Champion Communications

JUNE 7, 2023

This in turn has made it difficult for those of us in Public Relations (PR) to confidently say what the year ahead will hold. But, one thing for sure is that the skills previously required to be an effective communicator in the PR industry have broadened. No matter how advanced technology becomes, writing skills will always be needed.

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Champion Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Did you know PR contributes to or is responsible for 74% of new business opportunities? That’s what 150 senior marketing decision-makers told Champion when we conducted our B2B PR for Growth research. And yet, the same research found that 43% of business development teams do not see or use editorial content for sales enablement.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

JUNE 12, 2023

Writing guest pieces offers entrepreneurs and other business leaders several advantages. Over time, PR efforts like this can combine with content marketing and other marketing efforts to generate leads and close sales. The key to finding your voice is to write about something you already know about.

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Champion Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

But is it worth the hype, and could it steal my job in PR? The AI chatbot has sent journalists scrambling to report on everything from students cheating on their coursework to BuzzFeed using ChatGPT to produce more of their second-rate quizzes and content. To be honest, I tried to use ChatGPT to write this entire blog post.

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Sprout Social

MAY 31, 2023

Rachelle Bedell, Communications and Engagement Manager for the City of Gilroy, CA, has been experimenting with generative AI as she develops content to build connections between Gilroy’s local government and its 60,000 residents. However, knowing where to begin in assessing the risks and benefits can be challenging.

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Scoop.it

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Why it’s Important to Write a Vision Statement Your company’s vision statement is a straightforward, philosophical way to communicate the direction your company is indenting to move. Write first, edit later: it’s impossible to write a well-crafted vision statement immediately. Your vision statement is a speech in a nutshell.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 26, 2024

I rarely write book reviews anymore. Plus, this gives me an opportunity to try writing in Smart Brevity style. Plus, this gives me an opportunity to try writing in Smart Brevity style. Smart Brevity Count: 639 Words | 2½ Minutes The Big Picture Most of us write the wrong way. And I’ll bet you rarely read them.

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Champion Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2022

74% of MQLs come through PR, so why aren’t business development teams using editorial coverage? . . Generating trust, validation, and credibility (60%), brand awareness (54%) and nurturing sales conversations (54%) were all cited ahead of lead generation as the top reasons for PR investment. Far from it.

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Champion Communications

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the same survey, nearly a quarter (24%) said that in a recession, they would prioritise producing more case studies to help drive sales. And yet, B2B businesses struggle when it comes to writing case studies. No matter how good your in-house content writer may be, a journalist will do it better.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It sets great content apart from the average and helps you stand out from competitors. This post explores how combining the art of storytelling with hard data can create the most compelling content. To hold your audience’s attention: Storytelling is a great way to add interest and keep readers engaged with your content.

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Contently

JULY 10, 2019

What I do hope to explain, though, is how we need to consider the different types of digital PR when crafting marketing strategies. However, relying solely on this PR strategy means overlooking significant opportunities to get your brand name out there. The effect of that one piece of content can even be reflected in Google search.

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Golden Spiral

AUGUST 13, 2019

Content's PR Origins. When companies like Mobil Oil started writing their own op-eds in major newspapers, they were creating valuable content for a clearly defined audience. They originated content marketing. What is Content Marketing? Where PR and Content Intersect. The Article in 60 Seconds.

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nDash

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Some PR professionals have no problem developing relationships or closing sales when they’re in one-on-one conversations. This guide discusses what PR is, what you should know about it, and its importance. How to Define PR. PR is an acronym for “public relations.” ” What You Should Know About PR.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Among the aspects proving to be particularly challenging is content marketing. Here are a number of key challenges related to content marketing during and after the pandemic, along with useful tips and methods that you can use to boost your ROI. Content drought and lower ROI in the world of B2B marketing post-COVID.

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Animalz blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Content marketing never ends. As long as your company wants to grow revenue, earn market share, and build relationships, there will always be posts to write, launches to prepare for, ebooks to edit, pages to audit… It can start to feel like you’re on a treadmill. Formula 1 teams always debrief after each race.

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Biznology

MAY 4, 2017

It’s no wonder PR professionals are frustrated. Cutting through the noise has never been harder, but some PR pros manage to do it consistently. Find out what they do right and what too many PR pros still do wrong. Paul Gillin is a speaker, writer and B2B content marketing strategist who specializes in social media.

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Brandpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Starting in the early ’90s, Brant seems to have done it all: from PR for an entertainment retail company to corporate communications for Thomson Reuters to financial services PR at Thrivent Financial to news editing at University of St. The world of PR is always changing … except when it isn’t. Thomas in St.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Between blog writing, drafting ad copy, and setting up an email workflow, it's hard to make time for brand awareness and media management. That's where a public relations (PR) agency can help. In today's world, PR and marketing overlap and intertwine, making it necessary to work together. Anywho, your company is on its way.

