Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large. AirPR: How do you view Integrated Marketing?

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sherry, before your agency career, you worked as a reporter for trade publications as well as in local NYC TV news. I was a good writer, researcher and storyteller, and had been on the other side of both print and broadcast pitches, but I did not fully understand all the nuances of public relations prior to joining the agency.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Barokas

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As that experience carried him into agency life, he managed high profile campaigns, including the introduction of BMW NA’s Z3 Roadster in conjunction with MGM and the 007 movie GoldenEye. Over more than 20 years, David has held leadership roles at various agencies and led global communications for Deloitte. Karli Barokas.

Leadership 114

Leadership Energy Agency Local 114

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

The outcome of trade talks won’t be known until mid-December Show up and demonstrate leadership - brave organisations will continue to be defined by the crisis Schools are back in the UK this week. Agencies and in-house organisations in smaller organisations started to return to the office before the summer.

Communications 125

Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. Speak out against anti-LGBTQ efforts at the local, state and national level — This means advocating for our humanity not just when it’s convenient, but when it’s necessary.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

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! Nordic Business Forum is one of – if not the – largest business and leadership events in Europe.

Radio 59

Radio Pinterest Television Government 59

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When thinking of small businesses, many people often picture their local boutiques or the small diner in their town, which very well may be struggling to earn enough to stay open, but you would be surprised by the other businesses in your area that meet the small-business qualifications. Brand awareness and promotion. Community relations.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Small Business Local Reputation 52

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.

Report 144

Report Communications Government Crisis 144

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.

Communications 189

Communications Crisis System Healthcare 189

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.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. There is also an increasing number of micro publications that have smaller distributions, but are highly specific in nature and often very receptive to thought leadership and related industry news.

Trends 165

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. He posted an agency list that up until just recently, I was still referencing. He posted agency and corporate PR news. This is a pretty big moment. That’s quite a legacy.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. A key element to success is the establishment of credible and trustworthy relationships with policymakers.

Policies 59

Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Over the last week, I’ve had three separate, but distinct, experiences: I listened to #HeForShe founder, Elizabeth Nyamayaro (who was outstanding, by the way), talk about the constant struggle women experience as they seek out leadership positions at corporations, agencies and other organizations across the world at MIMA Summit.

Leadership 84

Leadership Newspapers Corporate Agency 84

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Keeping your employees, clients and customers informed will help keep the focus on what’s currently happening and allow you to tailor your strategy as new developments occur, such as changing work-from-home policies or curtailing nonessential business travel — steps that corporations from Facebook to Microsoft have already taken.

Communications 212

Communications Employee Crisis Policies 212

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. 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. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons?

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Before forming ReputationUs, Casey was president of LT Public Relations, directing the strategic communications efforts for corporations, financial institutions and public sector clients. Boggs was also a broadcast buyer for the national advertising agency Hal Riney & Partners. Casey is ReputationUs’s founder and president.

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Banking Financial Crisis Communications 68

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 164

Crisis Ethics Publicity Marketing 164

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

For example, a PR program for a multinational corporation (MNC) setting up a new retail chain in China is very different from working with a government department to promote a new destination within a city. Be locally relevant, build trust, be mindful of your tone of voice and don’t underestimate the power of relationships.

Local 120

Local Newspapers Retail Sports 120

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. Pivoting from journalism to PR.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

In high school, she landed an internship with a local radio station and started a club for kids trying to pursue a career in broadcasting. She has since worked on both side of the table, both in-house on the client-side, and at PR agencies – and also has served as a key leader for Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR).

Employee 88

Employee Internal International Training 88

Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

With over 50 years of industry leadership, Business Wire has established irrefutable trust from within the news market and has proven its thorough understanding of the needs of the digital age by creating a technologically sophisticated, patented distribution network.

Financial 164

Financial Video Consumer Data 164

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 ). Earlier this year, Lin posted a Profnet about the changing world of PR.

Pitching 174

Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. We also host our annual National ¡Bravo! Award submission opens mid-June with new categories!

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 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

Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 7, 2014

This is a big deal because the Techmeme algorithm essentially offers a surrogate for thought leadership in the tech sector. As part of this initiative, a new Body Worn Camera Partnership Program would provide a 50 percent match to States/localities who purchase body-worn cameras and requisite storage.”. 5 and Dec.

Journalism 108

Journalism Local Storytelling Policies 108

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

The wide-ranging discussion covered: how to land your first job in PR; the role of a PR practitioner; the importance of continuous learning; opportunities in the North East versus other areas of the country including London; working for a start up versus a corporate organisation; the importance of mental health and culture.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. We all get out into the field on a regular basis to meet with our store leadership, identify great Blue Shirt spokespeople and meet with reporters.

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

Communications Conversations

MARCH 10, 2015

In this Sunday’s edition of the Star Tribune, there was an interesting column about a major kerfuffle in the local restaraurant industry. Literally an institution in the local PR community. A transplant from DC, Dustee holds one of the more high-profile corporate PR jobs in town. Minneapolis/St. 15 years running Lola Red.

Public Affairs 60

Public Affairs Leadership Local Corporate 60

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Communications Conversations

JULY 12, 2018

Yet, I continue to hear from people who have to essentially beg to attend a $600 local event. Or, people who have to make a presentation to leadership to get funding for an annual $375 PRSA membership. The answer is probably painfully easy: On the corporate side, PR/social folks are support staff. These decisions all seem easy.

Training 60

Training Employee Company Analytics 60

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

This covered the glass ceiling, pay gap, lack of mentorship opportunities and stereotyped expectations of leadership style, where leadership is usually seen as a masculine trait. Offices are predominantly structured around masculine way of working and doing things and around masculine behavioural and leadership patterns.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why are these two simple words sometimes so hard for corporations to utter when they’ve made a mistake? This couldn’t be farther from the truth: owning up to and apologizing for a mistake takes courage and is a true sign of leadership. “I’m sorry.”. What makes up an effective public apology, anyway? You won’t be sorry. Alan Marcus.

Publicity 60

Publicity Crisis Consumer Financial 60

Communications Conversations

MARCH 15, 2016

Locally, orgs like MIMA, AMA and AdFed don’t either (although I still believe MIMA has a big potential role here, if it wants it). So, where is agency or corporate marketing leadership supposed to turn for training on social media marketing? Are junior to mid-level agency folks up-to-speed with social media skills?

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Training System 60

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Isabelle McLemore – Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications, UFC. That’s probably our biggest thing in certainly public relations, and corporate communications as well. And all of the leadership positions that we’re taking. Using local resources is huge. What was your PR experience prior to working at UFC?

Sports 68

Sports Education Construction Television 68

PRSay

AUGUST 10, 2016

I definitely think more can be done locally and nationally, as well as at the agency and corporate level, to create greater inclusiveness in the profession. How can the industry be more inclusive of Hispanics? . What is being done right? Jennifer Michelle Valdés. Account Director, rbb Communications, Miami, FL. Years in PR: 7.

Leadership 60

Leadership Groups Employee Industry 60