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. In 2020, the company quietly went IPO raising $400 million. A new Gartner report suggests a better corporate intranet can help engage and retain employees. Employee engagement. One Euro is currently worth $1.10 In remembrance.

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PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

We’re only halfway through 2020, but the year has already ushered in a once-in-a-century pandemic and a world-altering movement to dismantle systemic racism. So what do the rapid changes of 2020 mean for your organization? For many, it should mean refocusing on the importance of being open and transparent. Art credit: lilly ma.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Owned Media & Content Strategy.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

We’re just about halfway through 2020 and already a selection of PR crises have occurred. And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps. And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps.

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Crisis Government Social Media Reputation 71

PR in High Definition

APRIL 26, 2021

Is there reputational risk associated with investing in the gig economy? And a huge part of that shift involves reputation. But investors are also beginning to factor in other elements, particularly those associated with reputation and ethics, when deciding to invest in companies. What makes a successful IPO?

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, we have all experienced a year like no other. Here are Onclusive’s predictions for what to expect in 2021: Corporate reputation as a key success metric During this era of disruption and uncertainty, corporate values and brand activism have become more important than ever.

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Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

We’re just about halfway through 2020 and already a selection of PR crises have occurred. And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps. And some have been brought to our attention from the public calling brands out on social media for their mishaps.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 26, 2021

We need to be thinking about the bigger picture – we’re no longer either comms or marketing professionals, we’re all the moulders and builders of brands and their reputations. There’s a reason we’re now talking about the reputation shaper brain and not the comms or marketing brain. R:esourcefulness. But they can be costly too.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. 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. Reputation management is crucial. PR grows more in demand.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. There was a week in January 2020 when the leaders of every organisation assembled a cross-functional team to get to grips with the looming threat of COVID-19. That threat continued to increase during February and March.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 23, 2020

The business case for improving and protecting a reputation cuts across an entire organisation. HR takes an interest as it’s important to be seen as a good employer, whilst it is IT’s job to safeguard the organisation’s assets, including, in some part, its reputation. How do they intend the brand to be seen? Marketing and sales.

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Reputation Handbook Exercises Groups 48

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Embracing sustainability is about doing what’s morally correct for the planet, securing your company’s future, attracting customers and investors, and building a timeless brand. Go green – your organization’s reputation counts on its environmental impact.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In the midst of talent wars, mixternal communications is a juicy topic at companies intent on attracting and retaining employees. These changes and new expectations from employees is what led to Red Havas’ recent report, Red Sky Thinking, A Whole New World of Employee Engagement: Five Internal Comms Trends.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 24, 2019

If your role is in any way connected to your organisation’s reputation, think… Do you really know the reputation of your organisation? Some people like to guess, but is that the real reputation of your business? Reputation goes beyond building awareness and understanding with prospective customers. It can be done.

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Reputation Measurement Media Relations Agency 48

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

PR technology summary: new podcast monitoring option from Critical Mention; Cision updates its media contact database More than 100 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly, according to The Infinite Dial 2020 by Edison Research. RepTrack monitors “seven key drivers of reputation” one of which is media coverage.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

It aims to contain negative commentary about the brand by ensuring prompt, honest, and informative communication between all crucial parties, both internally and externally. As we learned in summer 2020, a brand’s social and digital channels are just as susceptible to crises and cannot be ignored when crisis planning.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 26, 2022

Although, that light is not the ‘normal’ pace of business as we experienced it pre-2020, nor should it be. As consumers and investors alike increasingly value strong action when it comes to the environment, brands can no longer afford to announce a climate target and call it a day. Maintaining synergy through employee comms.

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Guidelines Employee Social Media Reputation 62

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

The publication also said, SEMrush “reported a $7 million net loss for 2020 on $124.9 SEMrush is better known for its SEO tools, but it moved into PR last year with the acquisition of Prowly in 2020. That is when one site links to your site – and doesn’t mention your brand by name. million of revenues, improving on 2019’s $10.2

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Media SEO Analytics Analysis 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

It’s expected to reach $20 billion by the year 2020. A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media.

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SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

55% of adult social media users are “worn out” many political posts – it’s another reason brands should avoid politics Every so often a survey comes along that supposedly suggests customers want businesses to take a stand on politics. Brands have no choice but to take a stand on politics. Do we need them from brands?

