Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 28, 2018

The art of storytelling is rooted in the origins of every society. As far back as history can reach, humans have used storytelling to teach the next generation, to connect with others, to protect their culture and much, much more. For many creative writers turned corporate, this means using your lede to create your story arc.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are all storytellers. As the owner of Big Leap Creative , she works with purpose-driven leaders who want to make the world a better place, helping them to articulate their ideas and get others on board. Using storytelling and data together. Opting for a simpler approach to storytelling. Everybody is a storyteller.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. Here are some of our favorite examples of branded content marketing from banks and financial institutions in the last couple of years. Take the brand’s annual back-to-school report , for example. Let the funnel be your guide!

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Ishmael's Corner

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Previous posts have discussed the challenge for PR folks to embrace visual storytelling in communications. Responding to the crush of information and more people accessing content on mobile devices, they definitely have the visual storytelling religion. A recent Gizmodo story on Bloomberg Businessweek reminded me of this very point.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Creative Storytelling : We differentiate our clients in a crowded market through innovative storytelling. For example, during Amazon Prime Day, we positioned Wavytalk at the forefront among numerous beauty brands. They consistently exceed expectations and are a truly collaborative, creative, organized, and reliable team.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 18, 2023

For example, is a Thanksgiving-themed opportunity meant to align a brand or service with that holiday to drive seasonal sales? For example, New York declared Diwali , the Hindu festival of lights, a state holiday, and new legislation proposes to make it our twelfth federal holiday.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 28, 2024

Clear objectives, research, creativity and authentic storytelling are key elements of award-winning public relations campaigns. Creative ideas and authentic storytelling are used as a means of engagement. Innovative and creative ideas Creativity and innovation distinguish high-performing campaigns.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2024

Triggers, Myths and Archetypes for Powerful PR Storytelling PR is evolving beyond pitching stories for reporters to tell. What ChatGPT Brings to Public Relations ChatGPT is a powerful tool – but in PR, we need to use it thoughtfully, and without devaluing human creativity and oversight.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

These messages are tired and far from creative. Instead of following the herd to captivate and activate your audience you must flex your creative muscles. The following examples focus on health and wellness brands, but the takeaways apply to any industry. Storytelling: The Mayo Clinic Works to Simplify and Captivate.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 17, 2024

5 brainy benefits of novelty in marketing By understanding and leveraging the power of novelty, you can elevate your brand’s storytelling , making narratives more memorable and impactful. Incorporating novel elements into your storytelling harnesses this dopamine-driven response.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. What does your audience want to hear?

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Compelling storytelling is an incredibly powerful way to communicate with your target audience. Digital storytelling is at the top of the list of communication trends that PR executives believe will dominate in the next five years. Example: How Cotopaxi leveraged storytelling to sell its brand.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2024

Success hinges on understanding the audience, crafting compelling narratives, and utilizing a variety of formats to maintain interest and provide valuable information which can be done when working with a creative agency. A fitness website, for example, could include a body mass index (BMI) calculator to help users assess their health status.

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

We are creators, storytellers and writers. From taking back her career by rerecording “Taylor’s Version” of early albums to winning a sexual assault lawsuit with damages of a single symbolic dollar, she has led by example. Her storytelling is personal and intimate and gives a glimpse of what she’s feeling at the moment.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 1, 2019

Many people who work in PR thrive on the creative nature of what we do; after all, not everyone can dream up a winning idea for a product launch, or even the email subject line that will capture a journalist’s attention. But the best campaigns are fueled by creativity, yet informed by research. Muddling the message.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 22, 2018

So impressive was Modesto’s storytelling that he convinced significant numbers of followers that the murder and the subsequent investigation were real. It’s a wonderful example of the power of storytelling on social media. This story captured me. Photo credit: @Pont_nuit).

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 21, 2018

So impressive was Modesto’s storytelling that he convinced significant numbers of followers that the murder and the subsequent investigation were real. It’s a wonderful example of the power of storytelling on social media. This story captured me. Photo credit @plot_tuit).

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 21, 2018

So impressive was Modesto’s storytelling that he convinced significant numbers of followers that the murder and the subsequent investigation were real. It’s a wonderful example of the power of storytelling on social media. This story captured me. Photo credit @plot_tuit).

