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Sam Bankman Fried, FTX, And The Limits Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Of all the opinion journalism about former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried’s quickie conviction, Ginia Bellafante’s article struck me. The most important corporate function? Obviously, a high-growth tech company, like any organization, should prioritize accountability and sound corporate governance.

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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It also surveyed 1,500 respondents in the U.S.

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What PR Pros Should Know about the Next Generation of Journalists

PRSay

As the journalism profession faces threats from artificial intelligence, misinformation and the collapse of business models that support journalism, the next generation of journalists nonetheless feels optimistic and wants to bring truth, justice and integrity to their work, a new survey suggests.

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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USC Report Explores the Role of Comms in a Year Where Purpose and Polarization Are Colliding

PRSay

The Balancing Act,” produced in conjunction with several organizations, including PRSA, finds that as corporate purpose collides with political polarization, communicators can help guide companies. ” Since 2000, several factors have driven a dramatic increase in corporate activism. Download a copy of the report here.

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Board members with marketing experience improve shareholder returns by 3% [benchmark]

Sword and the Script

Lehmann , published their findings in the Marketing Science Institute and the Journal of Marketing by the American Marketing Association. Given this lack of experience and attention, boards have difficulty providing effective governance of the marketing function.’” The authors, Kimberly A. Whitler , Ryan Krause , and Donald R.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Onclusive offers a proprietary media monitoring solution.

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