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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

The full-service firm represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, many of them clients for more than two decades. For his work there, the Russian Public Relations Association made him a lifetime member in 2005. Epley founded Epley Associates, Inc., Epley, who joined the U.S.

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Why Now Is the Time to Eliminate Jargon and Buzzwords

PRSay

As employees look for answers during the COVID-19 crisis, they need simple, straightforward language. Employees have never liked corporate-speak, of course. These contrived communications are the exact opposite of the natural conversations employees engage in everywhere else,” the authors noted. Sharpen the focus.

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Good Corporate Culture Moves Everyone Forward

5W PR

If a poll of the company’s employees was taken today, which quadrille would they fall in regarding knowing the brand’s mission, vision and values – up to 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%? Most companies would likely register up to 25%. This became increasingly acute since the pandemic with many employees working remotely.

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Unlocking the strategic potential of internal communications

Wadds Inc.

In a management context, internal communications is the function that deals with an organisation's most important intangible asset - its relationships with employees. It’s measured by means of employee engagement. Dr Kevin Ruck, Mike Pounsford and Howard Kraise will share outcomes from their project on employee listening.

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Web3: Time To Practice Smart “Reputation Hygiene”

Reputation Us

Now, as the world moves toward Web3 with employees still working remotely and perhaps living a Metaverse life, we predict the focus on good “reputation hygiene” will become widely recognized as essential. ReputationUs can conduct a reputational audit for your company to ensure your reputation aligns with your vision for your company.

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When A Founder Does PR Damage

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The most talented among them can attract top employees and inspire them to achieve beyond their own expectations. Who can focus on competitors when the founder is his own – and the company’s – worst enemy? For a fast-growing startup, a dynamic founder can be a huge PR asset. It’s the Travis Kalanick problem.

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What Is Leadership?

Maxim Behar

I had three or four employees at M3 Communications Group, Inc. You are a leader even without having a single employee. All three of them were representatives of large international companies, were great professionals and have remained my friends to this day. I was surprised because that sounded like nonsense. I told him.