Maxim Behar

APRIL 14, 2024

I started writing back in my high school years when I accidentally came across a typing machine. Mostly I write about business because that's what I do. In one of the next editions, I asked my friend and namesake from Seattle, Howard Behar, to write a few words for the introduction. This comes spontaneously and never fades.

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Writing Social Media Meeting Facebook 59

PR in High Definition

MARCH 26, 2020

If ever there was a time for some creative thinking, it’s now. What we need now is to learn how to think creatively alone, or with the help of your loved ones (yup, really), or your virtual pals and colleagues. Brainstorming can be a brilliant way to boost creativity. Feeling overwhelmed? Hell, yeah. Brainsparker.

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Creativity Software Exercises Video 54

PRSay

MAY 18, 2023

One year later, many of us are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence technology that can search the internet, write text, edit images, create videos and speak in lifelike voices. Software platforms now providing these services include ChatGPT, GPT-4, Synthesia, ElevenLabs’ Prime Voice AI and BeFunky.

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Publicity Software Education Technology 183

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? According to the release the software uses employee behavioral data to “identify content themes and gain insights into audience engagement.” Trust but verify.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

The product name and press release position the tool as a writing assistant of sorts, “to create initial draft frameworks for press releases and outreach communications.” Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails. We’re going to see a lot more tools like this in 2023.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 15, 2021

A big part of my job is writing award entries for our various ad tech, martech, AI, and cybersecurity clients. Especially in the B2B tech world, where software and data solutions are festooned with esoteric, highly technical jargon, the PR writer must translate abstract concepts and algorithmic technology into easy-to-understand language.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. Successful PR people tend to be good writers; yet even more impressive than the quality of good PR writing is its versatility. Am I boring you? A blog-eat-blog world .

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Today’s PR pro is responsible for ideating, writing/editing, pitching, placing, and then promoting executive thought leadership articles for not only the CEO, but also other senior executives.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Yet that’s the central responsibility of the creative marketer – to convert the uninteresting into something interesting. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value? 3) Creativity is the Soul of CMO. Is your PR agency bring creative ideas to the table? If not, give our services a try.

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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.

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Writing Storytelling Pitching Creativity 147

PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. Not a substitute for PR skills Still, generative AI is not a substitute for human creativity and intuition.

Technology 146

Technology Crisis Management Social Media Training 146

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Being in the forefront of all conversations with clients, I quickly realized that simply writing down notes, searching for conversations buried in emails and chasing people for deliverables would be risky if I didn’t have a more structured system. Which were the last design updates we asked the creative team? Proposing to your boss.

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Software How To SEO System 151

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

5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Start with user-friendly tools and online tutorials to practice writing, editing, designing, and creating any sort of content consistently. Crafting a digital story Computers, smartphones, cameras, microphones, and software for editing are essential tools. But for anyone new to it, this intricate world can feel more than overwhelming.

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Media YouTube Transportation eBook 78

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2023

At the time of writing, the AI stickers are only available to a select number of users as a trial however, if successful, the stickers will be widely rolled out as a new feature for all users to enjoy. Paying users also have the option to limit comments – a big update for brands who may struggle with negative interactions or troll comments.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2018

Marketers and communicators are under constant pressure to come up with creative and interesting content every day; sometimes we are given exciting campaigns that spur and drive our creativity, and sometimes the brief is less stimulating, and we get stuck. Brainstorming can be a brilliant way to boost creativity. Back to basics.

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Creativity Software Exercises Video 48

Mindful Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

That’s been a top-of-mind question and exciting opportunity while writing my book on Mindful Marketing. Take this article, which I’ll write over the course of several days or more and will end up being about 2,000 words. ’” it could probably compose a coherent piece in about five seconds. Holler back, Warren.”

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Writing Technology Ethics Course 115

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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 370

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 370

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This requires a combination of creative thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute against plan. PR professionals must craft appealing content that conveys relevant messages that resonate with specific audiences, from buyers of business software to new parents. Just ask Google. But there’s no need to fear data!

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Analytics Tools Social Media Trends 170

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Get creative and be sure the sales team is involved in developing the plays. If are using sales coaching software like Gong, it’s very easy to share call recordings, metrics and analytics around calls. In this case, I’d interview the customers and write up a contributed article to pitch.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 25, 2023

Taking some of the small, menial tasks from employee plates through automation can free them up to focus on bigger, more important tasks that take human creativity and connection to truly come to fruition. Customer relation management software can help track customer interactions and how they will likely respond to different decisions.

