Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. The most common approach to social media management is an agency or junior member armed with a monitoring tool and limited ability to feedback to operational areas of the business.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

And we’ve written about what agencies need from their client partners in order to be successful. The chief parameters of the client-agency relationship are covered in the letter of agreement, and planning documents will further outline expectations. Has the agency maintained staffing as promised? Beyond The LOA.

Agency 136

Agency Print Course Travel 136

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

By Mariah Botkin, Associate Account Executive During my three-month internship at The Hoffman Agency, I grew into a far stronger communicator, learning industry lessons and discovering things about myself along the way. I was never the first to jump up in excitement when a teacher assigned a group project.

Internal 36

Internal International Pitching Creativity 36

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 6, 2023

By Mariah Botkin, Associate Account Executive During my three-month internship at The Hoffman Agency, I grew into a far stronger communicator, learning industry lessons and discovering things about myself along the way. I was never the first to jump up in excitement when a teacher assigned a group project.

Internal 36

Internal International Pitching Creativity 36

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

A Guest Post By Suzanne Mannion, EVP & Co-founder, Newsmaker Group. But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry. And keep in mind that internal communication departments often provide room for growth as you develop your skills.

Industry 316

Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2017

They might be looking to join a large international company as the newest corporate communications hire, or want to break into PR at a nonprofit group. My personal bias is for a small or midsize agency, but it’s really more about the classic agency structure and what it offers for team members. Almost certainly, yes.

Agency 122

Agency Nonprofit Corporate Training 122

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

“We work with healthcare clients in every one of our brands, providing a wide range of services, including insights, strategic planning, public relations, medical communications, clinical trial services, creative, branding and market access,” said Ralph Sutton, International Managing Partner, AVENIR GLOBAL.

Healthcare 128

Healthcare Public Affairs Creativity Agency 128

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

Video content is the future of social media and for brands, businesses or influencers questioning the benefits, we detail five ways going live has improved our agency. So naturally, when Facebook’s Live feature debuted we immediately knew the potential for businesses, brands and our agency. Build and Establish Thought Leadership.

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Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Digital is no longer a specialism within Ketchum, it’s a mainstream and an integrated part of the agency. Ketchum is an agency that defines itself by its creativity and its culture. It’s been a privilege to work with some of the smartest and most creative people in the industry. My work here is done.

Creativity 113

Creativity Leadership Agency Internal 113

The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Join leading public relations and communications practitioners from top Bay Area agencies for an immersive panel in DBH 117. In addition to networking with light snacks and refreshments, we will be discussing topics for career readiness, including: Pros and cons between working at an agency, or in-house at a corporation. AE at Ogilvy.

Agency 28

Agency LinkedIn B2B B2C 28

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 5, 2024

supports creative agencies with company direction and differentiated propositions. It’s a trap that creative consultancies can easily fall into. Get the balance wrong and it can be dominated by one personality or group think. But it is also one that can be easily fixed by introducing more robust governance.

Leadership 52

Leadership Government Policies Ethics 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Of course, anyone entering the field is likely to look at the different paths to a career, which typically means exploring large agencies, in-house opportunities, and smaller firms. We’d like to make the case for agency work for any aspiring PR strategist. PR Agencies Offer Breadth of Experience.

Skype 147

Skype Agency Meeting Software 147

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2014

For my team, for my clients, for the Agency. It requires agility, and keeps me thinking creatively. This dedicated group pitch time was intimidating for everyone at first, which is why I named it “Cliff Jumping” The more you do it, the easier it is, and it helps to have peer pressure on your side to make the leap.

Agency 146

Agency Pitching Training Meeting 146

MaccaPR

JULY 13, 2017

What does it take to build a national public relations agency powerhouse from scratch that earns 250 industry awards, competes against the world’s largest PR firms, achieves a double-digit compounded annual growth rate, and still maintains a vibrant agency culture of ‘Spongsters?’. Not agreeing on what success looks like.

Agency 97

Agency Interviews Film Advertising 97

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance! Learn more about McGuffin Creative Group. Connect with Chris McGuire on LinkedIn.

Financial 52

Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Far too many brands delegate, and relegate social strategy development and implementation to their ad agencies, internal marketing departments, even their PR intern, with a mandate to replicate, share, and spread commercial messages. Have you been recommending a change in strategy regarding social media? Be Helpful.

Marketing 244

Marketing Facebook Social Media Community 244

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Some attacks are more obvious than others, but malicious actors are getting more and more creative with their tactics, feeding off human behavior to access what we want to keep sacred. Stern Strategy Group represents a number of authorities on cybersecurity, each bringing different areas of expertise to combatting threats.

Government 62

Government Policies Technology Internal 62

Shift Communications

JANUARY 28, 2015

I enjoy having the opportunity to interact with everyone across the Agency regardless of what level or team they’re on. It’s no secret that the PR and marketing industry is fast moving and constantly changing, especially when you’re working for a progressive agency like SHIFT. As for challenges, that answer is largely two-fold.

Agency 60

Agency Real Estate Creativity Training 60

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When I got promoted to SEO account manager at my previous digital marketing agency, besides all the excitement, I knew it would be a new challenge to create strategies involving Digital PR, Content, Design and other teams on top of my usual SEO work. Which were the last design updates we asked the creative team?

