Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It is almost a sport on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In the shift to data driven programmes there’s a danger that we lose sight of creativity. I’ve developed each of these themes below.

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

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PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Through her storytelling, she sought to illuminate the diversity and richness of the African continent, challenging stereotypes and presenting a more nuanced perspective to her audience. A Natural Storyteller At the core of Diane’s personal and professional pursuits lies a common thread—storytelling.

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Cision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The key is brand journalism, a subtle form of storytelling that benefits both your brand and your audience. For example, Red Bull publishes “ The Red Bulletin ,” a print and digital magazine that offers stories about celebrities, sports, fashion and lifestyle topics. Image: Sboukatch ( Creative Commons ).

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Cision

JANUARY 6, 2017

It is the culmination of thirty years of building and re-energizing world-class brands in entertainment, retail, food and beverage and sports. That is how we created the three pillars of storytelling, country building and club making. That work then gives us a framework to think creatively about how to communicate with the customer.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

Working for an amateur or professional sports team has always been a dream of mine. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? I actually started my career in sports, so in a way this is a return. They also helped me think differently and creatively.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Agencies are having to think of new, creative ways to use video for selling a product or message. One of the year’s very best pop culture pieces can be found on Bill Simmons’ new website The Ringer , which often publishes long-form pieces about sports, pop culture and politics.

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Karen Freberg

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

engaging in discussions about social media and sports, and talking all about football and shoes. Adidas made 111 of these (to celebrate the number of wins Coach Petrino has) and did this creative execution at the event as well as on social media. Sports Social Strategy & Community Management Manager. Erik Mendoza – U.S.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It showcased the unparalleled ability of brands to captivate audiences through a fusion of entertainment, creativity, and strategic promotion. Connecting a brand with compelling and inventive storytelling serves as another powerful method to enhance overall brand visibility. So, how did the ads do this year?

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

22) “I am a storyteller and I look out for people.”. 24) “I do research to better understand what people know about college sports and then try to help fill the gaps with compelling content and proof points.”. 22) “I am a storyteller and I look out for people.”. 63) “I am a storyteller.”. 67) “I’m a storyteller.”.

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OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Many days involve at least one brainstorm (organized by our talented creative and client account teams), and planning media strategy around an upcoming new program or creative concept for our clients. When it makes sense, I’ll also share an expert or client resource that could help add color to their future storytelling.

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 19, 2021

Based on what I’ve seen, TikTok may not be right for every B2B brand, but if they’re looking for some new and creative opportunities that just make sense , here’s how they can join the platform without ruining it. At Contently, I think you know how much we value storytelling by now. Embrace emotional targeting.

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Contently - Strategy

JULY 28, 2021

According to Malissa Mackenzie, director of creative services at CarMax, the turning point was gaining support from the company’s senior leadership. Malissa MacKenzie, director of creative services at CarMax. Immediately, the leadership team bought in. CarMax tackled these challenges by working collaboratively across teams.

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Karen Freberg

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Some of the hardest and most dedicated professionals who are working in social media are the college sports teams in digital and social media. They have created a lot of great creative assets that are published immediately. Great longform storytelling. Awesome job, Russ! Nebraska: Embracing story with social media.

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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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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

This let me unleash my research thinking and creative acumen to the fullest in driving brand strategies that were held accountable to business KPIs such as market growth, inviting investment, attraction or retention of talent, driving favorable issues outcomes with regulators, etc. .

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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. To resonate with your audience, your content needs to blend storytelling with solid data , making your success stories both engaging and credible.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our top picks: If you’re looking for ways to boost your content strategy, this blog post is for you: Creating a Video Storytelling Strategy That Gets Results. Our Top Picks: Stay informed with the latest ways to improve your brand’s presence through creative tactics: Disruptive Tactics To Spur Creativity.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This could include holidays, such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Bank Holidays, key events , such as sporting events or awards, or awareness days that are relevant to your brand. If you have really interesting regional data , but aren’t sure how to highlight it creatively – maps are a great way to do so.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

When I started out two decades ago, there were very few females in the sports business. Getting others excited about moving forward to reach executive level positions in any industry motivates and inspires me to stay creative and open to what’s to come. Good competition helps keep you flexible, nimble and creative.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 31, 2018

Storytelling, and a strong backstory helps engage music fans. She started working for local firm Karol Marketing where she learnt the importance of understanding business objectives and creativity. It’s the largest mass participation sporting organisation in the UK. It’s at this time when a group needs to build an audience.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Courtney is the director of Allen Hall PR our student run public relations agency at the University of Oregon and the president of the American Women in Sports Media chapter. Justin McClanahan, @MNrube. Thomas Reese.

