Stern + Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

A compelling corporate innovation story represents a valuable opportunity to differentiate from competitors, educate investors, galvanize employees and attract prospective new talent. Finally, consider: How do you want our employees to describe your company’s innovation journey?

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

As society emerges from the pandemic, the need to measure corporate performance against broader metrics is an issue rising up the corporate agenda. Research published by Vuelio highlights the growing awareness of ESG as a corporate issue but also the opportunity for further education.

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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. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. Do you have employee resource groups or other affinity organizations for diverse staff? The list is long.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It has an international outlook and includes important insights for the broader corporate communications or public relations function. Contribution of internal communications to management When internal communicators operate strategically within management, employee understanding, engagement, and personal well-being improve.

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Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

Already in 2019, corporate crises appear to be increasing and getting nastier than 2018. According to The Holmes Report , last year brought an increasing penchant for corporate scandals. So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world? We’re rethinking corporate crisis. Turn Off The Fan.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

There are several forces in play: Areas of the economy that shut down are reopening and organisations are firmly in recovery-mode The pandemic has created a new set of roles is areas such as employee engagement and sustainability Entry level roles are reopening as organisation begin to figure out the balance between home and office working.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A paper published by Harvard Business Review reports that almost four in five corporate transformations fail. Internal communication and how organisations engage employees is a critical factor in successful transformation projects. The Secret Behind Successful Corporate Transformations was written by Paul A.

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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. This is a valuable perspective.

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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. Mega-agency Edelman recently made waves by resigning a lucrative engagement working with for-profit corrections company The GEO Group, a top contractor for ICE. Adweek has receipts.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

An Interview with Susan Stern, Founder of Stern Strategy Group. When Susan founded Stern Strategy Group in 1985, her dream was to build a respectful and honest organization in line with her core values. Together, we share resources and office space, and have become a unique firm for thought leadership services.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

HOW TO HANDLE A CONFIDENTIAL, CORPORATE LEAK. According to Intralinks, an M&A research group which studies corporate deal leaks , 8.8 According to Intralinks, an M&A research group which studies corporate deal leaks , 8.8 Mergers and acquisitions are notoriously leaked. Limit Disclosure.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 29, 2023

Building a company culture that aligns well with your corporate strategy is an indispensable element of fulfilling your objectives. But, she says, leaders must first understand what corporate culture is and the impact it has on an organization. Chatman , Ph.D. Culture is something that you can and should be very, very deliberate about.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. The study found 67% of the focus group participants and 48% of the survey panel indicated journalism was the most credible source of information.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But for reasons that include both customer and employee relations, some type of statement when big events occur has become expected. The post 3 Executive Communications Trends for 2024 appeared first on Stern Strategy Group. Obviously, companies cannot and perhaps should not take a public stance on every issue.

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Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2016

Public relations, corporate communications, public affairs and corporate affairs professionals will have an essential role in helping employers and clients to navigate this period of momentous change. Reassure customers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders. Reassure customers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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MaccaPR

MAY 11, 2017

Although more and more women are taking leadership positions ( the number of female CEOs is increasing ), the majority of business leaders tend to be male (the top 27 highest paid CEOs in Minnesota are all men, for example). Here are takeaways for MaccaPR blog readers on leadership styles and business decision making. Chris Freytag.

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PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. If CEOs act on what they say, they will be rewarded in terms of stronger bonds with their employees, customers, investors and communities. Follow your gut.”

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The image was from an activist group that has called for foreign intervention to stop China’s violent, antidemocratic crackdowns in the semiautonomous administrative region. In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. Tip 1: Live your values.

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PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Some of us are fortunate to work for companies that tell employees to bring their whole selves to work, that invest in corporate social responsibility and that act as responsible members of their communities. At times like these, it may help to take a breath, look back in time and consider the activist roots of the PR profession.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

A corporate mission in action means being proactive about how the organization demonstrates its values to the world. Consider the ongoing fallout over the pressure that Disney faced from employees to respond to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, signed by Gov. On political issues, a brand will not make everyone happy.

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Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. asks Argenti, who authored “ Corporate Responsibility ” (SAGE Publications, 2015).

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Beyond PR

JUNE 7, 2018

According to outandequal.org , one in four LGBTQ employees report experiencing employment discrimination in the last five years and nearly one in 10 LGBTQ employees have left a job because the environment was unwelcoming. Cision PULSE , our LGBTQ+ employee resource group, started from the ground up. In 30 of the 50 U.S.

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David PR Group

APRIL 4, 2024

In the vast expanse of the corporate world, few crises carry the potential to shake the very foundations of an iconic behemoth. Extensive Stakeholder Outreach: The company should initiate an unparalleled outreach campaign, engaging with all stakeholders – from employees and investors to suppliers and customers.

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2021

Corporate America is now going through an immense shift with the dialogue around inclusion, equity and belonging for their employees, customers and communities. Employee engagement starts with listening to your people . His career spans 25 years of communications leadership in Fortune 500 companies. in Orlando, Fla.,

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Business also scored well among those who know it best: their employees. Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”. It’s true interpersonal and it’s true in leadership and group dynamics.

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Reputation Us

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Horoscopes aside, with the breadth of pressures on companies and their employees, it’s no surprise that more than half of our Eight Reputation Enhancement Actions to Take are people-centric this year. Surveys and focus groups are a good way to do this. It’s okay to promote your superstars; their successes can inspire other employees.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1. This applies to the media also.

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Next, it is interesting that Earnshaw’s chapter title focuses on relationships with employees, where the 2014 text has a more functionalist title. The first notable difference in these two works is that Earnshaw is an outsider; the modern authors are practitioners in the field.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other. What really differs from one setting to another is the quality of leadership and the resources you have to succeed. Oh, so many.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Hybrid models combining home and office working are likely to provide organisations and their employees with flexibility in the future. Communication as a strategic management and leadership function Communication has been a critical management priority for organisations throughout the crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This work-from-home revolution has given way to another revolution in corporate and organizational communications: “informal everything.”. Do your employees need to be trusted and empowered, granted resources or nudged toward excellence? Ask to sit in on Employee Resource Groups or new employee trainings and listen for story ideas.

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PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

Should corporate leaders share their own beliefs? From the first week of the lockdowns, I wanted to be sure that my employees knew that the situation was fluid, that we would be assessing things as we went and that their jobs were safe. And in a time of great uncertainty, it was an important factor in bringing our group together.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. More responsibility given the pandemic, working remotely, leadership being asked to speak out on social issues, DEI, and ESG.”.

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Landis PR

MAY 9, 2022

Product recalls, natural disasters, pandemics, leadership and employee issues are all grounds for crisis communications. Determine the most vulnerable group and focus your efforts there and prioritize accordingly. Additional Resources: PRGN, Top 5 Corporate Crises in 2021 to Learn From. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Especially in today’s atmosphere of increasing corporate activism , a company that takes a stand on a controversial topic can create lasting bonds with customers – even if it alienates others in the process. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. But the storytelling should go beyond the founders and employees.

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