Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. Our COVID-19 UK Public Relations report has kickstarted a series of industry conversations about what drives innovation in communication and professional services. It is an incentive aimed at promoting innovation.

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Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As a solo PR Pro, you have the freedom and flexibility to remain truly solo or scale your solo PR business by adding contractors or employees. Today, with more companies adopting remote work there are fewer barriers than in the past for solos that desire to grow a bigger agency without going the traditional brick and mortar route.

Agency 68

Agency Publicity Training Financial 68

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

So, why are some Purchasing and Procurement buyers still making decisions based on the lowest PR agency rates? If a buyer picks the agency with the lowest rate, they think they can get more hours from the budget, and therefore, more or better results. Some of the blame falls upon the PR agency industry itself.

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Agency Automotive Engineering Education 108

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Employers should focus on market proposition, vision, the split between home and office, and employee benefits. Employers in the public relations sector haven’t caught up with how quickly and how far the market has shifted in favour of the employee according to Ijeoma Erengwa, a senior recruitment consultant at Reuben Sinclair.

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Employee Marketing Data Training 133

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The agency market has switched from being relatively buoyant at the end of Q3 2022 to a slowdown. The slowdown is impacting payments.

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Agency Publicity Marketing Banking 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

As an industry, how can we appropriately represent diversity among our clients when it’s not reflected from the inside out? As an industry, PR is predominantly white. The makeup of the PR industry in the U.S. How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base.

Employee 156

Employee Community Groups Interviews 156

Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Because PR is relevant to nearly every industry, practitioners can tailor a career in any number of ways. One notable distinction: becoming an industry-specific specialist or PR generalist. 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.

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Industry Fashion Travel Tourism 316

Offleash

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

After 18 years as the founder and CEO of an agency I’ve loved more than anything except my family (and, OK, maybe the Grateful Dead), I’ve retired from tech PR. I’m going to deeply miss our 25 employees, whom I love dearly. For most of the agency’s existence, my name was on the door. By Joanna Kulesa.

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Agency Employee Travel B2B 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have. We don’t see the in-house staff versus outside agency as an either/or situation.

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Agency B2B Internal International 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. Post-COVID, there are probably a greater variety of freelancers available given that remote work is so commonplace in our industry. PR is really a very small industry. .

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How To Employee Training Interviews 315

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Known as a supportive and results-driven PR leader, Patrice brings experience in consumer and B2B technology, including work with brands in the advertising, media, and marketing industries. Anna brings over a decade of experience in the B2B PR industry, including leadership roles in agency and SaaS startup environments.

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B2B Leadership Communications Agency 156

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It finds an industry getting to grips with structural changes, managing the health impact of COVID-19, and bracing for Brexit. Ingham’s view, informed by the 35,000 members of the PRCA, was that the industry would shrink by as much as a fifth. All around the world, our industry has been hit hard by COVID-19. said Ingham. “I

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Industry Crisis Government Survey 146

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Glassdoor, the average interview process from first contact to a possible offer can last up to 23 days – varying of course based on the industry. With this in mind, what are the go-to questions aspiring public relations employees should ask in an interview? . Or even frustrating.

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Interviews Employee Agency Company 296

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 14, 2015

As a veteran of both corporate and agency environments, I know a few things to be true. One of them is that agency people say all the time that they understand a company’s business. They say this because they have a certain amount of experience in particular industry, or similar experience working inside a related company.

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Industry B2B Corporate Agency 150

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

To find out more, we approached two industry specialists for their perspectives. 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? has been operating.

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Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Employees are in charge. The talent market in many industries is tighter than ever. But in 2022, employee engagement will be the new recruitment. This bodes well for PR professionals who focus in employee and community relations. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations. Branded content is king.

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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Remote PR Jobs

JUNE 14, 2023

Is your business in need of a PR boost, but you're unsure on whether or not to hire an agency or a Freelancer? This is especially beneficial for smaller businesses or startups that may not have the resources to commit to a long-term employee or larger agency. Look no further!

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Knowledge Base Policies Resources Employee 130

Victorious PR

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We believe that one of the highest honors an agency can earn is having clients happy with the work we do for them. In fact, there are even certain industries that we do not work with, solely based on our core values. Our employees make up the foundation of our company. You want your employees to truly care about your clients.

