Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In order to do it correctly, we must have a completely different level of understanding of the company's activities, we must know the internal organizational structure, and even to put ourselves in the CEO’s place. I keep telling my team, "We're not selling strategies, creative ideas, or media tactics, we're selling trust."

Meeting 98

Meeting Advertising Advertising Agency 98

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

Creative capabilities in particular are highly sought after – so the Uncommon/Havas deal was not surprising. As the digital groups continue to grow rapidly, the demand for strong creative capabilities will continue as they look for content to win the battle for attention, competing for acquisitions with the networks.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. 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. I thought I’d ask my network for help!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

Brands are showing up in unprecedented ways to support their employees, customers and communities. Marriott's CEO Arne Sorenson has been praised for a video to his employees , made public on Twitter, that was authentic, transparent and compassionate. Internal and External Communications. HubSpot’s approach earned our praise.

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

News & World Report recently ranked public relations specialists #4 for Best Creative and Media Jobs in its 2019 ranking of best jobs. million have less than 5 employees. Although it’s not clear how many nonprofits have less than 5 employees, what is known is that salaries are generally lower there than in the for-profit sector.

Nonprofit 83

Nonprofit Publicity How To Small Business 83

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Christian headed to London to work at an agency called Freuds before heading back north to work for a local agency. It spurred her interest in PR and she joined the Masters in International PR course at Newcastle working for a local agency along the way. He set up his own business before heading up W North.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Perhaps the best way to learn about agency life and a particular employer is to set up informational interviews with current and past employees. During the summer, I had the opportunity to work as a public relations intern in the clean energy space. Here’s what a couple of them had to say about their agency experiences.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

PR Breakfast Club

JUNE 29, 2014

Every agency has its own unique culture, but the general stereotype is that agency life is fast-paced and creative, and that a successful PR professional is one who can “sell” an idea. It takes a special environment to enable employees to promote their ideas both internally and to the editors and others being pitched.

Employee 48

Employee Skype Agency Internal 48

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 14, 2022

She had a summer internship at a local station in Connecticut and discovered the job wasn’t the right fit for her after a particularly gut-wrenching day where she had to interview a grieving mother who had tragically lost her children in a fire. I learned a ton—there was no money, so I learned to be creative,” Jen explains.

Meeting 83

Meeting Radio Travel Television 83

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. A study called the Velvet Ghetto commissioned by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) first called out the gender pay gap in the PR profession in 1986. ICCO consists of national PR trade associations in 55 countries.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. You were previously a mentor with The Brand Lab, an organization devoted to cultivating more diversity in the creative fields. Last question: Career highlight so far?

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

You can’t get so focused on what you’re trying to do – that you lose sight of what else is happening – ethnically, politically, locally, nationally, internationally. The leaders lock themselves in closed-door meetings day after day and only surface for employee or customer interactions that are structured and sterile. and execute them?

Industry 72

Industry Marketing Trade Shows Leadership 72

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Each member of the team has a particular hit that they are extremely proud of purely based on the fact that good old creativity, industriousness and smarts resulted in a hit that wowed the client and broke through. So when a colleague and I pitched a local McDonald’s news story, little did we know what was to come. Take a look….

Print 60

Print Media Travel Wireless 60

Stephen Waddington

JULY 17, 2018

By Tony Cuthbertson In any organisation there are thousands of inspiring day-to-day stories waiting to be discovered in the conversations and interactions between their customers and employees. He’s passionate about the use technology in the creative businesses as well as exploring the theory and practice of great idea generation.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Local Community Case Study 60

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your employees and stakeholders could be made to look incompetent or immoral. For example, an employee leaks damaging information about your company. ? A major crisis. Claims of sexual harassment by an employee might trigger this response plan. Will you hold an external or internal press conference?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

PR Conversations

JULY 17, 2014

That, and because I can indulge my need for creative expression. Plus that organisational PR relies on the leadership (and employees) and their actions. Helen’s been self-employed for most of her 20 or so years in PR, with a brief in-house stint in local government. What is your idea of PR nirvana? Nelly Benova. Mat Wilcox.

Real Estate 71

Real Estate Local Government Internal 71

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

1 Drive towards best practice Best practice campaigns in the NHS are based on planning, data and creativity. It's a move that was intended to build relationships with local media but has led to a shortfall in skills. Its credibility come from the human face of its employees.

Communications 63

Communications Healthcare Print Community 63

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. Your corporate story can prove that sound business decisions have been made along the way, pay respect to your employees, build goodwill, and demonstrate long-lasting corporate strength. Source: GNP Company).

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. With the new dynamics of hybrid work established worldwide, Public Relations – as a professional who builds and consolidates relationships – becomes an even more strategic professional regarding the internal audience. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter .