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Contently - Strategy

MARCH 5, 2024

Believe it or not, financial content for a bank can be fertile ground for creativity. Mastercard created a 3D spatial audio experience for live sports, which allowed blind and low-vision audiences to experience the Australian Open through the radio. They didn’t skimp on the content, either. Let the funnel be your guide!

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Strike a balance between creativity and sales Create campaigns that capture attention without coming across as overtly advertorial. Focus on storytelling and consumer engagement over hard selling. Actively seek creative opportunities or collaborate cross-departmentally to keep things dynamic and stimulating.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Um, but I find that clients who are more create, like, give me the creative freedom to come up with my own ideas first, uh, show the best results. I’m promoting this content piece for a sporting goods company. I’m not going to be on top of everything—I’m a human being—but those tools, in particular, help me.

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Flatiron Communications

JULY 5, 2022

The second was a bit more in the weeds: “Play-to-Earn: Creative Ways to Make Money.” They typically range from heads of state to tech CEOs to A-list entertainment and sports celebrities to plain old influencers and thought-leaders. It bowed on the Content-Makers Stage with an SRO audience of 1000+. Sharma, Pace, and Isikoff (l.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tech PR also involves securing media coverage and amplifying content through storytelling to reach the right target audience. It can also help small tech companies to grow, as they have some advantages like shorter teams which can react to news quicker, less red tape, more creativity, and more forgiving trial and error.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Amanda Hill – Three Box Strategic Communications. For the original blog, please visit here. Photo courtesy of Pixabay Your audience’s attention is more fragmented than ever. We used to target seven touchpoints to reach the customer – now, it takes eight or nine.

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PRSay

JULY 9, 2024

Creative To make your lead creative, choose a technique that fiction writers might use for your nonfiction writing. Not just your average sporting event, the Canada 55+ Games features competition in 24 different sports and events ranging from swimming and hockey to scrabble and bocce. Find the examples.

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The Resolution Blog

JULY 30, 2019

To shine against all the noise, you need to be extra creative. It’s first offering to the world was a simple photo of an egg sporting the caption “Let’s set a world record together and get the most liked post on Instagram.” These awards celebrate the very best in brand communications with an emphasis on creativity. million). “If

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

You do need the storytelling, relationship building, creative and analytical skills. Manage the social media for a sports team you are part of. How can we encourage potential students to study PR and comms? This is a question I am often asked. First off I don’t think you need a degree in PR or comms to work in the industry.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. In August 1994 The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina, began putting news and sports articles online on its website. As a result print circulation has fallen dramatically.

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

We are seeing more brands and the new start-up ecosystem wanting to understand the value of communication as they build programs to raise their reputation and intensify their storytelling efforts. Digital-first campaigns, influencer mapping and marketing are new ways of storytelling. Hale Global Communications founder Trevor C.

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Cision

MAY 21, 2015

Jaffe Juice is an industry thought leader and author of Life after the 30-second spot, Joseph Jaffe’s unshackled, uncensored and uninhibited dialogue on the subjects of new marketing, advertising and creativity. 29) John Dennis. Smart Time Online. 42) Andrew Youderian. eCommerce Fuel. The Brand Advantage Journalism Podcast.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Machine vs. Man: Does AI Efficiency Trump Human Creativity? Even as AI continues to evolve, there will always be something uniquely human about the art of storytelling. These tools still don’t understand the nuances of true storytelling, and they’ve certainly never interacted with your customers on a face-to-face basis.

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Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

It can also include Discovery Channel, The History Channel and National Geographic Bonding : This is everything from group chats with family online during the COVID-19 pandemic, shared experiences of sporting events, or the coming together of people following a tragedy, like Hurricane Katrina.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

ODC fuels creativity and innovation, crossing borders and connecting us so we can move forward together. The biggest issue with the sport is the cost to play. I love everything ODC does and what it represents.  By Brendan Davis Playing golf has been one of my favorite pastimes since I was a kid.

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