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Agency Real Estate Employee Ethics 52

The Hoffman Agency

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I have always been interested in PR and communications, and earlier this year, I decided to pursue a full-time career in the industry. It is clear that the Hoffman Agency is dedicated to nurturing promising talent and ensuring that every team member reaches their full potential.

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Agency Training Technology Internal 36

5W PR

APRIL 3, 2024

Picture a game-changing new app like Payoneer that could shake up an entire industry. Tactical PR maneuvers like crafty press releases, savvy media outreach initiatives, and participation in industry events are like beacons that shine a light on companies. Without recognition, this breakthrough remains cloaked in digital obscurity.

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Company Product Launch Resources Employee 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the Oscars of the advertising business – was held last week, and apparently it was a big disappointment for the public relations industry, which won fewer awards than in previous years. The problem is, the work is often led by ad agencies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

” Emphasize employee satisfaction. “Managing work with personal time can be challenging, and companies with happier employees perform better,” she said in a panel about companies prioritizing recharging as a productivity tool. ” What are the PR ramifications here? . ” What are the PR ramifications here?

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Advertising Advertising Agency Employee 120

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

The negative reaction caused by unplanned events can quickly snowball into a full-fledged mess, but that’s where a PR agency comes in to provide documentation, analysis and actionable advice to help companies handle their most sensitive high stakes situations with professionalism. We offer communication spokesperson training support.

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Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2021

After working from home for nearly 20 months, many employees who’ve been given the chance to return to the office in person, even for one day a week, are finding they prefer to stay remote and say it makes them more productive. Some employees have living conditions that are not conducive to work, such as cramped spaces and noisy roommates.

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Employee Policies Agency Study 182

Shift Communications

AUGUST 5, 2015

As the President of a growing agency, it seems every week I find myself in a conversation about employee retention. Based on what I hear from other agency leaders, I’m not alone. As an industry, we know that what we sell – counsel and expertise – walks out the door at the end of each day. Embrace the Boomerang.

Employee 60

Employee Agency Training Industry 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 26, 2022

Over the last three years remote work capabilities have transitioned from a work perk to an industry-wide expectation, especially among PR agencies like ours. The PR industry, being completely digital now, is an ideal career for those wanting to become digital nomads. . Sharpen your time-management skills.

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How To Meeting Travel Employee 309

Communications Conversations

JULY 12, 2018

Last week, Jeremy Wheaton wrote an interesting piece on just how far we’ve fallen when it comes to companies and training employees to fill the increasingly large skills gap. The article talks about the issue from a 10,000-foot level, looking at the economy across industries. Translation: Times are good to be an employee.

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Training Employee Company Analytics 60

Critical Mention

APRIL 10, 2018

When other industries think of creative agency hours, they go EEK! We know that happy, relaxed employees are less burned out and there’s less turnover. If you’re at a creative agency, this means breaking ties with clients and projects that aren’t beneficial to you. But not to worry! Don’t forget, they’re more creative.

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Agency Software Creativity System 85

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Many companies and industries shifted to remote work during that time. In-person connections are still important, and there is value for companies bringing their employees back to the office—but making that commute needs to be worthwhile. Employees of all ages have expressed a desire to not be in the office five days a week.

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Employee Policies Creativity Company 130

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. >>> Can your agency bring big ideas and execute?

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Media Relations Report Industry SEO 97

The Hoffman Agency

MAY 11, 2021

To contribute to a more equitable world, The Hoffman Agency is committed to: Intentionally fostering a diverse workforce. Actively developing an inclusive culture for employees. Every member of the agency will have an equal voice. The inequities around the world underscore the need to change.

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Agency Employee Local Community 36

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. Executives (22%) Customer (21%) Employees (12%) Board (11%) Shareholders (11%) Notably, PR ranked media, government officials, influencers and activist groups lower – each with less than the 10% of the votes.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. In the workplace, CEOs say, a culture of incivility threatens employee morale and productivity, corporate reputation and revenue. What would a successful campaign look like? Nerves are frayed. Anger and incivility are rampant.

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Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 128

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. It’s not uncommon for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis to help with specific repositioning or market research. Managing PR Agencies. Speaking Engagements.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. But the most important change to crisis response has been under-reported and underutilized—the power of employee evangelists. Employee evangelists are made, not born. Guest Post by Laurel Kennedy.

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Employee Crisis Corporate Social Media 70

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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Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. It’s also common for specialized agencies to be hired on a project basis for repositioning or when market research is required. For more info, email info@airpr.com.

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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397