Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2015

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. ’ #internalcomms #measurepr.

Internal 40

Internal International Communications Measurement 40

Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I recently spent a year interviewing senior public relations professionals in 31 countries about best practices in their cultures for my newly-published book, Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Practice corporate social responsibility. Twitter: @karaalaimo.

Local 216

Local Government Community Corporate 216

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Here are 10 easy ways to maximize new press using your own internal resources: 1. If it was a major interview, consider a behind-the-scenes look about how the coverage came to be. Circulate internally. Most companies see new press as the end result of pitching, fostering a relationship with a journalist and interviewing.

LinkedIn 120

LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

Howard Stutz, vice president of corporate communications at Golden Entertainment, says brands’ messages need to be clear and comprehensible. In this interview, Howard discusses the challenges facing casino gaming companies, how to deliver an effective message and how to adapt to the immediacy of the media.

Corporate 0

Corporate Airlines Financial Journalism 0

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. With the exit of former editor Steve Mollman, the MaccaPR blog was pleased to interview the new editor-in-chief of. really care about - the monthly.

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Interviews Radio Journalism Newspapers 48

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 7, 2016

Bob Varettoni, Director, Corporate Communications at Verizon, Sandy Charet, CEO of Charet & Associates, and I participated on a panel to offer advice for PR students and professionals. If you are hired as an intern, then there is the opportunity to turn the internship into a full-time position. Always prepare for the interview.

Communications 120

Communications Interviews Social Media LinkedIn 120

Communications Conversations

APRIL 27, 2017

UW-EC grad, Kevin Hunt and I had the chance to interview Chancellor Schmidt earlier this week as part of our Talking Points Podcast. And, we learned he’s taking time almost DAILY to interact with media, legislators, community members, staff and students on Twitter (he also blogs here ). could learn a lot from this guy.

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Twitter Customer Service Interviews Employee 60

Norton's Notes

JULY 29, 2015

I have been interviewing PR practitioners from all over the world as part of my interview series called 20:20 Vision. The concept of these interviews is that I ask each practitioner 20 questions about themselves and they give us a brief glimpse into their working lives and what makes them tick. I’m a published poet. A loved one.

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Interviews SEO Banking Radio 28

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Go to your website or your internal server/Dropbox/Google Drive and grab your most recent frequently asked questions sheet. While at the conference, I’m going to do several media interviews that link to that original blog post. This is the first step in showing that PR is a revenue-driver, and not just another corporate expenditure.

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Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Cision

APRIL 13, 2016

In this interview, he shares the steps your brand should take when a crisis arises, how to use social media in your crisis communication plan and why you need to avoid cliché statements when dealing with crises. What you absolutely don’t do is create an artificial intelligence creature and allow Twitter users to be its parents.

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Crisis Social Media Reputation 120

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2017

He’s my guest for this latest interview in the Off Script series. See these related interviews: The Interim CMO as Change Agent; Off Script #19: Sophie Shiatis. What do you think is the role of internal communications in this polarizing environment? . 5) You seem to do a lot of international work. Meet James S.

Internal 70

Internal International Interviews Trends 70

Bad Pitch Blog

AUGUST 24, 2009

We could arguably start “The Bad Interview Blog” with all the gaffes that can occur in this critical phase of media relations. Instead of more this drama, we’ll help you create an interview brief so you, and your source, can steer clear of a bad interview. Here are the key elements of an interview brief.

Interviews 56

Interviews Pitching How To Report 56

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Back in Minnesota, Tess served as a Digital Production Intern with On Being, then moved into her latest role as Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Appetite for Change.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

For Scott Beaudoin, corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for society; it’s a necessary business practice. Here, he discusses his new role as chief strategy officer and executive managing director of corporate and brand purpose at RF|Binder and how he hopes to help companies become more purpose-driven and socially responsible.

Corporate 120

Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Strategy 120

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 14, 2012

I recently spent the bulk of the day on Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest and the other “usual suspects” marveling at how incredibly much information flows between people around the world by the second. Some of the organizations he has counseled include the Blood Bank of Hawaii, Medical Area Service Corporation and Boston Harborfest.

Publicity 98

Publicity Pinterest Nonprofit Twitter 98

OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

Within this interview, we break down how to optimize your entire broadcast strategy, what works, and his tips for being a valuable source/spokesperson. Read below for the entire interview with Eric Chemi: 1.) To keep the interview moving, it’s important to listen to the host’s verbal cues and wrap up your answer.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interviews Pitching Energy 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

I work with the lead editors of each CVG brand to support implementation and continuation of consistent internal processes. For the interview, I would typically meet the distributor early in the morning and ride along on the truck for an entire day as s/he made customer stops. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Groups Meeting Transportation Media 55

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

In this interview, Alan discusses the critical steps for successful crisis communications, what it means for your brand to be human and how to improve communication through research. Be involved in supporting corporate social responsibility not just with finances but also with volunteering and interaction with the community.

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Crisis Reputation Social Media 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In addition, “Instagram has grown in significance, with 22% selecting it as their most important social channel, up from 9% last year, passing Twitter and closing in on Facebook in importance.”. Surveys of reporters show they all favor Twitter by a very wide margin. Twitter understands the importance of standing out from the crowd.

