Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 29, 2019

The panel consisted of General Mills’ Kevin Hunt, US Bank’s Monica Wiant and Hubbard Interactive’s Melissa Young. Here were five big lessons I heard: #1 – Your employee audience may wind up being your biggest audience. Paul series. Photo credit: Debbie Friez. Resist the urge to focus on acquiring new listeners.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Bank, which launched its “Power of Possible” Podcast earlier this year. Why did you decide to start a corporate podcast? Why did you decide to start a corporate podcast? I have been inspired by other corporations and organizations that have started podcasts. Bank focused podcast wouldn’t work.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It was a party atmosphere one afternoon as bank employees drilled open safe deposit boxes that their owners had abandoned. One box contained a Rolex watch that an employee slipped on her wrist, trading it for her inexpensive watch. “A Please visit prsa.org/ethics for updates on programming. A watch is a watch,” she said. “A

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Ethics Employee Training Reputation 152

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2023

A scientific brand can go behind the scenes to reveal its R&D expertise, or profile individual employees who help make a difference. Opinion content can convey brand and corporate values. Customers or potential employees are more likely to trust a brand featured in the media. Yet it will surely be an asset in a crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 29, 2021

Picking a public fight with powerful legislators isn’t a typical PR strategy for a giant corporation, but that’s Amazon’s latest move as a crucial union vote deadline arrives. Amazon has tweeted childish insults about Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who chairs two banking and finance subcommittees.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 6, 2017

US Bank has a new CEO. And, it got me thinking: Introducing a new CEO to the rank-and-file employees is a big job. And typically it rests of the shoulders of corporate communications and PR teams. And typically it rests of the shoulders of corporate communications and PR teams. General Mills has a new CEO. Think about it.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Few corporate CEOs will deny that a company’s reputation colors every aspect of business, including marketing, talent recruitment, employee relations, shareholder relations, and the customer experience. Reputation’s soaring value is good news for PR and corporate communications professionals. In fact, the 2017 U.S.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

The relationship between agency employers and employees has reset. The fundamentals are well understood and the Bank of England intervention is working, but not as quickly as we would like. May has three Bank Holidays, with two back-to-back. Debtor days are slipping from 30 to 45 to 60 days and even further out.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 16, 2023

It has 13 employees across the country, and Boggs is the only one based here with an office on South Fourth Street. Now, more than ever, companies are making reputation management, corporate responsibility and crisis mitigation a priority, and preparing for any eventuality,” Boggs said in the release.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 28, 2018

There have been too many apologies that later rang hollow, and its bank of good will is nearly empty. The revelations that Moonves actively obstructed the investigation into claims that he sexually harassed and even assaulted employees came nearly a year after CBS fired Charlie Rose for sexual harassment. The NRA retrenches.

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Banking Facebook Reputation Crisis 257

Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

Today, we are proud to launch our official Barokas PR Corporate Social Responsibility program outlining our commitment and offerings as a company. In addition to offering each employee eight hours of PTO to volunteer, we plan quarterly all-office volunteer events to bring our teams closer to our communities. We give a s**t.

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Corporate Employee Community Banking 60

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And after the murders of Black and Latinx trans women like Tiara Banks and Chyna Carillo, the murders of George Floyd and so many others across the country, this year’s celebration of Pride will be defined by the experience of the past 50-plus years and the past year in equal measure. How do LGBTQ employees feel about you and your workplace?

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PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

I arrived in Dallas in the mid-1980s, just as the city’s three biggest industries — real estate, banking, and oil and gas — were entering historic downturns. And when told they’ll lose their jobs, employees are just as shocked today. Garg came to represent accusations that corporations treat employees as expendable units.

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Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

But recently, the importance of corporations working with nonprofits has been proven to successfully enhance a company’s reputation. Nonprofits that work to leverage this information can help support their own organization—and strengthen the reputation of their corporate partners, thus creating a win-win partnership.

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PRSay

JUNE 29, 2020

Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR I think corporations have genuinely embraced diversity and inclusion, some better than others.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Great, model employee. Posts like these are all too common when it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media for big brands. Employee engagement? Good story. Driving traffic to the web site. All good things.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 24, 2023

He even changed the corporate name to “X” a couple of months ago, so that one isn’t new. Some brands have invited their own employees or customers to weigh in before rebranding. So far, so good. But the messaging makes no sense Yet the messaging is incoherent. It doesn’t articulate much about the new X platform.

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Twitter Banking Brand Branding 156

ReimaginePR

APRIL 18, 2015

And the happiness of his employees matters to Price. Tyrell Oates had worked at Wells Fargo for about six years when he wrote an email to John Stumpf , chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo, and copied 10,000 other employees on it. But following the crash of 2008, banks, and big businesses haven’t really been investing in people.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2018

This week two sophisticated corporations faced an unwelcome PR challenge. On Tuesday Michael Avenatti, the ubiquitous and cable-news-friendly attorney who represents Daniels, released bank records of payments to Cohen’s company from several surprising entities. Novartis is a $50 billion publicly traded corporation.

