Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

It continues a thought leading series based on Agency and Client-side workplace issues, and is the basis of a forthcoming coaching and mentoring book to be published in 2017 alongside the 15th anniversary of the agency. Most businesses rely not only on their brand equity, but market reputation and repeat clients.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Companies have fought tirelessly to grow their reputations, and now thanks to cancel culture, there is even more need to build a robust reputation. Increasingly, we are seeing examples of when a strong reputation with loyal customers (or fanbases) make brands somewhat ‘cancel-proof’. Damage that cancellation can do.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. What’s next?

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

HARO is a name universally recognized brand, so the rebrand doesn’t make sense to me at all. He earned a reputation for PR measurement Ketchum and later in his role as CEO of PRIME Research ( acquired by Cision in 2017 ). The new website and Twitter handle ( @helpareporter ) appear to confirm it. In remembrance. Mark was 68.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The year 2017 has been quite a year for the PR industry. In fact a 2017 USC Annenberg Global Communications study showed that 60% of marketing executives believe PR and marketing will become dramatically more aligned in the near future. Online Reputation Management. A Guest Post by Emma Ingram, Student, American University.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Whether you run a tech start-up ready to tell its story or manage an established brand wanting fresh visibility, you may be looking to bring on a top public relations firm in the coming year. Others want to maximize a product launch or mitigate reputation damage, while still others may simply want to attract funding from VC companies.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. From there the function deteriorates from a strategic business initiative to a “how many news pieces did we get last month.” To be clear, in business, coverage is important, but in terms of reputation, it’s not the beginning or the end.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Studies show that brand loyalty plays a huge role in why people spend their money the way they do.

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Barokas

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Social media continues to inform the lives of everyone, especially brands. The rapid rate at which information is flows via social is probably why 2017 had some of the most epic PR fails of all time. 2017 was not the rideshare company’s most flattering year as the tech community watched scandal after scandal unfold each month.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Our guest for the October chat was Angie Jeffrey , APR, ABX’s Vice President of Brand Management. ABX and ANA AFE were recently awarded the prestigious 2017 ESOMAR Research Effectiveness Award for their work. Angela Jeffrey (@ajeffrey1) October 12, 2017. Angela Jeffrey (@ajeffrey1) October 12, 2017.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 2, 2017

What does the public relations industry have to look forward to in 2017? What’s in stock for us as practitioners, as agencies, as companies seeking to build awareness, reputation, and trust? In 2017, the tsunami of content will only increase. However, the year that the bubble bursts will not be 2017.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

There’s a growing segment of the population that’s calling brands and businesses to task over their role in society—and is influencing others to support or abandon brands accordingly. The post CorpSumers demand brand bravery on issues—but won’t stand for “goodwashing” appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Remember that you can always rebuild your reputation. After taking a 17-month hiatus in 2016 and 2017, Swift reemerged in a way people didn’t expect. In her August 2017 comeback song “Look What You Made Me Do,” Taylor joked that the “old Taylor” was dead. Brands face this pressure, too. Know that fans welcome a refresh.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 10, 2017

— Wendy's (@Wendys) April 6, 2017. — Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) April 8, 2017. — Google (@Google) April 8, 2017. — John Legere (@JohnLegere) April 8, 2017. — Governor Sandoval (@GovSandoval) April 8, 2017. — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) April 8, 2017. carterjwm 18 Million.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Being the steward of a company’s image and reputation comes with the job. But most chief executives aren’t rockstars, and they don’t necessarily embrace a role as brand spokesperson. If the company’s reputation is in jeopardy, its CEO becomes the chief emergency officer by default. Here are some of the most common. .

