Trends 104

Trends Reddit Pitching Data 104

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Want to write for Cision®? Know who you’re currently writing to, and who you want to reach, then impart that information to all your contributors as you create your contributor guide. Interviews. Headline writing tips. In fact, Cisco predicts that consumer internet video traffic will surpass 80 percent by 2019.

How To 177

How To Guidelines Content Marketing Video 177

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. What comes after social media? As the old adage goes, trust, but verify.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

In this interview, Adriana discusses the nuances of promoting media brands, the evolving role of social media in media relations and how to adapt your public relations strategy to the changing media landscape. I’ve always been an avid consumer of journalism and loved writing. Focus on developing your writing skills.

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120