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. Collectively we face a tinderbox moment, inside and outside the workplace. Nerves are frayed.

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Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 155

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. Executive Thought Leadership.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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.

Banking 172

Banking Leadership Government Financial 172

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

There are several forces in play: Areas of the economy that shut down are reopening and organisations are firmly in recovery-mode The pandemic has created a new set of roles is areas such as employee engagement and sustainability Entry level roles are reopening as organisation begin to figure out the balance between home and office working.

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Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Agencies are straightforward organisations to manage. He’s an agency boss based in New Zealand that helped build Edelman in Europe, and latterly Asia. His presentation guide on agency management is a must read for anyone in the business. Community – the era of command and control is over, especially in networked agencies.

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Agency Marketing Energy Financial 114

PR in High Definition

JANUARY 23, 2019

All through this strange period in my life, I was clinging on to my comfort zone (work) and drawing parallels: how the dating game compares to a client/agency selection process or a potential new hire process. You want to start a trusting relationship, and that’s where employee advocacy can help in seducing the best new talent.

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Employee Case Study Measurement Leadership 48

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. That’s why PR measurement and C-suite friendly reporting tools are a worthwhile addition to your communications function.

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Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Shift Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

This will remain true, especially as mistrust and uncertainty (around companies, sectors, leadership, the media, influencers, products, the economy and so on) run rampant. With that in mind, we asked SHIFT leadership and client advisors what they’re keeping top for clients in 2023. Here’s what they said. Nail the message.

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Strategy Communications Leadership Employee 78

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. It’s not your LGBTQ employees’ job to be the sole voice representing your company, and not all LGBTQ employees are able or interested in speaking out for you. Well, COVID-19 of course.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PR pitches earn a 45% open rate and a 3% response rate; the top metrics for marcom and PR by segment; Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. The company’s measures are based on the pitches sent through their systems. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S. Is that good?

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. This is surely easiest for businesses that can continue operations with employees working remotely, but it’s even more critical for those who can’t. What do employees and customers need to know in the short term? Make a plan.

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Respondents identified the top comms challenges as 1) cutting through the noise (35%); 2) too many priorities (31%); and 3) lack of employee experience (25%). It’s hard to predict.”

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Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

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. AirPR: You’ve held a marketing leadership role at Navistar and BP as well. How will you measure success?

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Content Marketing Interviews Marketing Leadership 170

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. A set of guardrails to ensure that are: Lead with transparency and authenticity — stepping out on subjects like means you could be measured against it (by all stakeholder groups) down the road. Breaking news happens fast. And that’s OK.

Employee 78

Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 78

Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

23% said measurement / ROI. Stacey Miller , Senior Director, Communications, Auto Care Association believes part of the problem stems from “leadership not fully understanding the workflow of comms and the time and effort behind campaigns.”. “Now Business leaders who think great comms can solve poor leadership.”.

Communications 166

Communications Survey Education Leadership 166

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”. Among agencies, “92% of agencies say that client expectations of creativity have risen since the onset of the pandemic.”. Nearly 70% of respondents said creativity is a higher priority in the era of Covid.

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Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 98

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. Build and Establish Thought Leadership. So naturally, when Facebook’s Live feature debuted we immediately knew the potential for businesses, brands and our agency.

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Video Facebook Social Media Creativity 283

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. Top internal comms goals: 74% said “keeping employees better informed with targeted/relevant content”; and. 70% said “improving employee retention and engagement.”. How will that be measured? In-house vs. agency.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

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. We’ve worked with executive teams to engage employees. The has already given rise to a series of new agencies and models.

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Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Horoscopes aside, with the breadth of pressures on companies and their employees, it’s no surprise that more than half of our Eight Reputation Enhancement Actions to Take are people-centric this year. By posing open-ended questions, you can determine what improvements your employees think should be made. < Action 2: Explore Web3.

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Reputation Insurance Insurance Employee 78

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2023

Here’s the breakdown: 54% of respondents work at PR agencies, 24% work for corporate PR departments and 22% work as independent PR practitioners. Organizations with 250 or more employees were more likely to select reporting, measurement and freelancers as their highest budgetary expenditures.

