PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2024

ET for a writing refresher with Ann Wylie. 28% use quotes from releases only when they’re on deadline and can’t get an interview. 28% use quotes from releases only when they’re on deadline and can’t get an interview. Write quotes that sound human, not like a computer spit them out. 22 at 1 p.m. What’s their beef?

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Writing Automotive System Leadership 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2017

Contemporary public relations has appropriated the classic cultural art form of rich storytelling, because no one can resist a good story. Most “marketing geniuses” are strong storytellers. Not everyone is a natural storyteller. But there are plenty of people writing, blogging and podcasting about how to learn.

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Storytelling Data Insurance Insurance 149

PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Interview for story. When you’re interviewing, ask “when” questions. I once interviewed a brilliant architect whose public building was bringing him his 15 minutes of fame. Walk readers through a scenario of how your whatsit or whosit works. When,” I asked, “did you know you were destined to be an architect?”

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Case Study Interviews Newspapers Employee 148

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 8, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content.

Storytelling 73

Storytelling Interviews Writing Communications 73

Cision

JULY 30, 2015

There’s something about the last-minute interview request that has even the most seasoned spokespeople feeling a pinch of dread. Here’s what you need to do to deliver your best interview yet, even if you have only 10 minutes to spare: Set up a Time. If a reporter calls on deadline, never jump right into the interview.

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Interviews How To Media Infographics 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” PR people and the clients they represent may see a return to the good old phone (or Zoom) interview.

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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

I love talking about failure in the context of business storytelling. Yet, the ability to bring failure or even a problem to the narrative is what separates industrial-grade storytelling from “but enough about me; let’s talk about me” copy. Maybe it’s quasi-cute storytelling, but it doesn’t trigger an emotional reaction.

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Video Storytelling Interviews Creativity 144

5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

The most successful speakers build their reputations through calculated positioning, consistent messaging, and authentic storytelling across digital channels. Write your “About” section in first person, sharing your journey and philosophy as a speaker. Write blog posts that expand on your keynote themes.

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Brand Branding LinkedIn Case Study 78

Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The former invite interviews, the latter the bin, yet both are born with.more. The post Making a Cover Letter Count appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

Storytelling 174

Storytelling Interviews Communications Publicity 174

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. I’ve always enjoyed storytelling and writing.

Storytelling 180

Storytelling Writing Journalism Creativity 180

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 17, 2021

BBC investigation into bullying and harassment I was apprehensive when the BBC asked to interview me about my experiences of working at Sellafield. Writing it had been cathartic and I hoped at the time that it contributed to the discussion around attitudes to mental health in public relations. You might have read it.

Storytelling 147

Storytelling Local Case Study Television 147

Cision

JULY 7, 2016

In this interview, Daniel discusses the process of building your brand, why it’s important to continue asking questions and how PR skills translate to other areas of communication. After several years as a terrible economics major, I became a pretty good English major and realized I had a talent for writing. Second, don’t major in PR.

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Education Writing Pitching Groups 227

Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Instead of “pivoting” like a startup towards new forms of advertising, or new storytelling formats like video, they should be pivoting back to the one thing that really matters — their readers. Would you like to write about how blockchain is changing the jewelry business? Please write about them?’ Write about it.’”.

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Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215

Contently - Strategy

JULY 21, 2021

As Kurt Vonnegut once said: “Please write for one person. When you write for everyone, you write for no one. Writing for one person can be absolutely inspiring. The reason that “writing for one person” works is because it’s an act of empathy. ” Is that a weird freaking quote?

How To 144

How To Creativity Storytelling Writing 144

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why is it a challenge ?

Storytelling 177

Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. Posts run the gamut from writing advice like “How to Write Clickworthy – but Clickbaity – Content” to marketing your efforts with topics like “What’s the Difference Between Promotion and Distribution Strategies in Digital Marketing?

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Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

Cision

DECEMBER 27, 2016

This year, I got to join the staff writing the Behind the Headlines segment and began brushing shoulders (or exchanging emails) with some of the biggest influencers, movers and shakers of the journalism and PR industries. Below are some of the biggest themes and my favorite quotations from this year!

Pitching 211

Pitching Crisis Consumer Storytelling 211

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

Before any team member sends out a pitch or drafts a byline, the PR team creates a plan for the brand’s messaging that is a foundation for its storytelling. For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post. Inexperienced executives shouldn’t commit to a media interview or TV appearance without media prep.

