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.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 20, 2022

My study was originally motivated by observing how public relations contributed to organisational innovation and was elevated during COVID-19. Herein lies the challenge in studying public relations. A universal theory of public relations There is no universal definition or theory of public relations.

Publicity 190

Publicity Study Public Affairs System 190

PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It The closure affected both the park and the surrounding communities during the height of the summer visitor season. 22 about his experiences.

Public Affairs 82

Public Affairs Hotels Publicity Interviews 82

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

A paper by Jon White and I, published by Vuelio, examines ESG risk and opportunity for public relations practice. The role of public relation in supporting management decision-making has been at the forefront of the response to COVID-19 for many organisations. You can download a copy from the Vuelio website. There is no bigger issue.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. Photo courtesy of Pixabay At the intersection of public relations and public policy is an opportunity for communication professionals to exert considerable influence.

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Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A CIPR report tells the story of how public relations has been successfully used during the COVID-19 pandemic through a series of 21 case studies. A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. It’s an uplifting record of the profession’s work.

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Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2022

This is a keynote speach that I gave this morning at a meeting of the Public Relations Council of India to celebrate World PR Day. It’s a great honour to have the opportunity to join this meeting of the Public Relations Council of India this morning. I have worked as a public relations practitioner for the past 25 years.

Publicity 78

Publicity Study Public Affairs Government 78

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Among business leaders, communications strategists and social impact/social justice experts, just one-third of survey respondents are satisfied with the actions companies and C-suite leaders are taking to address “environmental justice,” new research finds.

Company 144

Company Chemicals Public Affairs Survey 144

Wadds Inc.

JUNE 20, 2022

My study was originally motivated by observing how public relations contributed to organisational innovation and was elevated during COVID-19. Herein lies the challenge in studying public relations. A universal theory of public relations There is no universal definition or theory of public relations.

Publicity 96

Publicity Study Public Affairs System 96

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. James Grunig and Todd Hunt’s “excellence theory” has long told us that, in public relations, listening is as important as speaking. We even write emails with more thought. Our brains on stress.

Communications 197

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2021

It’s time for the business community as a group and individual businesses as brands, to help us heal the divide. In the wake of the shocking violence last week, that may be starting to happen, and there’s a role for PR and corporate communications. The opportunity for business communicators. This is big. golf course.

Corporate 338

Corporate Policies Groups Public Affairs 338

Wadds Inc.

JULY 16, 2022

This is a keynote speech that I gave this morning at a meeting of the Public Relations Council of India to celebrate World PR Day. It’s a great honour to have the opportunity to join this meeting of the Public Relations Council of India this morning. I have worked as a public relations practitioner for the past 25 years.

Publicity 52

Publicity Study Public Affairs Government 52

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.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

A lot has changed in that time, especially in how companies, associations and organizations approach public affairs and government affairs. Our history is grounded in public affairs – helping to influence some of the most challenging public policy debates in the country. and in local communities.

Public Affairs 227

Public Affairs Local Education Policies 227

PRSay

JULY 2, 2018

In March, I was selected to participate in this year’s Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) , the oldest and most prestigious public-liaison program in the U.S. As a professional communicator, I consider the conference to be a model influencer-outreach campaign. Lessons for communicators. Department of Defense (DOD).

Communications 111

Communications Public Affairs Conference Exercises 111

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

But one detail that interested communicators was that it brought on PR agency Definers Public Affairs to run political-style oppo against competitors like Google and Apple. Many PR battles are waged in hotly competitive categories, and the line between aggressive communications and an outright smear campaign can be blurry.

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Facebook Ethics Public Affairs Privacy 224

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 23, 2016

Sure, CEOs are far less likely to be wooed than a Tinder date, but there are certain steps you can take to put the odds in your favor when communicating PR results, why they’re important, and how you’ll evolve your strategy based on those findings. Earned (publications like The New York Times). Newswires (press releases).

Communications 150

Communications How To Analytics Public Affairs 150

NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2020

Zach is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kivvit, a national data-driven public affairs & strategic communications agency. Kivvit specializes in data-driven public affairs work, reputation management, and crisis communications. Zach Silber (CIO, Kivvit): One major change is the accelerated pace of work.

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Data Public Affairs Crisis Analytics 148

PRSay

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Spanning more than 30 years in government public relations, Boswell began her career in 1973 as the director of public relations for the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the Georgia Office of Child Support, where she worked until her retirement. Her public service centered on children’s issues and PR education.

