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“Rejection is about as much fun as a root canal. But here’s the truth bomb: it’s not the end of my story or yours. It’s just a spicy plot twist. 🥵 Our worth isn’t defined externally. External validation is artificial validation. My worth is defined by my resilience, growth and my talent for rocking yoga pants with a pink and green blazer on a Zoom meeting while working from home.”💻 Read more about how to work with rejection here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g326TWwS

When you think about your day-to-day life as a PR professional, what comes to mind? Chances are, it’s a whirlwind of media inquiries, strategy sessions and the constant push to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Check out our newest blog post here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxTENQcp #PRStrategies

Simon Sinek, the guru of purpose-driven leadership, famously asks, “What’s your why?” This isn’t just some fluffy, feel-good question. It’s fundamental. Think about it: if you don’t know why your organization exists beyond making money, how can you expect your team to feel inspired and driven? Read more on our blog here https://lnkd.in/g762zaZd #teambuilding

American Book Fest announced the winners and finalists of the 2024 International Book Awards (IBA), recognizing mainstream, indie, and self-published titles across over 100 categories. The competition featured contributions from major publishers such as HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, alongside numerous independent houses, resulting in over 500 winners and finalists. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, highlighted the promotional benefits for authors leveraging their awards to enhance recognition and credibility in the book market.

Hey there Social Media Family! 👋 We wanted to personally invite you to a special event at Northwestern University where I will be speaking at bLU Talks Chicago on July 10. 🎤 In March, Monique published Chart Your Path: A 9-Step Method to Getting Unstuck. The book has already earned Amazon Bestseller status, an International Impact Book Award and was a recent finalist in the 2024 International Book Awards (received notification 5 days ago). 📚✨ The talk at Northwestern will be centered around How to Get Unstuck in career and/or personal life circumstances. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights and strategies to navigate life's challenges effectively. 🌟 TICKETS ARE FREE! 🎟️ For more details and to reserve your spot, please visit bLUTalksChicago.com. I hope to see you there!

"In PR domain, storytelling extends beyond standard press releases and corporate jargon. It includes creating real, relevant, and emotionally resonant narratives for the target audience. It's about communicating messages in a way that captures the audience's attention, piques their imagination, and motivates them to act. Storytelling in public relations is more than simply data and numbers; it is about delivering an engaging tale that engages, inspires, and establishes long-term relationships with stakeholders." -Aditi (Bohaagi) D. #Storytelling

At Avant Solutions, we believe in having strong writing skills and data to support any information you share with your intended audience. Developing your writing skills takes time but it's worth it when your work is seen as a credible and professional source of information. Here are some ways to keep your writing sharp: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 -Industry Publications: Stay updated with PR industry news and trends by reading publications like PR Week, Adweek, and The Holmes Report. -Diverse Genres: Read books, articles, and blogs across various genres to expose yourself to different writing styles and techniques 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 -Daily Writing: Set aside time each day for writing, whether it's drafting press releases, blog posts, or journal entries. -Practice Exercises: Engage in writing exercises such as freewriting, prompt-based writing, or rewriting existing content to improve clarity and style. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 -Multimedia Content: Incorporate different formats such as infographics, videos, and podcasts into your content strategy to enhance engagement. -Different Writing Styles: Practice writing in various styles, including journalistic, narrative, and technical, to diversify your skill set. #WritingSkills

Now that we've gotten acquainted with AI, we can say that it is fundamentally reshaping the PR and communications landscape. It has helped by automating routine tasks, enhancing content creation, providing deep audience insights, optimizing campaign performance, aiding in crisis management and facilitating media relations. Embracing these AI advancements allows PR professionals to work more efficiently, make data-driven decisions and ultimately achieve more impactful results. "Usage continues to grow, as 74% media pros have "worked, or experimented with ChatGPT or other generative AI for work," and some 78% have used AI "to write at least one sentence in a story." -PRSA We'd love to know if you're utilizing AI in your PR work, comment below!⬇️ #ChatGPT

"Storytelling isn't just the story you tell — it's how your audience responds and engages. Some kinds of storytelling require people to participate in the story, like the Netflix interactive show Kaleidoscope, where viewers customize the order they watch episodes" #Storytelling