Communications Conversations

JANUARY 15, 2019

I’ve noticed some stats and numbers recently that lead me to believe 2019 may be the start to more CEOs embracing social media. Consider a recent BRANDFog survey that found 78% of people prefer to work for a company whose leadership is active on social media. I see a lot of this happening on LinkedIn in 2019.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 24, 2023

Leadership that Harnesses the Power of a Team Linda A. is a world-renowned expert on leadership and diversity-driven innovation. is an authority on stress management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and women’s leadership within organizational environments. Hill, Ph.D. Nembhard, Ph.D.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Forty-four percent of 210 CEOs surveyed said their most important communication goal for 2019 was to sell the company’s products and services, and 60% said they were unlikely to speak out about any social issue. It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Corp comm departments are chronically underfunded and lower on the corporate priorities list. Cision shakes up C-suite again Cision has swapped out its leadership again. Leadership shuffles and company restructuring often followed soon after these transactions. The cross-sell and upsell of new tools is harder than most expect.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It became one of the year’s biggest news stories, one worth exploring in-depth as 2019 concludes. In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. He has written on crisis management and corporate responsibility for Law360. Photo by Andrew D.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Here’s a reverse-chronological look at how 2019 shaped up. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Corporate positions tend to pay more than agency positions. Read more: What do Public Relations Salary Ranges Look Like in 2019? It’s something of a readout on the year in PR and marketing.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

A good number of predictions struck me as highly probable in 2019. The cultural divide due to ‘fake news’ and distrust of media will deepen in 2019 forcing marketers and PR to push harder on content distribution with their own consumer channels as the most direct line of communication with the company or client.

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PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Her book, an Amazon bestseller, was ranked as one of INC Magazine 9 Books Every Professional Should Read in 2019 and Kirkus described her book as a “compelling argument and a spirited call to action against workplace age discrimination.” Gerry served in leadership positions at Producers Forum Inc., Hitachi, Loral, ASARCO, Gould Inc.,

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. You need to demonstrate leadership from the highest levels, and you need to have something substantive to say, but you also need to understand that your words must match your actions.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2022

Indeed, we’ve entered a new era of expectations for corporate and organizational LGBTQ engagement. Corporate social responsibility that is inclusive of LGBTQ advocacy is no longer just a buzzword; it’s an obligation and an expectation. Now: Supporting LGBTQ organizations financially and vocally year-round.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Our post last year on the 10 Best PR and Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2019 was a huge hit, so we’ve added even more insight to bring you 15 of our best conference recommendations. This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 31, 2019

So, what’s your success plan for 2019? An accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, executive coach, speaker and corporate trainer, Janet skillfully works at the nexus of tech, neuroscience and mindfulness. The post What’s your personal success strategy for 2019? Please share in the comments below.

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PRSay

MARCH 26, 2024

In 2019, Chipotle’s #GuacDance campaign was an early viral success on TikTok. Also in 2019, Walmart’s #DealDropDance campaign included a range of influencers to promote its Black Friday deals, inspiring a dance challenge that garnered billions of views. Chipotle has since racked up 2.3 If TikTok is sold rather than banned, a U.S.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As an industry, ad tech saw considerable change in 2019. It’s a fertile newsjacking opportunity for ad tech companies who want to present themselves as good corporate citizens, or to downplay the business effect of CCPA, or simply to show leadership on the issue of privacy. The opportunities are expanding.

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2021

Corporate America is now going through an immense shift with the dialogue around inclusion, equity and belonging for their employees, customers and communities. A 2019 McKinsey study shows a strong correlation between gender and cultural diversity and an organization’s financial performance. Customer obsession and service commitment.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In addition to gaining hands-on experience with general PR practices, I also gained some experience in corporate event management, assisting in everything from creating copy for event programs to arranging seating charts and keeping track of speaker audio visual requests.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Messages on corporate intranet sites, emails and town halls are all in play and are key strategies for reaching employee audiences. The number of LinkedIn users is up from 604M before the pandemic in 2019 to 810 in 2022. Leadership can also play a role here. But, LinkedIn can be a channel for this, too. Think about the numbers.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. DE&I was followed by thought leadership (49%), data & analytics (48%), storytelling (48%), comms strategy (46%), measurement (46%), internal comms (44%) and ESG programs (43%).