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Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2019

That’s the backdrop for brands considering taking a public stand on a political position. That’s not what we’re talking about here and in my observation, there have been more voices urging brands to take a political position. The ensuing narrative has been that “taking a stand is no longer an option for brands.”. Click To Tweet.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Content shapes a personal brand. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. CEOs can let their personalities show.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2019

For a decade sales have climbed along with profits, and its reputation for innovation has flourished. But 2019 has so far been a rough year for the world’s most valuable brand. The charging pad was originally announced in September 2017 and scheduled for sale last year. Until recently, that is.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace, companies in the highest quartile of employee engagement experience 17% higher productivity, 20% higher sales, and 21% higher profitability than others. In 2013, General Electric embarked on a program to make their employees brand ambassadors – for the express purpose of recruiting.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2017

As we wind down 2017, our gaze inevitably turns to the horizon. PR must adapt to realize that no one audience exists any longer; brands and clients instead address dozens or hundreds of micro-audiences in their communications. Reputation Is Brand. Branded Organic Social Media Becomes Meaningless. The Big Picture.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. A subset of corporate communications work, developing, documenting, and disseminating overarching corporate messaging is key to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Can a good story create value for a brand? The reputation the network services and solutions provider Earthlink gained for customer service is a prime example. JC: Storytelling is, in my mind, the essence of brand development. If there’s no story, there’s no brand. If there’s no story, there’s no brand.

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Buchanan PR

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Taylor Swift’s image and brand in the media Taylor Swift is a long-established figure in the media, with a career in the public eye dating back well over 13 years. The following year, Swift’s “Reputation Stadium Tour garnered mass public support as she sold out stadiums across the globe. How did she do it?

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Cision

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Reputation Management is no Longer The Primary Goal of PR. When the same PR executives from USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism’s 2017 Global Communications Report were asked about the future of PR — 88 percent believe digital storytelling is the most salient trend. Brands vote with their dollars.

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Cision

JULY 13, 2017

At first, I like to know if the brand has any upcoming promos so I know if I can stay within the timeline. And, please send links to the brand’s page. Many times I have to Google the brand and try to find them when no links are in the pitch. Create a solid plan for the brands you represent first.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“We don’t want brands talking at us as if we are dollar signs,” warns Kevan Lee, director of marketing for the social media publishing company Buffer. Our agency has seen that voice styles for branded social media accounts generally fall into two categories, which we refer to as “informational” and “conversational.”. Let’s continue!

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5W PR

JULY 11, 2018

Top Publicity Stunts of 2017-2018. It’s safe to say that PR has seen some incredible creations over the course of 2017 and 2018. In March of 2017, the Cancer Research charity blew us all away with an incredible interactive ad campaign. KFC is a fun and carefree brand with a great attitude towards marketing stunts.

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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. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros. Reputation management is crucial.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 28, 2017

We were a fairly big brand, I was in a divisional office, and the New York office wanted to take a public stance on a local political issue. Should brands take a stand in politics? 1) “Belief-Driven” Buyer and “No Brand’s Land”. A few years ago, I got an email at work from headquarters. Was that the right call?

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Cision

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Refresh your memory on the two most basic rules of copyright, get a glimpse at a few recent rulings and start pinpointing how your brand should involve executives, managers and others in this discussion. copyright laws, but does your brand also do business in Europe? Learn how copyright laws can protect your brand’s reputation.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. The speed and accessibility of social media means that brands are always teetering on the edge of a crisis. Gina Luttrell (@GinaLuttrell) October 9, 2017. pictured above ), during an Oct.

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Mark My Words

APRIL 14, 2023

Brand experts told MailOnline today that Meghan would be wise not to announce any new ventures until after May 6, or face more accusations of using her royal links to make piles of cash without actively supporting the King or the institution itself. ‘There is nothing for her to gain from disrupting the King’s big day.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2017

If there’s one theme that plagued digital advertising throughout 2017, it was controversy. Fraud , questionable metrics , and brand safety to name a few. In May 2017, the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) surveyed 100 of its members and found most plan to increase their investment in PR.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt taken from my new book, Crisis Ready–Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World , which is available for purchase on Amazon. Image: Brandon Bourdages | Shutterstock. The importance of solid and practical crisis management governance model.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Yvonne Lorie, the founder of ReFresh PR and a recipient of the 2013 HPRA Premio PR Achievement Award, has been elected president of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) national board for 2017. What are brands doing differently today? How has the PR industry changed over the years? What has stayed the same?

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