Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What I hadn’t considered is that something similar is happening to software code, according to this podcast interview between Figma co-founder and CEO Dylan Field and The Wall Street Journal. AI hallucinations still get headlines. Just like AI can be trained to write copy, AI can be trained to write code.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

Journalism 115

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I became interested in PR because I was looking for fields adjacent to journalism, so I assumed there would be plenty of research involved to go along with writing. And that doesn’t mention studying reporters’ work when making briefing sheets, where we document their histories and interview style. You need excellent research skills.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Of all the opinion journalism about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried’s quickie conviction, Ginia Bellafante’s article struck me. The most important corporate function? Obviously, a high-growth tech company, like any organization, should prioritize accountability and sound corporate governance.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Respondents cited reporter turnover, veteran reporters being replaced with junior ones, and “in-your-face-journalism” as contributing causes. The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey | Trends in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Frank Strong.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice. “It’s too risky!”

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

I started reading some very interesting papers and books about the psychological forces come into play in tough corporate and external environments. It is still a heartfelt experience when people come up to me during one of my corporate engagements, on a global basis, and share how much they enjoy the FCPA Blog and my posts.

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Prowly

MARCH 12, 2025

Simple reason: your audiences are reading magazines and journals and they aren't going anywhere. You get a base of magazines and journals from which you can automatically collect mentions. Reputation management Let's say a CEO of your company gives a controversial interview. Why is print monitoring important (still)?

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? In smaller markets, like where I live, there has long been a tendency for media professionals to seek corporate roles when they become available. Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show. I definitely think that it is.

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PRSay

AUGUST 19, 2021

Each week, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors. Current job title : Professor and Chair of The Department of Strategic Communication in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University. Name: David Marshall, Ph.D., Location : Baltimore.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

These giant corporations are demonstrating an interest in experimenting with new tools.”. This is a group that now seems comfortable and even excited with its newfound ability to engage its vendors, partners, customers and others in ways that could not have been imagined when most of their corporations began.”. 500 Social Media Study.

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Social Media Study Blogging Company 125

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

Howard Stutz, vice president of corporate communications at Golden Entertainment, says brands’ messages need to be clear and comprehensible. In this interview, Howard discusses the challenges facing casino gaming companies, how to deliver an effective message and how to adapt to the immediacy of the media. Rapid Fire Round.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

If your company landed major coverage in a book, peer-reviewed journal or spot on a publication’s annual list, it warrants a press release. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Jennifer Lawhead is the Corporate Communication Manager at TTI Success Insights.

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Cision

JUNE 30, 2016

In this interview, Sandy discusses how technology has transformed communication, the importance of developing a comprehensive communication program and why you should be persistent for stories you believe in. I was a journalism major in college, but it was really more about the writing than about being a reporter.

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Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

For Scott Beaudoin, corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for society; it’s a necessary business practice. Here, he discusses his new role as chief strategy officer and executive managing director of corporate and brand purpose at RF|Binder and how he hopes to help companies become more purpose-driven and socially responsible.

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Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Television 120

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

And thank you Aaron for that fascinating insight into how social media has changed journalism. In his interview with PRWeek Danny Rogers asked Martin if the danger was that the growth of social media meant that it would be adopted and subsumed by advertising agencies. Corporate social responsibility isn’t philanthropy.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

The ongoing battle of content thought leadership, and brand journalism and how to win more. When Allan was Executive Director of Corporate Communications at CME Group, Barbara worked with Allan to produce several Social Media Club Chicago events at CME Group. Here’s the latest on Growing Social Now. What we covered. wiredPRworks.

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Prakkypedia

APRIL 23, 2019

After several grumpy episodes interviewing local people about their so-called “stories”, Ricky’s character has an epiphany. So when your employees are interviewed, and their quotes or images appear in the media, it can give them a real morale boost. He says ‘ everybody deserves to be in their local paper’ at least once in their lives.

