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5 Style Points to Consider for Guest Pieces

August 29th, 2024 by

Great guest pieces deliver inspiring and empowering content that outlets want to publish and passion about a particular topic that ropes readers in. But one important element that is often overlooked is style. Here are some steps to help you score style points with an outlet and its readers.

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This Is Not an Op-ed: Editorial Alternatives for Thought Leadership

August 23rd, 2024 by

It’s not just an opinion—op-eds are becoming harder to place. How’s a PR professional supposed to help leaders get their expertly written thoughts out into the world?

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The Harris Campaign’s Subject Lines Slay It All

August 5th, 2024 by

Writing an effective headline or email subject line is a target every PR practitioner has aimed for and missed at some time in their career. Meanwhile, the Kamala Harris presidential campaign is wracking up bullseyes right out of the gate.

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AP Style Update: Summer Olympics

July 10th, 2024 by

For this AP Style installment, we explore terms and topics for use during the upcoming Summer Olympics.

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How to Avoid Google Penalizing Your AI-Generated Content

May 20th, 2024 by

The resulting influx of AI-generated content begs the question: how will Google treat this kind of content? Will brands and creators get penalized for using AI?

Three Must-Haves in Your Next Press Release

May 15th, 2024 by

What goes into creating a press release that will generate interest from journalists?

How a Content Support Team Improves Productivity and Company Culture

March 25th, 2024 by

A specialized content support team is a great asset for any company to ensure all content produced by the organization is as insightful and valuable as possible for the business, potential clients and readers alike. Our author provides considerations for a building a successful content team.

Tweaks in messaging can help brands unite the Divided American political groups in the United States.

Communicating Purpose in the Age of Polarization

January 30th, 2024 by

Rather than bringing people together, research shows that highlighting the seriousness of a cause through outspoken and progressive messaging is actually driving a wedge between Americans at a time when unity is needed.

10 Tips to Craft Compelling Pitches in a Skeptical Media World

January 5th, 2024 by

Given the evolving media landscape, organizations seeking coverage can look to these 2024 trends to inform their outreach efforts and boost their chances of success.

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Creating an Effective Press Kit: Key Components

November 10th, 2023 by

A ‘how to’ on creating a press kit that can impress editors and journalists.