Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sumeru Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in the internal comms platform SocialChorus. According to the announcement : “The offer and subsequent post-closing restructuring were originally announced on January 18, 2023, and completed on August 9, 2023. SocialChorus was merged with Dynamic Signal and rebranded as FirstUp.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. To achieve the desired results, a strong thought leadership strategy from the outset is crucial.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

So, what changed in 2023 when it comes to executive visibility and the ways company leaders communicated with stakeholders? In fact, 2023 saw a massive surge in demand for conference speakers, and that shot up to the top of our priorities for executive visibility.

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Good management and leadership make a big difference to organisations contributing to productivity, innovation, staff retention and overall business performance. 46% of managers agreed that people were promoted based on internal relationships and profile rather than ability and performance.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Educators Academy: Co-located with ICON 2023, this event offers insights into PR learning and industry trends. Public Relations Leadership Forum Co-sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations, PR Council, and Page Society, this intense two-day seminar is designed for mid-career communications managers at global companies and PR firms.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

New York, NY (October 23, 2023) – Mod Op , a full-service digital marketing agency accelerating customer growth through human creativity and automation, today announced the acquisition of Crenshaw Communications , a leading public relations firm headquartered in New York City.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today we will focus on Leadership. Especially right now near the end of 2023, it's extremely important to be able to make quick decisions and to take responsibility for them. But you just must convince the people that you are managing, leading, and guiding in your thoughts and that is inherent in leadership.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In 2023, the oldest Gen Zers will turn 26 years old. In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

According to Gartner’s 2023 Future of Work report , m any organizations just aren’t keeping up with what workers want. Most PR programs will supplement the social elements with content and other tactics that drive thought leadership.

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On October 24, 2023, Casey Boggs, president of ReputationUs and Sameer Somal, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology , will be co-presenting a continued legal education (CLE) session to more than 70 attorneys of the Wyoming State Bar on the topic, “Law & Reputational Risks–Court of Law & Court of Public Opinion.”

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2023, the oldest Gen Zers will turn 26 years old. In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 31, 2023

“The biggest opportunity I see in business today is for C-Suite leaders to innovatively leverage the emerging tech space,” says Dutta, co-founder of the World Economic Forum’s Network Readiness Index and one of the most highly sought-after experts on digital transformation and organizational leadership in the world.

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Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

According to the Communication Statistics 2023 report released by Project.co, more than a third of people say communication has become more of a challenge since the pandemic. Communication #1: Internal Staff It is important to take an “inside-out” approach to communication within your company. There is definitely room for improvement!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

People of color are particularly underrepresented in leadership positions, but diversity is lacking at nearly every level. Internally, a diverse team sends a message that the company values inclusion and is committed to creating that kind of work environment. The problem is simple. As an industry, PR is predominantly white.

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Shift Communications

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We’ve combed through them all, and here’s what’s been rising to the top and will be guiding our thinking in 2023. This past April, we were grateful to attend the McDonald’s* Worldwide Conference, which brought together thousands of restaurant owners/operators, leadership, regional staff and partners. This will cultivate superfans.

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent years, especially in 2023, all the talk has been about generative artificial intelligence (AI). We must be willing to experiment with new technologies and find what works best for ourselves, our clients and our internal audiences. Technology’s continuous advance is affecting every profession, including public relations.

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Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 5, 2023

At the CIPR International Maggie Nally Lecture this week, United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming provided insights into communicating accurately and effectively in the digital age. The UN leadership insists social media platforms must deliver on promises and face regulations.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2023, this approach won’t work; worse, it can severely damage the brand and company positioning. The events of the past few years permanently disrupted both leadership approaches and expectations. From there, we build a unique thought leadership narrative that has relevance in the cultural landscape.

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NewsWhip

MARCH 27, 2023

In March of 2023, NewsWhip co-hosted a breakfast roundtable with PRWeek in Chicago to hear the thoughts of comms leaders from a variety of different industries on the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasingly digital world.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Named a 2023 U.S. scientists and engineers leverage their expertise and networks to forge connections and identify opportunities for sustained international cooperation, championing innovation and demonstrating America’s scientific leadership and technical ingenuity. Through the Science Envoy Program, eminent U.S.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

But what about the transformation of leadership and business culture we need to get us there? The Finding Gravitas podcast has been an integral part of that mission, sharing stories and strategies from changemakers like the godfather of the EV Dr. Andy Palmer , leadership expert Stephen M.R. Author : Jan Griffiths.