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Maxim Behar

DECEMBER 1, 2024

My career path took me through journalism, where I worked as a correspondent, editor, and editor-in-chief for many years, gaining invaluable experience at various newspapers and even creating one ("Standard" newspaper). But at a certain point, I felt it was time to leave journalism behind. This is actually quite simple.

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Cision

MARCH 2, 2016

In this interview, he discusses how brands can maintain a strong reputation, why content is no longer king and where integrated communication is headed. My daily newspaper of choice is… the Wall Street Journal. Come to work with an eagerness and passion for learning every day. Rapid Fire Round. My dream vacation is…Maldives.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In this interview, Verónica, who leads PR agency Porter Novelli’s health and wellness practice in Mexico City, opens up about practicing PR in Latin America, her passion for healthcare communication and her transition from journalism to PR. But for Verónica González, the challenges present greater rewards.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. He might talk directly with a small business owner for a story, but Jacobs doesn’t always have that access at large corporations.

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MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

If you're a Vice President of Corporate Communications, Chief Marketing Officer or PR Director in Minnesota, there are only a handful of local business media outlets that you. Paul Business Journal and, increasingly of late, Minnesota Business magazine. Paul Business Journal, and news director for SPNN-TV Neighborhood News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The we encourage you to check out the recently published study “ Managing the Media: Corporate Media Relations Officers and the Evolving Media Landscape.” Additionally, per the authors, it provides new insights into the processes and motivations that drive corporate interactions with the media. Interesting in reading more?

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Talking Points Podcast Created by Arik Hanson , a solo marketing and communications consultant, and Kevin Hunt, leader of corporate communications content at General Mills, The Talking Points Podcast is a one-stop shop for relevant news and advice regarding public relations, corporate communications, social media and marketing.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

During the campaign our team convinced small bloggers to continue posting articles about the film, social media posts to be shared and engaged with, online radio shows to interview the producers, and backers to tout how proud they were to support the film! Meme’s used quotes snagged from the interview transcripts and key marketing messaging.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

This is what led me, in some ways, to interview our Rock Star today: Kirsten Wenker. I am the Senior Corporate Communications Manager for both teams, which means I handle all “off court” communications. You got your degree in journalism, like many in our field. If you had to do it all over again, would you major in journalism?

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Sports Travel Television Journalism 113

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group. And, they have been for a while now.

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Yet some of the country’s largest corporations appear determined to allow their newsrooms – if they can be found at all – to serve as a dumping ground for old press releases, and little more. In fact, a corporation’s newsroom button is typically buried in the footer within the About Us section.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor— and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. And in an age when we are inundated with information and distraction, civil society desperately needs journalism to be credible as it offers curation, analysis and insight.

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Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor—and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. And in an age when we are inundated with information and distraction, civil society desperately needs journalism to be credible as it offers curation, analysis and insight.

Journalism 40

Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Last month I interviewed top PR and social media experts about the challenges facing online marketing. 10 Social Media Strategies for Corporate Communication in 2019 ( Maximize Social Business). The following recap includes some of the juiciest quotes from Neal Schaffer , Frank Strong , Drew Neisser , and Deb Weinstein.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 1, 2017

Snapchat can build two-way conversations and quick interviews with experts and influencers. One popular series of snaps is Complex journo S ean Evans’ “First We Feast” interviews with celebrities as they enjoy very spicy food. If you’re thinking the medium is best suited to advertising, think again.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

In this interview, Alan discusses the critical steps for successful crisis communications, what it means for your brand to be human and how to improve communication through research. Be involved in supporting corporate social responsibility not just with finances but also with volunteering and interaction with the community.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Reputation Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2024

I’m keeping things simple for now but may add interviews in the future. If I start interviews, they will be occasional, and my instincts are to start with the PR technology community. The personal risks are very high and verification processes, like this, strike me as corporate risk arbitrage.

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