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81% of ‘readers’ don’t read

67% skim vs. reading word-by-word How do people read news online? They don't, according to the latest Harris Interactive poll....
Write about the impact

Write about the impact

Not about the event Friends! I once helped an employee communicator edit an intranet article that started like this: On...
3 more writing resolutions

3 more writing resolutions

Build a bridge, not a wall — and more Friends! Thanks for the great feedback on last week's writing resolutions...
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Write to and about your readers

Focus your messages on the WIIFM Quick! Which would you rather read? Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the...
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How long should your press release lead be

How long should your press release lead be?

Stop writing 103-word leads Are you still smooshing all of the W’s into the first paragraph of your press release?...
Take advantage of the last item on the list — and 10 more ways to write readable, engaging lists. <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/four-checkmarks-on-white-cubes-against-2038252220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Image by Senorina_Irina</em></a>

How to write a bulleted list

11 tips for crafting a good list Lists are power points in your content marketing pieces and on your webpages....
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How long should a press release headline be?

Keep headlines short, like The New York Times Hey, PR pros: Would you like to see your story in The...
<em>Embeddable tooth implants. Batman’s tax bill. Zombie slayers.</em> Steal secrets from Silver Anvil Award winners to make your press release lead more compelling. <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/news-sign-glasses-background-167486321" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Image by qvist</em></a>

Compress details in your news release lead

Squeeze together juicy facts to start your story Embeddable tooth implants. Batman's tax bill. Zombie slayers. Like squeezing together a...

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