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Terms You Overhear During A PR Internship

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I was a journalism major in college and had dreams of reporting before I shifted to PR, so I know all about wanting to get that big scoop. But in PR and journalism, it means an article or a press release that won’t be published until a certain time. Get Sarah McLachlan to film a PSA! Exclusive” .

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How to Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post by Lauren McDonald, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism Student. In March I heard about an opportunity to visit a film set for Pioneers in Skirts™ , a documentary about obstacles women still face in their careers. Before I arrived I researched the film and the director, Ashley Maria.

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How to Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post by Lauren McDonald, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism Student. In March I heard about an opportunity to visit a film set for Pioneers in Skirts™ , a documentary about obstacles women still face in their careers. Before I arrived I researched the film and the director, Ashley Maria.

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It’s not the success that makes for a good business story, it’s the setbacks

Sword and the Script

Today, in 2025, its on pace to surpass Walmart in sales , which would make it the largest retailer by that measure, according to The Wall Street Journal. It wouldnt be a movie if Superman, Captain America or Captain Marvel won every bout throughout the entire film. Have you ever seen a movie that conveyed such a narrative?

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Can Sponsored Content Work For PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It serves both to promote the show and to capitalize on interest in it, but it’s clearly a product of good journalism. Here’s how Contently’s Joe Lasauskas portrays the relation between native advertising and sponsored content (with a little dig at the now-outdated term “brand journalism.”). Here are the chief ones. . .

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How The Los Angeles Times Decides Which Stories Have Star Power

Cision

On Wednesday, May 18, editors John Corrigan , Marc Bernardin , Sarah Rodman and Richard Nordwind gathered at the Times’ headquarters to give an in-depth look at the evolving entertainment journalism landscape. Film editor Marc Bernardin says there are so many more options to get readers to stories that hadn’t been there before.

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How Pioneers in Skirts Ran a Successful Kickstarter Campaign…and Beyond!

Deirdre Breakenridge

A documentary film depends on individuals, foundations and businesses to help fund it – and the process of applying and appealing is always ongoing. Knowing that Kickstarters are also important for getting more eyes on the film itself, I did my best to help increase awareness of, and drive excitement for, the film and its Kickstarter.

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