Stephen Waddington

JULY 7, 2022

PRCA report highlights opportunities for the public relations profession to provide professional advisory services on climate crisis related issues. The research project by the PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group reports that almost all respondents (96%) are advising their clients and colleagues on the climate crisis.

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PRSay

JUNE 21, 2022

My most important crisis communications test didn’t come through my PR work with PayPal, Snowflake or Tetris. And our agency, Bospar, refuses to stay quiet about it. Leadership doesn’t come free — it comes at a price. Photo of the author above right. It came in college. Photo courtesy of bospar pr ].

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The agency market is in flux as the economy reinflates. Agencies are facing the following opportunities. What’s your take on the industry and what are other agencies doing? Here are five areas in which I’m helping my agency clients work through the current business environment. But there’s plenty of opportunity.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As Panelists’ opinions varied on whether CEOs should serve as spokespeople during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. The PR pro may train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session. Executive Thought Leadership According to Forbes , thought leadership has never been more important.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We often work with clients who have multiple communications agencies for different aspects of their program. They will have one for social media, another for digital marketing, another for media relations and perhaps a separate firm for crisis communications. Here are three reasons why.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. The PR pro may train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session. Executive Thought Leadership. Crisis Communications. Managing PR Agencies.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 11, 2020

The CIPR and PRCA have done an exceptional job in leading the industry in its response to the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to CIPR CEO Alastair McCapra and PRCA Director General Francis Ingham for their leadership. It’s taken a crisis for that goal to be realised but long may it continue.

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

However, when mistakes are made, all of those benefits can act against the brand, amplifying a momentary lapse and creating a monumental PR crisis. Let’s take a look at how brands should use the tools available on social media to mitigate a PR crisis and move forward to re-establish the brand’s reputation.

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. How long does it take your organization to send out your first official public statement or news release when a crisis happens? It’s time to face the music. Within minutes he posted a video to the web.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 6, 2018

Becoming crisis ready is a process. Fortunately, there’s a method to this process that can take any organization, of any size, type, and industry, from their current level of crisis readiness, straight through to building an invincible brand—which, as you know, is the ultimate benefit of being crisis ready.

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Landis PR

MARCH 6, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Prepare for your Search Before beginning your search for a PR agency, it’s vital that you and your team make a list of your needs and define why you are looking for an agency in the first place. Hiring an agency is a partnership – you’ll have to dedicate time to it. Presentation over zoom?

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PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2021

Taking a wait-and-watch approach to crisis communications is often an overlooked PR tactic. But going directly into responsive crisis mode isn’t always the answer. But going directly into responsive crisis mode isn’t always the answer. Plenty of smart people in communications disagree with this method.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 13, 2016

struggles to manage a nation-wide crisis. But while every police agency across the country plays a role in the management of this crisis, there is one agency in particular that has been thrust onto the front lines and has faced the most tragedy, the most loss over the last week.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Lou and I go into even more detail on this subject in episode #024 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. A crisis is a change. Every crisis is different… but they all require a response by people or organizations that are highly adaptive. Adaptive Crisis Response. There are few standards in crisis. Tune in here.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

In early May, the state of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against Publicis Health for its work with Purdue Pharma, claiming its “unfair and deceptive” marketing practices helped fuel the national opioid crisis. Publicis Health acted solely as an advertising agency. Publicis Health, part of Publicis Groupe S.A.,

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 7, 2022

PRCA report highlights opportunities for the public relations profession to provide professional advisory services on climate crisis related issues. The research project by the PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group reports that almost all respondents (96%) are advising their clients and colleagues on the climate crisis.

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5W PR

MARCH 13, 2019

What will your company do when a crisis occurs? . Crisis communications , on its surface, is easy to understand – when something bad happens, respond accordingly. However, crisis communications, much like the industries it serves when disaster strikes, is constantly evolving to effectively and efficiently respond in times of need.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The PR Daily newsletter provides not just the top headlines of the day, but in-depth insight and strategies for everything from crisis communications to the future of PR. PRovoke sheds light on the latest and greatest PR campaigns, agency mergers, shifts in industry direction, and emerging trends.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session. Executive Thought Leadership. Crisis Communications.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. According to a poll by the IoIC two-thirds of internal communicators said that leaders looked to them for more guidance during the crisis.

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5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Crisis communication The financial landscape is constantly changing, and unexpected events or crises are par for the course. A solid financial PR strategy includes a crisis communication blueprint that lays out clear communication lines and ensures swift, honest, and steady messaging during tough times.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Today in America, we face a crisis of incivility in society and in our public discourse. How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility? According to a 2021 study by researchers at Portland State University in Oregon, workplace incivility is rising, too. Give your boss the research.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Any company, big or small, can experience a crisis. According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. This is where crisis management comes in. What is Crisis Management?

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Brock Long, is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security and a congressional committee over the alleged misuse of government vehicles. The post Beyond Hurricane Florence, FEMA faces a PR crisis of its own appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Welcome to episode #059 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Sam Miller. Earlier this week, I published a #crisisready video that discusses the emotional factors that can quickly escalate an incident to crisis-level. Subscribe to the Crisis Intelligence Podcast! Running time: 49:30.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough. How to prepare and fix a PR crisis. This is where effective PR crisis management comes in.

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5W PR

APRIL 22, 2024

Building trust through thought leadership and transparency Fintech is a crowded field, and PR can provide the spotlight that a brand needs. Cultivating long-term relationships and crisis management Public relations isn’t a quick fix.

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The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Leadership soon set up the mobile incident command center that included a communications team. Moreover, other state and federal agencies were seamlessly integrated into the organization structure when they arrived on scene. Rule Number One in any crisis is the initial reports are, at best, incomplete or, at worst, wrong.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A few months ago, I sent my résumé to an agency that specializes in polishing clients’ work histories for prospective employers. In my case, it was as a PR writer of thought leadership articles. A few days later, I heard back from the agency with a short critique. Attaching a dollar value to PR work.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 31, 2020

On the last Tuesday in March, we held a special chat, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community ( learn how to join us here ). Is anyone hiring new solos / agencies right now? How should I approach business development right now?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. While marketers typically associate thought leadership with the awareness stage of the buyer’s journey, the survey shows the influence lasts through sales closure and perhaps beyond.

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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.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Public Relations Leadership Forum Co-sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations, PR Council, and Page Society, this intense two-day seminar is designed for mid-career communications managers at global companies and PR firms. Educators Academy: Co-located with ICON 2023, this event offers insights into PR learning and industry trends.

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B2B PR Sense

JANUARY 5, 2018

You can go with less expensive freelancers or retain a boutique, mid-size or large PR agency. B2B PR in particular creates a patina of thought leadership and generates interest and awareness. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. Crisis management. Product launch.

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Reputation experts often work hand-in-hand with legal counsel (as well as executive leadership) to provide critical counsel and support. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Casey Boggs is president of the national reputation management and crisis mitigation firm ReputationUs.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

In April, when the American Heart Association and EMS agencies announced a huge drop in calls and admissions for heart attack and stroke around the country, we informed our patients and the community about the importance of seeking emergency help immediately,” she said. Photo credit: pop tika.

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