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 31, 2023

Technological disruption is par for the course in content marketing. What’s the best way to put AI’s content capabilities in play? We asked some experts presenting at Content Marketing World for their top AI tips and recommendations. and you’ll see exactly what points your content needs to address.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work.

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Heinz Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A Place to Write. Some wise words on writing and how non-complicated it needs to be. Seven Ways to Show Up Human in Your PR and Marketing Efforts. Chatbots and VAs can help B2B companies close the gap as buyers want content delivered through websites and search engines. Thanks, Syed Balkhi.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Social media managers create innovative, high-quality content to engage followers and grow their company’s social media presence. For example, keeping your audience’s attention with short- and long-form video content has become a much larger priority in recent years. A social media manager must be able to write well.

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Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. Those ideas can really move the needle.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 1, 2021

Create content your audience loves. Content is at the core of digital marketing. But getting this right is far more challenging today than in the past, due to the vast quantities of new content being produced every day. So, does that mean content marketing is dead? In fact, quite the opposite.

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Brandpoint

AUGUST 17, 2022

In the PR world, knowing exactly when to launch a campaign or to publish a new media asset can make the difference between success and a less-than-stellar performance. So, how do you know when to publish your sponsored content campaigns? And this is where sponsored content become relevant for PR agencies.

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Brandpoint

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In the PR world, knowing exactly when to launch a campaign or to publish a new media asset can make the difference between success and a less-than-stellar performance. So, how do you know when to publish your sponsored content campaigns? And this is where sponsored content become relevant for PR agencies.

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Brandpoint

APRIL 7, 2020

The other side of health care content is promoting healthy living. But the hunger hasn’t subsided for food content, not by a mile. Family Here’s what a lot of family content tends to focus on: Optimizing time. Read More: Coronavirus and PR: 6 Things PR Professionals Should Do During COVID-19] 5.

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Brandpoint

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Determining the right PR strategy to achieve your client’s goals is complex. How can PR pros deliver when a client wants print clips and online placements ASAP? These dilemmas are why content services become more relevant with each passing day. Here are the top reasons to add content services to your PR plan.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

MARCH 26, 2024

Thought leadership benefits B2B marketing in so many ways – awareness, consideration and even customer retention – but it can have adverse effects when it’s under-resourced and turns out to be light on substance The social media platform LinkedIn and the PR firm Edelman routinely team up to conduct surveys.

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SmartBug Media

MAY 13, 2019

Well, a lot of it has to do with how much the show’s production quality mirrors a great PR program. From setup to execution (no pun intended)—the storyline is solid, the writing is phenomenal, the actors sell it, and the action never gets boring. There are some great PR lessons to be learned from the hottest show on television.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In a world where everything and everyone is connected, one poorly timed or worded message could destroy your business and spiral into a full-blown PR crisis. While many organizations wait until a PR disaster strikes to put a policy in place, proactively developing a strategy prevents you from ever having to deal with social media issues.

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Contently

JUNE 22, 2022

A few years ago, a well-known hotel hired me to write an article that required interviewing two sources. The editor hadn’t provided any contact information—which isn’t uncommon in journalism—so I contacted the sources’ PR reps. Original reporting creates stronger content marketing. Step 1: Develop a system.

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Walker Sands

JULY 21, 2021

With so much recent change in the air – post pandemic recovery, the fight for racial justice and gender equity – we’ve never felt stronger about working in PR and fostering positive connections. Throughout grade school my favorite classes were those that focused on writing and creativity.

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Walker Sands

AUGUST 12, 2021

The relationship between PR professionals and journalists can be complicated. Consider Twitter, where there’s no shortage of reporters taking to their feeds to roast PR pitches with often hilarious and occasionally expletive-ridden rants. PR isn’t always the right move for your organization. Measure, then measure again.

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Hubspot

MAY 11, 2018

On the promotional side of PR, professionals help businesses or individuals develop a positive reputation with the public through various unpaid or earned forms of communication, like placements in traditional media, social media, and blogs. Here are some roles you can pursue on the promotional side of PR: Content Creation.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 29, 2019

One of my first jobs out of college was working as an entry-level PR associate. If you work in PR, you don't need me to tell you it's a hard field to get started in. We've put together a list of some of our favorite PR blogs (in no particular order) for you to get started. 7 Business Writing Sins PR Pros Commit Regularly.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

From content generation and editing to graphic design, there is immense value in the AI already out there. Now, there are some really great preexisting tech tools for PR. Muck Rack has a pitch tool that helps PR professionals write pitches, write pitch emails and track pitch progress.

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