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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Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 131

Reputation Us

JULY 27, 2015

There is an unsettling trend of reporters chasing down officials and shoving microphones in their faces. This gotcha reporting tactic turns the news gathering process and subsequent stories into a sensationalized circus. Some reporters have this method down so well it has become their only form of storytelling.

Journalism 60

Journalism Report Storytelling Trends 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

Naturally, the initial response may be a preference for splashy stories in top-tier outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Times, or Fortune. In B2B PR, you come across different audience segments, but the three main audience groups typically are: stakeholders, customers and reporters. Assess your audience.

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Media Retail B2B Journalism 310

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 28, 2023

Here are three main barriers to consider: A limited media universe There is a glaringly obvious shortage of traditional “sales-focused” reporters and publications for earned media. There is a Search Engine Journal but no Sales Tech Journal. Think about it. Probably not. and LinkedIn. However, these barriers are surmountable.

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B2B Journalism Enterprise LinkedIn 156

Cision

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

From where Melanie sits, native advertising is at the cross-section of advertising and journalistic storytelling. The emergence of native advertising on editorial sites is giving birth to a new discipline that combines marketing and journalism. shared her perspective on native advertising in a recent podcast recording.

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Advertising Advertising Journalism Content Marketing 120

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Some journalism startups aim to breathe fresh life into storytelling, and we might learn a thing or two that has applications for PR and content marketing. That is why I enjoyed the demo night at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism early this week. Sadly, the content explosion has led to a cheapening of writing and reporting.

Journalism 120

Journalism Local Data Mobile 120

Ishmael's Corner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

With the story “ The Invasion of Corporate News , The Financial Times became the latest publication to skewer brand journalism. I suppose the FT figured a headline along the lines of “You’re Too Stupid to Figure Out Journalism from Propaganda” might alienate readers. Because that seems to be one of the themes in the FT piece.

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Journalism Brand Branding Publicity 150

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 6, 2020

According to Matthew Lynley , who graciously instructed the Hoffman team and guests in the power of data-driven storytelling, this is because there is more data than ever before. Why use data-driven storytelling? That’s in fact one of the key things Matthew highlights as something to avoid when getting into data-driven storytelling.

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Storytelling Data Journalism Resources 53

NewsWhip

MAY 27, 2021

The future of storytelling in healthcare communications. Real Chemistry’s Practice Leader of Media & Engagement Becky Vonsiatsky joins NewsWhip’s CEO Paul Quigley to discuss how healthcare storytelling will continue to connect authentically with key audiences, wherever they are. May 21, 2021 | 11:30am EST / 4:30pm GMT. Becky: Yeah.

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Healthcare Storytelling Communications Local 78

Cision

JUNE 28, 2017

It’s usually 3-5 items long, including two or three freshly reported items, the Take Note section with what’s on tap, who is changing jobs and a couple worthwhile stories from around the web. My approach to reporting is similar to what it has always been. What’s different is our means of storytelling.

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Pitching Report Technology Storytelling 159

Presspage

JUNE 4, 2019

Enter brand journalism , the darling of content creators and savvy PR specialists. Brand journalism is a strategy to generate content that is relevant and meaningful to an audience and provide them with information on an industry or related topics without selling them anything.

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Journalism Strategy Brand Branding 68

PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

4 guest for the “PRSA Storytellers Series: Leading With Ethics — A View From the Top,” a live webinar hosted by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards. In June 2018, Newmark’s foundation reportedly gave $20 million to the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, which was then renamed the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.

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Ethics Communications Nonprofit Journalism 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” Make the subject comfortable Journalism is about asking people questions, summarizing what they tell you, and knowing enough about the subject to put those answers in context.

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Interviews How To Reddit Journalism 296

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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Storytelling Measurement Ethics Web 87

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Relationship building takes time.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Multimedia Development & Visual Storytelling.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Brand journalism is seldom done well by B2B organisations. Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news. Brand journalism is a form of content marketing whereby an organisation reports on its business, people, events and industry news.

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B2B Journalism Case Study Storytelling 88

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. PR Reporting. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today. Data Journalism.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content.