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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.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. From legacy videos and anniversary books to corporate birthday events and digital archives, what follows are five ways smart brands have leveraged their company histories in brand storytelling. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Crafting stories that resonate One key aspect of merging PR with digital strategies is the art of storytelling. Brands are no longer faceless entities; they’re storytellers vying for the audience’s attention amidst a sea of content. Here’s where PR shines, crafting narratives that not only inform but also entertain and engage.

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

I worked with coalitions at the intersection of national security and civil liberties – for example, with the coalition working to close Guantanamo Bay at the end of the Obama administration, working to end government surveillance. It lacks that creative thought. That’s a revelation to a lot of organizations.

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PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

As a communicator, I’m giving my colleagues full permission to watch this guilty pleasure program without any guilt, and this is because “The Bachelor” is a textbook case in storytelling. Believe it or not, there is a method to the storytelling madness of “The Bachelor.” for the character they’ve come to know.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Storytelling engages, influence persuades. Storytelling starts at the initial awareness phase and can play a role through the customer journey. Storytelling is also important for B2B companies where the product is complicated or the industry changes quickly. For business examples, pay a visit to Hubspot Academy on LinkedIn.

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 13, 2020

Webinars are still a marketing staple , but we’ve also seen some incredibly creative storytelling in the virtual space. This framework allows marketers to build from the ground up by considering the key elements of event design: logistics, environment, storytelling, and connection. Storytelling that stands out.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 22, 2021

For example, TikTok has taken the world by storm and no one wants to miss newer sites that could gain similar prominence. The feature offers a fun, creative way to display your brand’s product releases, how-to’s, and even its workplace culture. Here are three emerging platforms that PR pros should track.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Reporters may not appreciate your clever or flowery headline in pitches, so PR writers with chops in the creative area should guard against too-florid content. Storytelling is the engine of PR. A grasp of universal storytelling principles is at the core of most successful PR writing. Writing for SEO is standard PR practice.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 31, 2019

Everyone remembers their viral, bro-y YouTube ad in 2011 , for example. Previous Crenshaw client Sundial Brands, makers of inclusive personal care and beauty products, is another example. For example, our tech PR team at Crenshaw supported the U.S. Away, the luggage company, is another example.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. The internet and social platforms are key tools for storytelling, brand management and connection. For example, web analytics tools like Google Analytics and Twitter Analytics are common in PR and user-friendly.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 8, 2019

There are people who think that research puts a muzzle on creativity, but it’s just the opposite. Putting a tale into context makes it more powerful, and you can find many great examples of that. Believe me, up until a few years ago I was the first to rank creativity more highly than data. Data knows best.

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Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2021

Many in the industry agree and acknowledge that PR/Communications as an organization is way behind in adopting data-driven ways compared to their colleagues in marketing, finance, customer service or human resources as an example. Why this roadblock shows up?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

But most companies aren’t category creators, so let’s look at more typical examples. Inspiring through storytelling. Storytelling starts at the Awareness phase and can play a role throughout the customer journey. And for B2B companies, storytelling is no less important.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 31, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. 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.” Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Creativity – the ability to think outside the box and quickly for those time sensitive opportunities. Communication Skills – Social touches to many teams these days (PR, Creative, etc), it’s important to be able to communicate and work as a team even with those not on your team. The fake Eli Lilly Twitter fiasco is a good example.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When targeting a younger audience, for example, Lobo might use the search term “skateboarding” rather than “diverse young fit models in the city.” Baggu , a manufacturer of reusable bags and accessories, for example, features inclusive images and a really diverse age range that resonates.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Storytelling is a hot topic in the communications industry these days. Thankfully, there are resources that can make the process a little easier to make you a great storyteller. Pixar’s storytelling rules. As any writer can attest, this is often the hardest part of the storytelling process. Guest Post by Kristin Piombino.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s more than a marketing asset—it’s a storytelling tool that can make a major impact on potential investors, customers, and your bottom line. It builds your brand’s authority and credibility A fintech case study gives you the chance to show examples of how your products and services solve complex problems.

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