Polaris

MARCH 17, 2015

That was many years ago and here I am today running my own PR agency. After Unilever, I worked for a boutique PR agency that specialized in beverage alcohol and gourmet food. I was right—PR was definitely fun. Boutique PR Agency: The Pros. Multi-National PR Agency: The Pros. Boutique PR Agency: The Negatives.

Agency 100

Agency eBook Training Media Training 100

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Advertising agencies created ads for multiple outlets, public relations handled media inquiries and proactively sought after coverage, marketing agencies did a variety of things, but generally focused on brand identity and creative attention-garnering activities. Of course, there’s plenty more each did, but you get the gist.

Tools 150

Tools Agency Instagram Groups 150

PRSay

JANUARY 22, 2021

Now that everyone is getting used to Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Meetings and other technologies, the ability to deliver engaging, interactive internal and external events and presentations will be elevated. The definition of “employee” expands. Internal communication goes beyond the employee.

Trends 184

Trends Communications Skype Employee 184

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 11, 2022

Almost anyone who operates in the broader technology industry will flock to the many different TECHSPO events hosted around the world each year. It brings together developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and more, looking to set the pace in the advanced world of technology, which of course includes adtech.

Conference 156

Conference Privacy Advertising Advertising 156

Ethical Voices

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Pete area, but I’ve worked in agencies, corporations, and my experience spans a variety of industries including academia, banking, government, healthcare, tourism, and utilities. Thinking about your career from circus to healthcare to agency, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

Ethics 91

Ethics Healthcare Government Energy 91

5W PR

MAY 16, 2017

Just conquered The International Home + Housewares Show. With more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the globe showcasing the latest and greatest in innovations for the home, The International Home + Housewares Show returned to McCormick Place in Chicago and this year did not disappoint. Ran a half marathon, you ask?

Internal 68

Internal International Print Skype 68

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. How is technology being used in public relations?

Interviews 99

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 99

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

But the marketers are often busy planning and managing agency resources. Training existing resources to handle content development requires significantly less ramp-up time than it would for an agency or solo. Don’t let the agencies/solos tell you otherwise (and this COMING from a solo consultant). Take a peek: In-house.

Agency 133

Agency Resources Employee Internal 133

PR in High Definition

APRIL 26, 2021

Internal communication is just as important as external – and here’s how to improve it. It doesn’t need to be a huge scandal, but an organisation’s reputation is dictated by everything that is said about them, externally and internally. Internal communication is a key part of enabling employees to perform their job well.

Internal 62

Internal International Communications How To 62

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

An interest in digital marketing and technology eventually lead him to a sales gig with Vocus, the former PR software maker that was eventually swallowed up by Cision. 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.

Agency 63

Agency Software Enterprise Marketing 63

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. That’s according to a survey of 250 internal comms pros conducted by Ragan in May 2022. Internal comms demand more focus. “62% In-house vs. agency.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

We’ve grown quite a bit, and our team now includes Corporate Social Responsibility, our own in-house agency team, a Demand Operations/Lean Gen capability, Strategic Meetings Management, and, most recently, Customer Advocacy. We must continually apply new technology tools and a data-driven approach to verifying maximum influence.

Content Marketing 170

Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. Technology: Rolling out new technologies to support this transformation. Goals for publishing brand content. What are the necessary steps?

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. Technology: Rolling out new technologies to support this transformation. Goals for publishing brand content. What are the necessary steps?

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

The Proactive Report

JANUARY 13, 2016

A new study from Skyword and Researchscape International found that the majority of enterprise marketers have yet to take all of the steps necessary to set their departments up for success. Technology: Rolling out new technologies to support this transformation. Goals for publishing brand content. What are the necessary steps?

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital PR Enterprise Technology 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Choosing the right PR agency for your company can be a daunting challenge, but fortunately there’s plenty of knowledge to be shared on the subject. Look for an agency with no conflicts but recent experience in your industry. Look for relevant experience. Look for relevant experience. Don’t neglect references.

Energy 136

Energy Agency B2B Leadership 136

Cision

OCTOBER 12, 2017

I’m also just looking forward to spending more time in the gaming community — coming from an agency, I had many different clients in different areas ranging from digital entertainment and technology, apps, games, film and consumer products. What’s the biggest challenge in transitioning from agency to in-house?

Film 160

Film Video Community Social Media 160

The Hoffman Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

By Avni Gupta, Intern. Definitely not on my radar, let alone be my utopia. I was ecstatic to report the good news to everyone around me, for the first time in months, it felt like 2020 wasn’t doomed after all – I got the fall PR internship at The Hoffman Agency! Moving things around. Taking Measurements. So then, why tech PR?

Skype 69

Skype Travel Measurement Internal 69

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

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. A willingness to learn and work toward understanding China’s regulations will go a long way.

Local 36

Local Government Banking Policies 36

Sword and the Script

APRIL 30, 2019

There isn’t a whole lot of coverage about PR technology. Vocus owned or acquired brands like PRWeb, Help A Reporter Out (HARO), iContact, and several lesser-known social media technologies. c) PR Tech Reviews based on my review of the technology (1-2 per year). And with that, here’s a go at the first PR Tech Sum….