Public Affairs 78

Public Affairs Government Journalism Banking 78

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. In the immediate aftermath of an accident or tragedy, communicators might be tempted to immediately provide an accounting or explanation of what has happened. But as experience shows, initial reports are often wrong.

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Conference Crisis Training Public Affairs 180

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators? Here are six of the top takeaways. 2 PR pros weigh in appeared first on Landis PR.

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Those of us who are activists may be reluctant to go public about our affiliations for fear of losing clients or alienating the boss or C-suite. According to a 2012 article in Public Relations Review , activists were practicing public relations some 80 years before companies began to appropriate and refine the concept.

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System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 187

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 16, 2017

As public relations and corporate communications needs to become increasingly more visual gifs are one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. Seven ways PR and corporate communications can use GIFs. The gif which shows the impact of different community choices was covered by The Washington Post.

Corporate 96

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Newspapers 96

Sword and the Script

MAY 10, 2022

Every week it’s filled with job opportunities in PR, public affairs and media – it’s a great place to find a PR job. Karen Swim of Word for Hire , LLC and the Solo PR Pro community. Michelle Garrett of Garrett Public Relations. Stacey Miller , Senior Director, Communications at Auto Care Association.

Survey 85

Survey Public Affairs Construction Writing 85

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

Ashley Simmons, director of communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association, says you must first develop a plan for how you will achieve your goals. What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? The tools and technology will come after.

Telecommunications 120

Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

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. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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Communications Case Study Training Reputation 116

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2018

My big question: Do these wire services still have a place in the 2018 communicator’s toolbox? I set out to find out by asking a few trusted friends and colleagues across the industry: Cameron Potts, vice president of PR and community management, Deluxe. Ben Saukko, director of communications, AmeriPride Services.

Communications 83

Communications Public Affairs B2C B2B 83

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Purdah places restrictions on government and public bodies during elections. There have already been two claims over the misuse of communication and resources. In a case last week the Government came under fire for spending public money on Facebook ads targeted at voters in marginal constitutions announced in September.

Resources 62

Resources Communications Government Policies 62

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He’s a public affairs specialist at the US Department of the Treasury and a docent at the National Museum of the US Air Force. I’m one of those folks that you would never have imagined if you saw me growing up, ever being in public relations. Joining me on this week’s episode is Dave Honchul, APR Fellow, PRSA.

Public Affairs 82

Public Affairs Ethics Social Media Government 82

Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

In this interview, Susannah discusses the importance of listening carefully to those around you, why you can’t rely on guesswork when developing a communication strategy and how learning about your audience will improve your communication. How has the public affairs industry changed since you started that organization?

Public Affairs 120

Public Affairs Community Strategy Energy 120

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2016

For a global enterprise that has built tremendous brand equity across its product portfolio, a crisis can translate into lost sales and public trust, and erosion of shareholder value. In an interview with the New York Times , Hans-Gerd Bode, Volkswagen’s communications chief described the crisis as a “tsunami.”

Big Data 60

Big Data Crisis Communications Data Crisis 60

Cision

MAY 12, 2016

Before you can build a strong communication strategy, you must do the research. Without insights on your industry and audience, you won’t know how to communicate effectively. Nick Gourevitch, partner at Global Strategy Group, says you can’t rely on your gut instinct when it comes to delivering impactful communication.

Public Affairs 120

Public Affairs Groups Social Media Analytics 120

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Let’s look at some of the main statements made by Jim during the 2008 interview and ask ourselves some questions: I dislike the term “targeted” publics. This suggests that the organization should try to limit its publics to those it wants to reach because of its self interests.

Exercises 70

Exercises Interviews Public Affairs Financial 70

Cision

JUNE 13, 2016

So how can you ensure your grassroots communication is making an impact? ET Cision’s Mark Reilly and public affairs campaign strategist Mike Panetta of Beekeeper Group will discuss how to not only reach your audience, but motivate them to take action. Want more great tips on improving your grassroots communication?

Communications 120

Communications Social Media Meeting Public Affairs 120

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

One of the notable developments of scholarship in public relations in recent years has been an increased focus on its role in society. By the time he wrote the chapter: Winning better relations with the community, a decade later, Irwin was a counselor servicing a number of leading corporations and industry groups.

Community 40

Community Employee Local Groups 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

One of the notable developments of scholarship in public relations in recent years has been an increased focus on its role in society. By the time he wrote the chapter: Winning better relations with the community, a decade later, Irwin was a counselor servicing a number of leading corporations and industry groups.

Community 40

Community Employee Local Groups 40