Has the thought-leadership essay outlived its usefulness? No, but the need for quality work is essential for its viability.
Writing
Newton, Shildt Gaffes Highlight What’s Needed Before an Apology
April 13th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanSome free speech offenders, like pro football’s Cam Newton, may need to do some soul searching before they issue an apology.
AP Style Updates: COVID-19
April 12th, 2022 by Nicole Schuman and Andrew ByrdWe explain common COVID terminology and AP style, which is intended to ensure proper use in announcements and releases.
In 2022, Resolve to Improve Your Writing
December 14th, 2021 by Luka Ladan and Seth ArensteinMaking resolutions is a New Year’s tradition. For PR pros, resolving to improve one’s writing is a useful objective. Here’s how.
AP Style Updates: Cryptocurrency and Emerging Technologies
November 19th, 2021 by Nicole SchumanWe chatted with PR professionals embedded in the tech industry to identify a non-exhaustive list of emerging technology terms. We also created a section for those not-yet included in the Stylebook, to provide suggestions for standard use.
AP Style Updates: Social Media
September 21st, 2021 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS looks at social media terminology to ensure proper AP style use for important campaigns, announcements and releases.
AP Style Updates: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
August 18th, 2021 by Nicole SchumanOne of the most perennially popular articles on PRNEWS is an article reviewing AP style. We took that as a sign and decided to deliver a new series of AP style updates that may be helpful for communicating on emerging topics. Here we take a look at common DEI terminology in 2021 to ensure proper use for important announcements and releases.
Survey Finds a Skills Gap for B2B Tech Communicators
June 10th, 2021 by Nicole SchumanNew research shows that 62 percent of B2B tech organizations struggle to find writers and communicators who can deliver the thought leadership content needed to promote their companies.
Deploy Four Communication Styles to Help Craft Emails That Will Succeed in Any Culture
April 6th, 2021 by Raul Sanchez & Dan BullockWhen pitching, we must reframe our approach to effective emailing—which ultimately is defined not by how we communicate, but by how we connect with our words. Only after adopting this approach can we begin to master the art of communication and build genuine rapport in digital exchanges across cultures.
Tips to Help You Avoid Killing an Important Tech Story
March 1st, 2021 by Zain JafferThe tech sector is leading the business world during the pandemic as numerous industries pivot to survive. Meanwhile, PR is leading tech’s conversations. Here are a few tips for ensuring you tell tech stories that resonate with their intended audiences.