Stephen Waddington

MAY 17, 2020

Our local fish and chip shop reopened on Wednesday. Government The digital democracy has been a long time coming - democracy will finally digitise, both in central and local government, and citizen voting. We need local, decentralised responses to arts, culture, education and transport. Photo by sfe-co2/iStock / Getty Images.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Having worked in communications for a top-tier university, a regional nonprofit foundation and as a consultant, I’ve heard this question myself. As communicators, we work hard to engage with reporters and editors to make them aware of the great work our clients are doing — but we still understand why bosses make these urgent requests.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

They’re part of the community. This can depend on industry sector and geography, but most smaller companies are deeply involved in their local community as well as the relevant industry organizations. And an SMB located in a smaller city is far likelier to attract the attention of local press than a behemoth.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

The latest edition of #FuturePRoof published today explores the role of communication in the NHS. Arguably everyone in the NHS, from porter to surgeon, and midwife to Trust chairman, works in communications. 2 Technology versus community care The public is wedded to the notion of doctors’ surgeries and hospitals on every street corner.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Jules Herd Like many other sectors, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the communications industry. In short, 2020 into 2021 has been tough and, while there is most definitely light at the end of the tunnel, patterns have emerged that have changed and will continue to change forever the industry and how we practice communications.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2020

Daisy sent out a press release on 7 April to local media contacts and a JustGiving page was set up. Great stories matter Storytelling is at the heart of all successful communications and PR campaigns. For example, print has fallen off the cliff on which it was already teetering precariously. An initial target of £1,000 was set.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Is it appropriate to communicate with most reporters in Mandarin? Traditional Chinese characters are used in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and most overseas Chinese communities, while the simplified Chinese characters are used in mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore. Do you need to meet reporters in-person to get coverage?

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information. That will continue, impacting outdoor, experiential, events, meetings and print Brands need to own and control their own media to engage with stakeholders. This is a big lesson for the future.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When thinking of small businesses, many people often picture their local boutiques or the small diner in their town, which very well may be struggling to earn enough to stay open, but you would be surprised by the other businesses in your area that meet the small-business qualifications. Community relations. I’m sorry…what?

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2018

Judy is mostly retired from a career in health-care communications, but still freelances for clients. Karlie, how did observing your mother’s work in the profession and also in the local Chapter inspire you ? Judy: To create brochures, we used to have to go to a printing press. Both now live in the Atlanta area.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Beyond PR

JUNE 30, 2016

Community college newsletters or magazines. While some publications have reduced print frequency in the face of the changing media landscape, the amount of content being produced by their newsrooms has not changed. Moreover, they usually share each print copy with at least one other person, so distribution is maximized.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 8, 2016

One of SHIFT’s employee benefits is Volunteer Time Off to better our community. Here at the Boston office, SHIFTers volunteer at a local farm, at a local Boys and Girls Club, on local charity boards, at Habitat for Humanity and other great organizations. I’m curious – have you tried skills-based volunteering before?

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

In 2012, I wrote an update on a previous post with thoughts on how the September 11 attacks immediately reshaped community, public relations and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The project has brought me into contact with a new community of more than 50 thinkers and doers. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. It’s pushed me to read more widely and think more critically.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. After an aggressive media relations push, we began to pick up traction in the local market. On the day of the woman’s retirement party there were four broadcast stations and a number of print/online reporters on-site.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

For example, the ongoing globalization of the Internet and expansion to more rural audiences is already emerged for organizations with international operations, but barely emerging and not very important for a restaurant that does only local business. The FCC is investing in providing access to communities that do not have broadband.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The closure affected both the park and the surrounding communities during the height of the summer visitor season. We always attract a lot of local, regional, national and international press. When it comes to managing a crisis, what’s your advice for other communicators? The Ferguson fire was fully contained on Aug.

