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The Biggest PR Disasters Of 2016

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

2016 had plenty of the kind of the kinds of news-making crises that public relations people dread. swim team star Ryan Lochte was a loser when it came to his behavior at the 2016 Olympics. Heather Bresch, CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, became the poster child for industry greed in 2016. Lochte loses luster.

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Audit Reform Bill is limp response to corporate failure, climate, and social concerns

Stephen Waddington

There’s nothing in legislation proposed by the Government to address robust corporate reporting failures or tackle climate, and social concerns. It is a much needed but very limited response to recent corporate failures. BHS was placed into administration in 2016 with a pension deficit of £571 million, and 11,000 jobs lost as result.

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5 Tips to Design Highly-Effective Corporate Social Responsibility Campaigns

MaccaPR

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. In fact, Fortune Global 500 firms spend $20 billion a year on CSR activities. But don’t commercialize your goodwill.

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Especially in today’s atmosphere of increasing corporate activism , a company that takes a stand on a controversial topic can create lasting bonds with customers – even if it alienates others in the process. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues.

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Infographic: Where Institutional Investors Read News and Earnings Releases

Cision

To that point, like any corporate messaging (products, PR, IR) you need to target your earned media (earnings and news release) where your audience (investors) will easily receive it. Initially, it was predominantly retail investor-based. In 2016 we added a Wall Street v Main Street comparison (CLICK HERE).

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4 simple reasons the mobile newsfeed is the future of employee communications

Communications Conversations

It’s VP of Communications in Europe, Stuart Jackson, recently shared results from his team’s move away from the corporate intranet to an employee app : Nissan Insider Mobile. However, it is the year 2016, and mobile devices are increasingly the way people (and, of course, employees) are getting their information.

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Infographic: How Often Do You Visit the IR Website of the Stocks You Own?

Cision

Exactly like any of the content a corporation produces from any communications group (PR, marketing, scientific), IR needs to evaluate and use earned channels. Initially, it was predominantly retail investor-based. In 2016 we added a Wall Street v Main Street comparison (CLICK HERE). Tasks that seek-and-find investors.