5W PR

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Social media has reshaped how organizations communicate with their audiences, creating opportunities for authentic brand storytelling through the voices of employees. Research shows that content shared by employees receives 8 times more engagement than content shared through brand channels.

Employee 88

Employee Social Media Reputation Guidelines 88

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.

Storytelling 136

Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

There are also, generally speaking, traditional gaps in a communicators skill set, such as math, which hurts our credibility with executive leadership. Most of these are focused on marketing, communications, leadership and psychology. Further, George Lucas seemingly draws on real historical events in his storytelling.

Google 157

Google Course Survey YouTube 157

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.” Google’s new AI-driven search will elevate the importance of genuine thought leadership and first-hand insights.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

PR for Anyone

APRIL 2, 2025

Shes not just a chef; shes a storyteller, an educator, and a cultural ambassador, bringing new perspectives to the culinary world. Conclusion: A Legacy of Love and Leadership Carla Halls journey is an inspiring testament to following ones passion, embracing challenges, and staying true to oneself.

Industry 130

Industry Storytelling Education Television 130

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Like other companies that have mastered content marketing, Dollar Shave Club had a clear mission, audience research, a unique voice, and high-quality storytelling. If you want to drive awareness, trust, and loyalty, great storytelling is much more effective than intrusive ads or overt promotion. Lead Generation. Scale & Alignment.

Leadership 106

Leadership Brand Branding How To 106

PRSay

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

A participant in one of my storytelling workshops once shared this advice: “If you’re writing about seeing a snake at a picnic, for gosh sake, start with the snake. When writing an opening paragraph, keep things lively and terse. Learn more about her training, consulting or writing and editing services at WylieComm.com.

Storytelling 150

Storytelling Case Study Writing Banking 150

PRSay

MARCH 13, 2024

Soon Georgia communities will have one million more trees, thanks to … Write about people, not about things. The original focuses on a program: AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) program recognizes mayors and councilmembers for accomplishing training in five core areas. Write about the impact, not the event.

Energy 173

Energy Writing Community Training 173

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

The site is always looking for contributors, making it a go-to for thought leadership pieces and guest blogging. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. No matter where your company is in its relationship with employees, service providers or clients, The Muse has relevant content. The Cision Blog. Smart Blogger.

Blogging 170

Blogging Writing Creativity Storytelling 170

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. Leadership events. The brand perception audit may provide key insight that informs the overall PR strategy.

Agency 188

Agency Publicity Media Training Training 188

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Executive Thought Leadership According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important. They may also be responsible for managing any outsourced content creators.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

PRSay

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

In honor of our “Storytelling & Writing” issue, we posed the following question for February: “What inspires your writing?”. “The writing I produce is driven by the desire to deliver honest, compelling and ethical communications that has value to society. ” — Leenhea Durousseau.

Writing 76

Writing Transportation Storytelling Ethics 76

The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Helpful primer: How to Write a Press Release That Gets Noticed 2. Pro Tip: Build Your Brand with Effective Storytelling. Leverage Thought Leadership People connect more with trusted experts than faceless corporations. Relevant: Align with broader organizational goals (e.g., brand growth, improved patient outcomes).

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Strategy Publicity Storytelling 52

PRSay

DECEMBER 4, 2018

During a lesson about puns, alliteration and wordplay in my Art of Storytelling Master Class , a communicator asked, “Don’t you risk confusing people?” To cycle back to the initial qualm raised by the communicator in my Art of Storytelling Master Class, it’s possible wordplay may confuse your readers.

Tools 141

Tools Communications Storytelling Newspapers 141

PRSay

JULY 25, 2018

Ann Handley starts each day by writing an email to herself. For the Boston-based content strategist and digital marketer, it’s one way that she practices what she teaches: making writing a habit. In her daily emails to herself, “I don’t write about anything in particular,” said Handley, who will be the General Session speaker Oct.

Writing 103

Writing Conference Internal International 103

5W PR

MAY 21, 2024

Content creation AI can aid content creation by generating outlines, analyzing writing styles, and suggesting pertinent keywords. Evoke emotions such as excitement, hope, or empowerment through storytelling. Utilize storytelling to highlight the unique features and disruptive potential of the technology.

Technology 127

Technology Trends Company Storytelling 127

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely.

Communications 193

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 193

Cision

APRIL 16, 2015

Visual media and visual storytelling are on the rise and poised to become two of the major content creation trends in 2015. As with any strategy or tactic, you have to address the “why” first: Why are you using visual media or storytelling? Write down your objectives. Write an outline. Here are five ideas! Register now!