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Survey Measurement Employee Retail 87

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Brad MacAfee will be presenting a professional development session on “ Innovation in Leadership ” on Monday, Oct. I had just landed my first agency job in my chosen field of communications and I couldn’t wait to begin advising colleagues and clients to make a real impact. 9 at PRSA’s 2017 International Conference in Boston.

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Financial Employee Leadership Training 148

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Indeed, the pandemic has shown businesses, that with a little bit of leadership, it can do things it wasn’t sure it could do. About 80% of managers are worried “about retaining valued employees.” One small thing that leaders can do to help hold on to employees is to recognize their work. Give our services a try.

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Survey Trends Marketing Creativity 102

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands.

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SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

She has since worked on both side of the table, both in-house on the client-side, and at PR agencies – and also has served as a key leader for Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR). 1) You spent a long time in an agency before going in-house. What’s that transition been like for you? The tactical toolbox is similar as well.

Employee 90

Employee Internal International Training 90

Prohibition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Strategies used in tech PR include thought leadership, social media management, strategic partnerships and community engagement, content marketing, media relations , and influencer marketing. It can also involve data -driven strategies, such as driving lead generation, maximising reach, and measuring the success of distribution strategies.

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Strategy Brand Branding Technology 62

PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The group agreed that D&I must be integrated into a company’s strategic plan and championed by leadership across business lines. In the agency arena, it’s no surprise that change is also being driven externally. Measuring D&I. Inclusion can also inform the lives employees lead outside the workplace.

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Employee Groups Energy Resources 129

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. This means PR pros will need to figure out how to have their clients mentioned in these outlets and learn how to measure their success.”. This year, we’ve seen brands and agencies alike trying – and struggling – to find and hire strong PR pros.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

PR in High Definition

MAY 24, 2023

Efforts must be made in terms of public relations, brand management and leadership reputation, but it cannot stop there. Fundamentally, all your employees must buy into your company’s ethos and what it is trying to achieve. Therefore, it is important for your company’s leadership to maintain a two-way dialogue with its people.

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Reputation Measurement Leadership Examples 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 24, 2018

The objectives should be clear as well as measurable. Prioritize your audiences, from customers to stakeholder groups that may include employees, funders, distribution partners, and others. The themes will guide pitch angles, content development, and thought leadership strategy. Define and prioritize your audiences.

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Writing How To Pitching Privacy 136

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

There’s often no need to take the blame for something that isn’t the brand’s direct responsibility, but it’s always a good look to be seen taking leadership of a crisis response. This action tells the consumer public that the brand is interested in making positive long-term changes, rather than simply placating upset people in the moment.

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Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

Cision

MARCH 17, 2016

Ed James, president/PR at Anthemic Agency, stresses the importance of understanding a brand’s needs to create a successful PR strategy. In this interview, he discusses what the agency has planned for its newest client Haufe, how he measures success and why employees are key to improving a brand’s communication.

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Employee Agency Meeting Strategy 120

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. How is public relations measured? You can find the survey answers from 483 communicators here: PR measurement.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While she’s focused generally on consumer PR over her nearly 20 years in the industry, she’s had deep experience in food and beverage, restaurants, and retail communications while working at everything from boutique to global PR agencies in Chicago and Columbus. This is actually a new role for the agency, one that I was thrilled to take on.

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Pitching Consumer How To Education 98

PR 20/20

MAY 12, 2016

Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from The Marketing Performance Blueprint , and was also published on the HubSpot Agency Post. As CMOs navigate the marketing talent gap , they are increasingly seeking performance-driven agency partners that are immersed in marketing technology and staffed with digital-savvy professionals.

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Agency Marketing Financial System 40

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

If they’re not currently engaged with an agency, most communicators have either had an agency relationship in their past or can look forward to having one in the future. When it comes to hiring an outside agency, 54% said they brought an agency on board when they needed an extra set of hands. The Latest & Greatest.

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Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74