Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Onclusive offers a proprietary media monitoring solution.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

5W PR

APRIL 26, 2021

If a poll of the company’s employees was taken today, which quadrille would they fall in regarding knowing the brand’s mission, vision and values – up to 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%? Most companies would likely register up to 25%. What Makes For Good Corporate Culture? The Bottomline on Company Culture.

Corporate 88

Corporate Employee B2C Internal 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Bringing on an external PR agency , or really any outside firm, is an investment of time and budget for any company, no matter its size. Naturally, things will go better for both parties if the agency team gives their all, and the client manages for the best possible outcomes. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. Demand candor.

Agency 223

Agency How To Construction Advertising 223

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Here’s how any tech company can benefit from the right PR campaign.

Technology 246

Technology Company Banking Education 246

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The slowdown is impacting payments.

Agency 98

Agency Publicity Marketing Banking 98

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Corporate Communications. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Internal Communications. Messaging & Positioning.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We don’t see the in-house staff versus outside agency as an either/or situation.

Agency 88

Agency B2B Internal International 88

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" animation_type="default" bg_image_animation="none" border_type="simple" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid"][vc_column_text] Originally seen in Harvard Business Review Over the last year, there has been no shortage of avoidable PR nightmares for leading corporate brands.

Agency 100

Agency How To Survey Employee 100

Reputation Us

MAY 15, 2024

Stabilizing The Workforce A stable workforce contributes to the development of trust and credibility, both internally and externally. This supports your good reputation and signals to stakeholders that your company is a desirable employer and a reliable business partner. billion (for companies with more than 500.000 employees).

Reputation 78

Reputation Financial Employee Survey 78

PRSay

MAY 13, 2022

Prior to joining DePaul, he served in leadership roles for two agencies, Ketchum and Sard Verbinnen and Company. Previously, he held senior communications positions at Sears, Sara Lee Corporation, Pitney Bowes and Eli Lilly. Don’t give up if you’ve been focusing on large agencies or major corporations.

Nonprofit 147

Nonprofit Internal International Corporate 147

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With 2024 unfolding, the German team at The Hoffman Agency unveil a comprehensive look into the future, presenting a series of predictions for the way brands will engage with their audiences. They are more than a valuable asset, they are the hallmark of an exemplary corporate culture. Read on to find out what the experts have to say.

B2C 73

B2C B2B Agency Trends 73

PRSay

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Losing yourself to fit in is often rewarded in the corporate world, but the pose can be draining, Osako said. She contacted UCLA’s alumni network and was introduced to a speechwriter who gave Osako her first exposure to corporate communications. Her first PR job was with a two-person agency. It became a heck of a lot more fun.”.

Corporate 66

Corporate Telecommunications Airlines Policies 66

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . Internal Communications. Media Training.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Grace Haekyung Son, Managing Director of PR House We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. It’s crucial for foreign companies to be culturally sensitive and understand the local customs, etiquette, and business practices.

YouTube 95

YouTube Marketing Local Chemicals 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 7, 2018

His goal was to build competitive advantage for the American Tobacco Company’s Lucky Strike brand. But if the initiative did in fact promote women’s rights (even the dubious privilege of smoking) by fighting a double standard of behavior, then does it matter if a company profited? A company’s authentic intentions.

Corporate 189

Corporate Newspapers Government Company 189

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute? The company has since rolled out a new logo and company website.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Presspage

APRIL 11, 2024

How does a small Dutch company grow from a good idea into a thriving global brand within just a few years? To keep up the momentum for the next 15, the founders look back on the early days, talk about how far the company has come and give us a preview of what's in store for the future. That’s how Presspage was born."

Enterprise 117

Enterprise Automotive Company Airlines 117

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While marketing is focused on driving sales, PR is designed to build trust in a brand or company and grow its reputation. What you see and what your PR agency sees could diverge — in a good way. An extension of internal PR and communications As a practical issue, many companies are restricted when it comes to head count.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 2, 2019

As the national holiday approaches, it’s a fitting time to consider what independence means in the world of PR agencies. In our industry independent agencies have grown at a brisk clip when compared to publicly-held PR firms for the past few years, although the larger agencies experienced a nice rally in 2019.

