http://www.bnet.com/5799-13543-0.html?type=18 Blog Recent Discussion Activity http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_90361 Remember the "World's Most Dangerous Battery" viral video?<br>Here is another viral video for the "World's SAFEST Battery". <br>They pierced through a real battery to cause a huge explosion.<br>Among mobile phone batteries, notebook batteries, <br>there is only one battery that doesn't explode...... Watch this:<br><u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxlBvKrgVNw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxlBvKrgVNw</a></u> <br> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:42 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_90361 2009-11-12T17:16:42Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=215#11170_89206 Excellent site, keep up the good work. I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I?m glad I found your blog. 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Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:27:47 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=173#1806_84019 2009-10-09T07:27:47Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=83#1003_68181 also known as Metonymy or a genericized trademark Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:56:01 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=83#1003_68181 2009-06-26T20:56:01Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=83#1003_68177 i believe the term you're looking for is a synecdoche. the brand name is a synecdoche for the larger idea of the product.<br><br>a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in ten sail for ten ships or a Croesus for a rich man.<br><br><a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/synecdoche" target="_blank">http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/synecdoche</a> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:08:43 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=83#1003_68177 2009-06-26T20:08:43Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=215#11170_67639 You must have a story to tell, a hook, or an interesting angle. Whilst demand for news is great, the news must still be interesting.Ideally, make the main benefit of your press release the headline. Or try and answer at least three of the classic five Ws -- who, what, when, where and why -- for your publicity angle in the headline.Keep your press release simple. Always write for scalability and in a way that means it can be published (in a magazine, for example) with as few edits as possible... <a href="http://www.freeblackjackdownloads.net">free blackjack downloads</a> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:59:44 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=215#11170_67639 2009-06-24T10:59:44Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_62527 ?God gave you two ears and one mouth. So listen twice as much as you talk.?<br>well, I definitely agree with this word! nice advice...<br>anyway, I graduated from communication department, and I don't think I could write that well as a PR <img border="0" src="http://www.cnet.com/i/mb/emoticons/happy.gif" alt="happy"><br><br><a href="http://cruisedisne-y.com/cruise-disney" target="_blank">http://cruisedisne-y.com/cruise-disney</a><br><br><br> Mon, 18 May 2009 16:47:02 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_62527 2009-05-18T16:47:02Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=215#11170_58042 here are the basic steps of writing a press release:<br><br>1) Have a story to tell<br>2) Think like a journalist<br>3) Format the press release properly<br>4) Keep your press release short!<br>5) Promote your press release online <br><br>An explanation of these 'make news with your press release' steps follows.<br><br>1) Have A Story To Tell<br><br>You must have a story to tell, a hook, or an interesting angle. Whilst demand for news is great, the news must still be interesting.<br><br>So, find your story and develop it. Position your press release, somehow, to be different. Whilst you try and do this, make sure you think about the following:<br><br> * holiday and event tie-in articles<br> * politically and socially important editorial tie-in articles<br> * internet innovations and developments or unique products<br> * unusual events or unique personal accomplishments<br> * humour and wisdom, or fun and tragedy<br> * interpersonal relationships on difficult issues.<br><br>2) Think Like a Journalist<br><br>A 'story to tell' must be told with the person looking to tell that story in mind; i.e. you must think like a journalist.<br><br>So what reasons would an editor want to publish your news? What benefits would their readers get? Is it relevant and timely?<br><br>Ideally, make the main benefit of your press release the headline. Or try and answer at least three of the classic five Ws -- who, what, when, where and why -- for your publicity angle in the headline.<br><br>If you do not come up with a compelling headline then the journalist (or editor) will simply not read any further. So that is the sole purpose of writing a press release headline: to get the attention of the journalist. Use words like YOU, NEW or HOW TO to achieve this.<br><br>Keep your press release simple. Always write for scanability and in a way that means it can be published (in a magazine, for example) with as few edits as possible.<br><br>Write short, punchy paragraphs and remember to answer these questions: "Who? Why? What? Where? 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Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:22:49 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=70#881_52324 2009-02-18T18:22:49Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=378#4959_24031 Wow, thanks. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:44:42 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=378#4959_24031 2008-12-20T22:44:42Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23475 Great job reminding people that sales is about the buyer. In my experience, PR professionals tend to over-rehearse the pitch because they are so tied to the concepts of messaging and branding. Don't be afraid to ditch the script.<br><br>Also, for those in PR who are interested in some very basic sales best practices that can be applied to any industry, you may find this blog useful: <a href="http://www.trainmysalesteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.trainmysalesteam.blogspot.com/</a> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:30:43 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23475 2008-12-12T21:30:43Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23465 It's Salesmanship. I think that's what many PR pros need to learn. I totally agree with jtlivmd; being sincere is at the heart of a good, healthy and long-term relatinship, of any kind. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:57:13 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23465 2008-12-12T17:57:13Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=380#4812_23464 Totally agree on the need of an Editor. I've started my proffesional career as a news editor in English and Arabic (my native language) in a news agency and anything written goes through two other chief editors before it hits the wire. And they always find something with almost all the written pieces. <br>Re-reading? It does magic on words and ideas. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:46:27 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=380#4812_23464 2008-12-12T17:46:27Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23420 One tidbit, from <i>Bye, Bye Birdie</i>: "ya gotta be sincere!" and <br>two good books: <u>Perfect Pitch</u> by Jon Steel and <u>How to Become a Rainmaker</u> by Jeffrey Fox. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:08:38 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23420 2008-12-12T12:08:38Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=380#4812_23419 Jeepers! Only three (now four) responses? What gives? Nobody cares about PR? I'm a good writer, and was recently trained to write copy. Now I'm setting up shop on my own. I welcome any and all advice. To paraphrase Hamlet, "the network's the thing." Is there a good PR forum or community on the 'Net? Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:58:08 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=380#4812_23419 2008-12-12T11:58:08Z http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23264 I think one of the reason that there are so many terrible pitches is because this is the one essential skill that isn't really taught, at least not when I attended school or interned. I learned all about strategic planning, AP Style and the Elements of Style, but pitching was never covered. Yes, there were vague mentions of building relationships, but my professors didn't delve into what that really entailed. <br><br>When I had to pitch to national newspapers during my first week at my first job, I was horrified and not at all prepared for the experience. I felt like a slimy telemarketer, and abrupt, time-pressed journalists who had no interest in my clients didn't help to build my confidence. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:14:05 GMT http://blogs.bnet.com/pr/?p=381#4811_23264 2008-12-11T16:14:05Z