Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 31, 2013

We are surrounded by mediocre writing, and it’s all Jane Austen’s fault. Why Mediocre Writing Is All Jane Austen’s Fault is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical. area, she loves helping for- and non-profit clients, both small and large, turn corporate codswallop into community cool™. I doubt there is no doubt.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Anyway, the survey polls bloggers, but I believe some of the lessons learned also pertain to people like us who manage corporate blogs. Today, I wanted to take a look at four trends I saw in the report that I thought were particularly interesting–and trends I thought had direct implications for folks who manage corporate blogs.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 31, 2019

LinkedIn followers, btw). Nope, Sara Blakely , the founder and CEO of Spanx is the best CEO on LinkedIn. She doesn’t have the largest “following” on LinkedIn (378,000+), but Sara’s last ten posts averaged: 67,451 likes. It’s free or corporate jargon. Not Microsoft’s Satya Nadella.

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Remote PR Jobs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Build your niche, whether in fashion PR, music PR, or corporate branding. Especially if you want to become a PR freelance writer showcase your content writing abilities, how you approach writing press releases. Take advantage of remote freelance work.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

High demand for experienced communicators “Corporate communications professionals will continue to advance into top organizational leadership roles as their unrivaled combination of business strategy and stakeholder insight continues to become more essential. .” ~ Scott Kaminski , Senior Marketing Manager, Häfele America Co.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Social Media: Platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can be used to amplify your message. Types of Media Coverage: News Articles: Journalists may write articles based on your press release, adding their analysis and insights. However, the work doesn't end once the press release is distributed.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

If the executive has a strong or contrarian point of view on topics of evergreen interest, then she should write blog entries, LinkedIn posts, and pitch bylines to key outlets. See this post for tips on writing stellar bylines. Corporate activism. See this post for more on CEOs embracing corporate activism.

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Cision

JULY 26, 2017

Danny Sullivan, writing for Search Engine Land, detailed the effective engagement (relative to all of his Twitter followers) of a specific Tweet as.1 Lifestyles – > (Arts, Auto Enthusiasts, Business Travelers, Corporate Execs, Coupon Users, Crafts, DIYers, Fashionistas, etc.). Social Targeting on LinkedIn.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2020

Journalists are finding less value in press releases with only 3% saying they heavily rely on the document for their writing. Quality writing rises to the top. A company can easily spread news and announcements through social channels, but a series of tweets and LinkedIn posts won’t always clearly communicate the message at hand.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We’re still employing the “inverted pyramid” of the printing press to compose them, we’re still using them as corporate equivalent of vanity plates for our websites, and we’re still sending them to journalists’ inboxes with a deep, self-serving hope they will magically turn into detailed coverage of our companies.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. She concluded her LinkedIn post about building leaders for tomorrow by writing, “They are hiding in plain sight.

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PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

In this landscape, corporate communications is at risk of being part of the “background noise” of daily life. This puts more pressure on corporate communicators to make their messages more engaging. With that in mind, are there any stories behind a corporate news item that can provide dimension and context for the reader?

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 9, 2015

The other day, I was browsing through LinkedIn (something I do at least once a day, for various reasons). Person starts publishing on LinkedIn out of curiousity. Until, they are basically blogging on LinkedIn, as I like to call it. Then, he cross-posted to LinkedIn. But, who said they have to write the posts?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Jessica spent six years in corporate PR before launching her own business. A little more about our special guest, Jessica Lawlor … After six years in the corporate PR world, Jessica left her job to start her own communications agency focused on content management/development, public relations, writing, social media strategy and branding.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Barnes to forgive me the editorial liberty I’ve taken with this headline, but that’s my takeaway after finally reading the UMASS Dartmouth Study: The 2014 Fortune 500 and Social Media: LinkedIn Dominates As Use of Newer Tools Explodes. These giant corporations are demonstrating an interest in experimenting with new tools.”.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 7, 2016

Bob Varettoni, Director, Corporate Communications at Verizon, Sandy Charet, CEO of Charet & Associates, and I participated on a panel to offer advice for PR students and professionals. With respect to the skills necessary for a career in communications, it is important to have the following: Good writing skills.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. She concluded her LinkedIn post about building leaders for tomorrow by writing, “They are hiding in plain sight.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

PR is one of the best ways to build visibility for a corporate brand while getting the word out about a given product or service. See this post for tips on writing stellar executive bylines. And a fundamental part of any effective PR campaign is a healthy focus on executive visibility. Become a constant at conferences.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Drive all social traffic back to our corporate blog and/or web site. Drive all social traffic back to our corporate blog and/or web site. He’s owner of Likeable Local, a long-time influencer and now, a LinkedIn “Influencer.” His company has a corporate blog. We own that content. Straight up.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I spend a lot of time in LinkedIn these days. Helping manage corporate LinkedIn pages. And, helping executives communicate with employees, customers and other key stakeholders via LinkedIn publishing. And, helping executives communicate with employees, customers and other key stakeholders via LinkedIn publishing.

