Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

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Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. We need an environmental-type standard for communication,” he said. It’s good to be back in Bled.

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Communications Software Study Internal 129

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 30, 2020

For the last few years, I’ve been developing a “Social Media Trends” presentation in January that I’ve now given more than 20 times. While I don’t proclaim to be a trend-spotter, I do keep up with social media trends each week–mostly because I have to! For this blog. Louis Park.

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Social Media Trends Media Measurement 139

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. The healthcare arena has experienced continuous change with social media empowering the digitally demanding patient. She is the editor of Ragan’s Health Care Communication News.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 14, 2018

The pictures of foreign places are now spread all over social media. Those videos, along with different information from the media influencers, were making Russians think more about moving to another country, traveling or studying abroad. Having the intention to move abroad is only the beginning for international students.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 120

5W PR

JANUARY 2, 2020

While corporations have always been legal entities in their own right, new communication technologies have forced a change in the way companies communicate. Before innovations in social media and the wider internet, companies could afford to maintain a closed-off image of distant and imposing glass offices.

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Corporate Communications Consumer Community 120

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

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Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. ” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. When asked, “Why?”

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye , Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz , will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities.

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Social Media Pitching How To Media 150

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. I’ve watched them both grow into fabulous communicators and leaders! Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars!

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 28, 2014

The other day I had a conversation with someone who made a statement about the healthcare industry not needing to be on social media because no one cares about the nurses’ birthdays and little useless memes (I’m SOOO paraphrasing here!). What’s the point of social media for healthcare?

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Healthcare Social Media Media Case Study 238

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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Communications Leadership B2C LinkedIn 78

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair.

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Communications Employee Crisis Policies 212

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Financial Services Organizations Social Media Interview Key Points. About Growing Social Now.

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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. The post How To Tap The PR Power Of Employer Branding appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Brand Branding How To Employee 156

PRSay

APRIL 26, 2021

When you’re in the business of communicating, what you say matters. And even if you issue public statements supporting social justice movements or decrying injustices experienced by specific identity communities, today’s audiences are savvy at reading between the lines. Words and phrases have nuances; they have histories.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. ” — Stella Low, vice president of communications, Dell. They like the attention.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. Growing Social Now Episode Summary. Growing Social Now Episode Notes.

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Creativity Communications Interviews Instagram 98

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms Poppulo, which develops an internal comms platform called Harmony, said it embedded generative AI into its platform.

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Analysis Tools Software Ethics 142

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Be Helpful.

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Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Such is the challenge I’ve been recently tasked with: not just finding out what social media people are using around the world, but how they’re using it, why and when. As you might imagine, this is a highly attractive option for international students. That’s right. So my job is to target foreign attorneys who want a U.S.

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Internal International Social Media Media 75

wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

What’s hot – and what’s not in social media right now? On February 22, 2022, American Marketing Association [AMA] Chicago will present a program on 2022 social media trends at Morningstar. Social Media Trends for 2022 Expert Panel. Will TikTok REALLY take over everything?

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Social Media Trends B2C Media 52

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As I have shared with my students all the time, blogging and social media can open up some amazing opportunities you would have never imagined. I have been to New Zealand, but it’s been nearly 26 years since I was here the last time (was here as part of my first family international trip!). Social media truly opens doors.

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Social Media Internal International Media 50

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.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” Meet people where they are.

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2016

Connecting with journalists via social media should be a no-brainer for any PR pro. According to Cision’s 2016 Global Social Journalism Study published this week, nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. journalists say they would be unable to carry out their work without social media. We’ve found that in the U.S.,

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Journalism Social Media Study Media 120

5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, where communication has become more interconnected than ever before, understanding the significance of networking in public relations is paramount. Leveraging social media Platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter are excellent for professional networking. Providing value Networking is a two-way street.

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Publicity Internal International Resources 103

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. In fact, according to Dr. Vincent Covello of the Center for Risk Communication, stress can decrease people’s ability to process information by up to 80 percent. Our brains on stress.

Communications 197

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 197

Wadds Inc.

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. We need an environmental-type standard for communication,” he said. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 59

Communications Software Internal International 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It issued a cryptic statement alluding to his failure to be “consistently candid” in communications, followed by silence, which gave rise to all kinds of nasty rumors. It was a comedy of poor communication on top of a structure that no longer worked for a company with its growth goals.

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Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

Onclusive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

To effectively measure the impact of your campaigns, assess earned media coverage, and gain insights into content topics, you must rely on a range of PR metrics and data points. Now, there is no standard metric for PR. It also aids in refining communication strategies by identifying target audiences so you can optimise content placement.

Measurement 195

Measurement Analysis Reputation SEO 195

Onclusive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

To effectively measure the impact of your campaigns, assess earned media coverage, and gain insights into content topics, you must rely on a range of PR metrics and data points. Now, there is no standard metric for PR. It also aids in refining communication strategies by identifying target audiences so you can optimise content placement.

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Measurement Analysis Reputation SEO 195

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dr. Saltz suggests limiting exposure to constant news alerts and social media updates, opting instead for a trusted news source at specific times of the day. Intentionality is important when addressing loneliness, particularly for individuals in their 50s and beyond who may have less natural opportunities for social interaction.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A Guest Post by Corina Manea, Chief Community Officer of Spin Sucks & Founder of NutsPR. Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there?

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