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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. 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.

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Journalism statistics: 7 media relations takeaways from the 2023 State of the Media Report by Cision

Sword and the Script

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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5 Reasons Not To Cut PR In A Recession

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. The HBR co-authors divided corporate behavior in an economic downturn into four groups, from most reactive (“preventive-focused”) to an “optimal combination” of offensive and defensive strategies. No amount of paid advertising can buy trust.

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How does PR fit into marketing

Onclusive

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

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How does PR fit into marketing

Onclusive

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. We invest a lot in earned media because this is precisely how you build trust and corporate.

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38 Things PR Professionals Wish they Could Get Senior Management to Understand about Corporate Communications

Sword and the Script

It’s not just about content, or search, or conferences, or advertising, or a webinar. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? 19) “Numbers on social media don’t necessarily mean message throughput.”.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. Coach and prepare corporate spokespeople. Manage insider threats.