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

With intelligent resources focused on operations and a personalized customer journey and operations, brands will be able to dedicate greater resources to creativity, listening, relationship building, culture, and community. Video and creative media. Internal communications and events. And it goes beyond products. Brand identity.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

She is particularly interested in pursuing a career with an international nonprofit that works to alleviate poverty and improve educational opportunities around the globe. Since the fall semester Brown has interned with the City of Hattiesburg mayor’s office, a position at which she has excelled. Kathryn Duke, @dukekathryn.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He suggested embedding a CEO’s tweet about an announcement, which I thought was a creative idea. Some communicators on Prezly even use this for internal communications. Among its customers are agencies that range from the smaller side with 3-5 employees – all the way up to 120 or more staffers. 9) PR tech assessment.

Pitching 63

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 63

Maxim Behar

OCTOBER 15, 2023

But in the end, the truth is that we who do business with this and seriously advise large international companies do our job the same way our colleagues in Germany, France, and the UK do theirs. We were advising them on how to present themselves to the media, to their employees, and to the public. It really is a revolution.

Newspapers 59

Newspapers Meeting Ethics Social Media 59

Journalistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

You’ll spend a good part of your professional career teaching people what you know – whether consulting for a client, or managing a junior employee. Intern – it’s never too early to get an internship. We all Google potential employees these days. You might as well start doing it now. The same goes for a prospective employer.

Journalism 52

Journalism Sports Writing Meeting 52

Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

In addition to external communications, Kristen also oversees internal communications with People Incorporated’s 700+ employees at several locations in the Twin Cities metro area. She’s fun to work with, and truly cares about the organization’s mission, employees and clients. Andi Pepin, creative producer-Target.

Transportation 122

Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

PRSay

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Every Friday, Jonathan Mildenhall has a conversation with himself about whether he’s treated his coworkers and employees with kindness and decency over the past week. The only way I can do that is if I’ve got brilliant strategic operational and creative relationships with my PR people.

Conference 125

Conference Creativity Internal International 125

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It is the art of managing crises and communicating with relevant parties in a company such as customers, employees, the public, investors or the press. Companies that successfully communicate with internal and external stakeholders when crisis hits have the highest chance of long-term success. Be flexible and creative.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

With chatbots capable of handling more and more ‘how to’ and ‘information requests’ internally, leading marketers and communications pros will train them to give feedback and assist when executing on content initiatives.”. By consistently showing up, engaging with audiences (internal and external), and not expecting results overnight.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

Certainly ask yourself the five questions in my presentation and look within your ranks of employees to see if there is a suitably qualified Black or Asian person ready to be promoted that has been overlooked because “they don’t fit” the usual profile of leadership (essentially being White and sharing your thoughts and behaviours).

Google 119

Google Data Government Social Media 119

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

Next, it was internal communications, and I loved that area, too. I get to do so many different things—event planning, writing, research, media, employee engagement, digital and social media. When it comes to specific (international and national) organizations, the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières‎ come to mind.

Energy 53

Energy Measurement Internal International 53

MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Sales/Internal Champions - Make sure your entire sales department and other internal champions of your content know when it launches. You're done! It's ready for primetime!

Marketing 48

Marketing Content Marketing Pinterest LinkedIn 48

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

My lightbulb went off when I saw the more I gave freely the more creative I became and yes, the more money I make in the present and long run. Stuart is an international PR adviser, speaker, trainer, and blogger. For me, as a local government employee, there are clear political boundaries. Internet lifestyle junkie.

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Internally, I’m having less and less of the conversation with my work colleagues defending social as not a free medium. Brands are continuing to hone their internal social media processes as they continue to mature. But, it means that the C-suite has finally put their money where their mouths are. screen vs. a 65-in.

Social Media 89

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 89

MaccaPR

MARCH 14, 2016

So our PR agency was delighted to host an event featuring former General Mills Chief Marketing Officer Mark Addicks (pictured above right), in partnership with the International Association of Business Communicators-Minnesota. Internally, everyone goes “yeah, our sales are up!”. What are you going to do that really helps me?’

Brand 48

Brand Branding Advertising Advertising 48

PR Conversations

APRIL 21, 2016

One would hope that a similar consciousness of respect is at the heart of most corporate communications functions , particularly when companies are large enough to commit resources not just to HR but also staff (or a team) dedicated to internal communications. Consciously think of it as in-sourcing communication and employee engagement.

Employee 40

Employee Internal International Corporate 40

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If it’s not working, get creative! Are you a member of your local Chamber of Commerce? Various services offer access to continually updated media databases, and if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, interns will surely love updating a press list by hand. Hire Interns. The public will forgive and forget.

Web 40

Web Pitching Local Report 40