PRSay

JULY 6, 2022

My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific. I was a PRSA member off and on during my time abroad, including serving as an international delegate at large in 2014. We need to find the facts, understand the news and communicate compellingly.

Communications 94

Communications Internal International Travel 94

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. The post Is kind leadership an oxymoron? appeared first on Firefly Communications.

Leadership 71

Leadership Reputation Employee Hotels 71

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Within this post, @kfreberg explores how WhatsApp and News Deeply are being used for communication and updates within the Ebola crisis. WhatsApp As An Ebola Crisis Communication Strategy. With this responsibility comes the need for effective, credible and authoritative crisis leadership. From The Crisis Intelligence Blog.

Crisis 100

Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications Conference 100

Ishmael's Corner

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. I will always remember November 14, 2014, and it has nothing to do with my birthday. That was the day that Mike Sottak called to say he was accepting our job offer to run our European operation.

Leadership 60

Leadership Storytelling Communications Marketing 60

Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

Yet the 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that consumer trust in executives (and government) is at an all-time low. Though your frontline definitely plays a role, your stakeholders are going to look to your key executives to lead the crisis and communicate effectively. And it’s not just good for crisis communications either.

Crisis Communications 251

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Energy 251

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The chair of the Global Alliance introduces the Madrid Momentum ( Learning to Lead ) and details four Ps that constitute the cornerstones of PR leadership. Distance from an event lends a certain perspective, as we all know from our various war stories on crisis communication. The four Ps of public relations leadership.

Leadership 111

Leadership Publicity Government Journalism 111

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2014

A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications. Let’s take a look… They established a crisis communications home base. The airline has activated a dark website which is the best strategy for them as a crisis communications home base. Learn more about dark websites as a crisis communications strategy.

Crisis Communications 279

Crisis Communications Crisis Airlines Communications 279

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Business is more trusted than government and media, but also under more scrutiny The above demand for leadership is likely at least in-part driven by business being trusted more than its counterparts in both government and the media. Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, p.14 Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, p.54

Government 88

Government Survey Technology Ethics 88

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In honor of Presidents’ Day, we sat down with SHIFT’s President, Amy Lyons , to get her thoughts on leadership and management in public relations and beyond. There are a growing number of women taking on leadership positions in marketing and PR, including here at SHIFT. What are your main focuses as SHIFT’s President?

Leadership 60

Leadership Employee Industry Internal 60

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Canada suffered two terrorist attacks last week and, though there is some criticism out there around certain aspects of the way officials communicated in this crisis, I would like to highlight what has made me most proud. — Tanveer Naseer (@TanveerNaseer) October 22, 2014. — Brian Laufman (@blaufman) October 22, 2014.

Case Study 216

Case Study Crisis Government Crisis Management 216

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 24, 2018

I’ve been writing a lot about the Modern Communicator and answering questions that have flowed in through Twitter, Skype, LinkedIn and Facebook. Who is the Modern Communicator? What does it take to become one, and how can you be more effective with your communication, whether it’s for your professional brand or your business?

Reputation 218

Reputation Skype Industry Conference 218

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. When my family undertook major renovations on our house in 2014, we began by interviewing several contractors.

Corporate 107

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 107

Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

The latest edition of #FuturePRoof published today explores the role of communication in the NHS. Arguably everyone in the NHS, from porter to surgeon, and midwife to Trust chairman, works in communications. 2 Technology versus community care The public is wedded to the notion of doctors’ surgeries and hospitals on every street corner.

Communications 63

Communications Healthcare Print Community 63

Stephen Waddington

JULY 6, 2022

The European Communication Monitor reported in 2017 that four out of five public relations departments are failing to operate at their potential. billion to the UK economy (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2021). billion in 2016 (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2016). Communication Capabilities.

Publicity 167

Publicity Ethics Training Education 167

Cision

APRIL 21, 2015

billion in 2014 , numbers that closely mirror the increase in searches. On April 29, PR News’ Matthew Schwartz will join Cision’s Heidi Sullivan on “ Film School: How to Use Video for PR ,” a free webinar that will provide the latest video best practices for communicators. One reason is that Google is always within arm’s reach.

Video 120

Video Brand Branding Trends 120

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 13, 2015

There are far too few women in leadership positions, which often times are the positions event organizers target when they’re searching for speakers. Communicate inclusiveness. June 4, 2014. January 7, 2014. January 7, 2014. January 23, 2014. 1] Larson, Selena. link] Many Women. [1i] 1i] Jashcik, Scott.

Conference 150

Conference Training Healthcare Policies 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2018

In today’s atmosphere of continuous communications from a multitude of channels, PR people (and their marketing peers) must come up with original approaches to storytelling to break through the noise. 17 million views later, Momondo has a permanent piece of precise thought leadership and CSR. 4 ways creative PR takes it up a notch.

