Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The Rise of Shadow Banking. As expected, the “big” banks offer something in all of these areas. According to a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, the market share of shadow banks in the mortgage market nearly tripled from 2007-2015. What does Shadow Banking mean for a financial PR program?

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The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 28, 2021

We recently had a call with a potential PR intern, as part of a series of chats we’re having for new agency hires for the year ahead. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops, and would definitely fit the culture here at The Hoffman Agency.

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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. What are agency partnerships? Agency partnerships usually form as a result of traditional advertising and marketing agencies not having PR pros on staff. It was great!

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5W PR

APRIL 8, 2024

Advocating user-friendly technology The surge of digital banking demands crystal clear communication about the user journey. Welcoming the digital revolution The journey to consumer finance services no longer starts at a bank branch. Curating messages for online audiences Press releases alone just won’t cut it anymore.

Consumer 78

Consumer Financial Ethics Banking 78

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 12, 2020

This is the fourth time that I’ve experienced a downturn running an agency. Have candid conversations with your bank, clients and suppliers. Staff costs Agencies aren’t complicated businesses apart from one factor: your intellectual property logs on in the morning and logs off at the end of every day. Here’s what I’ve learnt.

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Mark My Words

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Some will pay a lot but some will do more for her brand image than bank balance.” After she launched her talent agency in 2016, Kate said: “I want people who can sing, dance and act. The key thing is that she’s maintaining those contracts. NOT only is Kate beautiful, she is a savvy businesswoman. I want to create stars.”

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5W PR

APRIL 22, 2024

Anything from bank account information to personal identification. The post Building Trust in Fintech: PR’s Role in Consumer Confidence appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. When it comes to money, security is king. Customers provide fintech platforms with sensitive details.

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Ronn Torossian

APRIL 5, 2021

In November, a Bank of America study substantiated the same by disclosing that Gen […]. Recent reports predict that Gen Zers will not only yield tremendous spending power in the near future, but that they will also change the face of retail. One of the first to offer this prediction was online media firm Insider, Inc.

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Banking Retail Study Report 195

Communications Conversations

JUNE 2, 2017

Agencies and vendors. 74 percent of the #32Under32 nominees were agency-side folks (I haven’t seen a published list of the winners yet). I’m too lazy to do the math, but glancing at previous years winners, I see a heavy skew toward agency folks, too. I’d say agency folks. A full 78 of the 105 nominees.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 21, 2021

People who move up at PR agencies know the best tips and tricks for persuading media why a story is newsworthy. We should bank a full roster of topics that they can easily discuss with media with little prep time. We know what makes the perfect pitch.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you lead a growing PR agency, then perhaps you can make a significant impact on a social issue such as food insecurity. Before getting started, remember to carefully vet all nonprofits and authentically align your agency, clients and employers with mutually beneficial partnerships. Our neighbors collectively donated $2,000.

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Shift Communications

JULY 3, 2015

In honor of Independence Day, we sat down with SHIFT Partner, Jim Joyal , to get his thoughts on SHIFT as an independent PR agency and what that has meant for the Agency since he helped found it in 2003. After being founded in 2003, SHIFT remains an independent agency. What does that mean to you as a founding partner?

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Frederik Vincx

JULY 25, 2023

Clientele includes heavyweights such as Audi, Axa Bank, Danone, IKEA, Samsung. We had spotted the business opportunity in the communication agencies that we worked at. From there, we kept co-creating with other communication agencies and in-house teams. Highlights Bootstrapped to 7 figures annual recurring revenue.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Whether or not Musk succeeds remains to be seen, but behind those headlines is a mission-oriented strategy, a performance initiative, and a customer plan that bank and credit union leaders should learn from. Bank and credit union leaders are looking on — perhaps in horror, perhaps in amusement — but they do look on.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

Still, the decision to hire a PR agency can be a controversial one for a cash-strapped startup. Credibility is like money in the bank for brand reputation. When a problem occurs or a crisis situation hits, a stellar reputation and solid relationships are like money in the bank.

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Technology Company Banking Education 246

PRSay

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A few months ago, I sent my résumé to an agency that specializes in polishing clients’ work histories for prospective employers. A few days later, I heard back from the agency with a short critique. A sustained program of communications that builds goodwill for the company among its key constituencies is like saving money in a bank.

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Banking Leadership Government Financial 170

5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Bank Policy Institute has expressed grave concerns over the SEC’s new rule, arguing that it may inadvertently harm the very investors the agency aims to safeguard. Other influential figures have pointed out the rules could leave companies more open to litigation.

Report 78

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5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

Underscore that the company puts user privacy first, sticks to the necessary guidelines, and fortifies user data like a bank vault. The post Navigating the New Wave: PR Strategies for Emerging Fintech Startups appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm.

