PRSay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The college intern who had been working with the agency on my company’s account that summer was the son of the CEO of our biggest competitor. Still, the situation damaged our relationship with the agency, eroding our trust in people we had seen as business partners. Each ESA is a deep dive into a specific ethical topic.

Ethics 181

Ethics Internal International Agency 181

PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And the work of our corporate communications team had turned to sharing accurate, timely information and serving as an important adjunct to under-resourced public health agencies. Similarly, social media must assume responsibility for the information being shared on its platforms as their dominance as a news source grows.

Ethics 165

Ethics Social Media Education Resources 165

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the agency side, it’s sometimes because the team overpromises in their eagerness to win a new client. Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

I’ve brought that lens to the agency space and as a consultant. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? I have been on the client and agency side of the relationship. The easiest way out is one of the two paths that a lot of agencies take. They often want to sniff out the deeper story.

Ethics 70

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 70

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 22, 2022

She discusses a number of important issues, including: The ethical challenges of weaponized communication. After my time there, went on to Ogilvy, a very large global PR agency specializing in tech, before I founded Volume PR. How am I engaging with respect to the agency of my audience, with respect to codes of civility?

Ethics 76

Ethics Communications Agency Technology 76

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

She is the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Orlando Health. Kena discusses several important ethics issues, including: What to do ethically when your boss is the problem. The ethical challenges of online identity. The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators. Oh goodness.

Healthcare 68

Healthcare Ethics Communications System 68

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

Communications 192

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 192

5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines. The key is synergy.

How To 78

How To Ethics Measurement Creativity 78

PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

the French conglomerate that had $11 billion in revenue last year, is the first marketing agency to face a lawsuit in the opioid crisis. In a statement, the agency said: “We proudly support organizations fighting the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts and across the country. Publicis Health acted solely as an advertising agency.

Crisis 166

Crisis Ethics Publicity Marketing 166

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2022

“Depends on the media outlet.” Some [media outlets] are fair; some are not.”. More communications pros say their organization trusts the media than do not. The rest is split among fence sitters and those that say their organizations do not trust the media. Depends on the media source. wrote one respondent.

Survey 145

Survey Media Report Journalism 145

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 21, 2024

A CIPR webinar aimed to improve relationships between the public relations industry and intellectual property licencing agencies. For as long as I can remember, the public relations industry has had a fractious relationship with the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) and the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA).

Newspapers 69

Newspapers Ethics Industry Agency 69

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s always instructive when PR teams entrusted with managing the reputations of major corporations run into reputation problems of their own. Mega-agency Edelman recently made waves by resigning a lucrative engagement working with for-profit corrections company The GEO Group, a top contractor for ICE. Adweek has receipts.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The other, a few years younger, is a skilled digital content creator/strategist with a fast-growing agency. As Bill Bergman wrote last year in Mediapost Agency Daily, “ … digital marketing is continually in motion; changing and evolving daily with small and unnoticeable technological advancements.”. Both love their jobs.

Ethics 60

Ethics Advertising Advertising Technology 60

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

Media Relations 102

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 102

Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. Earned media is usually the result of good ideas backed by actions long since set in motion. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. 1) People buy from brands they follow on social media.

Corporate 65

Corporate Reputation Brand Branding 65

5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Brands can also work on private online forums or social media groups where customers connect, share tips, and feel like part of something special. They crave brands that align with their ethics and contribute positively to the world. But fostering a true sense of belonging goes deeper.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Product Launch 78

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. As HubSpot’s first agency partner back in 2008 , we’ve built our firm on the back of automation and have witnessed it transform the industry over the last decade. Are you ready?

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. But, the truth is, young minds are kicking ass!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

NewsWhip

JUNE 2, 2021

Predictive media intelligence describes a set of technologies that enable PR professionals and reporters to predict the impact of news stories, consumer trends, and create optimised content, earned media plans, and content distribution plans. . The Future of Predictive Media Intelligence. What is Predictive Media Monitoring?

Media 88

Media Data Reddit Crisis 88

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

Susan Stern shares how she made her dream of an honest, respectful and responsive client services agency a reality. Earlier in your career, you experienced “agency life.” We would listen, really listen to the needs of the client and the media, responding with thoughtful ideas that work. What made you start your own firm?