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Brand Branding Real Estate Policies 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We use technology for everything from banking and shopping to communication and entertainment. Here are some ways PR pros and agencies can effectively contribute to the mission of NCSAM and educate employees and clients alike: Strategic messaging and positioning: PR agencies excel in crafting compelling narratives and messages.

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PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2020

When I decided to pursue a true career in public relations, I left home for graduate school with only a couple hundred dollars in my bank account, driving a car on its last legs while evading fines that I racked up because of insufficient funds.

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Transportation Banking System Journalism 176

Communications Conversations

JUNE 8, 2017

I just wrote about this last week , but Susan is one of those rare corporate-side folks who gets the power of networking. I always tell people that I have one of the best roles within the Corporate Communications team at U.S. Bank and that I get to do all the “fun stuff.” Bank Stadium). Bank Stadium was a family day.

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Banking Sports Financial Corporate 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 27, 2016

After it came to light that millions of fake customer accounts were set up by Wells Fargo staff to pad their sales figures, the bank agreed to pay $185 million to settle claims, and CEO John Stumpf apologized and vowed to do better. But Stumpf at first seemed to blame rank-and-file employees, 5300 of whom were fired over the scandal.

Banking 202

Banking Pharmaceuticals Crisis Management Journalism 202

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2019

The breach was potentially very serious, involving the Social Security numbers and Canadian Social Insurance numbers as well as bank account numbers of Capital One customers. When a hacker accessed personal data from the Capital One account of more than 106 million people, however, it fared better than many before it.

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Crisis Management Insurance Insurance Crisis 218

Contently - Strategy

JANUARY 26, 2023

This example from Citigroup’s chief innovation officer and head of Citi Ventures, Vanessa Colella, positions her as a thought leader in how banks can stay competitive against big tech companies. Develop thought leadership content based on topics that interest your buyer personas, investors, or potential employees.

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Leadership Content Marketing Healthcare Google 126

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

Listen To and Welcome Employees on Social. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees? Arik highlighted the cautionary tale of Sherwin-Williams, which fired an Ohio employee whose TikTok channel of paint mixing was mesmerizing his 1.2 Corporate Blogs Are Making a Comeback – Big Time.

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Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Organizations are increasingly recognizing that impactful internal communications play a pivotal role in fostering a positive employee experience. As the competition for skilled professionals intensifies, creating an environment where employees feel engaged and valued is paramount.

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Local Government Banking Policies 36

Landis PR

JUNE 28, 2021

It happened because of a renewed commitment to corporate social responsibility and a new commitment to build a culture of care for customers. During COVID, we heard a lot about companies recognizing the serious toll the pandemic took on the mental and emotional well-being of employees. Building a Culture of Care for Customers.

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Industry Retail Employee Crisis 85

NewsWhip

APRIL 22, 2022

One of those is that politicians have begun to accuse corporations of it, with both Bernie Sanders , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , and even Joe Biden speaking publicly about it, with coverage receiving tens of thousands of engagements. This has been driven by a number of factors within news media and social media.

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Twitter Analysis Crisis Banking 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The breach was potentially very serious, involving the Social Security numbers and Canadian Social Insurance numbers as well as bank account numbers of Capital One customers. When a hacker accessed personal data from the Capital One account of more than 106 million people, however, it fared better than many before it.

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Crisis Management Insurance Insurance Crisis 156

Polaris

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

We’ve all seen the power of media coverage to change attitudes, build businesses and bring corporations to their knees. A few years ago, a media frenzy surrounded Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) plans to use foreign workers to replace 45 people in their IT department. It was a sad story that pretty much went viral.

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Banking Media Local Survey 100

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Qualified employees are scarce, and companies recognize that they need to be seen as great places to work and thrive as well as strong brands. But it’s employee retention and engagement that will take priority.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

What was her corporate communications team thinking? The bank had pressured salespeople to cross-sell to customers. Management compounded the bad news by seeming to blame employees. Now the bank is clawing its way back into the public’s good graces beginning with folksy new advertising. Time will tell.

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Pharmaceuticals Banking Reputation Hotels 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Those with a penchant for finance may go the IR route or look to represent banks or investment products, as someone with a love of travel takes a position with a destination or tourism bureau. For many, the roads intersect, which has been the case for Christina Semmel, Lufthansa’s Manager of North American Corporate Communications. “My

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Industry Travel Fashion Tourism 316

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Stressed corporate teams can hire extra PR and marketing muscle to supplement themselves, often without committing to long-term benefits and employment packages. Every employee needs media training. As a result, employees at different levels, automatically and without any pretension, became spokespeople.

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Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Intrado was formerly known as West Corporation. In executing our mission of becoming the largest capital markets communication platform we have attracted over 2500 corporate issuers, along with numerous investment banks to our suite of products,” wrote Q4 Founder and CEO Darrell Heaps in a blog post. billion PR software market.

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Software Banking Technology Data 92

Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

Examples: The Walt Disney Company Reinforces Its Commitment to Use Its Broad Global Reach and Unique Platforms to Promote Social Responsibility City of Fort Worth partners with Cisco to promote digital inclusion in underserved neighborhoods New Benevity Report Finds DEI Initiatives Remain Top Priority for Employees 5.

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