Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

I’m keen to start a conversation about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in media and public relations. Content creation, media relations and planning were cited as the top three skills in public relations by practitioners in the CIPR State of the Profession survey for 2017.

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PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

It was refreshing to hear Todd’s optimistic vision for a future in which a more independent news media will regain the public’s trust and return to covering local communities with a sense of shared values. For PR professionals, being able to work with trustworthy, engaged and ethical journalists to tell our clients’ stories is crucial.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. And then there are areas of practice that have moved more rapidly.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Strategies can also include personal appearances and in-store events, location-based influencer campaigns and media relations work driving traffic to your partners’ websites. 5W client, It’s a 10 Haircare recently sponsored the 2018 Miss America Competition. You’re Sponsoring an Event. As our client shared with Inc.,

Trade Shows 95

Trade Shows Marketing Retail YouTube 95

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

From going to prison after being convicted for violating the FCPA (the US foreign anti-bribery law) to founding Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC, and educating multinationals on current issues and challenges with respect to compliance, ethics and anti-bribery, Richard Bistrong has come a long way. Richard: It happened slowly and organically.

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Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The project will support 2018 President Sarah Hall’s theme of public relations as a strategic management discipline. We want to gain an audience beyond the public relations profession. It is envisaged that the book will consist of 30 to 50 essays, each of 800 to 1,200 words in length. I’ve had some great conversations.

Public Affairs 68

Public Affairs Pitching Community Guidelines 68

Stephen Waddington

MAY 23, 2018

Regardless of the tasks and skills that can be automated or benefit from AI, human intervention, editing, sensitivity, emotional intelligence, applying good judgement and ethics will always be needed. Modernisation Ten years ago regional media relations was a strong area of business for a PR agency or national or regional organisation.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It claims it saw “75% year-over-year revenue growth in 2021, and more than 300% revenue growth over the three-year period from 2018-2021.”. Right now, it’s manual, meaning if you get an inquiry, you have to type it into Media Inquiries. While the company hasn’t shared hard numbers it did put out percentage growth. Quick takes.

Technology 81

Technology Company Analytics Writing 81

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For example, consider this year’s boycott of Facebook by more than 1,000 companies as part of the #StopHateForProfit movement organised by civil rights groups and the global walkout by Google’s employees over allegations of sexual misconduct in 2018. These are social, ethical, and moral matters.

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Groups Employee Leadership Examples 62

Beyond PR

JUNE 14, 2018

“It’s that idea of going back to the roots of PR and focusing on the strategic management of relationships, in a way which only humans can do, and where PR are the only professionals who can do it in a way that’s ethical and effective,” he said. Getting Back to PR Fundamentals. There is some evidence this shift is already underway.

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Pitching Content Marketing Ethics Course 45

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

2017 : Can the ethical breakdown of political PR with its purposefully spread false narratives poison other industry sectors? For 2018 , I thought we’d get back to basics even as the PR profession is overwrought with more communications tools and disciplines than I could have imagined climbing into the PR trenches decades ago.

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Pitching Journalism Tools Agency 43

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Answered: unsure , brands should take a stand) Interestingly, the results mirror a 2018 survey that asked consumers if they wanted brands to take a stand on politics. >>> Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder. That’s up from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Corporate social responsibility and ethics are important to me, and I am proud to work for a company where I believe in its values, which I think should be a non-negotiable when you are a corporate communications professional! Beyond the people, I also believe in the company and respect the leaders.

Energy 68

Energy Corporate Travel Internal 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. PR finds owned media programs complement media relations efforts. “I see a few things.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Media relations is ever more challenging. Three-quarters (75%) of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years. Source: Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder ). Does PR think the media is biased? Source: Code of PR Ethics? ). The deluge of PR pitches.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

Is the process of media relations getting harder? Part of the answer is rethinking traditional PR efforts – and another part is studying the media to understand how it’s changing. Full report: 2019 Global State of the Media Report by Cision (reg. 2017: 3 PR Takeaways from the (2017) State of the Media Report by Cision.

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Survey Journalism Study Pitching 90

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year, we saw the addition of numerous generative AI integrations into media outreach tools, and I think that’s only the beginning. ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

Kayla’s exceptional work has established her as a go-to source for writing, corporate communications, integrated marketing campaigns and media relations counsel within Digi-Key. She’s been a fundraising leader for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and I’ve seen her getting lots of recognition in the media recently!”

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Transportation Social Media Corporate Agency 122

PR Matters

JANUARY 12, 2018

Don’t Be: Inconsistent in your ethics, words and actions. Don’t Be: The Sean Spicer of media relations, simply acting as a mindless mouthpiece for your boss or management. Such behavior will undermine your organisation’s and stakeholders’ trust in your PR and communications.

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Reputation Construction Writing Communications 133

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

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Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

There's no formal methodology and they’re not so much predictions as a series of stories that I’ve recorded on my blog during 2018. Larry Fink, CEO, BlackRock, fired a warning shot in January 2018 about the contribution of corporations to society beyond profit. . #3 billion to the UK economy according to the PRCA Census 2018.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“I could predict less importance on social media significance and higher confusion about AI; however, they take a back seat to the current political climate that has segued into marketing. Brands have already come forth in 2018 wearing a political armband, and this creates complexity in marketing and public relations strategy.

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Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

This is an article and deck about the outlook for public relations and social media in 2018. I’ve also included a call to action that may be helpful in your planning for 2018. The Public Relations Communication Association’s (PRCA) expulsion of Bell Pottinger drew a firm line in the sand around ethical practice.

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