Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Part prediction, part hope, and part billion-dollar idea: 2023 may (will?) “I see a few things.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 12, 2023

There’s a certain paradox in how organizations need to approach ESG communications issues right now. The notion that companies have obligations to employees, communities and the planet in addition to shareholders took a beating as economic uncertainty squeezed profits and politicians ramped up criticism.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As we head into 2024, communications professionals are taking stock of what’s changed and what they’ve learned in the past year. So, what changed in 2023 when it comes to executive visibility and the ways company leaders communicated with stakeholders? Here are some of our thoughts from this year.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On October 13, 2023, ReputationUs ’s (RepUs) President Casey Boggs will orchestrate and instruct a communication-based workshop for more than 30 national police department’s Captains, Sergeants, Majors and Lieutenants during the Southern Police Institute ’s 150 th Administrative Officer’s Course.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2023 was a big year for controversies, whether cultural or political, and 2024 will likely be just as tumultuous, if not more so. This has been driven by the constant churn of social media, with every new story or cause resulting in a demand for a corporate position. What Will Our Customers Think?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. later as our roles evolve. “PR

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Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

dollars in 2023. Avoiding PR communication mistakes in this important market is paramount for PR pros. This means that avoiding PR communication mistakes is probably high on your list of priorities. This means that avoiding PR communication mistakes is probably high on your list of priorities. in the coming years.

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Institute for Public Relations

JANUARY 16, 2024

PRovoke Media studied ESG, DEI, and budget trends in communication functions across Asia-Pacific. A survey of more than 120 senior in-house communications executives across the APAC region was conducted during the second quarter of 2023. Key findings include: 1.)

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On October 24, 2023, Casey Boggs, president of ReputationUs and Sameer Somal, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology , will be co-presenting a continued legal education (CLE) session to more than 70 attorneys of the Wyoming State Bar on the topic, “Law & Reputational Risks–Court of Law & Court of Public Opinion.”

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective Internal Communication for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will help to remove a lot of the confusion, doubt and fear related to diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) for internal communicators.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

To that end, the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision is a useful resource. 27% said newswires; 23% said industry experts; 20% said press releases [ostensibly those that aren’t sent over a wire service]; 16% said internal spokesperson; and 4% said customers of a brand. So, how can PR improve their odds in media relations?

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Executive communications programs remain a top way for organizations to achieve this. Historically, you could get away with the executive team acting as “bullhorns” for company news, pushing product-level messaging and jargon-filled communications and a distinctly corporate voice. Internal communications are key.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Amid the turbulence of the last three years, “The role of communications has been elevated,” Ivan Pollard said. Uncertainty allows communications to thrive.”. Pollard leads the marketing and communications center for The Conference Board , a not-for-profit think tank in New York. During his Nov. During his Nov.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this final post, we’ll be sharing how to authentically communicate your brand’s environmental sustainability goals and initiatives with the media and all stakeholders – the final, crucial piece of the puzzle. The challenge for every comms professional is what to communicate and when. If you do it right. You can register here.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

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Prakkypedia

JANUARY 8, 2023

I recently read several articles centred around public relations in 2023. It notes that internal communications have become a new priority since the pandemic, and it’s no surprise given that more people were working from home than ever before. Above: Photo by Dominique ROELLINGER from Pexels: [link].

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 22, 2023

A Deloitte study - Tested, Trusted, Transformed: 2023 Corporate Affairs Report - published in February 2023 sets out the conditions that are required for the corporate affairs function to maintain this elevated status. A range of alternative terms has developed each with its own definition and scope.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s January, and that means we’re supposed to predict what 2023 will bring—or at least provide some perspective on what might happen. Definitely in your future for 2023 is change: sometimes unpredictable, often unexpected, and far too often surprising. We predict that more measurement platforms will be offering such services in 2023.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. this year, slightly more than forecast in December 2023. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In 2023, the oldest Gen Zers will turn 26 years old. In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

The good news is that PR-driven tactics can help a business build and communicate a positioning that prioritizes the well-being of their workers and a commitment to their industry and community. According to Gartner’s 2023 Future of Work report , m any organizations just aren’t keeping up with what workers want.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2023, the oldest Gen Zers will turn 26 years old. In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 27, 2023

In March of 2023, NewsWhip co-hosted a breakfast roundtable with PRWeek in Chicago to hear the thoughts of comms leaders from a variety of different industries on the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasingly digital world.

