PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. ” What is the most creative residential real estate story the Washington Post has run? Here are your tips from the pros!

Real Estate 223

Real Estate Local Pitching Media 223

Culpwrit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

By Annabelle Blomeley From ages 13 through 18, I went to an arts high school where I majored in creative writing. While there, I spent hours per day in writing classes, debated about commas and heard some of the worst writing prompts known to man.

Journalism 100

Journalism Communications Writing Creativity 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. 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.”

Journalism 116

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 116

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Insights provided by the agency practitioner client-side include the importance of mobile, from both a creative and business standpoint. As Harvard Business Review notes, the ability of the agency to critically and creatively coach the client is vital in order to engage specific solution.

Creativity 120

Creativity SEO Mobile Journalism 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.” AI will continue to have a profound impact on creative and marketing fields, including PR. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

Writing 189

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Creative and energetic personality! .

B2B 203

B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Mika Stambaugh is an Emmy award winning journalist and dynamic entrepreneur known for her creative strategies in executing media and communication campaigns. I came to the name after incorporating my initials — ‘MAS’ is Spanish for ‘more’ — and ‘ink’ references pen-to-paper; writing your story to build and manage your communications.

Interviews 284

Interviews Radio Small Business Pitching 284

Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Writing is a big part of my life. I write A LOT for my work, but also personal life as well. Of course, writing comes in all shapes and sizes – but it has become one of the main skills necessary for my work as a professor. However, this is not all of the writing we do as professors. Why do I bring this up?

Writing 105

Writing Chemicals Conference Resources 105

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. Tell stories.

Storytelling 180

Storytelling Writing Journalism Creativity 180

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. This blog is full of content to help teams be more creative. Better Writing Blogs. Want to boost your public relations acumen?

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Similarly, learning to prioritize client and team needs while finding a way to be creative with messaging (even if it’s just in an email) has been one of my favorite lessons. My favorite thing about PR and being at The Hoffman Agency is that creativity and collaboration are present in every meeting, piece of content or website.

Creativity 69

Creativity Storytelling Agency Journalism 69

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. I’ve been very fortunate in my career to have been offered the opportunity to broaden my communication skills to other areas, such as speech writing and internal communications. Second, don’t major in PR.

Education 227

Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Now more than ever, public relations recruiters prioritize writing skills. But some just entering our profession may be surprised by what type of writing a typical PR position requires. PR writing may not be what you think. Each requires different writing styles, though all feature the elements of persuasion.

Writing 147

Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

“Some of our fellows are working on ideas in retail, cryptocurrency and logistics with the potential to be major businesses – but we also have fellows who are writing novels about tech. My structured sabbatical centered around three focus projects: Writing my first book and launching a pre-order campaign. I write more about that here.

Writing 171

Writing Journalism Travel Meeting 171

Cision

JUNE 30, 2016

My love of writing, interest in people and curiosity about the world drew me to PR. I was a journalism major in college, but it was really more about the writing than about being a reporter. Good news for a former journalism student! We just have to be creative, persistent and have a thick skin.

Technology 149

Technology Nonprofit Journalism Creativity 149

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

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing, editing, pitching, placing and promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

Public relations, marketing and social media professionals must find ways to bring creativity to the forefront of their communication strategies. PR is a mix of journalism, psychology, and lawyering – it’s an ever-changing and always interesting landscape. Who you are is speaking so loudly that I can’t hear what you’re saying.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

Business Wire

JUNE 28, 2017

By Agnes Deleuse, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Recent studies published coincidentally by The New York Times , Reuters Institute and Business Wire Media Survey are highlighting how journalism is changing in order to survive. 3/ Be creative - Innovate when preparing your news release. What does it say?

Mobile 153

Mobile SEO Web Training 153

Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. By analyzing the perceptions and attitudes of over 3,000 journalists from 11 countries, Cision’s “ 2015 Global Social Journalism Study ” emphasizes the change in journalists’ opinion.

Social Media 120

Social Media Journalism Media Study 120

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

Creativity 76

Creativity Study Survey Advertising 76

Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The free Internet has left journalism reeling and savaged creative fields like writing, music and photography. Curiously, consumers seemed chiefly concerned about losing out on their precious memes. As I said in my last post, it might not be a bad thing, if the European Directive were adopted.

Journalism 60

Journalism Government Social Media Creativity 60

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Awards, providing a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of Hispanic market campaigns across several categories. For those preparing to make the leap, it is important to write well, multitask, and be consumed with a variety of topics: pop culture, politics, media trends, and beyond.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Consumer Strategy 245

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. Just like AI can be trained to write copy, AI can be trained to write code. Propel launches 2.0 of its software with another dose of AI.

Software 155

Software Measurement B2B Training 155

PR Job Coach

JULY 29, 2011

According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal , “More than one in three of the unemployed were out of work for at least a year in a handful of U.S. What do you for a hobby: collect stamps, ride a motorcycle, write poetry or sample every restaurant in town? Worst comes to worse use your credit cards but sparingly.

How To 176

How To Leadership Government Reputation 176

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. Don’t fear the data The stereotypical PR person is an English, Journalism or Communications major with a facility for writing and a love of media. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

Analytics 170

Analytics Social Media Tools Trends 170

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. That said, I think brands can still stand out, but it takes more creativity and getting out of their comfort zones.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of.

Meeting 94

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 94

Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study found that 83 percent of reporters prefer receiving pitches via email. Technology continues to shift the way journalists write and influencers interact with their communities.

Pitching 120

Pitching Report Social Media Measurement 120

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. While journalism continues to shrink, PR will continue to grow. To truly stand out, you need creativity, innovation and originality.

Writing 120

Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

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. How has your background in journalism helped you in public relations? Always read it one more time before hitting send!

Insurance 120

Insurance Insurance Writing Sports 120

Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The key is to strengthen your basic PR skills, including writing press releases, engaging with journalists and influencers and interacting with your audience on social media. For reporters, email is the preferred place for pitches, according to Cision’s 2015 Social Journalism Study. Write a press release.

Social Media 120

Social Media Pitching Writing Report 120

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In the nonprofit arena, the public relations specialist usually has a more expansive role that can range from writing press releases for distribution to news sources to drafting a donor appeal letter and arranging a public tour of the facility. Other responsibilities could include the creation of the organization’s annual report.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 28, 2018

It is the reality that Internet culture has given us today; where content is there for the taking, to be riffed on, often ripped off, repackaged, bookmarked, collated, aggregated, discovered, linked, shared and curated; in which content is commoditized and journalism has been torn asunder.

Privacy 120

Privacy Journalism Government Google 120

Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Jessica Van Eyck, a recruiter for Vaco Memphis – which offers consulting, contract and direct hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, health care, operations and administration – confirms that it’s imperative that candidates have an online portfolio, especially those in the creative industry. Put yourself out there.

Branding 189

Branding Brand Real Estate Tourism 189

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 10, 2015

A Guest Post by Lauren McDonald, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism Student. This led to me writing about Ashley Maria for Her Campus Chapel Hill , from which we both benefited. I had the privilege to write about the film and add the piece to my resume, and Ashley Maria had the opportunity to share her story with college women.

Film 150

Film How To Journalism Writing 150

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 10, 2015

A Guest Post by Lauren McDonald, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism Student. This led to me writing about Ashley Maria for Her Campus Chapel Hill , from which we both benefited. I had the privilege to write about the film and add the piece to my resume, and Ashley Maria had the opportunity to share her story with college women.

Film 150

Film How To Journalism Writing 150