Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. It’s a trend that mirrors similar patterns seen broadly in the marketing for the last several years, where CMOs have slashed agencies in favor of in-house teams. Reasons for Hiring or Firing an Outside Agency. click on images for higher resolution graphic).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That’s probably because I started my career at consumer marketing PR agencies and enjoyed the work immensely for many years. There will always be specialist agencies to partner with such brands, but PR firms don’t typically win the lion’s share of the work. Industry thought leadership is a differentiator.

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B2B B2C Software Consumer 242

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

The negative reaction caused by unplanned events can quickly snowball into a full-fledged mess, but that’s where a PR agency comes in to provide documentation, analysis and actionable advice to help companies handle their most sensitive high stakes situations with professionalism. Book a free consultation with us today!

Crisis Communications 62

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. ” says Beth Nyland, the Corporate Poet & Cutter of C.R.A.P. About Growing Social Now.

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations.

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders. Thought Leadership PR: Positions key executives or experts within the company as industry thought leaders through expert commentary, articles, and speaking engagements.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Businesses and individuals can certainly work on public relations campaigns themselves with existing resources, but they often need help from consultants or agencies. Stellar also sends invoices for payment only after an article appears or a TV or radio interview concludes.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 26, 2018

Together with our board of directors and staff leadership, I’m guided by our three-year strategic plan. Regarding diversity, we need to lead by inclusion and improve involvement of diverse populations in PRSA’s membership and leadership. His appointment followed more than 25 years of service in the corporate and agency sectors.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Agency teams may think they’re in constant touch with clients as the emails fly back and forth, but that’s not enough. Agency teams should take the time to explain, based on personal experience and expertise, why a story will or won’t work and where possible, how to take a bland or unworkable pitch and improve it.

Skype 170

Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

In close to four decades in the communications business, Patti has held senior leadership positions in four different areas of the industry: PR, Advertising Corporate and Start-up. Gerry served in leadership positions at Producers Forum Inc., Patti is also Forbes contributor and public speaker. The network is the way in.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 8, 2018

PR industry, including agency and corporate professionals, is roughly 81 percent white,” she said. To that end, the Foundation, working with a cross-section of organizations and agencies, has created “Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership.”. “And how far behind is the PR industry? is roughly 62 percent.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key Expertise of Ellun Kanat Ellun Kanat is a visionary change agency that helps organizations navigate their ways through turbulence and instability – and helps them find inspiring opportunities as well as enjoy the ride! It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

PRSay

JULY 6, 2022

My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific. I also serve on your Global Affairs Task Force, which is made up of very switched-on leaders from corporate, agency, nonprofit and academia. We’re tenacious. We have an informed point of view.

Communications 95

Communications Internal International Travel 95

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

An Interview with Susan Stern, Founder of Stern Strategy Group. 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.” What made you start your own firm?

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Groups Employee Strategy Ethics 104

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Communication as a strategic management and leadership function Communication has been a critical management priority for organisations throughout the crisis. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is likely to be a major issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade.

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Report Communications Government Crisis 144

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. He might talk directly with a small business owner for a story, but Jacobs doesn’t always have that access at large corporations.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Instead, proactive marketers turn to thought leadership to drive revenue and acquire new business. Do we have access to your senior leadership?

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Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. Your corporate story can prove that sound business decisions have been made along the way, pay respect to your employees, build goodwill, and demonstrate long-lasting corporate strength. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Not every tech PR agency is familiar with the ad tech category, but it keeps growing in size and significance. It’s a fertile newsjacking opportunity for ad tech companies who want to present themselves as good corporate citizens, or to downplay the business effect of CCPA, or simply to show leadership on the issue of privacy.

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Privacy Advertising Advertising Data 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

By leveraging CES as a launchpad for your press announcements, media interviews, product demonstrations and thought leadership initiatives, you can catapult your brand to new heights of visibility and recognition. Embrace the spirit of innovation at CES 2024 and be inspired to revolutionize your industry.