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 19, 2023

Measuring communications is a critical task for PR professionals. However, the golden rule of measuring communications is that the choice of metrics has a more significant impact than whatever actions are taken on the measurement’s output. However, the focus on output often precedes strategic choices in what to measure.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals. Sumeru Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in the internal comms platform SocialChorus. Executing M&A post-deal is hard.

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Purposeful Brands tells the story of a business and management strategy that increasingly fills boardroom agendas, defines business success and should be at the forefront of every communicator’s mind. Based in California, author Sandy Skees has 30 years of experience in management consulting and strategic communications.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 12, 2023

An insightful book, packed full of pithy, punchy truths that would be a useful start to 2023 for any organisational leader. That is a minor quibble, however, for an insightful book which would be a useful start to 2023 for any leader. We’re in an era of huge change. All have the potential to boost or bust an organisation’s reputation.

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Institute for Public Relations

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

PRovoke Media examined communications executives’ perspectives on their organizations’ communication plans and internal strategies across Asia-Pacific. Surveys of more than 120 senior in-house communication executives across Asia-Pacific were conducted during the second quarter of 2023. Key findings include: 1.)

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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Here’s the breakdown: 54% of respondents work at PR agencies, 24% work for corporate PR departments and 22% work as independent PR practitioners. My sense is that the PR profession, which needs to uphold high standards for brands’ communications tactics, will take a cautious approach to AI.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It took years of blood, sweat and corporate treasure to bring these plans to fruition…and they clearly didn’t come close to hitting ROI objectives. It last bought SocialChorus, perhaps one of the best-known internal comms platforms for $100 million in 2020. PE firms own the largest tech companies in the PR space.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 22, 2024

The book was first published in 2022 and reprinted in 2023. She believes these changes are for the better, tilting the corporate power balance away from the higher echelons and giving employees more say over when, where and how they work. The Nowhere Office is very pertinent to professional communicators.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Quantum technologies are about to shift the paradigm of the entire computing world, ushering in a new era of communication and possibility. Named a 2023 U.S. Why – and how – should leaders prepare for a quantum reality, today? Quantum will have a big role in bringing about the future of computing, networking, and sensing.

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Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

JUNE 26, 2023

The large-scale wave of layoffs in international companies in 2023 is the beginning of a big storm. Sometimes they are unpleasantly insensitive, sometimes, they are so empathetic that they become a public reference for the proper communication of negative news. Therefore, plan your communication and follow the plan.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Thrive PR and Kelly Kirkendoll ( Founder/CEO) won four PRSA Dallas Pegasus Awards, including the top award in two categories (Internal Communications Program and Publication, Print or Digital), a Pegasus Award of Honor for Most Effective Campaign on a Budget and BEST OF SHOW! Phyllis Weiss , president, Weiss Communications, Inc.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

Put this one on your calendar for 2023! From main stages for the keynote speakers, smaller “topic stages” for industry experts, or corporate masterclass learning sessions, DMEXCO offers a multitude of thought leadership opportunities. The post Top Adtech Conferences For PR Exposure appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 11, 2023

This means looking internally and then externally at the micro and macro forces that affect how (and in times of crisis whether) the company can continue to service client needs. It’s why every management team wanting to stay in business should regularly conduct a strategic analysis of its market position.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Like previous corporate booms it’s characterised by a rush of talent with varying levels of credentials, seeking to capitalise on the demand for professional services. Corporate websites are awash with net zero targets, but you’ll rarely find data or a plan, itself an indication that business doesn’t wholly understand the issue.

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