Prowly

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Today, we'll show you how to write a comms plan the easy way, with steps and examples that anyone can follow. It focuses on clear and timely communication with external stakeholders: customers, clients, media professionals, such as journalists, and the wider public. RUN ALL YOUR PR FROM ONE PLACE 8.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this blog, well explore why press releases are still a must-have in 2025, how to write them like a pro, and how to tailor them for any situation. Relevance in a digital landscape Press releases remain a staple for journalists and media outlets because they are concise, structured, and easy to distribute.

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Cision

MAY 1, 2017

Facebook Live Video is an unanticipated content juggernaut. In a recent Facebook post , Facebook VP of Product, Fidji Simo revealed that 20% of all videos posted to Facebook are Live Videos and that Facebook Live Video watch times have increased 400% year-over-year. Live video is a compromise of quality for timeliness.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Today, because of the sheer online data volume, this approach is no longer sustainable: in the next ten minutes, there will have been over 3 million new tweets posted online, along with hundreds of thousands of Tumblr articles, Instagram posts, YouTube videos and much more. Image & Video Recognition – Analyzing visual content.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Social media continues to capture time and attention. Here are some of the stats revealing how much people participate in social media; where they spend their time; what they like to do and how often. In August of 2018, 99 Firms reported that Instagram supports approximately 100 million images and videos each day.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Here’s my video book review of A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media by Dr. Karen Freberg who is an assistant professor teaching Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. Karen’s book can be described in three words … handy reference guide.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. Once PR-driven content hits or publishes, media monitoring and analysis of that work kicks in.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 5, 2023

4 I shared my best tips, advice and best practices around writing social media content that can help you drive results for your company or clients. If you missed the webinar, you can find the full video below. The post Social Media Writing Best Practices Webinar first appeared on Arik Hanson.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You may have seen this graphic last week–it was making the rounds on social media (even I shared it). It’s from LinkedIn, which aggregated data to share with us the “top skills” of today’s social media manager. Yes, social media pros do need to understand how to manage social ad campaigns.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Just like AI can be trained to write copy, AI can be trained to write code. The new edition of its all-in-one software uses AI to keep media lists updated, automatically write personalized email pitches and monitor results in real-time. That landed with me because most of my paid work is anuran B2B SaaS and software.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

When you’re writing content for a client, you probably don’t pick up your pen on the day of deadline. There are some great editorial calendar and social media calendar templates on HubSpot. Be Realistic with Your Time for Social Media. Commit to a Schedule. So don’t do that for your blog, either!

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2025

I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. HubSpot has them for marketing and social media. Most of the social media platforms have courses you can take on their advertising products.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

But earned media doesn’t always achieve the frequency we need to promote client brands, and some stories have a lengthy gestation period. And given the ubiquity of social media, there’s an almost endless need for content, content, and more content. Earned results aren’t usually enough for a robust PR program.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content. Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Before you’ve started to write, ask yourself: what is it about this announcement that my readers will find compelling? Write a Great Headline. Now that you have your topic and keywords, it’s time to write your headline. Be a maximum of 100 characters to allow for reposting on Twitter and other social media.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there? First off, social media is here to stay. Make them the stars on your social media channels.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

But with a closer connection to their audience, expertise on a niche topic and greater engagement , social media influencers could be the better fit. Take a look at the following three reasons for why you should consider connecting with social media influencers for your next campaign: 1. Your Audience is Tuned in.

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2015

You know you need a presence on social media, and you’ve done your best to update your profiles regularly… but it’s a challenge to stay on top of it when you have so much else going on in running your small business. Why Do I Think I Want a Social Media Manager? Is it a good idea to bring in help?