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Survey Social Media Brand Branding 115

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

I thought of that incident as an age-old industry discussion about PR’s branding – and its associations – was revived recently. ” It’s all part of PR’s mixed reputation. It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

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Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Monday 23 rd March 2020 – the day the UK’s lockdown was announced by Boris Johnson – feels like a lifetime ago now. If there is one positive, it’s that it provides a chance to take stock, analyse performance and returns, and make improvements before what could be a very difficult second half of 2020. from February to April.

Exercises 71

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 71

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Here are my tips on good ‘reputation enhancing’ for internal and external comms campaigns to assist your recovery and make sure you and your businesses are on the ascending trajectory and not descending. Listen to your employees. What do they need to perform at their best, and achieve the most? Listen to your customers.

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Creativity Employee Newspapers Crisis 116

The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 19, 2020

As a genre, ‘comedy’ is well recognised, but how can we apply the Plot’s rules in terms of a brand? As such, identifying a brand which represents ‘comedy’ can be difficult. Using comedy in brand marketing. Reaching your brand’s customers with comedy.

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Consumer Brand Branding Marketing 36

PR in High Definition

JUNE 25, 2020

Monday 23 rd March 2020 – the day the UK’s lockdown was announced by Boris Johnson – feels like a lifetime ago now. If there is one positive, it’s that it provides a chance to take stock, analyse performance and returns, and make improvements before what could be a very difficult second half of 2020. from February to April.

Exercises 62

Exercises Employee Social Media Communications 62

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recapping recent activity Meltwater quietly went IPO in late 2020, raising $400 million. Factmata uses AI to identify and track narratives online through articles, blogs, tweets and other social chatter, highlighting the ones that could either help or hurt brand reputation and value.” What’s different about that?

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With 2020 almost behind us, we’ve been having some great discussions here at Firefly about what we think the year ahead holds, so here are six of the main trends we’ve come up with that we think will have a huge impact on the world of comms in 2021. Move over media relations. Rowling who voiced opinions that many deemed as anti-transgender.

Trends 71

Trends Reputation Course Media Relations 71

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Semrush did the inverse: the SEO software company acquired the European PR software Prowly in 2020. Notified said it can now monitor brand mentions on TikTok. Onclusive named Manuel Moerbach as CEO in the wake of a PE-backed three-way merger with Kantar Reputation Intelligence and PRGloo.

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SEO Content Marketing Marketing Software 130

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Fewer than 24 hours later, the Twitter brouhaha would expand into a sprawling crisis for the NBA’s relationship with China and its reputation at home. 22, just minutes before the start of the league’s 2019-2020 season, he addressed the issue on live television, in front of the NBA’s key audiences. “We, In an Oct. Photo by Andrew D.

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Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

A PR crisis is a negative story about your brand that threatens the reputation of your organisation, causes reputational damage, or negatively impacts sales or stock value. A PR crisis can destroy a reputation in an instant, so it’s crucial to have a plan in place. Your brand could be dragged through the mud.

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Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

A crisis communication plan can help you; during crisis mode and after a crisis, assist you in maintaining your excellent reputation with customers, competitors, and industry leaders. If these complaints go unresolved, the organisation may suffer unfavourable effects or suffer brand erosion. Communications Best Practices.

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Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 26, 2020

If that were the case, brands may as well dismiss platforms like Glassdoor, where negative feedback is common; but they’re not – instead, many brands are working hard to advance their cultures and improve their values to attract top talent and future-proof their operations. These are social, ethical, and moral matters.

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Groups Employee Leadership Examples 62

Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Well, I usually respond that in such case we couldn’t cooperate, because these days the communication between the brand and the audience happens exactly through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, etc. Making decisions on behalf of our clients, we become part of the brand management team.

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Meeting Advertising Advertising Agency 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. The list below is broken into four sections: Marketing statistics from 2020. Public relations statistics from 2020. Content marketing statistics from 2020.

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

Most respondents with communications or PR responsibilities report to the head of marketing (41%) according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. The survey solicited respondents from 300 executives in UK-based businesses with 1,000+ employees. Who Does PR Report Currently? Four options here (the limit). Unbundle PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In PR and elsewhere, 2020 has been a year like no other. So, the sooner we finish our 2020 roundup posts and forecasts for the coming year, the quicker we can put it all behind us. This is particularly true for marketing, and the same applies to brand and corporate communications. The stakes rise for employee engagement.

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