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Tools System How To Software 75

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. Buyers of B2B software want published pricing. Yet, B2B software companies are resistant to publishing pricing online because they feel it removes leverage. Annual spending on PR software grew 14.7% B2B prospects want published pricing.

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PRSay

MARCH 11, 2019

The ways companies and leaders behave — or misbehave — have made major headlines in an unprecedented fashion this past year,” they write. Writes thecompany10, “CEOs and boards are deepening their understanding that culture matters, and bad culture can destroy enterprises, even those with strong revenues and profits.”

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Trends Communications Employee Enterprise 151

Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As a technical writer at HubSpot with a writing background and an English degree, I’m no stranger to the age-old belief that creatives have no place in STEM. Sure, the tech world needs the software builders. But they also need people to bring that software to life with a dose of creativity and human understanding.

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Engineering Knowledge Base Software Creativity 87

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We write plans that cover several months and in our personal lives we may do the same. We geek out over the latest tech announcements – For anyone who doesn’t work in tech, things like the latest product launch or software update are not important. We are planners – This should come as no surprise.

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Product Launch Training Interviews Software 296

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic. Creativity: PR practitioners must be able to think creatively and come up with new and innovative ideas for campaigns and projects. Some may see irony in an AI system that writes reasonably well suggesting writing is a top skill.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Besides their ability to generate media, AI software such as ChatGPT can be “incredible research partners,” Perry said. “Through practice and extrapolating from that practice, you can determine how these AI tools are going to not necessarily automate what we do, but elevate what we do,” he said.

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Communications Guidelines Technology Tools 73

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

In particular, all-in-one media monitoring platforms cut down time of sifting through millions of data sources, so marketers can spend more time applying what they learned from the data, allowing for the rise of more focused creative strategies instead of crunching numbers. Image recognition software (4). Creative skills (26%).

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Marketing Data B2C Big Data 118

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

You have to be an excellent writer who enjoys writing. Great writing is key. What You’ll Do You’ll work direct with some of the most interesting and creative PR teams in the world and help them be a success in their roles with the use of CoverageBook. We dreamt of building our own software business.

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Education Tools Writing Creativity 137

PRSay

JULY 6, 2020

For many years, offices with open floor plans helped generate creativity for PR professionals. With so many PR practitioners working from home, employees might have downloaded software or games, or let other personal information leak onto their office laptops. Wear cloth face covers. Scrub digital files, too. Hold virtual meetings.

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Employee Skype Meeting Nonprofit 189

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2017

And there are tools that can save time while improving topic choice, leads, and writing style. Improve the quality of your writing. . Good content is based on good writing. Conventional wisdom says we should all read and write more to improve skills. In other words, Write or Die. We like Hemingway. Also helpful?

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Infographics Writing Tools Google 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Most new hires will get broad exposure to the range of essential PR skills, from writing to research, to media outreach, and their work may touch several different PR sectors, from financial to fashion. A chance to show creative flair. . The smaller the agency environment, the greater the variety is likely to be.

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Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 17, 2017

.” Master all types of writing. In my first PR job, I was told that if I didn’t love to write, I was in the wrong business. But it’s not as easy as crafting a compelling press release; successful PR people need to be able to write from their left and right brains. And this is still true today.

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Training Pitching Writing Video 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Write the book on it. The small B2B software provider Basecamp set out to be different from the moment is began in 1999. This type of creative, highly effective activity makes a splash. Levie is calling for more digital privacy regulations – something not always expected from a software provider. Last month, Inc.

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Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 1, 2023

Resources: Indeed – How to Write a Job Description : This comprehensive guide offers tips and examples to help you create an effective job description. The Balance Careers – How to Write a Job Description : This guide provides detailed steps on creating a well-crafted job description that attracts the right candidates.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

Text at the click of a button There’s a great deal of excitement about the technology as it seemingly is able to mimic human creativity and generate and edit content incredibly quickly. Public relations applications: analysis, editing, research and writing The promise of GPT-3 is that it will automate and eliminate administrative tasks.

Publicity 98

Publicity Wikipedia Marketing Training 98

Flack's Revenge

JULY 11, 2018

In my previous role in enterprise software sales and consulting, we dealt with similar tech, and pitched it to prospects as software that turned your phone into a web browser. Salesforce did not invent CRM – but they pioneered enterprise software in the cloud. Unfortunately the team’s pitches went unheeded.

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