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Cision

AUGUST 13, 2015

Social media has shifted the state of the media , especially in regards to how journalists source, write and promote their stories. While many were hesitant to accept these new communication channels when they debuted, journalists are now starting to embrace social media.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

As Cision’s social media manager, I use top 50 and top 100 lists for three purposes: To follow individuals who will help me stay in the loop when new trends and statistics emerge within my industry. Every year, Cision creates a list of the top 50 social media influencers on Twitter. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles. There’s a fantastic WordPress plugin called Revive Old Posts that will automatically share your older blog content to your social media channels. March: Revisit Your Best Content.

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Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. You could write a blog post about the top 10 best purses the celebrity has ever carried. Then, go ahead and tag the celebrity on social media.

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Cision

APRIL 27, 2015

In 2015, it’s safe to say most companies view social media as a necessary communication channel for business. That’s right, you’re competing against baby pictures, crazy Saturday night pre-game photos, all things Buzzfeed, and, of course, cat videos and cat memes. Activate employees on social media. Next, deliver.

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Cision

DECEMBER 18, 2017

With so many moving pieces and parts in your content and social media marketing strategy, it can be challenging to stay on top of it all. If past analytics tell you that blog posts about staying organized do really well in September, you can mark down some possible titles to write in that month. Welcome to the content calendar.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Social media accessibility is about creating social media content in a way that everyone, including people with all forms of disabilities, can access and interact with it. Why is Social Media Accessibility Important? Many of them face serious challenges accessing social media.

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Cision

JULY 7, 2015

Besides the demand for clarity from influencers, the latest guidelines also require disclosure for contests and sweepstakes, videos and images. With the rise of social media, and things like Periscope, there is a lot more user-generated content,” says Chris Lucas, VP of marketing at Formstack. “It

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Creating animated book trailers, interactive elements, and engaging short videos can captivate audiences and drive interest. Utilize TikTok’s short-form video format to showcase book excerpts, character introductions, or behind-the-scenes content. Use animation to bring stories to life, especially for picture books.

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Cision

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ah, the “boring press release” — we’ve all read them, and most of us are guilty of writing one. Ah, video. Never would I have guessed we’d live a day where every single one us would keep a professional camera and the world’s largest video collection in our pocket. It’s no secret, videos drive engagement.

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Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2016

This past week Twitter announced that they are integrating Periscope’s live video as a built-in feature of the network. One of the immediate benefits is better accessibility to live streaming video as Periscope has a small proportion ( perhaps as low as 1% ) of Twitter’s 313 million monthly active users.

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2022

Social media has evolved yet again throughout June, with changes and new test features being introduced across multiple platforms – giving social media marketers more trends to keep an eye on. Definitely one to watch as video continues to be a key content type… Facebook moves towards video.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Neal Schaffer on Social Media Challenges & Opportunities for 2019. I was thrilled when Neal Schaffer agreed to participate in my series about challenges facing social media marketing. Neal is a social media speaker and consultant ranked by Forbes and others as a top influencer. Definitely.

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Cision

MAY 1, 2015

Writing a press release and pitching your message to journalists remain key elements of a PR strategy, but creating video content dramatically changes the way your target audience talks about your brand. With video content, an organization initiates brand recall more quickly and efficiently. Determine the purpose of your video.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Want to add a video component to your show? Record a few snippets of the show on your phone and post it to your social media or website. Supporters can help by sharing episodes on their social media to amplify your show to their followers or write positive reviews on podcast subscribing sites.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 10, 2019

But according to the 2018 USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations Global Communications Report , writing is the skill most valued by PR recruiters. That makes sense; persuasion is fueled by artful storytelling, and despite the growth of video, many stories are still told through the written word. Am I boring you?

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

You can be more human in your writing by leveraging the behavioral and demographic information you already have about your target audience. Is there an emotional response it invites on social media? Or, do you have a conflicting point-of-view worth writing about? While his video had more than 30 million views, only 1.3

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The Proactive Report

AUGUST 28, 2018

George Fine Foods, shared a video with a group of friends via WhatsApp. The video shows Catzavelos on a beach somewhere in Europe and he used a racist slur in his description of the people on that beach. ” The video was shared by his friends and of course, it found its way onto social media and then went viral.

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