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PR Job Coach

MARCH 23, 2010

PR Pro Hard Skills Corporate finance. Is your Linkedin Profile compelling. Presentation skills. Short learning curve. Team player. Trend/Industry follower. Solid understanding of business. Media relations. Public relations. Strategic planning. Statistics. PR Pro Soft Skills Credibility and integrity. Flexibility. Persuasiveness.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This why a good content marketer can take a dense white paper, identify the most interesting parts , re-write it for the web, and then watch it get more traction than the first time around. 1) Write short sentences. Years ago, a marketing professor in my MBA program required students to use varied punctuation in writing assignments.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 31, 2019

Individual bloggers have shifted to platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn where it’s easier to engage with a community at scale. They’re curating content and writing newsletters. Blogging remains a worthwhile tactic for building personal and corporate reputation, and for awareness at the top of the marketing funnel.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 9, 2018

Have you ever had to write something that you just knew had been written before … but no one could put his or her hands on it in time for you to use it? For over 20 years Kathy has led the marketing departments for corporate, mid-size and small businesses. The post Are You Writing Intelligent Content? Frustrating.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Posts like these are all too common when it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media for big brands. Wouldn’t that be an interesting way to shine the light on the corporate volunteerism work? Good story.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There has been an increased focus in corporate America on DE&I, which opens doors for more perspectives at decision-making tables. And there’s the part of that shift that I think corporate America needs to embrace. How is that affecting your writing? Connect with him on LinkedIn. . They want real action.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. Consistent production of longer PR content allows one to take control of one’s public image instead of leaving it to the interpretation of sound bites, a LinkedIn summary, or “official” channels like annual reports.

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Business Wire

APRIL 25, 2017

Here are some great tips from Executive Producer Amy Feller that will increase the chances of your news release being featured on BizWireTV: Write a compelling headline Headlines don’t just attract readers, they entice viewers as well. What kind of stories does BizWireTV look for?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

But here’s the insight: bloggers who write longer posts are also more likely to report strong marketing results. Now, every year when I write this, someone remarks that length isn’t the same thing as quality. The survey “skews toward LinkedIn users, B2B marketers and people in the U.S.” click image for higher resolution) 2.

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The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

Both agency and corporate executives agree that this is the greatest challenge preventing them from achieving their future goals. Corporate-side PR. Corporate PR budgets grew only 2.6% The traditional skills are still in demand – writing, communication and strategy. Connect on LinkedIn. New Skills for PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Understanding what the decision-makers want before you begin writing is a major timesaver. Write for the audience. Because every industry has its own language and terminology, to write like an insider may require the inclusion of certain terms.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. ” says Beth Nyland, the Corporate Poet & Cutter of C.R.A.P. Beth Nyland on LinkedIn.

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Prakkypedia

AUGUST 9, 2014

Whether you call your role “PR” or “media relations” or “corporate communications”, it’s impossible to have a highly successful comms program without having some input from others around you. I was reminded of the importance of this recently when I published the post “ The To-Do List for Every New Corporate Communications Manager ”.

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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

She used LinkedIn to share her thoughts on making healthcare more affordable. Her posts on LinkedIn showcase her concern (and Cigna’s concern) about the personal well-being of her audience. The executive team is one place to start, but great candidates may exist at all rungs of the corporate ladder. Create content.

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Cision

MAY 2, 2016

” – Emily Bell, writing for CJR. Distributed content is consumed on Facebook through Instant Articles, on Twitter through Twitter Cards, on Snapchat through Stories, Google through Accelerated Mobile Pages and News (in a roundabout way), on LinkedIn through long-form posts, on Tumblr and others. LinkedIn Long-form Posts.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Fortunately, your corporate communications team can kindle that love. A report published by LinkedIn and Imperative writes, “…companies are seeing that purpose-oriented employees are more productive and successful.” As Gallup writes, “Employees are consumers of the workplace. And this makes a significant impact.

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