Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From their height in 2020 and 2021, corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have seen a fall from prominence. In fact, a corporate communications plan is crucial to build a stronger brand – for you or your company. The most successful companies are strategic with the way they communicate.

Communications 105

Communications Ethics Corporate Conference 105

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

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.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Barokas

JANUARY 15, 2020

This happens in corporate messaging all the time. As you look toward all that 2020 holds for your company, consider a refresh on your messaging. Take it all in, and let the creativity percolate. The post Strategic Communications Goal for 2020: Get Your Message Right appeared first on Barokas Communications.

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Communications Groups Analysis Engineering 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Corporate Communications. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. Messaging & Positioning.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

While I wish there was a perfect crystal ball, the best we can do are our own professional insights — and here are some trends that we foresee being worth watching in 2020 and beyond: User- g enerated content. 2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. Highly-targeted story angles.

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Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

Critical Mention

DECEMBER 6, 2019

An increased focus on visual social content will continue in 2020, because it remains relevant to this generation’s internet users. Start prepping your emails as soon as possible, and make sure all of your email marketing strategies for 2020 have those three key components. Organize Your Email Campaigns.

Strategy 83

Strategy Communications Marketing Social Media 83

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. Up to 230% of the cost of a company’s R&D can be offset against Corporation Tax providing that it is commercially relevant. It is an incentive aimed at promoting innovation. More on that to come.

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Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 22, 2019

To that end, I’ve poured over two surveys and re-visited a third to see what the wisdom the marketing crowds had to say about 2020 marketing budgets. but most CMOs (61%) expect “their budgets to rebound in 2020” according to The CMO Spend Survey by Gartner. Have you seen a survey or study on 2020 budgets worth a look?

Marketing 66

Marketing Survey Study B2B 66

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Business environment in Tokyo and Japan Beyond business, Tokyo’s cultural influence resonates globally, contributing to a thriving creative industry. Key expertise of Integrate Communications We have branding, B2B and corporate PR as major expertise in tech, automobile and food industries.

Marketing 107

Marketing Newspapers Print Local 107

PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

While I discovered this platform during the height of COVID when creative solutions were needed for social impact initiatives, we continue to use it to host virtual 5Ks. During the client’s inaugural 5K in 2020, about 60 participants ran, walked, or biked, donating $1,500 to Second Harvest Food Bank. . • RunSignUp. Gifts for Good.

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Company Nonprofit Apparel Local 156

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Tony Piloseno, an Ohio University senior who worked part-time at a Sherwin Williams was fired earlier this year for creating TikToks where he performed creative paint mixes on the popular social network (read the full story here ). This is the viral moment you may not have heard of quite yet. ” Oh boy.

Social Media 179

Social Media Viral Company Education 179

Wadds Inc.

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The brain drain of young people from the continent will impact the future of the economy and burgeoning professions and creative industries such as marketing and public relations. Gender inequality is an acute issue in African countries according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap 2020 report.

Publicity 59

Publicity Marketing Survey Analysis 59

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I recently saw new research showing that brand purpose is even more important to B2B buyers than to B2C customers, which is surprising but probably makes sense given the longer selling cycle and relationship to corporate reputation. This was up from 50% in 2020.”. 2020: 30 Pragmatic Marketing and PR Predictions for 2020.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 28, 2021

Might seem like a strange trend for corporate American to take advantage of, but I can’t help but think of what the Wall Street Journal did a couple years ago here. Seems like a stretch, I know, but man, it would be creative, on trend and a big differentiator (and would get people liking, commenting and sharing!). #2

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Content Marketing Trends Marketing LinkedIn 117

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

Cultivating diverse teams and fostering inclusive workplaces encourages creativity, innovation, and empathy and enhances an organization’s productivity and competitive edge. However, transforming this goal into reality often encounters intricate hurdles from multifaceted challenges.

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Brand Branding Marketing Ethics 89

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture. Read more: How Creative, Agile and Metrics can Sing in Marketing Harmony. Median salaries across corporate, agency and non-profit positions break down as follows: Corporate: $132,000 Agency $88,000 Non-profit: $78,300. 16) Creativity as an employable skill.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Stern + Associates

APRIL 13, 2023

Sustainability as a Fulcrum for Corporate Innovation Driving innovation for organic growth is always challenging for companies, says Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson, author of the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year, “ Reimagining Capitalism in a World On Fire ” (2020).

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Policies Energy Government Crisis 94

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

Corporate Blogs Are Making a Comeback – Big Time. Arik agreed on the power of corporate blogs, citing a University of Massachusetts survey of Fortune 500 companies that revealed that use of corporate blogs skyrocketed to 77% in 2020. He pointed admiringly at Walmart’s corporate blog. What happened here?,”

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

That’s according to the State of Branding Report 2020 by Bynder. 58% of those surveyed planning to increase their content production in 2020 by at least 25%, relative to 2019.”. Increasing traffic and boosting conversion rates are the main priorities for marketers” in 2020. 11% said emerging channels. Tech skills gap persists.