Automotive 72

Automotive Mobile Technology Trade Shows 72

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Ryan posted interviews with key PR leaders. He posted an agency list that up until just recently, I was still referencing. He posted agency and corporate PR news. Who would have thought we’d all miss legendary marketing reporter Bob Geiger, with his prickly coverage of the agency scene!)

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

“The general public became terrorized by media stories about the pandemic,” said Jennifer Smith, APR, Broward Health’s associate vice president of corporate communications. “In Her 25-year career in health-care communications has included leadership roles at three academic medical centers. Honoring health care workers.

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Communications Crisis System Healthcare 191

Cision

MARCH 17, 2016

Ed James, president/PR at Anthemic Agency, stresses the importance of understanding a brand’s needs to create a successful PR strategy. In this interview, he discusses what the agency has planned for its newest client Haufe, how he measures success and why employees are key to improving a brand’s communication.

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PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

As Gen Z, individuals born starting in 1997 as defined by the Pew Research Center, replaces millennials as the primary consumer target for many corporations, organizations and brands, PR practitioners must delve into this consumer segment and understand how to effectively engage them for the next 15-20 years.

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Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

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.

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Crisis Ethics Publicity Marketing 166

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). In the span of five years, Tess has excelled in marketing, communications, production, and business development roles in agencies, on the client side, and with non-profits.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 23, 2018

Want more: Read her recent PR Rock Star interview for ample reasons. And, that’s proven to be true given she’s went from corporate communications manager to senior leader of Securian’s digital channels in the last six years. FH is no longer the small, under-rated agency it once was. LeeAnn Rasachak, Securian.

Social Media 141

Social Media Media Marketing Leadership 141

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

This move would become the catalyst behind the forming of Bernadette Davis Communications , the boutique communications agency she currently owns and operates with the assistance of one other full-time employee and anywhere from eight to 12 contract workers depending on the client load. Starting as a solopreneur.

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Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

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.

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Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Strategy 120

Shift Communications

MAY 21, 2018

Through its own newsroom , Facebook issued 31 corporate and 24 product announcements. Tech giants and behemoth corporations drive a high volume of the media’s stories. Tech giants and behemoth corporations drive a high volume of the media’s stories. PR shares details and the press release, and offers an interview.

How To 68

How To Pitching Report Interviews 68

Maxim Behar

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Are there any awkward and mandatory questions during a job interview and what are the criteria for showing interest in the candidate? What are the most valuable tips you would give to a person preparing for an interview? It may seem strange, but I am also the one who is interviewed, not just the interviewer.

Interviews 52

Interviews Financial Corporate Journalism 52

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show.

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications. The traditional agency model is failing.

Sports 245

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 245

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 1, 2022

Can corporations really be ethical media enterprises? I’ve been practicing public relations for 34 years now, both the agency and in-house side. ” I was ordered to do so and ended up writing a memo to the agency CEO stating my objections of why I thought it was wrong. The death of truth and the need for regulation.

Ethics 71

Ethics Agency Journalism Corporate 71

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Independent PR agencies usually seek membership in a regional or global PR network primarily because they want to expand their reach and do more business. For an agency or any entrepreneur to do good business, they need to have good friends. We have multiple agencies from the U.S., For the original blog, please visit here.

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Agency Internal International Meeting 59

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2017

A blog about career development in public relations with insight from expert practitioners: applying for jobs; agency vs in-house; motivation; authenticity; and career planning. Here the North East based practitioners talk about applying for jobs; agency vs in-house; motivation; authenticity; and career planning.

Publicity 111

Publicity Agency Leadership Interviews 111

The Resolution Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You’re creating thought leadership content to bring people towards you and you can clearly measure how those are performing. Do you think an inbound approach from a PR perspective is easier with a big corporation or a startup client? In my experience, the larger brands commission PR agencies for one thing and one thing only.

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