Reputation Us

MARCH 6, 2022

Few business buzzwords arouse more skepticism than the notion of corporate purpose. When it comes to establishing purpose and maintaining a positive reputation for your organization, staff and customer trust is essential. This is bolstered by being ethical, working with purpose and embracing social responsibility, among other factors.

Reputation 78

Reputation Ethics Mobile Corporate 78

PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

To avoid inflicting lasting reputational damage, communicators need to quickly decide whether to react to divisive political events. Now is the time to consider your organization’s values, map where they align and misalign with those of stakeholders and then implement a political-communication strategy for your brand.

Brand 135

Brand Branding Nonprofit Government 135

Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. PR isn’t an event, it’s a process that unfolds over time and contributes to a corporate reputation. That’s the value of a reputation. Good value for money.

Corporate 64

Corporate Reputation Brand Branding 64

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From their height in 2020 and 2021, corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have seen a fall from prominence. What this says is that executives continue to see DEI as important, not just for ethical or reputational reasons but for concrete business reasons.

Communications 104

Communications Ethics Corporate Conference 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts. For many of the B2B brands we represent we set up expert discussion panels that join a top client executive with other industry figures to explore trends and current issues.

B2B 170

B2B Brand Branding Education 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 12, 2023

She’s a corporate PR archetype. Then there’s the controversial Irena Briganti, who as Fox News’ SVP of Corporate Communications, may be a model who’s closer to home. It all got me thinking about the influence of corporate communicators and the impact a strong executive can have on a brand.

Communications 193

Communications Corporate Crisis Reputation 193

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Investing in your professional online reputation is an important Crisis Ready strategy—and ReputationDefender has launched a service to help make this process easy for you. Most online reputation management companies focus solely on helping their clients fix their online reputations. Who is ReputationDefender?

Brand 234

Brand Branding Reputation Crisis 234

Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies? It has a couple of component pieces.

Ethics 70

Ethics Training Financial Survey 70

5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Brands in this industry are trusted sources of accurate information that empowers consumers to make informed decisions about their health. Product claims and efficacy Health and wellness brands often make claims about the efficacy of their products. Health advice Brands sometimes offer health advice or tips related to their products.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Crisis Communications Healthcare 78

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We’ve been advocating that companies hire a Chief Reputation Officer (CRO) for years— but don’t just take our word for it. Whoever reviews, redefines and reconstructs trust in your company has a direct link in the evolving chain of managing your solid corporate reputation. Your Chief Reputation Officer.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Policies Ethics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines. The key is synergy.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

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. But as the agency that has tried to align its brand with public trust, one hopes it has learned from its mistakes. Adweek has receipts.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

It pays to remember that what’s newsy to a client, like a product launch, exciting new campaign, or corporate reshuffling, may not be enough for an article. Respect ethical lines: PR’s not bribery. Occasionally an inexperienced or unscrupulous PR pro goes beyond carelessness into ethically questionable territory.

Twitter 197

Twitter Ethics Pitching Product Launch 197

Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Since columnist Peter Oborne sensationally resigned from The Telegraph with a devastating public critique of what he believed to be its declining ethical and editorial standards I’ve read very little about the role and implications for PR, corporate communications and business.

Ethics 60

Ethics Journalism Banking Media 60

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A variety of alternative terms are frequently used to describe practice such as brand communication, corporate communication, corporate affairs, and integrated marketing communication. The outcome is trust, reputation, and behaviour change. These include an ethical code, education, training, and qualifications.

Publicity 98

Publicity Corporate Interviews Reputation 98

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

In today’s unforgiving media environment, decades’ worth of arduous work to build a strong reputation can be destroyed in less than a week. Just skim the headlines and you’ll notice everything from fraud and deadly cyberattacks to ethics violations, faulty products and tone-deaf commercials bringing down the mightiest of organizations.

Crisis 152

Crisis Exercises Crisis Communications Reputation 152

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. In ad tech, this means getting a brand or publisher client onboard; reporters aren’t going to take our word for it. With this, my mind is fresh everyday to think creatively for clients.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Multi-award-winning cybersecurity expert Chris Painter , president of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Foundation, spotlights the escalating cyber threats that often outpace corporate and government awareness and deftly explains how they are being exploited in current global conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine War. A former U.S.