Groups 104

Groups Employee Strategy Ethics 104

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

Ethics 110

Ethics Financial Agency LinkedIn 110

Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

We have all seen these terms tossed around about companies, in advertisements and throughout the media, but what do they really mean and why do they matter? In a corporate context, this refers to sustainable business strategies for long-term stakeholder value.

Publicity 77

Publicity Meeting Policies Employee 77

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

(Right-click and open image in a new tab for higher resolution) The survey was conducted in partnership between Ned’s Job of the Week (JOTW), which is edited and published by Ned Lundquist , ABC, IABC Fellow, and Sword and the Script Media by yours truly. Owned media is the top area of emphasis. When asked, “Why?” Concerns about bias.

Survey 137

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 137

Stephen Waddington

MAY 3, 2022

Organisations is used throughout this blog post as a catch all phrase for charitable, corporate, public sector entities. The corporation is a capitalist vehicle to generate value for shareholders. Practice boomed in the 1930s as public relations agencies and in-house departments sought to build trust with the public.

Publicity 112

Publicity Construction Corporate Study 112

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology. More than half (54%) of respondents think more work will be shipped to outside agencies to help relieve the pressure.

Survey 121

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 121

Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

And, a social media thought leader here in the Twin Cities. As Sue builds out her social media team at Cargill, I thought it would be interesting to sit down with her and talk about her path to her current role, her thoughts on former journalists as social media professionals and her favorite North Shore hot spots. As a leader.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Corporate Resources 102

PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2018

For more than 100 years, all of us — agencies, clients and educators, working together around the world through mutuality of endeavor — defined a new industry. Great counseling firms were founded and legendary corporate communications departments were born. That was 50 years ago.

Survey 134

Survey Ethics Leadership Financial 134

5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Influencer partnerships Collaborate with influencers who align with the brand’s values and ethics. Monitoring and engagement Monitor social media channels for discussions about the brand. Responsible posting Train the company’s social media team to post responsibly. Provide them with accurate data and resources.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Crisis Communications Healthcare 78

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. Try our services. Advertising is a distant third.

Survey 98

Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

PRSay

APRIL 13, 2021

I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics. Working for a national telecommunications firm in Atlanta, I lost a seismic bump up the corporate ladder. A setback at work. My APR journey began when I didn’t receive a promotion.

Telecommunications 198

Telecommunications Community Ethics Financial 198

PRSay

APRIL 11, 2018

I have a wide range of experience, from internal to corporate to digital communications. My studies reignited that decade-old academic in me, especially because it highlighted an important opportunity for my growth: more experience conducting research (rarely a priority in the corporate world).

Exercises 113

Exercises Corporate Ethics Study 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2017

Most companies hire PR agencies to help them get out positive news. What, if anything, can a PR or corporate communications expert do to turn things around? Well, do tell your employees what your company values are, and make sure every new hire understands your business code of ethics, but don’t stop there.

Reputation 159

Reputation How To Employee Financial 159

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Is media relations getting harder – or is it just harder for you? The very mention drives discussion about ethics, morals, constraints and limitations. The 2019 JOTW Communications Survey | Trends in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Frank Strong. This is How the Sorry State of Media Relations Ends.

Survey 86

Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 86

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For better or worse, at a great number of well-known and respected media sources, advertisers are often given preference in coverage. Media ethics forbid this, but advertising packages often come with editorial opportunities, access to journalists, or advertorials. Paid stories disguised as editorial. Let me know.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Ethics Conference 52

Praxis Makes Perfect

DECEMBER 6, 2013

In my 22 years of corporate, agency & nonprofit PR/public affairs, I have yet to encounter a. PR public relations media relations media list news release spamming journalists press lists media database'

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Public Affairs Nonprofit Ethics 40

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So why ask your PR team to guarantee media results? Ahem, by the way, that's against our code of ethics.). In the case of the law, it’s the judge that’s the decision-maker; in media relations, it’s the reporter/editor. The same comparison is true of a big PR/Communications agency vs a boutique or solo practitioner.

Communications 99

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 99

Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

For Scott Beaudoin, corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for society; it’s a necessary business practice. Here, he discusses his new role as chief strategy officer and executive managing director of corporate and brand purpose at RF|Binder and how he hopes to help companies become more purpose-driven and socially responsible.

Corporate 120

Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Strategy 120