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Islay O'Hara

@IslayO

Public relations & personal branding. Tweets on PR, communications, storytelling, & raising visibility.

 United Kingdom
islayohara.co.uk
Joined March 2012
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So, Twitter is going to limit the number of DMs you can send (if you're not a Blue subscriber) - AND not allow you to send a DM to anyone who doesn't follow you. I know that some reporters invite you to pitch them via open DMs. This is all just... bad.
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@agarwal__gaurav9 Jan 2023
Everyone’s using ChatGPT. But most marketers are using it like BEGINNERS. That's why I built this 104 growth hacking prompt swipe file. And for the next 24 hours, it's free! To get it, just: 1. Follow me @agarwal__gaurav 2. RT this tweet 3. Reply "SWIPE"
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In this December episode we are joined by Chris Pollard to reflect on the stories shared by our 2022 storytellers. We look back on the key themes by playing a hashtag game. Huge thanks to all that took part in the #podcast this year #TheBusinessDiaries thebusinessdiaries.podbean.c…
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In this month's episode we chat with Jemma Fairclough Haynes, who found she had the art of persuasion at an early age. You can listen to the antics of a young Jemma here thebusinessdiaries.podbean.c…
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#storytelling in business, have you heard the latest story #thebusinessdiaries “be the shepherd not the sheep” #podcast
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Our storyteller this month is Amba Kali, a fifth-generation Vedic tantric healer, coach, mentor, and Priestess from India. She tells us how she left a toxic marriage and carved a new life for her and her daughter.thebusinessdiaries.podbean.c… #Podcast
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Our storyteller this month is Amba Kali, a fifth-generation Vedic tantric healer, coach, mentor, and Priestess from India. She tells us how she left a toxic marriage and carved a new life for her and her daughter.thebusinessdiaries.podbean.c… #Podcast
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In our August episode we chat with film maker Hax, we discuss the recipe for a good story with tips for business owners, but first listen to this amazing story Hax discovered. Tissues needed. #Podcast #storytelling thebusinessdiaries.podbean.c…
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My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Always up for a challenge @paulcheesemusic has just cycled 300 miles in 24 hours! AMAZING! Give him a follow or tune in to the podcast where he told us all about his #BigRecord cycle around the UK thebusinessdiaries.podbean.c… #Podcast
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Another #FridayFact for you today, showing you press releases are still as important as ever!
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Not releasing today but have just recorded an episode with a fab guest 👍 #podcasting
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Note to all conference speakers: remember that you’re competing with the phone in each person’s lap. And more of @kupersimon's public-speaking tips 👇 on.ft.com/3EUNrzf
Don’t say things that are obviously true, and other conference survival tips

Don’t say things that are obviously true, and other conference survival tips

Follow these simple public-speaking rules and you could improve the experience of tens of thousands of people

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Enter the toxic workplace #Comms and PR Awards!
PR AWARDS presented by@HelReynolds Cartoon with doodles of confetti and awards: Highest stress-related blood pressure Most unfairly blamed Time spent away from loved ones Furthest from why you got into this job Most checked smartphone Fastest growing under-eye bags

ALT PR AWARDS presented by@HelReynolds Cartoon with doodles of confetti and awards: Highest stress-related blood pressure Most unfairly blamed Time spent away from loved ones Furthest from why you got into this job Most checked smartphone Fastest growing under-eye bags

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Quick tip: if someone you are writing about has an unusual way of spelling their name, write (corr) after it the first time you use it in a feature. This is short for correct and shows the editor that you have checked it and it isn't a typo.
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@kaleighf25 Mar 2022
Stop asking women to do consulting work for freeeeee
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Happy April, new month means new #podcast in this episode we bring you Jay Sahota who tells a personal story relating to #bullying in the #workplace do pop in an have a listen, let us know your thoughts podbean.com/media/share/pb-x…
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PR Power@PowerPR_story30 Mar 2022
"You are ALWAYS on the record – unless otherwise agreed upon in advance – so practicing your key messages and sound bites can’t be overemphasized. Seek professional advice and media training or coaching before agreeing to do ANY media interviews." @PRisUs michellegarrett.com/2022/01/…
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PRCA@PRCA_HQ17 Mar 2022
Join our Sole Practitioners' Peer Network this Friday for an informal session discussing matters most important to sole practitioners. Details: ow.ly/8uk750Iioev | @IslayO & @LouiseThird
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Working in #publicrelations and some issues keeping you awake at night? Bring these to our meeting if you are an @PRCA_HQ sole practitioner and we'll see if we can help each other out.
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Don't miss this Friday's monthly catch up with the Sole Practitioners' Peer Network. Details: ow.ly/8uk750Iioev | @IslayO & @LouiseThird
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Assume every text every deck every letter every email every memo every training every meeting can & will be published to social Pure internal comms doesn’t exist anymore
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