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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

The promise and peril of artificial intelligence Eight out of 10 public relations professionals surveyed said they were “likely” or “very likely” to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in 2023. Where do the survey respondents think these increasing budgets will be spent in 2023? Many consumers buy CBD products online.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2023

According to its “ 2023 Global Communications Report ,” tangible benefits accrue to companies that build and maintain positive reputations. For businesses, reputation has never been more crucial, new research from the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations finds. Image credit: use annenberg center for public relations ]

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Building on the resounding post-pandemic success of CES 2023, we present to you the top 10 reasons why CEOs, CMOs, and marketing and PR executives of automotive suppliers and mobility technology start-ups should make it a priority to participate in CES 2024, which is slated to run January 9-12, 2024.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

With so many thought leadership pieces written about what’s in store for any given industry at the start of the year, it makes sense that there’s a conference dedicated to what’s coming in adtech. Put this one on your calendar for 2023! AdExchanger Industry Preview. AdExchanger Programmatic I/O.

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Institute for Public Relations

APRIL 9, 2024

2023, para 2). This blog is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center (OCRC) “Now more than ever, decision-makers can’t act alone; they must bring diverse perspectives to the table and ensure that those voices are fully heard” (Fletcher et al.,

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Guest Post by Jan Griffiths, president & founder of Gravitas Detroit In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, internal communication has become more critical than ever for automotive suppliers. As the automotive industry evolves, so must our internal communication strategies. Excited to learn more?

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 30, 2024

It is also essential to foster a reputation both internally and externally that can help capitalize on the momentum that Britain has built. In March 2023, WANdisco revealed to investors that it had uncovered “ significant , sophisticated and potentially fraudulent irregularities” relating to a senior member of its sales team.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Part prediction, part hope, and part billion-dollar idea: 2023 may (will?) It may or may not happen in 2023 but someone is going to figure out to make this work before long.”. ~ AI-written content adds more noise. “PR

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Valin has been at the forefront of best practice in PR internationally on topics including AI, ethics, and leadership throughout his career. Valin, working with a team of 17 international practitioners to benchmark tools against skills, found that 12% of PR skills can already be undertaken or significantly enhanced by artificial intelligence.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

If 2023 was the year of playing with those great technologies, I think 2024 is going to be the year of harvesting real productivity gains. In all that temperature data, 2023: hottest year we’ve ever had. All of us have been playing with Midjourney and ChatGPT and a lot of really cool technologies. Guess what? We can give people agency.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Best Practices for De-Biasing AI Systems There’s been a lot of handwringing over sentient AI, but according to Harvard Law School Professor Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio , award-winning expert on behavioral and data science and author of the new book “ Diversity Dividend ” (MIT Press, September 2023), bias in AI is a bigger problem – and it’s already here.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There’s a growing assortment of voluntary standards from the International Integrated Reporting Framework to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), but there is no legal requirement for businesses to account or report for their carbon usage. None of this appears on a profit and loss or balance sheet. It’s plainly wrong.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2021

While numbers matter (FINN’s goal is to exceed 30 percent ethnic diversity in its ranks by 2023), “I want to see some more action,” she said. president of the Americas for FleishmanHillard International Communications in San Francisco. “We Carter, chief operating officer and U.S.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They paused the program for 2023 but plan to resume in the new year (2024). During the summer, I had the opportunity to work as a public relations intern in the clean energy space. Download our free Path to PR Agency Leadership tip sheet. Here’s what a couple of them had to say about their agency experiences.

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Doctor Spin

JANUARY 19, 2024

This is a checklist for communicative leadership. Make sure to pass these communicative leadership checks: This is what we are doing. 2023, December 24). link] Learn more: The Checklist for Communicative Leadership Subscribe and get a free ebook on how to get better PR ideas. Is the explanation clear? 2 Silfwer, J.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Frameworks for Determining How Emerging Technologies Will Impact Your Business When it comes to looking ahead to the important technology trends of tomorrow, Azeem Azhar , international bestselling author of “ The Exponential Age ” (2021), has built a reputation as one of the tech industry’s most influential futurists.

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