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Mora Communications

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Although television, online and print ads can bring some new patients to your practice, the opportunities a well-planned public relations campaign can offer are organic and far reaching. Copyright © Mora Communications Inc. The post PR for Establishing Your Addiction Specialist Practice appeared first on Mora Communications.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

The locals loved the story. A community uniting around a labor strike? It even issued full-page print ads showing how its salaries compared to average ones in the region. The story became one of helping employees and reinstating an employer known for taking care of his workers and customers. The media loved it. What a story!

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Prakkypedia

MARCH 8, 2015

We can fall into the trap of inviting people with thousands of Instagram or Twitter followers, while forgetting that influential print journalist who has been working that sector for decades. We could invite the most recent reality TV cast member, while neglecting the president of a community group that will be impacted by that new business.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

First, we need more local journalism–whether it’s professional or not. People want to learn more about their communities! The printing. For my blog, it’s helped build richer, more meaningful, community-focused content. I can’t tell you how much I loved that article–for a couple reasons.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2016

Utilizing an integrated marketing communications approach, or IMC for short, is a principle that I follow closely. I began preparing a strategic plan that outlined how I wanted to approach promoting this book – from creating a thriving online community to raising funds on Kickstarter to support the launch. Knowing you target audience.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Boggs said it’s important for executives to discuss different crisis communications scenarios and practice executing the plan through simulations. Trying to communicate a crisis without a plan is like trying to float a boat with holes. You developed a crisis communications plan?’ The reporter agreed.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Today, I'm posting an update on a previous post with thoughts on how the September 11 attacks immediately reshaped community, public relations, and communications from my perspective as an education communicator. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. 2011 Update.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Sure, the communication landscape has evolved with the rise of self-publishing. Print media (magazine) consumption rose in 2023 , and this trend should continue in 2024, according to a study by Pew Research Center (via MediaPost). Print media is the most trusted source of news in the world at 58% (vs.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 15, 2011

A fine example of this is in an article I read on CollegeWebEditor.com where Rick Stutz, Coordinator of E-Communications at Juniata College, talked about the redesign of the school’s homepage. “It Its goals are entrenched in reputation and community-building. With that said, I’m still looking for better performance metrics.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. But, it takes strategic insight and smart planning to communicate a brand’s history well. Speak to your community resources, such as historical societies, libraries and newspapers. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

If you're a Vice President of Corporate Communications, Chief Marketing Officer or PR Director in Minnesota, there are only a handful of local business media outlets that you. Jesse Ventura’s Communications Office. What’s your message to PR and corporate communications professionals? really care about - the monthly.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Joanne Chan, founder and managing director at LBS Communications The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. English and Chinese are both official languages, facilitating international business communications.

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PR Conversations

JULY 17, 2014

It is a long-running and successful campaign that still resonates in our New Zealand community. Although, if she’s really honest it started right back when she began in event management in the dark ages, totally inexperienced, organising a fashion parade for around 700 people for the local kindergarten fundraiser.

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Ethical Voices

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I got my start in public relations, interestingly enough, doing political campaigns and community organizing back in South Carolina in 2007. I felt very compelled and impassioned with the work that I was doing in the communities in the South, the hotbed of retail politics. I was in charge of being the liaison to tribal communities.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 28, 2021

Data and innovation leads for Hill+Knowlton Strategies in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia joined NewsWhip’s CEO Paul Quigley for a special panel session on the Pulse to talk about navigating multiple market nuances to be locally relevant at scale. Balancing global strategy & local market needs. Kirsty: Yeah.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 21, 2016

Working with clients in your local area is a satisfying and viable way to run your independent consultancy. It can deepen your sense of community, reduce your need to travel and allow you to dominate your local market. Knowledge of the local culture and norms can also give you an advantage over out-of-area competitors.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Those that poo-poo print newspapers claim they can get their news elsewhere on the web. One of the things I appreciate most about my local paper is that they hire and employe professional journalists. People who (hopefully) care about the community they live in. Learn about LOCAL news–you know, that place where you live?

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