Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Virtually every national and global company desires coverage in the business media. For those who toil in the B2B arena, the pursuit of business media is not a job for squeamish. The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. They both are storytellers. Absolutely!

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 12, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. No company in business history has played the scarcity card in media relations with the deftness of Apple. The post Playing the Scarcity Card in Media Relations appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

The go-to social media platforms for B2B PR are probably LinkedIn and Twitter. Instagram has more than one billion users , making it one of the most popular social media platforms. While Instagram is seen as a huge part of any B2C social media plan, it may have a role in a social media plan for B2B companies. .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Different types of content in the form of press releases , bylined articles , white papers, and social media , among others, can help deliver key messages, amplify thought leadership and boost SEO for a particular brand. . It’s considered the most credible and influential source for storytelling. What is sponsored content?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2015

The rest of the conversation made me think of the challenges – and opportunities – that classic storytelling techniques offer for communicators as the craft of public relations evolves. PR Professionals and Storytelling Archetypes. Here are some ways that the basic storytelling plots can help. Overcoming the monster.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

All PR teams want to earn coverage in top-tier media outlets. Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. At the same time, every PR plan should include another type of media – relevant trade publications.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

As you look through an interrogative lens — analyzing brands, consumers and the media’s relationship with multimedia, it’s easy to see that visual content is the engine that steers the narrative. Multimedia is the gatekeeper to earned media and the catalyst to engagement. The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling.

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. For those who toil on the front lines of media relations, it’s easy to drift into a Jim Carrey-like optimism. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?”

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.” There’s a science to it.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 29, 2014

This way, we could better target the media properties that reach this audience on a behalf of a client keen to gain greater mindshare in the retail channel. Fast forwarding to today, Facebook has now evolved into a dominant force in determining the reach of media stories. They could answer with as many sources as they liked.

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Cision

OCTOBER 8, 2015

When my friends at Cision suggested we publish a second Social Business Journal , we considered several topics. We arrived at a topic that appeals to every marketer active in social media. The brands we showcase in this Social Business Journal are: Dell, Humana, NASA, Southwest Airlines and Walmart. Storytelling.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Recently, Cision® CMO, Chris Lynch, sat down with Steve Barrett, editorial director of PRWeek for the inaugural podcast of the show Earned Media Rising. The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts.

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Ishmael's Corner

MAY 18, 2021

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Every journalism program in the country tackles the art of the interview. The post PR Tips For Interviewing Sources to Find the Good Stuff appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. It starts in college.

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Cision

OCTOBER 21, 2015

In today’s digital age, there are two key ways to find success for both brands or individuals: remember to be human and solidify your storytelling skills. Many think that good storytelling stems from talent, but really, all it takes is time, trial and error, and basic writing know-how. Measure Your Niche’s Density.

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Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

PR professionals aim to create more content and drive visibility beyond earned media, and marketers place more of an emphasis on earned and influencer coverage. Emerging media, technology and the influx of data enables communicators to strategically reach and engage their target audiences across numerous online and traditional channels.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

In a highly-shared article on The Atlantic recently, senior editor Derek Thompson suggested that struggling media organizations have only one option. That’s why Cision recently updated its tip sheet, 10 Ways To Get More Earned Media , which walks through some best practices on forging the right relationships with journalists.

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Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. For those who toil on the front lines of media relations, it’s easy to drift into a Jim Carrey-like optimism. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?”

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Currently, PR professionals are still in love with the concept of “storytelling.” The problem with storytelling as a vehicle for engagement, and more importantly message placement, is that if everyone is following the same model, it all becomes noise again. ” Reports of the death of storytelling are not new.

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. I believe it. Look at newspaper “stories” today?

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Rock the Status Quo

APRIL 8, 2016

Storytelling intrigues me. “Storytelling is one of the many things that define and bind our humanity,” according to this article on the history of storytelling. Storytelling is hard until we’ve practiced enough to make it easier. I believe it. Look at newspaper “stories” today?

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 24, 2014

Instead, it’s the type of business storytelling that’s useful or informative and ultimately helps people in their jobs. Bring meaning to the concept of storytelling in business communications, offering pragmatic advice/insights. The best business storytelling in today’s world comes from journalists.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Visual storytelling will be better and easier. If you’ve any doubt about the power of visual storytelling, check out these superb examples by brands large and small. In 2018 we’re likely to experience more technology-assisted visual storytelling and experimentation by brands. Paid and earned media will come together.

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Remote PR Jobs

MAY 30, 2024

Creative Skills Creativity is a key component to successful PR and Communications efforts, as you need to come up with original, innovative ideas for product launches, storytelling campaigns, and digital content. A skilled professional is proficient in conducting market, media, competitor, and audience research.

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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. That aspect of my position is very satisfying. How can they overcome them?

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Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. The post When the Media Fails to Distinguish Between PR and Advertising appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Techniques For Effective Business Communications.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

A recent Yale study published in the journal Neuron suggested that being in unstable and unknown situations, regardless of how uncomfortable they may feel, is a critical condition for our brains to grow and learn. ET, to discuss change and social media. How is networking on social media different from networking “in real life”?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Social media, data science, predictive analytics, news releases and comms plans – what do young communicators need to learn? Should PR programs be more integrated with journalism, marketing, or business, or stand on their own? How important is multimedia storytelling (video, design and photography)? About Martin Waxman.

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Ishmael's Corner

MARCH 24, 2015

Visual Storytelling from VentureBeat. I’ve had a good bit of success working him into our storytelling workshops. (h/t SEO and Storytelling — a Dynamic Duo. I’m noticing that the media properties focused on the SEO community are getting that old time storytelling religion. The grab bag post is back.

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Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Virtually every national and global company desires coverage in the business media. For those who toil in the B2B arena, the pursuit of business media is not a job for squeamish. The post How Does a B2B Customer Story Crack The Wall Street Journal?

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

The conference features over 120 sessions and workshops presented by the leading brand marketers and experts from around the world covering strategy, storytelling, ROI, demand generation, AI, and more. Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Tracks like Media & Journalism and Professional Development help savvy marketers to connect with other pros and take advantage of tech. . Digital Sales and Marketing World. Dates: April 5 – 7, 2020. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. Dates: October 25 – 27, 2020.

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Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

Last week, Cision’s journalism facing brand Help a Reporter Out (HARO) attended New Media Expo in Las Vegas. We received tons of great info on content creation , storytelling and writing, so below we highlighted some of the best takeaways: 1. See all of Ekaterina’s visual storytelling tips here.

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Onclusive

MAY 10, 2018

These shifts include everything from the implications of brand journalism on the PR function to the dwindling number of journalists filling established newsrooms. 3–Visual Storytelling. Last but certainly not least, is the adjustment the PR industry has had to make with the emergence of visual storytelling.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

According to Nielsen’s Global Trust in Advertising study , consumers trust earned media and recommendations from friends and family more than any other source. If these statements are true, then why does paid and owned media get a lion’s share of the marketing budget? Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. Social Data.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2019

Practitioners join the profession via apprenticeships, degrees, professional qualifications, social media and marketing. Some people, like me, make the switch from journalism to public relations. It’s an issue that has been attracting heat among public relations communities on social media over the past week.

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