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

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NewsWhip

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Catz, Oracle Corporation. Michelle Gass, Kohl’s Corporation. Good, Duke Energy Corporation. Tricia Griffith, The Progressive Corporation. Hewson, Lockheed Martin Corporation. Vicki Hollub, Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Novakovic, General Dynamics Corporation. Poppe, CMS Energy Corporation.

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Landis PR

APRIL 22, 2024

Beyond a mere list of ongoing initiatives, reports can tell a story and give insight into corporate culture. Photo courtesy of Pixabay In today’s corporate landscape, sustainability is more than a buzzword; it’s a critical component of business strategy. For the original blog, please visit here.

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PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

According to a 2019 study conducted by University of Baltimore Economics Professor Roberto Cavazos, the spread of false and misleading messages online costs the global economy an estimated $78 billion each year.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 20, 2018

And whether you’re agency, consultant, soloist, corporate, non-profit or higher education, you’re laying out your 2019 marketing-communications plan. But what about the leadership development plan, whether for you as a leader, or your next tier or leaders-in-training? You might even have thought about professional development.

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PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

As Gen Z, individuals born starting in 1997 as defined by the Pew Research Center, replaces millennials as the primary consumer target for many corporations, organizations and brands, PR practitioners must delve into this consumer segment and understand how to effectively engage them for the next 15-20 years.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2019 it has published papers on disinformation and influencer marketing. Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. Other gender issues featured in a book called Women in Public Relations – A Literature Review (1982-2019). It was published by Leeds Beckett University at the Euprera Congress 2019.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 10, 2018

A new show for 2019 called “Flack” probably won’t clear up any misconceptions; its main character, played by Anna Paquin ( True Blood ), works in celebrity PR. At his best, he influences corporate culture and behavior by advising how decisions and actions will be perceived and covered. How is a business viewed in the community?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When you discover the leadership that you have within, you can do so many things,” said Fox, who was interviewed by Conference Chair Rhoda Weiss, APR, Fellow PRSA, at today’s General Session at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego. “We are all leaders, each and every one of us.”.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 5, 2019

Is 2019 the year of the social CEO? I wrote about this trend in my recent 2019 trends presentation. In many of these situations, CEOs start on social because they want to build thought leadership–for them, and the brand. And, if the goal is thought leadership and brand-building, that makes a ton of sense.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The Review was commissioned in 2019 by HM Treasury. “We Purpose statements provide a warm corporate cosy feeling. They are a leadership lever and motivational tool but are ultimately meaningless while financial performance and shareholder value remain the primary metric of organisational success. We are facing a global crisis.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 26, 2019

These are the headlines from the Communicating Artificial Intelligence Survey 2019. The majority of survey respondents (84%) believe AI is opportunity for communication leadership. Method: Communicating Artificial Intelligence Survey 2019 The Communicating Artificial Intelligence Survey 2019 is based on a quantitative online survey.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 31, 2024

in a small kitchen, transforming it into a machine for innovative projects and leadership in the Public Relations industry globally. Having successfully completed the Harvard Kennedy School executive program on Leadership in 2019, Mr. Behar has steered the company to numerous awards and significant milestones.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In 2019 I publicly set out my ambition of achieving Chartered Director status with the Institute of Directors (IoD). Looking around the room, I knew I’d landed on my feet with my fellow students, each with different leadership and sector experience. Each day required a 12-hour shift of practical work and preparation for the day ahead.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week. In addition, “89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.” Separately, U.S.-based

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 12, 2019

But, at the same time, I continue to hear and see people ramming corporate messages into content ideas that simply don’t need it. But, it’s our jobs to push back on our corporate leader partners. It’s our job to say, “maybe we don’t need another corporate message here.” Many times.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Here’s what the Crenshaw team was most thankful for in 2019. In other offices I’ve worked at it was a more corporate setting with cubicles and there was little opportunity for sharing ideas. Executives like these truly put the “leader” in thought leadership! CHRIS HARIHAR, PARTNER. I’m thankful for adtech.”.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2019

I was reminded of this over the course of analyzing data from the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. It’s the second year in a row, I’ve had the good fortune of teaming up with Ned Lundquist and his Job of the Week Newsletter to poll PR and corporate communications professionals. Lack of a commitment by senior leadership.”. “We’re

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Citing a survey with 400 respondents by the talent agency, The Creative Group, the Bulldog Reporter noted: “60 percent of advertising and marketing hiring decision makers plan to expand their teams in the first half of 2019.”. Bulldog Reporter: 6 In 10 companies plan to expand creative teams in first half of 2019.

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