Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The GCS COVID-19 Communications Industry Report tells the story of a profession demonstrating agility, innovation and resilience. I’ve had the unique position of recording the huge changes in how private and public sector organisations in the UK have communicated during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher. Seek communications help. The list is long.

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PRSay

AUGUST 15, 2019

Limeade was a proud sponsor of Connect 19 — the PRSA Employee Communications Section’s annual conference. As communicators, reaching deskless employees presents a common, but daunting, obstacle. Though we may feel confident in what people need to know, communicators should also put themselves in employee shoes.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

“Throughout my career, I’ve felt the most fun and fulfilling part of being a public relations practitioner is acting as the link between a problem and a solution,” she told the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations in 2007. She was also active in numerous local, national and international civic groups.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The traditional notion of “bad press” is negative coverage in a reputable journalism outlet that exposes legitimate complaints about a company — for example, coverage of a shareholder lawsuit, or a scandal about workplace conditions in a local or national newspaper. PR teams have been handling these kinds of events for years.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

You’ve served in a variety of PRSA leadership roles at the local and national level. It also marked a major movement for PRSA in growing engagement with a new constituency group. In short, I’m excited to work with a tremendously talented and creative group of folks. Number of years as a PRSA member : 30-plus.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation. This applies to the media also. million users TikTok : 1.64

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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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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

Or, if your company is a well-established iconic brand looking to give back as a team (with a bit of fun competition), then you can host a collection drive that engages groups to vie for the title of “making the greatest social impact.”. Our neighbors collectively donated $2,000. Custom Ink. You can search by subject focus too. YouGiveGoods.

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PRSay

JULY 1, 2022

About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. Rereading our original chapter on crisis communications underscores the changes that have taken place in corporate America and public relations since then. Communication is 24/7.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Check Yourself Before Communicating a DEI initiative. Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Like any good communications plan, start with research. Discuss with your leadership team how to approach similar events in the future. Breaking news happens fast. And that’s OK.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Nonprofit groups and volunteers came with tools and know-how.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2019

He then moved to Texas, where he held corporate leadership roles for EDS Corp. Together with Kristie Byrum, he co-founded the Byrum Innovation Group in Greenville, S.C., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Reed Byrum Memorial Fund, c/o Brubaker Group LLC, 23 N. He began his career with the Gannett Co., 26 at 11 a.m.

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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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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

This week, Cortés sat down with me to discuss the importance of internal communication, creating and following an effective business plan, and knowing how to add value to your team. What are some of the differences in building a communication strategy on a national level compared to a local level?

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Communications Conversations

MAY 12, 2020

For starters, she was a VP before her 30th birthday–she has natural leadership abilities. Don’t be afraid to jump into the deep end of leadership. So many people aspire for leadership roles, especially at younger ages. I absolutely cherish my time at Sun Country and fast track to leadership. We can do this.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 12, 2023

UnitedHealth Group, Medtronic and Cargill all fall in that bucket. Notably: NPR leaving Twitter (my top post in terms of reach) and a wonderful Red Wing Shoes campaign with a local non-profit. Note what was absent from my top 5 posts: Thought leadership. UST only shows up because that’s where I teach.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But I also liked being more of a communication generalist inside organizations, managing everything from events to publications—even sales collateral. What really differs from one setting to another is the quality of leadership and the resources you have to succeed. I thrive on change and new challenges versus maintenance. Oh, so many.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I’ve watched them both grow into fabulous communicators and leaders! So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. I give you 15 up-and-coming social media and communications rock stars! Thomas classroom many years ago. They had to be younger than 30.

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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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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. This includes newsletters, closed Facebook groups and social media pages, among other places. Yet, in reflection, so much has changed. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 29, 2020

Tyneside Council has seconded eight staff to help with demand at our local Bay Foodbank in North Shields , Newcastle. Please support seek out and support your local organisation. Leadership: politics, BBC and NHS Political leaders around the world, the UK included, have had to shift from campaigning to managing the crisis.

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The film’s implications for communicators Few movie campaigns have left as powerful a mark as the strategic collaboration between Warner Bros. Dr. Regina Luttrell is senior associate dean and associate professor, Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. and Mattel for the 2023 “Barbie” movie.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Further, his work at MCS has led to many successful national and local broadcast media relations campaigns. MCS has been a driving force in healthcare communications over the past 30+ years, so I’m most excited for the opportunity to build on that legacy by steering us in the direction of success for the next 30 years.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

Visuals matter Make it emotional Connect with values like ESG Build communities around groups like women entrepreneurs Differentiating between financial services firms and financial services influencers Why volunteering is essential. Learn more about McGuffin Creative Group. Connect with Chris McGuire on LinkedIn.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Patagonia, a smaller, privately owned company, has earned a loyal customer base by making good products, but its communications has also played a big role in engaging consumers. Over 1400 people ventured in to see how locals live. The post 4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

Publicis Health, part of Publicis Groupe S.A., Communicators and legal experts following the case wonder whether the suit will start a trend of potential litigation against other marketing and PR firms that work with clients in a variety of industries. “A based firm that specializes in crisis management and health care communications.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As much as possible, make workplace decisions based on specific, widely available data such as a sustained rise or fall in local coronavirus infections. Given today’s emphasis on video-conferencing to communicate with clients and vendors, consider adding more small, private office spaces equipped for Zoom and Teams calls.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Lorie has been with the organization since 2014 and is thrilled to lead this group of the foremost Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. It’s an exhilarating time for both the PR industry and Hispanic communications, as both areas continue to add significant value and return on overall marketing initiatives.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 15, 2018

Stay in touch, ask questions, and even take them out for coffee if local. A PR team can improve the chances of acceptance by proposing an entire panel discussion — if your company has the ability to assemble a top-quality group. The post PR Tips For Getting Speaking Engagements appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

For starters, more groups are now in the mix. Locally, MIMA is still relatively new. We’ve also seen a huge proliferation of what I would call “networking groups.” Or, they could be more informal (like the two “mastermind” groups I run locally here in Minneapolis).

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PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, where I now live, and contributed my professional skills to local chapters of Indivisible and Black Lives Matter. Companies saw the power of these activist groups and began hiring specialists who could use the same tools and strategies to protect corporate interests. Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D.,

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

Adapting This is an interesting area in which some organisations have shown strong leadership. Public information Local government, health services and blue light services have redirected all communication to providing public information that supports the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Pull up a chair a.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Roberta is a Senior Digital & SM Strategist with more than 15 years of experience, in key roles of leading companies, developing and executing business & social media growth plans, team mentoring and leadership, brand and campaign management. The challenges facing digital media.

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