Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Internally, I’m having less and less of the conversation with my work colleagues defending social as not a free medium. How will you create thumb-stopping social in 2019? Studies show we can communicate with emotion better through emojis, gifs and stickers. Did you know 5B emojis are sent each day on Facebook Messenger?

Social Media 89

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 89

PRSay

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Gen Z — the current generation of interns and young professionals born after 1996 — craves authenticity. Not only will your communications be better for it, but you’ll also have the ear of the next generation. Make sure you’re part of a community. Obviously, we’re biased to PRSA, but that’s because it’s a great community.

Publicity 164

Publicity Airlines Education Community 164

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher. Simply “celebrating” Pride once per year and doing nothing the rest of the year (or worse, actively opposing equality the rest of the year) is not just wrong, it’s communications malpractice.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Elite international law firm Jones Day faces a reputation crisis as a result of its work to help the president challenge 2020 election results in four states. It was hit with an employee gender-bias lawsuit in 2019, and just last month Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway sued the firm for fraud over a transaction that went bad.

Reputation 296

Reputation Employee Groups System 296

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association.

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

Falling salaries The average wages for all respondents, and for those working full time, are marginally lower than they were in 2019 – down £908 on the previous year at £52,136. However, the median income for respondents working full time is markedly higher at £45,000, compared to £30,000 in 2019.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

These include failures of systems, including the Post Office Horizon scandal, and the misuse of personal data such as the facial recognition system removed from London’s King’s Cross in 2019 amid protests from the public and privacy campaigners.

Corporate 141

Corporate Report Privacy Government 141

PRSay

MAY 5, 2021

Kelly retired from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2019 after 16 years, including three years as chair of the Public Relations Department, where she was an internationally recognized authority on fundraising as a specialization of public relations. Kelly, Ph.D., She was 77.

Education 157

Education Journalism Leadership Resources 157

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals. Muck Rack named Inc.

Software 162

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 162

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. This is PR at its finest – relations with a public community. In other words, well-executed content marketing helps you develop an additional platform to communicate with reporters. Media relations is hard and getting harder.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Stent has a body of work nobody can hold a candle to – including “From Embargo to Ostpolitik,” “Russia and Germany Reborn,” “The Limits of Partnership,” and most recently, the award-winning, “ Putin’s World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest ” (2019).

Government 82

Government Energy Policies Analysis 82

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Our PR intern, Lauren McDonald , stepped forward to suggest creative ways of building awareness for the movie and educate the public as we do it. Today, we’re excited to share that on October 26, 2019, we premiered Pioneers in Skirts in Los Angeles, CA! Movie Sizzle Trailer from Pioneers in Skirts ® on Vimeo. What’s Next?

Film 252

Film Marketing Nonprofit Education 252

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 27, 2019

Community teaching and newsjacking tools, Edelman on trust, putting the paid in PESO, a how-to book for 2019, Amazon data driven brands, Instagram marketing offline, and more. Community based learning and the application of technology in learning were strong themes. Read my analysis for the #FuturePRoofed community. ??

Handbook 60

Handbook Instagram Government Community 60

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

7 in the prestigious international ranking - 100 Best PR Books of All Time. I am honored that The Global PR Revolution gets such recognition and international acclaim. The book is published in Bulgaria since the end of 2019 and its first print run was out in less than a month. The book was ranked No.

Internal 90

Internal International Print Leadership 90

Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

I have been to New Zealand, but it’s been nearly 26 years since I was here the last time (was here as part of my first family international trip!). Now, fast forward to 2019, and it has been the most downloaded article for Public Relations Review. Not engaged on social media, drop everything and talk with your community.

Social Media 50

Social Media Internal International Media 50

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The project has brought me into contact with a new community of more than 50 thinkers and doers. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. It’s pushed me to read more widely and think more critically.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2019

It’s an issue that has been attracting heat among public relations communities on social media over the past week. The 2019 CIPR State of Profession Study cited the top three skills common to both journalists and public relations practitioners: Copywriting and editing (57%); Media relations (50%); and PR programmes/campaigns (47%).

Journalism 74

Journalism Publicity Crisis Management Training 74

Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There are many tactics to utilize – as Landis Communications did with its client, Velodyne Lidar, and the World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology in 2019. As speakers and panels were confirmed, we distributed press releases to national, international and trade media. Secure a specific number of registrations and attendees?

