PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

We all love a good story, and research shows that conducting media relations through the lens of storytelling provides optimal results. To make your storytelling effective, approach it as you would a strategic communications plan. Storytelling can come to life in written, audio or video forms, or in a blend of all three.

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ReimaginePR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

an open book showing an eaten apple and a snake, standing in for at least a couple of the deadly sins when it comes to brand storytelling. There’s so much going on and you’re doing what you can to get some compelling brand storytelling done and out into the world. Most brand storytelling sucks. Hey, I get it. Watch the news?

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2025

Sparrers conversation with his niece sparked his idea to write Game Face: Becoming a PR Detective, an illustrated childrens book that introduces PR to young readers through an engaging, gamer-friendly story. In the book, Sloan is the main character and helps solve a PR crisis when her favorite video game glitches worldwide.

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Pharmaceuticals Writing Storytelling Exercises 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2019

One of the best ways to kick off the New Year is with a good book that offers great guidance and takes a deep dive into being more strategic with your storytelling. Thank you, Karen, for writing another book for the classroom and for business pros that gets two thumbs up (and a big high five from me).

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Media’s Executive Editor of Content Strategies, recently sat down with AirPR to discuss sponsored content, PR, storytelling and the future of the industry. Jon: “It’s all about storytelling and I’ve been telling stories in one way or another my entire life. “I’ve been telling stories in one way or another my entire life.”.

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Presspage

JULY 11, 2017

When creating a piece of content such as a blog post or a video, you are creating content to entertain your audience. If nothing noteworthy happens in a blog or video, it is not worth to continue following the story. This doesn’t have to be a happy ending, obviously you can write an unhappy ending also.

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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. Or, at the very least, are funny like this video from career blog Snagajob. Most “marketing geniuses” are strong storytellers. Not everyone is a natural storyteller.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

Hosted by Deirdre Breakenridge of Pure Performance Communications , and joined by fellow panelists Shonali Burke and Shannon Furey , the panel covered emerging PR trends including how corporate storytelling has changed in recent years and what PR professionals must learn to sustain their careers. PR is no longer a linear process.

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ReimaginePR

AUGUST 8, 2016

If you’re looking to raise funding for your new idea, then it’s time to brush up on your storytelling skills. Let’s discuss my favorite tips for how to use storytelling in your crowdfunding efforts. Here are some of the best crowdfunding videos of all time. Storytelling for Crowdfunding Best Practices. Click Here.

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Cision

MARCH 14, 2016

— Steve Clayton, Chief Storyteller, Microsoft. The essence of great storytelling is taking the reader on a journey. Clayton created divided 88 Acres into chapters and sprinkled in short videos and strong imagery. Below, I’ve outlined the rules of storytelling, as shared by the storyteller guru himself.

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ReimaginePR

JULY 16, 2015

Because we love you, one handy dandy, super duper, mostly all-in-one-place Brand Video Checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything when you develop, write and shoot your next video. You mean that much to us…

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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. ” ~ Morgan McLintic , CEO, Firebrand Communications 6. There will be a glut of AI-generated content as well.

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Cision

MARCH 31, 2015

A Roadmap to Multimedia Storytelling ,” a free e-book by Martin Waxman , provides today’s communicators with tips, best practices and strategies for creating content that excels in today’s visual and textual world. If you want people to share your video, ask them.” – Jay Baer. But how can you get started? “ Bigger is not better.

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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.

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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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5W PR

MARCH 8, 2025

The most successful speakers build their reputations through calculated positioning, consistent messaging, and authentic storytelling across digital channels. Include high-quality photos and video clips that demonstrate your speaking style and audience engagement. Write blog posts that expand on your keynote themes.

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Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

Faster phones, the abundance of phones and ubiquitous WiFi make videos that much more appealing. On April 29, PR News’ Matthew Schwartz will join Cision’s Heidi Sullivan on “ Film School: How to Use Video for PR ,” a free webinar that will provide the latest video best practices for communicators. Does video have any weaknesses?

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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. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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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. Free Storytelling Resources to Improve Your Storytelling Skills.

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Storytelling Resources Journalism Examples 100

Cision

JULY 10, 2015

With audio and video, don’t assimilate. It’s your favorite audio or video producer. You’re more likely to remember Sharpie the next time you need to write a note. Want tips on how to make your story stand out with visuals and video? Get a copy of our “A Roadmap to Multimedia Storytelling” e-book now!

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Video Storytelling Local Creativity 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 10, 2017

Not to mention all the conferences and travel you can write off! But before you post a viral video telling your boss you’re quitting your job , it’s important to make sure you’re ready for what it takes to be a successful PR business owner. Five years ago, no one expected their PR firm to have video storytelling capabilities.

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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. Further, George Lucas seemingly draws on real historical events in his storytelling. Weekly writing If you are reading this you know I produce a weekly blog post.

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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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PRSay

JANUARY 21, 2020

As a communicator, I’m giving my colleagues full permission to watch this guilty pleasure program without any guilt, and this is because “The Bachelor” is a textbook case in storytelling. Believe it or not, there is a method to the storytelling madness of “The Bachelor.”

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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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Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 9, 2019

Sierra Pettengill of Field of Vision produces short found-footage documentaries, SungWon Cho makes social video riffing on daily headlines in animation and gaming, and Inverse’s Weston Green and Justin Dodd host a talk show inside the virtual world of Fortnite. This isn’t inspiring stuff for video producers or your audience.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 28, 2024

This article explores leveraging the power of storytelling in marketing and PR, sharing strategies and best practices to build trust, enhance patient experiences, and nurture a supportive community. Storytelling is a powerful tool to establish these connections. Fostering emotional connections is crucial in healthcare.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, videos and marketing go hand-in-hand. From TikTok to YouTube, we’ve witnessed that video content has only grown in significance as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audiences on a deeper, more engaging level. of internet users worldwide watch digital videos each week.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

The Boing Boing blog is an eclectic compilation of mostly weird and under-the-radar entertainment, political, sports and science stories usually illustrated with video. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project. Better Writing Blogs. Authentic Storytelling Project.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Among them: ability to manage social media ad campaigns, video AND audio production skills and ability to manage virtual teams (man, I was almost clairvoyant on that one!). They do need video and audio production skills. Storytelling is the underlining theme for social media pros. More dog videos, please!

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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. Is your story best told through video? Register now!

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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. Connecting Data and Storytelling. While his video had more than 30 million views, only 1.3

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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. Having a PR team is like renting a team of seasoned writers, podcasters and video producers at the ready. For more on writing stellar bylines , see our earlier post.

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Inbound PR

AUGUST 21, 2018

Having studied International Business and not PR I really needed to work on my writing skills. Because let's face it, what PR people excel at really is storytelling, often in the written form. I spent three years working in PR across Germany and the UK.

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Cision

APRIL 22, 2015

We received tons of great info on content creation , storytelling and writing, so below we highlighted some of the best takeaways: 1. Writing is appetite. Anyone can write, but in order to be great at content, and have your content produce results, you have to make it a habit. Prefer your recap in video format?

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Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 23, 2024

Depending on your audience and goals, a long-form blog post, a video, or an infographic may be more appropriate. Write everything down so that everyone can quickly refer to it. You can also use various formats to get your message across and reach different groups of people at various points in the marketing funnel.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This is where your research on what impactful authors write about and in which style comes in handy. Since you’re writing to real people and not just email addresses, your communication must create and nurture a connection. Then answer this question in your intro. Explain how the story will benefit the reader.

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