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.

Crisis Management 88

Crisis Management Print Ethics Local 88

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. Crisis Communications.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

APRIL 6, 2021

At the time, I remember thinking, as many did, that the crisis wouldn’t last much longer than perhaps June or July. Things are definitely picking up though and from where I sit, there’s a renewed sense of optimism across the PR and marketing community. SEMrush started trading on the NYSE under the ticker SEMR on March 29, 2021.

Media 108

Media SEO Analytics Analysis 108

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

PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Responding to these needs has caused companies and organizations to take a more genuine and empathetic approach to their communications and work styles. In some ways, it has proven the inverse: getting real with our colleagues, with our customers and with our community has drawn us closer together. Keep it real.

Communications 158

Communications Nonprofit Employee Film 158

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

Here are some of the issues that need to be front of mind as we head towards 2021. The outcome of trade talks won’t be known until mid-December Show up and demonstrate leadership - brave organisations will continue to be defined by the crisis Schools are back in the UK this week. We’ve worked with executive teams to engage employees.

Communications 125

Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Today, organizations of all sizes face mounting pressure from employees, customers and their communities to speak frankly on a growing list of high-profile issues, from racial equality to vaccinations. This can create a crisis management situation. This can affect your employees, customers and community—and your own reputation.

Reputation 78

Reputation Crisis Management Employee Government 78

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Today, organizations of all sizes face mounting pressure from employees, customers and their communities to speak frankly on a growing list of high-profile issues, from racial equality to vaccinations. This can create a crisis management situation. This can affect your employees, customers and community—and your own reputation.

Reputation 78

Reputation Crisis Management Employee Government 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Issues from 2021 to carry-over. But it’s employee retention and engagement that will take priority.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

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.” BE THE GUIDE.

Reputation 88

Reputation Brand Branding Crisis 88

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

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. My hunch is that the 2021 survey will tell a different story. Learning and development opportunities were cited as the main benefit to being part of a community.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

PR in High Definition

APRIL 27, 2023

ESG is short for Environmental, Social, Governance, so there are a host of wrap around components, like skills development, workforce reform or equality and social impact on communities. Due to its complexity, breaking ESG down for your audience is vital, whether that be clients, prospects, employees or investors. Keep it real!

Policies 62

Policies Employee Ethics Survey 62

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Horoscopes aside, with the breadth of pressures on companies and their employees, it’s no surprise that more than half of our Eight Reputation Enhancement Actions to Take are people-centric this year. By posing open-ended questions, you can determine what improvements your employees think should be made. < Action 2: Explore Web3.

Reputation 78

Reputation Insurance Insurance Employee 78

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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. The corporate communication or public relations function is underserved an area of study, in contrast with other areas of management.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Landis PR

JUNE 28, 2021

During COVID, we heard a lot about companies recognizing the serious toll the pandemic took on the mental and emotional well-being of employees. Employees were more than just workers; they were people, some like family, going through trauma. Many companies answered the important call to address their employee’s trauma.

Industry 85

Industry Retail Employee Crisis 85

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. The lack of employee experience is a new challenge near the top of the list for the first time.

Survey 132

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

2021 was a whirlwind year in terms of keeping up with events that shook our country. At SHIFT, we’ve worked with clients to share statements on social pages or with their employees only rather than public channels because the events were close to their hearts. Take the lessons from 2021 to build a plan. And that’s OK.

Employee 78

Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 78

Offleash

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Despite the events of 2020, I see example after example of people charging ahead with their lives — continuing to work hard, still dreaming big, standing taller than ever for their families and their communities. We were steadfastly focused on giving back to the community, through our OffleashCARES initiative.

Employee 100

Employee Agency Travel Community 100

Reputation Us

MARCH 16, 2022

In 2021, The Pew Research Center found that misinformation and competing views of reality abounded throughout 2020. Validating facts—whether it be with your market research, your customer feedback on social media, your employees and/or your quality control—is ultimately what will help your company build a solid reputation. Your staff?

