Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nine entrepreneurs talk about the agencies they’ve launched during the pandemic. I caught up with nine agency founders who have started their businesses during the COVID-19 crisis to talk about their proposition, motivation and the lessons that they’d share with others thinking of doing the same. I wish them all good luck.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

College courses in PR and communications can be very valuable; as PR students, we learn about topics as varied and vital as crisis communication, industry ethics, and social media management. As someone working at a top PR agency, I know there were some missing courses. Such classes are beneficial for anyone planning a PR career.

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Maxim Behar

APRIL 14, 2024

I started writing back in my high school years when I accidentally came across a typing machine. Mostly I write about business because that's what I do. In one of the next editions, I asked my friend and namesake from Seattle, Howard Behar, to write a few words for the introduction. This comes spontaneously and never fades.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 7, 2014

I had a chance to be on Melissa’s podcast a few weeks ago to talk about some of the trends and challenges professors who are teaching crisis communications are facing today. Teaching a crisis class is not only an exciting opportunity for any professor to have (especially this one), it can be daunting to some as well. Why do I say this?

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PR Fuel

APRIL 28, 2022

Why write press releases, though? Why write press releases? One of the top benefits of press release writing is the exposure you’ll generate. Instead, consider hiring a press release writing and distribution agency. You can maintain transparency, keep consumers up-to-date, and respond to any crisis. .

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Companies often hire specialized agencies on a project basis to assist with specific repositioning or market research. Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020.

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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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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 14, 2014

I’m always interested in seeing what’s being studied in universities these days, as well as the academic’s approach to the theoretical side of crisis communication, and so this day of observation and interaction was very fascinating for me. In terms of the crisis communication research.

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5W PR

MAY 21, 2024

Media monitoring AI-driven tools can comb the web in real time, identifying relevant media mentions, industry trends, and possible crisis situations. Content creation AI can aid content creation by generating outlines, analyzing writing styles, and suggesting pertinent keywords.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 13, 2022

Government agencies usually require them. And many PR agencies simply hate them. Most agencies have been burned in the RFP process. Sometimes, it was a case of a sham RFP process, conducted only to leverage the incumbent agency into lower pricing. You won’t share pertinent information relating to your agency outreach.

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PR Matters

AUGUST 11, 2014

No matter how thorough your review and evaluation of an agency to ensure it meets all of your requirements before you appoint it to support you, inevitably there are risk factors involved in a client-agency relationship. Your agency team should be brimming with professional wordsmiths. I love deadlines.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Each week, I get approached by a handful of university students and young professionals seeking my advice on how they can kick-start their careers in crisis management. So, you wanna be a crisis management professional? Being a crisis management professional is a big responsibility. Understand issue vs. crisis.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 19, 2014

Since the podcast on “ doing crisis communications right “, with Captain Chris Hsiung and Shino Tanaka, aired last week, I’ve received some really great follow up questions from listeners. Your follow up questions answered: Doing crisis communications right.

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Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2017

Check out part 1 and part 2 before diving into the following post on the importance of speed during a crisis situation. . There’s a crisis communications mantra: tell it all, tell it early and tell it yourself. In a crisis situation, silence can be deadly. Just tuning into this series? We all know this. Deep Blue Sea.

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Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

Social media can quickly turn local events into breaking national news which means every season is crisis season. They turned to their crisis communication plan and Cision Global Insights At the recent “ Prepare for Crises Lurking Beneath Your Brand ,” Scott Peacock and Cision’s K.C. During the webinar, Scott and K.C.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Jelly Digital Marketing & PR is a one-stop-shop online marketing agency in Fort Langley, British Columbia. The award-winning , Canadian-based agency, a Critical Mention client, provides agile and responsive public relations, content creation, digital advertising and SEO solutions to those in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley area.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Before crisis-related press conferences, communication rehearsals are necessary but often neglected.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2019