Agency 259

Agency Creativity Internal International 259

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Companies that aren’t prepared for a crisis can watch their sales go off the cliff, their stock price take a plunge, and even permanently shut some, if not all their doors. For a construction company, that could mean poor safety standards with a string of citations. How about a federal lawsuit against a multilevel marketing company?

Corporate 68

Corporate Reputation Marketing Employee 68

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. Dates: March 19, 2020.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s always instructive when PR teams entrusted with managing the reputations of major corporations run into reputation problems of their own. Mega-agency Edelman recently made waves by resigning a lucrative engagement working with for-profit corrections company The GEO Group, a top contractor for ICE. Adweek has receipts.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Don’t confuse PR and sales.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.

Marketing 106

Marketing Newspapers Print Local 106

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 6, 2016

What do clients really want from their PR agency ? Here’s what these top communications execs said they want and expect from an agency relationship. “I want my agency to offer things I didn’t know I needed.” “I want an agency that hates to lose,” is how he puts it. Unanticipated value.

Agency 120

Agency Public Affairs Energy Resources 120

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, for owners of sought after capabilities, and agencies with strong propositions leading to good growth, and profitability, it remains a good market. Are there any trends agency owners should have on their radar? As a result PE are involved in over 50% of agency deals on average.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

A high-impact PR program can be a technology company’s greatest asset – provided it’s well conceived and skillfully executed. Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Here’s how any tech company can benefit from the right PR campaign.

Company 120

Company Banking Education B2C 120

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. In 2017, the company acquired a then buzzy new tool called BuzzSumo, which is also based in the U.K. This includes PRophet , Propel , and SignalAI.

Company 154

Company Tools Technology Software 154

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2017

They might be looking to join a large international company as the newest corporate communications hire, or want to break into PR at a nonprofit group. My personal bias is for a small or midsize agency, but it’s really more about the classic agency structure and what it offers for team members. Not necessarily.

Agency 122

Agency Nonprofit Corporate Training 122

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 25, 2016

A relationship with a public relations agency can be a little like a marriage. Take a look on Quora , or talk to someone experienced in working with many different PR agencies, and you’re likely to hear about a range of experiences, from highly productive to sorely disappointing. Ask what they need. Communicate regularly.

Agency 120

Agency How To Product Launch Internal 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As any ad or PR agency knows, our budgets are vulnerable when the economy turns soft. Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. Over a full year they analyzed the strategy and performance of 4700 public companies during three global downturns, from 1980 to the 2000 dot-com bubble collapse.

Comparison 296

Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 23, 2023

” OVERVIEW During legal proceedings—whether on the plaintiff or defense side—corporate reputations are on the line. RepUs enhances, advances, and protects corporate reputations while collaborating with lawyers.

Reputation 88

Reputation Publicity Education Corporate 88

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. Prohibition PR is a full-service agency specialising in crisis communication, reputation management , and strategic messaging. Secondly, you can outsource the crisis management to a trusted agency like Prohibition PR. Book a free consultation with us today!

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

As more companies join the content marketing arena, one of the bigger issues these companies face is this: How do we source all this content? Yes, these companies have smart marketers. Yes, these companies have smart marketers. But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources.

Agency 133

Agency Resources Employee Internal 133

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. A new company has very distinct needs and goals. Some startups make small timing miscalculations, like bringing on an agency right after a major funding announcement. Bad timing.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s a unique chance to earn a place in the news, which in turn provides an opportunity to talk about the problem your company solves. Yet there’s a tendency I’ve observed over the last few years that suggests companies are increasingly reluctant to disclose the value of those transactions.

Corporate 99

Corporate B2B Company Marketing 99