Creativity 174

Creativity Small Business Storytelling Travel 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

billion in 2014. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies. The post New Rules That Every PR Person Should Know appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Now more than ever, brands are understanding the importance of building trust and being transparent with their audiences, not to mention the value of clear communication. Grace Platon , Communications Strategist, Communicate Grace , LLC . Maya Chakravarti V, Communications Specialist & Educationist.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PRSay

MAY 16, 2016

Communications professionals must make critical decisions under enormous pressure and in compressed time frames. It’s an opportunity to give back to the profession, to broaden your network of relationships and expand your perspective of the communications spectrum in its entirety. This carries many meanings.

Travel 104

Travel Leadership Reputation Industry 104

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Each of them could easily assume the mantle of leadership themselves—and do a great job. Leadership is about the team’s net output and being of service, nothing more. In 2023, I’ve been in a position where I’m leading a small group of competent individuals. 2 Silfwer, J. 2023, November 29). 2 Silfwer, J. 2023, November 29).

Leadership 52

Leadership Blogging Course Resources 52

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 4, 2015

Playing the Three Wales Game at the World Communication Forum in Davos in 2014. The World Communication Forum in Davos next week will see communications and PR experts from 24 countries and five continents gather to discuss a diverse range of topics that are shaping the global communications and public relations agenda in 2015.

Communications 60

Communications Government Public Affairs Conference 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3 According to a 2015 Chief Communications Officer survey by Korn Ferry , CCOs in the U.S.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 2, 2017

I remember I was in a training room in late 2014 and everyone seemed so focused on how they were going to get more clients. How do you define leadership and what does it take for a leader to create true impact today? Leadership starts with self. How have relationships helped to fuel your efforts?

Film 150

Film Travel Leadership Training 150

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Canada suffered two terrorist attacks last week and, though there is some criticism out there around certain aspects of the way officials communicated in this crisis, I would like to highlight what has made me most proud. — Tanveer Naseer (@TanveerNaseer) October 22, 2014. — Brian Laufman (@blaufman) October 22, 2014.

Crisis Management 100

Crisis Management Crisis Government Community 100

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Lorie has been with the organization since 2014 and is thrilled to lead this group of the foremost Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. It’s an exhilarating time for both the PR industry and Hispanic communications, as both areas continue to add significant value and return on overall marketing initiatives.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

PRSay

APRIL 25, 2017

I knew other communications and PR professionals with those three little letters after their name, and they all seemed to have one thing in common: They were clearly at the top of their game professionally. To be specific, they all seemed to display a higher level of understanding of strategic communications.

Local 144

Local Study Publicity Tools 144

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

In 2014, Ebola spread quickly throughout West Africa. In the second half of last year, BBC World News decided that they wanted to position themselves as a voice of credibility and leadership in this global crisis. The benefits that came of their proactive crisis communications. Crisis communication advice from Trushar.

Crisis Communications 100

Crisis Communications Crisis Crisis Management Exercises 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

A PR program that focuses on thought leadership and executive visibility is often a very effective way to align an individual – and a brand – with a specific type of expertise. One tactic that supports that positioning is a thought leadership event. Expertise is a powerful differentiator.

Education 120

Education Leadership Viral Consumer 120

Shift Communications

APRIL 1, 2016

SHIFT Communications, the premiere data-driven PR agency , announced today the release of the Heuristic And Recurrent Ontological Lexicon Deep-learner, or HAROLD, the world’s first artificially intelligent (AI), cloud-based PR employee. 2014: ZIPR Mobile PR Spokesperson App. Of course, this is an April Fool’s joke. Christopher S.

Employee 60

Employee Data-Driven PR Communications Software 60

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 27, 2019

I will continue the excellent work, which has positioned the profession as a strategic management function through active engagement with the business community showing how ethical communication can enhance economic performance. We worked together during my time as President in 2014.

Government 113

Government Education Community Big Data 113

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

If you can conclude anything from the passage above it’s the quality of problems for communication professionals has changed in the last 40 years. Our limits today are of attention rather than of resource, and press releases are one of many different communication channels that you have to deal with. Brutal Honesty.

Retail 120

Retail Pitching Print Writing 120

Cision

APRIL 19, 2016

She recommends personalizing brand communication to build more personal relationships with your audience. In this interview, Deborah discusses the challenges of communicating with different generations, the growth of social media and the trends that will impact marketing and communication moving forward. How can brands keep up?

Ethics 120

Ethics Consumer Leadership Groups 120

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 6, 2015

And they communicated the China news on the corporate blog. The 2014 number simply reflects the reality that it’s hard work to execute a corporate blog that makes a difference. It’s one of the best ways for a company to demonstrate thought leadership, show a “face” and put forth a position without depending on third-party media.

Corporate 60

Corporate Blogging Google Communications 60

Critical Mention

JUNE 13, 2018

Strong leadership and a carefully-crafted crisis communications strategy can help a company recover its image and earn back its audience’s trust. These examples will provide your team with strategies on how to communicate effectively and reboot your reputation in the public eye. Wells Fargo.

Company 87

Company Banking Crisis Facebook 87

Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 27, 2015

There is currently a huge divide between police officers / agencies and the communities they serve. A divide that unfortunately grew in 2014 and that I hope to see begin to bridge itself in 2015. The industry needs an emergence of leadership that is seriously lacking right now. Tweet this!) podcast, called The Police Podcast.

Community 100

Community Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications 100