Time moves fast, and a good PR agency will advise action in proper proportion to the damage, always with an eye on the long term image of the brand. Brands cannot afford to ever be napping, especially when mentioned in a negative light – or in a full blown PR crisis. There’s no crying in PR. My house; my rules ”.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 13, 2019

Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. The first reflex of brands and agencies was to turn to human analysts to manually sort through the data and correct sentiment. A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 4, 2016

Being able to filter, manage and be heard through the incessant noise, is one of the challenges that law enforcement needs to be prepared to face and overcome in today’s crisis management. And while this reality presents a major challenge, not being able to do this means continuing to lose control of the narrative of the crisis.

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In public relations, generative AI has the potential to automate routine tasks such as writing press releases, social media posts and email pitches, thus allowing practitioners to focus on strategic, big-picture work. Many PR agencies and departments are already using generative-AI tools to improve their efficiency and productivity.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 21, 2018

For example, I’ve worked with the cities of LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, the Ottawa Police Service, Houston PD, NATO, and many others–helping them become crisis ready. What Crisis Ready provides to public safety. Crisis Ready walks you through each step of what it means and how to become crisis ready.

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Landis PR

MAY 28, 2024

Key expertise of Scandinavian Communications An award-winning agency, Scandinavian Communications can help companies strengthen communication to leverage business in Scandinavian markets. Find the Danish angle Write a story with a local angle for the Danish market.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It goes beyond the ability to read and write; health literacy is about comprehending complex health concepts, navigating the ever-so-confusing healthcare system and effectively communicating with healthcare professionals. One, many people who are reading this know all too well.

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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. For example, a PR agency can obtain media coverage that shines a positive light on your brand. How to Pick the Right B2B PR Agency For You. PR people don't whisper into the ears of journalists about what to write.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Are they only dealing with crisis PR in this sick time? Crisis PR has become commonplace. I can turn an amateur into a professional in a few months, but I can turn us into a lazy hard-working or intriguing team player. -Did agencies stop working because of the coronavirus? What are the global trends in communications?

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By By the way, the WSJ reporter on that byline used to write for PRWeek). So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? Sound familiar?

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Hiring an agency can seem pretty cool – having a dedicated team of professionals promoting you and your business all day sounds nice, right? So when is the right time to hire a PR agency? There are a plethora of tools to make it easy until you reach the pivot point to needing a full blown agency. Crisis communications?

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This initiative can be anything from a new product launch, to a proposal to increase spend on a branding campaign, or a significant investment with a new agency—to name a few. A business case is a document that outlines the value or benefits your company will gain if you pursue a significant business investment or initiative.

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The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

What do you do when you’re embroiled in a crisis that maybe wasn’t of your making? He is a crisis PR expert, a friend of mine for many years. Dave Oates: When I went to the private sector about 20 years ago, I started as a promotional PR guy working for a couple of agencies. His name is Dave Oates. Dave Oates: Sure.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Filling PR agency positions is harder than in the past, when press relationships, networking ability, and writing chops were all that mattered. Specialized agencies have specialized needs. Take my agency; we focus on tech PR, with a particular focus in B2B technology. What’s your crisis PR background?

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Crisis management: When an organization faces a crisis, PR practitioners may work to minimize the damage to the organization’s reputation by managing the flow of information and communicating with the public. ChatGPT seems to miss emerging themes if there isn’t a wide body of writing already on a topic.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? There are no best practices in a crisis. It won't convince people that your preplanned webinar will help them in this time of crisis. Should you raise funds or donations for those being hurt by the crisis?

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He is left trying to write down individual tweets, which is both humorous and pathetic. But putting the humor of the situation aside, this episode makes a salient point about the importance of a real-time media monitoring platform, especially during a big news event or crisis. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How can you prevent an influencer marketing crisis? It is essential for all organisations to protect themselves from this kind of crisis, as it is something that can have serious implications and can be avoided if the appropriate steps are taken.

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