Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A CIPR report tells the story of how public relations has been successfully used during the COVID-19 pandemic through a series of 21 case studies. A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. It’s an uplifting record of the profession’s work.

Publicity 131

Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

FleishmanHillard Executive Creative Director Dan Margulis had a rather perceptive quote on the findings: “Creativity has always been the way out of crisis…Crisis forced us to act but also freed us to evolve. Among agencies, “92% of agencies say that client expectations of creativity have risen since the onset of the pandemic.”.

Creativity 95

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

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. Public service broadcasting is failing to pick up the shortfall. Here are the headlines. Happy New Year.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

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.

Corporate 113

Corporate Communications Government Crisis 113

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.

Crisis 71

Crisis Government Social Media Reputation 71

PRSay

OCTOBER 27, 2020

“In times of great adversity, we see the very best leaders rise to the top,” James Wright said while presenting the workshop “Navigating through Crisis with Confidence: Lessons in Crisis Management From COVID-19,” at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference. asked his employees to remember three numbers: six, 20 and 100.

Crisis Management 125

Crisis Management Crisis Employee Conference 125

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Are you prepared for a PR crisis? Whether it’s a product recall, staff injury becoming public news or something else entirely, a PR crisis can happen to any business. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can fall victim to a PR crisis at any time. What is a PR Crisis? What is a PR Crisis Plan?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

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.

Crisis 62

Crisis Government Social Media Reputation 62

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

During the 60-minute session, panelists discussed how they are supporting their clients and employees during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as their approach to brand messaging and media relations. Panelists’ opinions varied on whether CEOs should serve as spokespeople during the COVID-19 crisis. Remaining authentic.

Agency 117

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 117

NewsWhip

JULY 21, 2022

In June, Burger King made headlines for the wrong reasons after the restaurant chain was dragged into a crisis based on a retirement gift given to an employee at a Las Vegas location. . Kevin Ford — the employee in question — had been working at the chain for 27 years and never missed a day of work.

Employee 147

Employee Viral Crisis Brand 147

Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 22, 2021

Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.

Local 139

Local Consumer Customer Service Small Business 139

5W PR

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Crisis communications, on its surface, is easy to comprehend and understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis (as it is simply referred to in PR) much like the industries it serves, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

Crisis 68

Crisis Company Crisis Communications Crisis Management 68

Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

Being slow to react to a crisis can be viewed just as unfavorably as not responding at all or providing a rushed response that lacks detail. Thus, having a prepared crisis communication plan is critical for every company. So what is crisis communication? Getting Ready.

Crisis 52

Crisis Brand Branding Crisis Communications 52

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2021

companies, hosted by The Conference Board ESG Center in the wake of the 2020 U.S. Insights are also from the Center’s recent survey of 84 large public and private firms on how companies and their employee-funded PACs responded to the Capitol riot and objections to the election certification. Engage and educate stakeholders.

Report 173

Report Company Government Conference 173

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

JUNE 26, 2023

However, the companies are trying to soften the shock with remarks like: "This is just 5% of the total number of employees worldwide". Sometimes they are unpleasantly insensitive, sometimes, they are so empathetic that they become a public reference for the proper communication of negative news.

Reputation 52

Reputation Company How To Employee 52

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? There are no best practices in a crisis. Brands are showing up in unprecedented ways to support their employees, customers and communities. It won't convince people that your preplanned webinar will help them in this time of crisis. Is there one?

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Crisis Communications. later as our roles evolve. “PR

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 19, 2024

My focus as a public relations practitioner and management researcher is on elevating the internal communications function's role in management. In a management context, internal communications is the function that deals with an organisation's most important intangible asset - its relationships with employees.

Internal 78

Internal International Communications Employee 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Public relations is HOT right now. These pros will continue to be in demand – and those in need of public relations assistance should be aware of all the options available to them, including consultants, agencies, and of course hiring in-house.”.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

However, in times of business stress and crisis, PR will find itself working more closely with executive leaders. 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. Who Does PR Report Currently?

Report 116

Report Publicity Survey B2B 116

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2019

We seem to be in a crisis of confidence. Public faith in many institutions – organized religion, Congress, and the news media — has eroded over four decades. military has enjoyed a fairly consistent upswing in public confidence since the 1970s. Most actions came in response to steady public pressure.