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Study Marketing Brand Branding 78

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. On January 30, 2020, we’re kicking off our “ Ambition In ” speaker series at the University of Southern California (USC). We were in a Catch-22 and needed help.

Film 252

Film Marketing Nonprofit Education 252

Sword and the Script

MARCH 7, 2023

Whenever you ride an elevator in a fancy corporate building, Captivate is one of the providers that serve up video content. Kevin Akeroyd left in 2020 and was succeeded by Abel Clark , who departed about this time last year in March 2020. Tran joins Cision from Centerfield, an adtech company also owned by Platinum Equity.

Software 128

Software Analytics Technology Video 128

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

I caught up with The Holmes Report’s EMEA editor to find out what we can expect for the PR industry in 2020. Purpose may be the latest incarnation of corporate responsibility but it’s here to stay. It’s impossible to keep coming up with creative ideas to reach and resonate with audiences that are not represented on your team.

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Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 115

Landis PR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

January of 2020 was when the first reported cases of COVID appeared in the U.S. If a corporate social responsibility program doesn’t exist for your client, start one now. When I’m struggling to come up with creative concepts, I open those files and invariably come up with something new. Encourage others to think creatively.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Communications Measurement Resources 98

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My mix has always included agency partnerships, but 2020 forced me to get creative and leverage those agency partnerships to stabilize my business. Agency A: A boutique creative and digital shop that dabbled in PR. Agency B: A boutique integrated and brand/creative strategy firm. What are agency partnerships?

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Agency Creativity Media Relations Nonprofit 76

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The median salary breaks down across corporate, agency and non-profit sectors of PR as follows: corporate communications median salary was $127,100; PR agency median salary was $96,000, and non-profit communications salary was $85,000. . Wishing you much success in 2020. The 3 rd annual survey will be initiated soon!

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Blogging Publicity Marketing Survey 80

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And now on with the marketing and PR predictions for 2020. In 2020 I think we will see analytics playing a bigger role in helping teams become more proactive in their approach with customers and less reactive. In the daily struggle for attention and visibility, small companies do not leave the field to large corporations.

Marketing 101

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 101

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 14, 2020

By 2020, some 87% of all vehicles in the U.S. She’s my guest on this first edition of the Off Script Q&A series of 2020. This includes running a team of seven PR, email, website, social media, multimedia and creative experts. Have you ever heard of telematics? will be equipped with it (opens in PDF).

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Marketing Data Wireless Industry 79

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. Livestream goes mainstream.

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Trends Communications Employee Corporate 407

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 3, 2019

I caught up with The Holmes Report’s EMEA editor to find out what we can expect for the PR industry in 2020. Purpose may be the latest incarnation of corporate responsibility but it’s here to stay. It’s impossible to keep coming up with creative ideas to reach and resonate with audiences that are not represented on your team.

Interviews 60

Interviews Agency Industry Measurement 60

Konnect Agency

APRIL 6, 2021

With many businesses and industries creatively learning to adapt to the “new normal,” some have seen great success. Everyone from governments, corporations, and individuals has a heightened focus on hygiene. It’s safe to say that 2020 was a pivotal year for streaming. amid the home cooking boom.

Travel 52

Travel Film Guidelines Consumer 52

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In 2020, PRSA held the ICON conference virtually for the first time and explored social injustice, strategic communications, misinformation, the pandemic and more — stay tuned for details about what 2021 has to offer! Yep, that one!). Check out the incredible things solo PR pro Crystal Richard tweeted about the conference: “.

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Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recapping recent activity Meltwater quietly went IPO in late 2020, raising $400 million. West will be “the corporate umbrella brand” that owns a half dozen or so business units and product lines. In 2021 it went on a $100 million buying spree: In June, it made a $24.5 The company has waffled through several name changes.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

PR 20/20

APRIL 1, 2021

That led me to launch Marketing AI Institute in 2016, create the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) in 2019, and, most recently, introduce AI Academy for Marketers in 2020. Raised a $1M seed round in fall 2020. Corporate partners/sponsors , including: HubSpot, Drift, Persado, MarketMuse, Mobilewalla, Pattern89, Pandata, rasa.io

Education 52

Education Marketing Conference Agriculture 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Over the past year COVID has caused many companies and organizations to take a major pivot from holding in-person conferences, symposiums and events at venues across the country and world to creatively working to conduct those same conferences, symposiums and events online to virtual audiences across the globe. Times have certainly changed.

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Conference Automotive Video Energy 61

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

Although jumped into Public Relations, he did not realize that it’s nothing but pure unique business surrounded by creativity, ethics, and responsibilities. The most important aspect that affects us is ‘outcomes’ and to match those we focus on being creative, innovative, proactive, and knowledgeable. We serve what customers deserve i.e;

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Ethics Creativity Leadership Crisis Management 52