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Storytelling Interviews Writing Communications 71

Cision

APRIL 5, 2017

Reported by Wendy Glavin, CEO & Founder, Wendy Glavin Agency and powered by CommPRO. Gallup reports: “Americans’ trust and confidence in the mass media ‘to report the news fully, accurately and fairly’ has dropped to its lowest level in Gallup polling history.”. But it needs to be backed up with metrics and reporting.

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Report Media Advertising Advertising 225

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Businesses looking to kickstart a PR campaign may shoot for stories in publications like The Wall Street Journal or New York Times. This is because the manufacturing beat reporter at, say, Bloomberg, will naturally be following manufacturing trades that cover industries like automotive and heavy equipment.

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B2B Company SMB Automotive 319

PRSay

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As The Wall Street Journal reported, impromptu pitches, toasts and talks far outnumber planned presentations in the workplace. This article first appeared in the February 2019 “Storytelling & Writing” issue of Strategies & Tactics. If your boss asks you to deliver spontaneous remarks at a work event, will you be ready?

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Publicity Journalism Storytelling Survey 134

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. However, the integration process can be challenging. The post How does PR fit into marketing appeared first on Onclusive.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Many PR professionals consider communications to be a broader management discipline reporting directly to the CEO, while some marketing executives still see PR as imprecise practice that is too difficult to measure. However, the integration process can be challenging. Developing stakeholder trust.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Beyond PR

JUNE 29, 2017

While technology continues changing every industry I can think of, many communications and public relations professionals hold tight to the more poetic side of storytelling. There’s nothing wrong with holding on to the art of storytelling. While they all report to the same CMO or CEO, they all care about different metrics.

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Storytelling Data Communications Technology 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2020

Here are a few ways Instagram can help amplify storytelling for B2B organizations. Did you just spend weeks on a huge Wall Street Journal feature article for a new launch and want everyone to see it? Include a link where followers can download the full reports that will hopefully generate more biz leads! . This is a no-brainer.

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Instagram B2B B2C Case Study 333

PRSay

APRIL 2, 2024

Reporters spend less than a minute reading a news release, according to Greentarget research. So does The Wall Street Journal , covering the most complicated machinations of business. Everything else being equal, you’d probably rather read a short piece than a long piece. So would your readers. So, how long is too long? How do I know?

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Journalism Writing Measurement Course 173

Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Media Relies on Visual Storytelling. In our 2017 State of the Media Report , we learned that 71 percent of journalists “always or often” use multimedia in their stories. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism. How long did people spend reading it? Journalists rely on visual assets.

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How To Storytelling B2C Measurement 282

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism.

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Meeting Media Travel Journalism 106

Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 28, 2015

In 2012, a continued erosion of news reporting resources converged with growing opportunities for those in politics, government agencies, companies and others to take their messages directly to the public.”. The best non-fiction storytelling on the planet comes from journalists. 25 percent of reporting jobs in the U.S.

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Journalism Storytelling Exercises Fashion 60

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Sure, I can do that. ”.

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Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

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. Get ready for more of the same in 2018.

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Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

Some of the written responses are what you might expect – comments like these: “There are fewer reporters and getting their attention is harder.” The days of objectivity are gone and the days of combative, aggressive, argumentative ‘in your face’ journalism has taken its place.”. It’s harder to know who is [the] media and who isn’t.

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Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 15, 2019

We compiled this data and published as the 2018 Global Media Report. The 2018 Top 50 Publishers List , which is contained in our report, highlights a massive shift in the media outlets which are producing the most content. The fragmentation of media and journalism that we are witnessing will likely only continue.

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Media Data Google Report 268

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For example, The Wall Street Journal reported McDonald’s has created a loyalty program and advertised a series of combo meals that were backed by top artists such as Travis Scott, BTS and Saweetie to increase sales and attract more customers. Perfect the Art of Storytelling.

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Brand Branding Storytelling Analytics 126

Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

When the same PR executives from USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism’s 2017 Global Communications Report were asked about the future of PR — 88 percent believe digital storytelling is the most salient trend. Digital Storytelling: The Future of PR. The Earned Media Paradox.

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How To Marketing Storytelling Measurement 223

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. Like, if this thing is going to change the world, how might it change a really simple business—like journalism? All of them are bad.

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Pitching Journalism Construction Writing 215