Local 98

Local Newspapers Sports Video 98

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Her book, an Amazon bestseller, was ranked as one of INC Magazine 9 Books Every Professional Should Read in 2019 and Kirkus described her book as a “compelling argument and a spirited call to action against workplace age discrimination.” with a major in electronics engineering from the Community College of Philadelphia.

Corporate 274

Corporate Leadership Advertising Advertising 274

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. In July 2019, we set up a $100 million fund, with $50 million for direct payments to families.

Crisis Management 91

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 91

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Keynote speakers from 2019 included the likes of actor Henry Rollins and Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose. You'll connect with an incredible community of experts and uncover tactical advice from industry-leading practitioners in the vast world of SEO, mobile, conversion optimization, local search, and more.”.

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 6, 2020

As I’ve done for the last couple of years, on the first Tuesday of the month, I summarize all of the news I’ve seen from the PR technology community. Here again, it was publicly traded, until March 2019, when news leaked that Cision was looking a buyer. Let’s just hope 2020 ends on December 31 st. Here’s your monthly PR Tech Sum.

Software 175

Software SEO Company Tools 175

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 5, 2019

Is 2019 the year of the social CEO? I wrote about this trend in my recent 2019 trends presentation. And, it has more to do with community-building than it does thought leadership. Sure, all sorts of stuff internally at HRB would impact that ranking, too. Internal surveys. Look back at the HRB intern post above.

LinkedIn 92

LinkedIn Employee Leadership Internal 92

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

The in-housing trend appears to have slowed; just 30% of respondents say they’ve observed more work going in-house compared with 47% in 2019. That’s up from 68% in 2019 and 51% in 2018. Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder. The complete survey is embedded nearby.

Survey 117

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 117

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Visuals matter Make it emotional Connect with values like ESG Build communities around groups like women entrepreneurs Differentiating between financial services firms and financial services influencers Why volunteering is essential.

Financial 52

Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. The company took in just shy of $40 million in revenue for the year ending 2019 – with a loss of $6 million according to PitchBook , which does the conversion math automatically. Welcome to 2021!

Pitching 148

Pitching YouTube Community Company 148

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 12, 2019

Something new for 2019. My tip is to focus your energy on working for change in your own communities. I’m going to try something new for 2019 with my blog community. Let me know what you think. I’m en route to York on LNER for lunch with my daughters today. I’ll let you know how we get on. Let me know what you think.

Case Study 62

Case Study B2B Healthcare Energy 62

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

I would do so via a live satellite feed, providing insights, and sharing my experiences at international conferences from London to Shanghai. That honor and experience dramatically increased my exposure to the anti-bribery and compliance community. Q: What are your company’s marketing initiatives for 2019?

Interviews 105

Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Reputation is building familiarity, establishing trust and fortifying confidence within your nonprofit and within the communities you serve and from whom you receive support. The six-month collaboration includes: an audit of the nonprofit’s current reputation internally (e.g., staff, volunteers, donors) and externally (e.g.,

Nonprofit 60

Nonprofit Guidelines Reputation Crisis Management 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2019

There’s a real ripple effect in communications and how you tell a story,” said Acker, who moderated the crisis keynote panel on Sunday afternoon at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego. Communities were at the center of everything we did,” she said. We also need to tell the truth so we can heal.”.

Conference 88

Conference Crisis Community Internal 88

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

Technology 92

Technology Software Resources Pitching 92

PRSay

MAY 7, 2021

At our International Conference that year, the Committee met with the PRSA Board of Directors for lunch. The Board should reflect the community it represents and advocate for the professionals that comprise it. Scott served on the PRSA Board of Directors as an at-large director from 2018-2019. Photo by albert chau, 2017 ].

Education 96

Education Technology Policies Leadership 96

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

Global Media Executive, Social Justice Advocate, and Columbia University Lecturer Who Shows Leaders How to Build Culturally Fluent Brands That Serve Communities & Turbocharge Business Growth. Leading Authority on Leveraging Innovation to Create New Markets and Build More Sustainable Communities and Economies. Efosa Ojomo.

Leadership 62

Leadership Policies Engineering Technology 62

PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

22 entry deadline for the 2019 Silver Anvil Awards (and the Feb. Pecsi, APR, Fellow PRSA , the Society’s director of communications, about working on a shoestring budget, capturing the attention of PRSA judges and what earning a Silver Anvil meant for her organization. In anticipation of the Feb.

Case Study 82

Case Study Study Guidelines Internal 82