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Strategy Privacy Financial Guidelines 78

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Landis Communications’ president Sean Dowdall appeared on the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) podcast to discuss how he runs the agency as a values-aligned company. Sean is in conversation with Abbie Fink from partner agency HMA Public Relations. My parents supported tribal growth and success.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 18, 2018

This might include Bank Holidays and Easter, political events such as a budget or election, and notable dates such as Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day. The calendar is typically a working document managed by the PR team and its agencies and shared with the board or senior leadership team and operational areas of the organisation.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The agency beat Atrium Health and another smaller comms firm to take top honors in the category for their work on a three-month campaign for Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center. They also took home Awards of Excellence in the project categories New Digital Platform and Podcast for Believe in Banking.

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Banking Film Transportation Financial 96

Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

With that in mind, do you have a tool you use to collect and “bank” all the creative energy on your team? Done properly, narratives are bolstered by a regular stream of positive and connective messages communicated through a variety of media, with input from a variety of sources in your organization.

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Creativity Communications Banking Energy 207

PRSay

JULY 1, 2020

At the World Bank, we use the Barcelona Principles as the foundation for how we approach measuring and evaluating our communication efforts,” said José de Buerba, head of business intelligence, external and corporate relations at World Bank. In 2015, the principles were updated to version 2.0. “At Photo credit: macrovector.

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Measurement Communications Banking Survey 170

5W PR

MAY 4, 2022

Blockchain is a distributed ledger that allows users to make secure payments and store currency without the need for a bank or credit card company. It provides faster, cheaper, and more secure transactions than traditional banking systems. Cryptocurrency, bitcoin, and blockchain are hot buzzwords in the tech industry these days.

Technology 88

Technology Publicity Banking Newspapers 88

Shift Communications

MAY 7, 2015

As with many industries these days, people come to agency life from all walks. They prove that it doesn’t matter where you went to school or if you have a PR, marketing or design degree – or even any direct industry experience – to get hired at an agency and be a kick@$$ pro. And I’m not alone. But don’t take it from me.

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Agency Industry Healthcare Banking 60

Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Today, Gabriel covers business, technology, and IT as a freelancer and regularly contributes to BAI Banking Strategies, Channel Partners Online and Insurance Networking News. For BAI Banking Strategies, it’s pitches where an end user will go on record or “thought leadership” on technologies affecting banks/banking.

Technology 120

Technology Pitching Insurance Insurance 120

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s a feisty B2B PR agency based in Birmingham founded by Amanda Lowe. There has in the past, been a feeling that agencies HQ-ed in the regions only service the regions - which has been the source of untold frustration. Our clients include Berkeley Group, the FA, the British Business Bank and Goodman. Story is a corporate punk.

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B2B Banking Corporate Crisis 151

5W PR

APRIL 11, 2023

Investment banks or other financial institutions can organize roadshows. The post Driving Attention When Your Stock Goes Public appeared first on Public Relations Blog | 5W PR Agency | PR Firm. Executives can hold meetings with investors in finance hubs such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Publicity 88

Publicity Financial Banking Social Media 88

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Along with other agencies, we were asked to submit our pitch. As a small agency undertaking a big project, we asked the client for a 50 percent payment in advance. They hesitantly agreed, and then transferred the payment into our bank account. At the time, Karachi, the commercial hub of Pakistan, faced political unrest.

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Ethics Banking Pitching Analysis 157

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 20, 2016

More than ever, clients demand that PR agencies prove their value. Successful agencies have become very good at telling their stories and quantifying the impact of their work. But what about the PR agency itself? Guest Post by David Klein. What can or should be measured about how the firm delivers its services? It’s not sexy.

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Measurement Agency Employee Insurance 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

The best PR agency in the world can’t hold a candle to employees who are empowered to do the right thing. It can employ high-powered PR agencies. By the same token, the PR department or agency should be evaluated not just on positive earned media generated, but metrics related to enhanced reputation. Use automation wisely.

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Customer Service Insurance Insurance Banking 136

HMA Public Relations

JANUARY 28, 2020

As the Phoenix Open takes over Arizona this week, Alison reflects on the true impact and ROI of The Waste Management Phoenix Open thanks to insight from sponsors (and HMA clients) WaFd Bank, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Quarles & Brady and Pioneer Title Agency.

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PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. After running his own PR agency for 10 years, he joined NBC Television as PR manager for a national daytime talk show and later on led PR and community relations… Continued.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

She was part of the team that transitioned two State Departments and several small agencies into the new Georgia State Department of Human Resources. This program was implemented by child support agencies in more than 30 states. She married Donald Gettle in 1954, and moved to Atlanta five years later, where she worked in banking.

Public Affairs 78

Public Affairs Government Journalism Banking 78

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To succeed, multinationals need to: Create a messaging bank tailored to the Chinese market While it is essential for companies to seek local support in managing these different aspects of doing business in China, it is just as important to develop a comprehensive messaging bank aligned with local expectations.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

Bank, Capital One and TD Bank discover ways to motivate consumers to act. McGuffin Creative Group is a marketing and advertising agency dedicated to banks, financial services and healthcare organizations investing to grow their brands and motivate sales.

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Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s hard to put a price tag on customer loyalty or positive perception, but in today’s unpredictable media environment, it’s like money in the bank. Yet many agencies have added capabilities in content marketing, digital content creation and brand journalism that can amplify earned media or add to its impact through shareable content.

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