Infographics 120

Infographics Storytelling Content Marketing Film 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 154

Employee Print Writing Survey 154

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2024

In an era that values authenticity, John Elsasser, editor-in-chief of Strategies & Tactics and host of the webinar series, asked: Should aspiring leaders embrace their real strengths, rather than try to embody every type of leadership quality? Top of the list: Write a manifesto about your leadership values.

Energy 128

Energy Leadership Meeting LinkedIn 128

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Education for leadership – I’m not sure what word to use for this one exactly (maybe this falls into communication skills), but I think one of the most important skills right now is the ability to educate leadership on social media. Storytelling is the underlining theme for social media pros. Strong copywriting skills.

Social Media 174

Social Media Media Analytics Data 174

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Storytelling can be an effective way to create messages that can reach your employees and build a stronger connection to your brand. When writing about the annual United Way kickoff, talk to someone who donates each year or who volunteers at an organization United Way supports. So, talk to people. Find the story behind the news.

Employee 151

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Thought leadership is a common term in most B2B public relations programs. We examine these questions on behalf of clients and have a blueprint of sorts for developing and supporting thought leadership in a company executive or expert. But what does it really mean, and which qualities make a successful thought leader?

Leadership 149

Leadership Trade Shows Healthcare Education 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

Today we’re challenged to use digital storytelling techniques where visual impact is even more important than persuasive writing. We’re responsible for creating shareable content that engages users and requires new storytelling skills. Embracing a new content model. Committing to outcomes as well as outputs.

Digital PR 168

Digital PR SEO Storytelling Analytics 168

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. Executives seek to amplify their own voices through “thought leadership.”.

Communications 149

Communications Employee Leadership Writing 149

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

On the second Wednesday in November, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). Free ebook: “Get It in Writing!”. Chats public speaking storytelling'

Storytelling 59

Storytelling Publicity eBook Leadership 59

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week. In addition, “89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

Survey 183

Survey Marketing B2B Study 183

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities. You imagine having complete control over what clients you work with. How will you keep your PR skills up-to-date?

Travel 281

Travel Technology Conference LinkedIn 281

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. How much money do PR professionals earn?

Survey 114

Survey Industry Leadership Study 114

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

And storytelling in B2B marketing is the theme for this weeks’ Unscripted Marketing links [UML]. She writes: “Want to know the real reason brands publish content with no value? The company has invested not only in the idea but in a process and leadership to actually execute on the program. 3) Creativity is the Soul of CMO.

Creativity 60

Creativity Storytelling B2B Film 60

Ishmael's Corner

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. GE’s succession planning and consistency in leadership has been a Harvard Business Review case study. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. There aren’t many companies that crank out over $100B in revenue each year. GE is one of them.

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Case Study Storytelling How To Leadership 94

PRSay

JUNE 9, 2022

Migration, Deaf and inclusive storytelling are among terms and concepts covered in the 56th edition of “The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law.”. An exception occurs when writing about historical events that are widely acknowledged as terrorist actions, the AP says.

Guidelines 136

Guidelines Storytelling Report Community 136

PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The school imparted “a breadth of knowledge — how to write, how to ask questions, how to speak.” Melton writes stories about the Johns Hopkins physics laboratory “not only for people outside the lab, but also for people internally to the lab, so we can share successes, share ideas and collaborate.”

Storytelling 68

Storytelling Writing Journalism LinkedIn 68

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

At the risk of hyperbole, we’re on the cusp of a golden age of visual storytelling. From interns to executives, everyone has some writing skill, but many have never put together a professional video. What are some core videos (product demonstration, thought leadership, e.g.) that most any brand can make?

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

PRSay

MARCH 20, 2019

But when Sunday rolls around, Pai grabs her notebook, heads to a local coffee shop and writes poems — the likes of which have been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and earned her a 2017 nomination for Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best Local Poet.” “I carve out that time for creative writing because I look forward to it.”

Writing 122

Writing Creativity Local Pitching 122

PRSay

MARCH 4, 2024

Anthony, director of new storytelling and newsroom innovation at The Associated Press , was the guest on Feb. For its February issue , PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics was devoted to the topics of writing and storytelling. Anthony urges storytellers to be omnivorous in their curiosity.

Communications 97

Communications Storytelling Writing Community 97

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Because I twitch at the utterance of business cliches, it feels like an electric shock jolting through my body to write that the media industry was going through “unprecedented change” at the time. After graduating college many moons ago, I moved to California as a journalist working for International Data Group (IDG).

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