Leadership 156

Leadership Corporate Energy Government 156

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations. Respondents identified the top comms challenges as 1) cutting through the noise (35%); 2) too many priorities (31%); and 3) lack of employee experience (25%).

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

Reputation Us

AUGUST 31, 2020

According to the recent Quinn Thomas study, “ Understanding College Student Attitudes for Fall 2020 ,” 35 percent of students do not plan to attend a four-year university due to their COVID-19 experience. ReputationU offers classes on how to address reputation protection and crisis response at every level of an organization.

Education 78

Education Reputation Employee System 78

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The public health emergency has provided researchers with a unique set of circumstances and wealth of data to investigate. It’s good to be back in Bled. The COVID-19 pandemic inevitably inspired much of the content.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

The 2020 CIPR State of the Profession survey is a time capsule. Almost six months later the public relation profession is quite different. The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact - both good and bad - on diversity, flexible working, talent, training and its reputation as a management function.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In 2020, organizations like credit unions, which are rooted in their communities, have had to confront issues that may not have been part of their 2019 strategic plans, from the pandemic to natural disaster and civil unrest. As Winston Churchill once famously advised, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”

Reputation 88

Reputation Brand Branding Crisis 88

Reputation Us

MAY 12, 2020

May 11, 2020. When it comes to navigating crisis, I have been in the eye of many storms. As the president of ReputationUs and with 28 years of experience behind me, I have been striving to refine the art of managing corporate reputations during a crisis into a well-honed specialty. From the Credit Union Times.

Crisis 78

Crisis Financial Banking Crisis Management 78

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2021

In March 2020, as New York City became an epicenter of COVID-19 infections, its Jacob K. As part of the PRSA Storytellers series , Tony Sclafani, the Javits Center’s senior vice president and chief communications officer, spoke to PRSA Publications Director John Elsasser. On Friday, March 13, 2020, we sent our staff to work from home.

Crisis 86

Crisis Employee Trade Shows Local 86

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It's Ethics month and a good time to review the public relations code of ethics. Cracks and Crisis. In companies, a weak foundation may manifest as employee dissatisfaction, inconsistent quality, and churn of people and customers. There is nothing like a crisis to reveal the strength (or weakness) of a foundation.

Ethics 71

Ethics Crisis Leadership Training 71

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But thankfully, our worst fears at the beginning of this crisis have proved to be groundless.,” I stand by the prediction I made some months ago, that by the end of 2020, the industry will be 20% smaller in cash terms, and 10% smaller in terms of headcount. Talent in flux The human impact of the crisis dominates the responses.

Industry 146

Industry Crisis Government Survey 146

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Redundancies, business transformation, remote working, and juggling work with homeschooling, has seen many employees swap their agency or in-house jobs for the freelance world or even take career breaks. However, with COVID-19 affecting advertising revenue – in a November report, WARC predicted that 2020 global ad spend would fall 10.2%

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Print Ethics Local 88

Reputation Us

MARCH 16, 2022

The adjective means, “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.”. In 2021, The Pew Research Center found that misinformation and competing views of reality abounded throughout 2020.

Reputation 78

Reputation Government Film Viral 78

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR of the Falcon Valley Group , recommends: “Check all current plans and update for 2019, including your strategic communications plan, crisis communications plan, and anything else relevant. Depending on their sector, some clients might balk at creating a crisis plan. Cris es – Be Prepared.

Crisis Communications 127

Crisis Communications Trade Shows Crisis Customer Service 127

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

Finzel agreed, stressing that it’s inadequate for brands to simply encourage an LGBTQ employee-resource group within the organization or to issue a supportive press release during Pride Month. “You are not marketing to a moment,” he said. You are joining a movement when you are involved in LGBTQ inclusion.”.

Community 188

Community Brand Branding Resources 188

PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As much as we want to think it, the crisis certainly isn’t over and it’s not OK to think we are anywhere near safe or normal. Listen to your employees. Doing this regularly will assess and identify employees concerns and changes in their feelings which can help you jump on employee issues quicker.

Creativity 116

Creativity Employee Newspapers Crisis 116