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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. Local economy is not as bad as it may look based on just the indicators.

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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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5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Once you answer that question and put together a plan to actively promote and preserve your corporate reputation, the chances are that any damage occurring from such an incident will be minimal rather than catastrophic. Some cases of bad publicity pass overnight or in a few days and the damage is minimal. Look at your advertising.

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Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, for owners of sought after capabilities, and agencies with strong propositions leading to good growth, and profitability, it remains a good market. Are there any trends agency owners should have on their radar? As a result PE are involved in over 50% of agency deals on average.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So far in 2024, the Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , Time magazine, Sports Illustrated and National Geographi c, among other outlets, have all conducted layoffs, while journalists at several Condé Nast publications staged walkouts over proposed job cuts. How was your transition into public relations?

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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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Reputation Us

JULY 26, 2019

Wikipedia defines public relations (PR) as the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. The post Public Relations appeared first on ReputationUs.

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Stuart Bruce

JUNE 5, 2014

Today the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled in favour of the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) and Meltwater in their five-year battle with the UK’s Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA).

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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. RunSignUp. Custom Ink. YouGiveGoods.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Securing earned media is still the highest priority for most public relations professionals. Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. And it’s not just public relations. Natural inclusion in trade publications. Unpaid search engine traffic.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s a feisty B2B PR agency based in Birmingham founded by Amanda Lowe. Story is a corporate punk. Birmingham is back under local restrictions. 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. How was your lockdown?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 21, 2016

Whether you work in B2B tech or consumer public relations , most would agree that the advent of Profnet and HARO as online “connectors” of reporters and good stories has been a boon to the industry. The post A Journalist’s POV: 3 Questions From A PR Agency appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

But recently, the importance of corporations working with nonprofits has been proven to successfully enhance a company’s reputation. Nonprofits that work to leverage this information can help support their own organization—and strengthen the reputation of their corporate partners, thus creating a win-win partnership.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

But an organization cannot always participate in the public conversation in the same way an individual would. Does the best path to action start in the public conversation? One good example is Nike’s support of the Black community that is rooted in years of corporate activism and is authentic to the brand. What is being said?

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5W PR

JUNE 27, 2023

Some notable mass-market hotel groups include Hilton, Marriott International, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates a range of brands, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, and Hyatt Regency. Hilton is one of the largest and most recognizable hotel groups worldwide.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

To sweeten its program, Google also pledged $250 million in ad credits to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other public health agencies (this, after saying it would provide a paltry $25 million earlier.) Sure, what helps its advertisers helps Google, but it’s real money where it’s needed.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The festival pays attention to its impact on the local community, residents, and the environment and works determinedly to cut down its harmful effects.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Chinese carmaker BYD sold more electric vehicles than Tesla in Q4 2023 ( Shutterstock ) On the communications front, the definition of what is “local” is undergoing transformation, encompassing cultural and political nuances. This repository should address sensitive topics regarding data storage, local client support and R&D locations.

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Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

Today, we are proud to launch our official Barokas PR Corporate Social Responsibility program outlining our commitment and offerings as a company. Good non-profit organizations focus their energy on making a difference through their work, leaving little time and resources to focus on public relations. We give a s**t. Pro Bono Accounts.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

One of the aspects I like best about being in public relations is that it presents opportunities that appeal to a wide variety of people. My area of expertise remains public relations as I utilize the core strategies and tactics that every PR professional incorporates into an effective campaign. Prefer to mix things up?

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The YouTube Shooting Crisis: How Mountain View Police Department quickly regained control of the narrative that was going viral against their agency. You can also listen to this episode on iTunes , Spotify , and Stitcher. This episode explores: How a Crisis Ready organizational mindset prepared MVPD for this moment before it happened.

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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. I’m sorry…what? Brand awareness and promotion.

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

Externally that means continuing to engage the public around social distancing measures and the need for protective equipment. The future of workplaces and spaces Offices never closed for public sector colleagues. Agencies and in-house organisations in smaller organisations started to return to the office before the summer.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why are these two simple words sometimes so hard for corporations to utter when they’ve made a mistake? What makes up an effective public apology, anyway? When done properly, public apologies can actually lead to greater customer retention and brand loyalty and have a positive impact on the overall financial health of a brand.

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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.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

I’ve had the unique position of recording the huge changes in how private and public sector organisations in the UK have communicated during the COVID-19 crisis. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is likely to be a major issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade. I’m the lead researcher and author of the report.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

After college, he spent seven years in capital markets, “trading corporate and high yield bonds for a large regional money manager.”. From there, he parlayed that experience into helping agencies with sales and business development. I specifically wanted to ask him about sales in the agency world.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A Porter-Novelli survey of 150 business leaders this July revealed that 85% feel it’s no longer acceptable for corporations to simply make money but must also make a positive impact on society. What’s important for CEOs, their boards, and CMOs to know is that there’s a clear difference between corporate mission and brand purpose.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Every so often a public relations team comes up with PR stunt that earns stellar media coverage. million to local customers. It was part of a summer 15th anniversary promotion to challenge the local baseball team into winning 15 straight games. Local Author Stages Book-Signing at Favorite Retailer… 7-Eleven?

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Cision

AUGUST 23, 2017

Over the last few years, particularly with the onset of social media, emotional reactions from consumers have changed the face of public relations. From your corporate leaders to your average employees, involve the people behind your company in your digital PR campaign. Share Relatable Stories. About Avinash Nair.

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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.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2022

We continue to benefit from responsible reporting by our local newspaper.”. Frankly, over the last few years, we have noticed the bias/slant in reporting has increased and the quality of reporting has gone down as turnover in local outlets has increased.”. Those that agreed or strongly agreed wrote: “Depends on outlets.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 18, 2022

It happened organically following many successful years in broadcast production and healthcare and pharmaceutical public relations. Five years later Shirley is principal of Stage 1 Public Relations , where she works with clients in the healthcare, biotech and non-profit industries. Cross-country career path. Flying solo in Italy.

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Victorious PR

JULY 25, 2022

PR, or public relations, is the management of a person’s or business’s relationship with its target audience or the public as a whole. By reading about it in reputable publications such as Forbes and Entrepreneur, of course! We are proud members of the Rolling Stone Cultural Council and the Forbes Agency Council.

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MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Here’s a question for PR and marketing pros: Which was the most significant corporate communications cri sis recently ? No matter what the intention, recognize that every rude Tweet or callous Facebook post from a misguided employee or manager is now as public as a news release fired out globally. Hard to select just one, eh?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s a good time for people in the public relations business. We often say that public relations is more of an art than a science, and it’s true. Trade publications, professional blogs, local-market news sources, and other types of media are solid targets for a new campaign. . But it can still stand out.

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