How to Edit Blockbuster Stories
Starling Lawrence, who died last month, leaves behind some tips that are useful to corporate communication managers
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How to Write Stories Frank Bruni Would Love
The New York Times opinion writer offers examples from a wide range of sources that demonstrate five basic writing techniques
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Somebody Should Tell John Stankey: Stop Talking About AT&T’s Culture
Memos and slogans don’t change corporate culture at the telecom or anywhere else
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Target Gets a New CEO as Opinions on Corporate Activism Shift
Consumers have dinged the retailer for its pullback on DEI. Their expectations are different for Target than other companies.
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Lessons on Editing from Toni Morrison
If there was a Nobel Prize for editing, the author of “Beloved” and “The Bluest Eye,” would have won that too
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Why the Gwyneth Paltrow Gambit Worked for Astronomer — And Won’t Work for You
Celebrities always draw a crowd, but it’s a rare crisis that can be handled with humor
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The Headline is Your Hook. Choose the Right Bait.
Clickbait that withholds facts or provokes emotions has different results on audiences
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Should You Use Bullet-Point Story Summaries? And How?
Communicators, think twice before copying journalism’s latest trend
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How to Make Writing More Fun
We have six tips to make the creative process a little more enjoyable
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How to Get Reporters’ Attention Without Press Releases
Strong reporting and creative storytelling attract everyone ― especially the news media
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How to Reset Your Sustainability Strategy
5 tips to refocus your communications amid the partisan divide about climate change
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Chicago Sun-Times Learns Artificial Intelligence the Hard Way
A special feature section filled with made-up content offers lessons for all companies on how not to become a symbol of technology gone awry