Industry 86

Industry Media Technology Employee 86

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

The Global ESG Monitor (GEM), the result of an international collaboration between communication and research agencies cometis , KOHORTEN , Xenophon Strategies and currie , examined the sustainability reporting of 140 companies from DAX, EUROSTOXX-50, Dow Jones and ASX-50. They should definitely make sustainability their banner.

Automotive 95

Automotive Study Report Transportation 95

PR 20/20

JUNE 26, 2018

At a marketing agency, no day is like the day before. Welcome to agency life. At PR 20/20, we work with clients across industries—from manufacturing and distribution, to healthcare, insurance, finance, real estate, technology and more. Or, how do you ensure your internal marketing team is continually improving?

Industry 58

Industry Insurance Insurance Resources 58

The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It’s not to say that PR agencies can’t get clients into top-tier publications — far from it — it’s just that it’s bloody hard and requires planning, digging for the right stories, and bringing all the elements together that will make the story fly. Importantly, the PR agency and client work closer together on landing these pieces.

Publicity 36

Publicity How To Agency Pitching 36

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 22, 2022

I have a degree in Organizational Communication, then applied that first working in the space division of Boeing, back when the International Space Station was still on the ground and being built. After my time there, went on to Ogilvy, a very large global PR agency specializing in tech, before I founded Volume PR.

Ethics 75

Ethics Communications Agency Technology 75

Shift Communications

AUGUST 18, 2015

A little over four years ago, I kicked off my public relations career at a small boutique agency in San Francisco. My accounts ran the gamut from consumer to consumer technology to business-to-business (B2B). During my two years with the company, I started to realize that I definitely felt partial towards my B2B accounts.

Groups 60

Groups B2B Employee Policies 60

Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The virtual conference held this year focused on the post-pandemic world and how to lead the agency of the future. Conversations also shined a spotlight on how agency leaders can spur innovation amid challenging times as well as inspire progress and spark growth. Conference Date : TBD.

Conference 58

Conference Content Marketing Community Education 58

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

I’d like to follow with my thoughts on re-thinking ways of working and equipping your team and/or agency to finish 2020 on a high note, and face 2021 in a strong position. There are many tools and project management technologies that enable this transparency – like Basecamp, Trello, even Google docs. Collaboration in bursts.

Guidelines 102

Guidelines LinkedIn Course Examples 102

PR in High Definition

JULY 31, 2020

The advice came from Infosys Consulting CMO Chris Fiorillo, Shallcross Partners’ Chris Hall, The British Promotional Merchandise Association Interim CEO Carey Trevill, and International SOS Group Marketing Director Nick Jones. Create connections : If you’re not already, get out of the marketing bubble, make stronger connections internally.

Resources 71

Resources Leadership Internal International 71

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

It calls to mind the famous line from Albert Einstein: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.”. GM and global CEO since the Agency’s founding that we needed a fresh voice to lead the U.S. I was just as passionate and optimistic about the Agency. What the U.S.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling SEO Agency Leadership 60

Communications Conversations

JULY 20, 2017

We featured information about the state-of-the-art technology in her office, but also told a story about how she invests in the community by getting mouth guards for the local school athletics department. In your 7-8 years in the work world, you’ve been on the agency and corporate sides. What benefits have you seen?

Corporate 0

Corporate Agency System Meeting 0

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

Technology 93

Technology Software Resources Pitching 93

Barokas

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

So, let’s take a look at the top PR fails this year and what their internal PR tactic was for handling the situation – I think we all know where this is going to start…. PR Fail Level: Blame the victim. PR Fail Level: Pretend it didn’t happen. 8 — almost 6 weeks after the initial report!

Crisis 76

Crisis Crisis Communications Corporate Employee 76

Shift Communications

APRIL 26, 2016

Odds are, you’re not going to have formal education or years of experience getting to know the ins and outs of a new client’s industry, but you’ll still need to know your stuff while chatting with a reporter on the phone or meeting with an internal executive to determine the most newsworthy topics he or she can provide insights on.

B2B 60

B2B Enterprise Resources Retail 60

PR in High Definition

APRIL 25, 2022

Not just with audiences, but with your internal comms too. Using engaging internal comms strategies to hold attention will also ensure this is reflected externally. By moving to briefer, personalised, and authentic comms to engage distracted audiences and create content that is evergreen that won’t be caught up in the trend cycle.

Wikipedia 62

Wikipedia Viral Reputation Internal 62

PR in High Definition

MAY 24, 2023

The longest-running annual international televised music competition, its reputation reflects its core value of uniting people and nations by showcasing musical diversity and cultural nuances. Eurovision is a perfect example of how the human influence shapes reputation.

Reputation 62

Reputation Tourism Creativity Television 62

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Wilde joined Thuzio as an intern in the summer of 2013, a company that was founded in 2012 by former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber and Mark Gerson, Chairman and Co-Founder of Gerson Lehrman Group. There are definitely a few key elements to any influencer campaign. Russ Wilde, Jr.,

Sports 60

Sports Creativity Industry YouTube 60