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Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Writing Communications 60

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Aside from bragging rights, writing an ebook can help increase your authority because people will begin to see you as an expert on the topic. Don’t allow the prospect of writing an book to overwhelm you.

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eBook How To Writing Community 219

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

Interviews 60

Interviews Storytelling Software Engineering 60

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I’ll sit in on keynotes and sessions to get the updates on pressing topics including measurement, diversity in communications, data and creative storytelling, etc. I know there is only so much time in a day, but some of your best time can be spent helping your colleagues who write books or do research for the PR industry.

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Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. On one occasion, I was given an assignment to write something for the CEO. Research and ask questions.

Communications 149

Communications Employee Leadership Writing 149

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 19, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Interviews Software Industry 60

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2024

With a background in agency work, speechwriting and improv theater, he now coaches leaders to be storytellers in their speeches, presentations and meetings. Top of the list: Write a manifesto about your leadership values. Crafting a personal story can give you a competitive edge in job interviews and promotions, Biesenbach said.

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Energy Leadership Meeting LinkedIn 128

Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops,more. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops,more.

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Internal International Agency Storytelling 111

PRSay

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Chaloner and PRSA have teamed up to write a series of articles on how candidates and clients can best navigate the recruiting process. To help shed light on this, we interviewed Melody Lee, one of Chaloner’s placed candidates turned client, about her experience in relationship building with recruiters. That’s also a magical skill.

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Interviews Storytelling LinkedIn Writing 147

PR for Anyone

MARCH 27, 2024

Carrie KC West is an author, transformational story coach, and Founder of the Storytellers Academy – an organization dedicated to empowering individuals to review their life story, and assisting them to change and rewrite the parts that they wish to edit.

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Film Storytelling Writing Insurance 130

Barokas

JANUARY 3, 2018

The Craft of Creative Writing. For 2017, my super awesome Secret Santa, Michelle, gave me a book by Dani Shapiro, titled, “Still Writing – The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life.” This book particularly resonated with me as the art of storytelling is the cornerstone of the communications industry. Then a sentence.

Creativity 60

Creativity Writing Skype Travel 60

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This is my first in series of interviews on the topic. Drew also hosts Renegade Thinkers Unite , the #2 podcast for CMOs and writes the CMO Spotlight column for AdAge; is the author of The CMOs Periodic Table: A Renegade’s Guide to Marketing and serves on the boards of the Urban Green Council and Duke Alumni Association.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media B2B 149

Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

It has already reshaped the industry and altered how professionals conduct research, analyze data, write press releases, and create content. Sure, it can assist with analyzing data and even in writing content for you, but it often lacks context, understanding, and emotional intelligencethings only a PR professional can provide.

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Trends Reddit Pitching Data 104

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Norris talked with PRSA’s editorial team about the elements of an engaging story, the art of interviewing and the future of podcasting. If I’m interviewing someone and there’s something they mention just in passing, you realize, “Wait a minute — can we go back to that thing you said about your son who’s living in the basement?”

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Interviews Video Storytelling Course 138

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 1, 2022

I was a curious kid who loved writing things down. Before interviewing an executive or other subject matter expert, look for clues that will help you formulate your questions. Read their past interviews or presentations to understand the topics and themes that come up frequently to give you insight into their areas of passion.

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Interviews Writing Pitching International 98

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2018

If the date for that TV interview you arranged weeks ago finally arrives just as a major earthquake strikes California, then your big moment might be rescheduled — or axed altogether. For example, if you’re pitching a year-round story about car safety, you can write a tip sheet or create a video on the importance of seat belts.

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Pitching Video Interviews Report 137

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Write a press release. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Speaking of LinkedIn, you can also update your summary that you have been featured in a particular publication, and note that you are available for future interviews on your topics of choice.

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LinkedIn Pitching Journalism Interviews 120

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. Every day I’m researching, writing and communicating with people – much the same way I did as a reporter. What role do you think storytelling plays in PR? Rapid Fire Round.

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Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Terry Gross hosts NPR’s “Fresh Air” radio program and has interviewed thousands of people during her four-decade career. Whether interviewing or conversing with someone, you should be genuinely curious and want to hear what the other person is telling you, Gross says.

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Interviews Radio Storytelling Writing 68