Government 107

Government Technology Policies Ethics 107

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Kelsey Bohl , the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? Walmart’s a major brand, you get a lot of phone calls, and there are a lot of questions.

Ethics 80

Ethics Data Crisis Apparel 80

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. Oppe begins with branding and helps students craft their personal narrative.

Communications 116

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 116

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

When it comes to reputation, there is little distinction between a real conflict and a perceived one. For public relations practitioners committed to ethics and professionalism, the natural first instinct was self-righteous shock. Most codes of ethics are clear about why this is wrong. Op-Ed by Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS.

Journalism 40

Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

When it comes to reputation, there is little distinction between a real conflict and a perceived one. For public relations practitioners committed to ethics and professionalism, the natural first instinct was self-righteous shock. Most codes of ethics are clear about why this is wrong. Op-Ed by Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS.

Journalism 40

Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

Mark My Words

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And BBC’s Disclosure exposé ensured that, even if the business continues to go from strength to strength, the reputation of its founders as freewheeling punks with progressive hearts of gold is dead. Bluntly, if you want a strong reputation, you need to be making the world a better place. Brewdog’s downfall has been a long time coming.

Reputation 60

Reputation Government Corporate Ethics 60

PRSay

APRIL 13, 2021

I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics. Working for a national telecommunications firm in Atlanta, I lost a seismic bump up the corporate ladder. A setback at work.

Telecommunications 197

Telecommunications Community Ethics Financial 197

Polaris

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I had the great pleasure a few weeks ago to speak to a class at my alma mater, the Ivey Business School , about reputation management. The class, led by Mary Weil , was part of the school’s Reputation Management course. I recall a finance class in first year when someone mentioned ethics. Times have certainly changed.

Apparel 123

Apparel Media Ethics Interviews 123

Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies? It has a couple of component pieces.

Ethics 52

Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

When done well, social marketing programs can showcase corporate values, demonstrate commitment to community, and engage consumers, while providing needed resources for a group or cause. Non-profits are businesses, and as such, need to operate with ethical business practices and proper reporting structures. That’s a mistake.

Local 120

Local Corporate Groups Ethics 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Shoppers can connect with brands, explore, and buy the products all in one place.

Social Media 86

Social Media Media Mobile SEO 86

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

While I was a bit under the weather from a cold, Rebecca provided ethics insights on a number of topics, including: . How do brands balance their commitments to practical short-term issues versus long-term issues? Key findings from the 2022 Brands In Motion Study. The two things every ethical communicator must embrace.

Ethics 73

Ethics Brand Branding Internal 73

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

The masterful public relations professional understands the enormous value of living a personal and professional life that reflects the highest standards of moral conduct and ethical behaviour. They are proverbial rotten apples that attempt to spoil many of us in public relations practice who abide by the highest ethical standards.

Meeting 98

Meeting Ethics Storytelling Publicity 98

Prohibition

JANUARY 18, 2020

Seen as one of the most persuasive forms of modern marketing, an increasing number of brands are turning to social media stars to market their products and services. However, recent years has seen numerous brands and influencers caught up in legal proceedings and fines due to the non-disclosure of paid and gifted endorsements.

Marketing 62

Marketing Advertising Advertising Social Media 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation. It’s not a bad take.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Professionals in this field should make it a priority to hone important skills and capitalize on establishing their brand with the best communication strategies. PR pros can deliver exceptional multimedia experiences by spreading their brand’s updates and releases across TV, radio, social media and online publications. Until next time!

Radio 92

Radio Television Social Media Sports 92

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group. She quickly demonstrated a willingness to ask questions in what can be large, intimidating corporate meetings, and she eagerly sought opportunities to get in front of C-suite executives.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Doctor Spin

MAY 30, 2023

This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries. Today’s leaders can draw from Barnum’s playbook, albeit ethically, by using powerful narratives and effective public relations strategies to garner attention and influence their stakeholders. The power of a brand.

Publicity 52

Publicity eBook Ethics Resources 52

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I actually laughed out loud when I read this story about the BBC’s world affairs editor John Simpson setting up a corporate consultancy to advise on crisis communications and then even more rapidly closing it again because of the crisis it created. According to his agent: “Simpson has not yet taken on any corporate work.”

Corporate 60

Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Crisis 60