Software 152

Software How To SEO System 152

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I did not attend, but the event featured a number of women leaders talking about their career progressions and encouraging others to seek the curiosity, bravery and creativity needed to drive successful careers–and lives (my educated guess based on the posts I saw from the event). Her start : Talent resources intern at Fallon.

Marketing 60

Marketing Leadership Creativity Internal 60

The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Love, Little Rock Location: US The brand: Little Rock Regional Chamber The agency: Stone Ward It all started with an ad. The issue was that Amazon wanted its HQ in a bustling hub with an international airport, a population of more than one million, and access to plenty of different forms of transport? Key Takeaway?—?Don’t

B2B 120

B2B B2C Facebook Storytelling 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2017

Face it, the typical client-agency relationship can sink into a routine that, over time, becomes a little too comfortable. Companies partner with PR agencies to add value to their business, and that means offering new ideas and innovative ways of looking at the organization’s challenges and goals.

Skype 136

Skype Conference Agency Product Launch 136

Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

Mónica Cortés recently joined Comunicad LLC , the full-service, cross-cultural national public relations and marketing agency, as their Senior Vice President of Strategy Development! What business development mistakes do you see communication and PR agencies typically make, and what advice do you have for avoiding those pitfalls?

Local 227

Local Energy Agency Policies 227

Cision

MARCH 10, 2016

As founder and managing director of PR agency Manifest London, Alex Myers encourages his clients to focus on why their brand is significant. The guys at Burger & Lobster liked the fact we’d spent time getting under the skin of the brand and why it’s here in the first place before embarking on the creative process.

Creativity 120

Creativity Agency Content Marketing Internal 120

Maxim Behar

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Many of the people running the world’s biggest agencies are almost invisible on the global stage. I love working with you and with M3 Communications Group, Inc. Group CEO, AvianWE. CEO, The Skills Group. You are one of the strongest persons that we have in the international PR business. I am very proud of you!

Energy 52

Energy Groups Internal International 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Take stock of current agency work. Work with your agency to make sure both teams are on track as well as to re-invigorate for the upcoming race to the end of the year. Audit your internal staffing needs. Reconsider the weekly agency status meeting.

Meeting 136

Meeting Software Product Launch Agency 136

5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With the future of PR looking at creative ways to run engaging events, complete projects, and manage crises, PR pros will have to handle key processes differently. With PR agencies offering bespoke and tech-supported services, PR experts will need to learn game-changing and tech-related PR processes in 2021.

Publicity 88

Publicity Technology Industry Social Media 88

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. Today, her virtual team has grown to 15 (all independent PR pros), including several she met through this group. Check out a brief clip on Kami's Facebook page.

Banking 96

Banking Film Transportation Financial 96

Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2017

The knowledge gained working for a PR agency is often described as a mile wide and an inch deep. If dynamics of clients and agencies are likened to relationships, it’s the effective integration of these two perspectives that often make a meaningful difference. 1) You spent a long time at an agency and then when in-house.

Agency 60

Agency Corporate Interviews eBook 60

Polaris

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A typical RFP for a marketing or PR firm asks for a company history, annual revenue, related experience, staffing details, hourly rates, client recommendations and even detailed strategic or tactical plans on how the agency will address the client’s business objectives. Is the scope of work regional, national or international?

Marketing 168

Marketing Policies Agency eBook 168

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

A North Minneapolis native, Tess excelled in her journalism program at Drake University, during which she presided over the Coalition of Black Students and interned in business development with The Integer Group and in marketing/group sales with Iowa Events Center.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

PR Conversations

JUNE 18, 2014

claimed to be the first US advertising agency (having bought a firm established in 1841 by Volney Palmer ). Ayer are some classic slogans and its landmark art deco building in Philadelphia (now a luxury condominium The Ayer ), after the firm’s remaining assets were bought by the French advertising/PR firm, Publicis Group in 2002.

Advertising 76

Advertising Advertising Agency Publicity 76

Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? I went to school wanting to be a sports reporter and interned at NFL Network, FOX Sports North and KABC-TV in LA in their sports department primarily covering the Lakers. What did you find most valuable about your time on the agency side?

Sports 113

Sports Travel Television Agency 113

prTini

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

At a recent national PR conference, I had the opportunity to chat with an old-school PR practitioner who does a lot of coaching with agency leaders on innovation, team management, and growth. Specifically, is it the responsibility of these more traditional agencies to set the bar for the rest of the industry in terms of culture and policy?

Agency 28

Agency Policies Employee Internal 28

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Content creation and relationships Danielle Whitfield started her career as a journalist at a news agency called North News and Pictures. Christian headed to London to work at an agency called Freuds before heading back north to work for a local agency. The agency works for clients including Lynx, Levi’s and Marmite.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Cision

JULY 14, 2016

For as long as I can remember, I have loved art, writing and being creative. Knowing I had a way with words, I eventually wanted to find an industry that utilized those skills and allowed for creativity. I understand Spring O’Brien was recently appointed the agency of record for the Harley-Davidson Museum.

Travel 120

Travel Agriculture Tourism Internal 120

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This is probably a little unethical, but I was also side hustling for a PR agency, writing press releases and stuff like that, while I was a trade journalist,” Bob says. “I Internally throughout the first 12 months, I had a lot of thoughts like, ‘If I don’t bring clients on, I don’t feed my family.’

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Meeting Journalism Interviews Employee 100