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Data Enterprise Survey Instagram 88

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 13, 2016

Yup, I’m heading across the pond for what promises to be one of the year’s best conferences, the AMEC International Summit (as in: the same Summit that, some years ago, saw the Barcelona Principles become a household name… if you work in PR, that is). PR Measurement and Evaluation – an interview with Richard Bagnall.

Education 40

Education Measurement Government Interviews 40

Bad Pitch Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Did you tell your clients not to be prepared for interviews? At least that’s what I witnessed as I interviewed candidates for clients recently — that the pool of job seekers was replete with stuttering, ill-prepared, nervous-seeming and pretty wimpy responses with no obvious discerning interest in the company. Here is how….

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Interviews Crisis Management Facebook Media Training 43

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2017

By contrast, doing PR work in-house, in corporate communications or marcom position, tends to be the inverse: an inch wide and a mile deep. He’s my guest for this latest edition of the Off Script series of interviews. Boots on the ground interviews with PR, marketing, sales leaders. Sadly, this approach isn’t the norm.

Agency 60

Agency Corporate Interviews eBook 60

Reputation Us

JANUARY 7, 2019

That is, get a pulse on what’s being discussed and felt internally by the credit union’s board, executives, staff, branch managers, frontline member representatives, HR, recruits and vendor partners. Twitter, Facebook) offers an inside look at public sentiments about your credit union, the credit union industry, and yes, your competition.

Reputation 60

Reputation Nonprofit Policies Financial 60

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

Example: RTI International undertook a study that examined Twitter posts about e-cigarettes between 2008 and 2013 to gain insight into how companies were selling and promoting the product, as well as the locations where people use e-cigs the most. Follow them on Twitter, read past articles, or introduce yourself via email.

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Conference Healthcare Marketing Crisis 80

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

Several former interns emerged as key members of our staff in recent years. In fact, two of our current three “Detroit 3” reporters are former interns. We also successfully placed several other interns at other Crain organizations. As I tell my young reporters and interns, “conflict is the currency of good journalism.”.

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Automotive Web Meeting Media 66

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

During a crisis, leadership, internal communications, and public relations teams may use employee communication platforms to disseminate updates and critical company information. This has several advantages which may eclipse all other forms of internal crisis management solutions. Book a free consultation with us today!

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her career in the editorial department at InStyle magazine, before transitioning into the world of corporate communications at a leading talent agency, and eventually, consumer PR. Read below for the entire interview with Desiree: 1.) Shoot us a Twitter DM or email us at info@onepitch.co Want more blogs like this?

Pitching 63

Pitching Consumer How To Meeting 63

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

In the interview, Lisa shares her insights on content marketing and discusses some of the interesting findings from the Marketwired survey results. Journalists, bloggers, analysts, customers, people who run Twitter chats and Facebook groups…influencers are everywhere and they can be powerful partners in your content marketing.

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Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

PRSay

AUGUST 10, 2016

All these years, I’ve presented at conferences, talked to students, and given interviews in hopes of showing the world that we are here, and we are here to stay. I definitely think more can be done locally and nationally, as well as at the agency and corporate level, to create greater inclusiveness in the profession.

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Leadership Groups Employee Industry 60

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Now they are saying what they think in a huge international arena and even obscure publics can have a great impact on the organization’s reputation. Public relations research: An International Perspective, London: International Thomson Business Press. MacManus, & D. Vercic (Eds.), Most recently, a Ph.D.

Reputation 52

Reputation Social Media Internal International 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Larry is my guest in this latest interview in the Off Script series. This is because all clients – corporations and consumers – will check your site to see if you can show a depth of experience. See these related interviews: Diversity, Politics and MBAs in the Business of PR; Off Script #20: James S. – directory listings.

Marketing 62

Marketing SEO Pharmaceuticals Google 62

Communications Conversations

APRIL 20, 2018

We collaborate on the majority of work for the company including partner work (for higher education institutions), corporate and internal communications. I also am an active social media user personally, so I am constantly reading content on both Twitter and LinkedIn for new insight and tips + tricks to the trade.

Social Media 114

Social Media Media Education Analytics 114

Stephen Waddington

JULY 17, 2018

It’s a means of news to story gathering from around a national or international organisation and making decisions about which stories to develop as part of a PR campaign. A managing editor working on behalf of Asda’s corporate communications team decides which stories to develop for social media and traditional media.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Local Community Case Study 60

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. I appreciate your comments by email, Facebook and Twitter. The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. She always improves my work. That’s thanks to you.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This time, for a more thorough understanding of how the situation might have changed or evolved, I decided to conduct a series of opinion interviews with several Italian female PR practitioners (recognized by name at the end). All of the women interviewed are PR practitioners, some at the executive level. today’s biggest challenges.

Interviews 40

Interviews Enterprise Corporate Internal 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor—and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. Follow Dan on Twitter or read his corporate blog, Reputation and Reality. While this was wise, it’s only a first step.

Journalism 40

Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 20, 2015

Even more unnerving was that the anchor— and, on occasion, other journalists affiliated with the TV network—interviewed his agency’s clients on show segments. Follow Dan on Twitter or read his corporate blog, Reputation and Reality. While this was wise, it’s only a first step.

Journalism 40

Journalism Reputation Ethics Corporate 40