Reputation 78

Reputation Government Film Viral 78

Stern + Associates

APRIL 13, 2023

Climate strategist, New York Times bestselling senior writer of “ Drawdown ,” and editor of “ All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis ” Katharine Wilkinson argues that it’s impossible to answer these questions without grounding them in the current and future realities of the planet we call home. What Can I Do?

Policies 94

Policies Energy Government Crisis 94

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2021

Five-hundred-plus employees worked to put the hospital together. On concerns keeping him up at night: [T]he crisis at the time was so much of an unknown. All of us were thinking we could bring the crisis home to our families, right? We view the building as a New York City community partner. That was the scariest part.

Crisis 87

Crisis Employee Trade Shows Local 87

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you. Companies should be investing in the story behind their quarterly or annual results to resonate with the investment community and positively influence valuation.”

Survey 82

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. Right now, that advice is more crucial than ever as we begin 2021. L’Oréal Paris stands in solidarity with the Black community, and against injustice of any kind.

Communications 198

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 198

Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

Examples: The Walt Disney Company Reinforces Its Commitment to Use Its Broad Global Reach and Unique Platforms to Promote Social Responsibility City of Fort Worth partners with Cisco to promote digital inclusion in underserved neighborhoods New Benevity Report Finds DEI Initiatives Remain Top Priority for Employees 5.

Writing 52

Writing Energy Training Education 52

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 16, 2023

When dealing with an issue as significant as employee health and wellness in the workplace, it is imperative that communicators play an active role in ensuring key messages are clear and inclusive, so they truly reach everyone. This message of hope and inclusion creates a perfect dovetail for both internal and external communicators.

Strategy 40

Strategy Employee Resources Financial 40

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

As you make decisions around leadership, company culture , technology and innovation for 2021 and beyond, be sure to keep these recognized experts in mind. While it all seems ingenious, most technology developers are unaware of the biases their employees build into programs. The Advantages of Inclusive Leadership. Smart apps.

Leadership 62

Leadership Policies Engineering Technology 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Great leaders make clear and transparent communication a top priority.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

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. Strengthening community-building and connections.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The communication industry is so broad, but I feel like I’ve landed in a really exciting intersection that’s allowed me to specialize in more niche areas such as investor relations, board, and executive advisory work, issues and crisis management, and, purpose-driven coms, ESG, and sustainability. It absolutely is.

Ethics 73

Ethics Brand Branding Internal 73

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2022

But before we let them fade into the rear-view mirror, I couldn’t resist one last list about 2021. But by the end of 2021, at least $27 billion was spent on NFTs in the form of digital art and collectibles. Peloton was riding high just before Christmas after its speedy response to a fast-breaking PR crisis. The PR Winners.

Facebook 310

Facebook Crisis Employee Government 310

Mark My Words

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Of course it is also a business and, as one prominent sports TV executive points out: ‘All savvy businesses know that a social conscience is an imperative in 2021, especially in the sporting world that has huge reach and significant engagement.’ They are connected to the communities their artists speak to around the world.

Sports 60

Sports Government Agency Pitching 60

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

Following the 2020 pandemic, 2021 continued to surprise us in both good and bad ways. Communicating will always be important, but now more than ever taking a role as communicators and advisers being conciliators, raising values such as the ability to listen to the other, the value for the environment and respect for the communities.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Almanac: Challenges and opportunities for public relations 2022 from Stephen Waddington This isn’t a review of 2021, or even a series of predictions for 2022. We’ve used some of the noisiest conversations in our community of practice as our guide. We look forward to eight of the biggest issues for public relations in 2022.

Publicity 128

Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If there’s a common theme to this year’s annual list of predictions , is that we’re all hopeful about 2021. PR and communications predictions. It’s a different approach for those that live and die by long-term planning, but it’s a must-needed approach to be relevant to your key audiences in 2021 and beyond.

Marketing 169

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 169

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

FEBRUARY 26, 2021. Tonia explains that the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer indicates trust in government, media, and peers has declined. Tonia explains that the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer indicates trust in government, media, and peers has declined. When brands are more trusted than media and other Trust Barometer findings.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Media Government 78