Shift Communications

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Trust, confidence, believing in something bigger, having a vision for the future — these are some of the most important qualities that employees and prospects look for when selecting who to work for and do business with. We define the ask as thought leadership strategy. Step 1: Beware thought leadership in disguise.

Leadership 78

Leadership Strategy How To Data 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

Public relations is about building relationships between an organization and its audience. People of color are particularly underrepresented in leadership positions, but diversity is lacking at nearly every level. 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

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. I’ve taken some time to pour over these and summarize some of the more interesting and less publicized findings for you. Europe is more satisfied with PR agencies than the U.S.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 105

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 6, 2021

In B2B public relations , there’s a lot of talk about thought leadership. Agency teams promise client executives that they’ll be positioned as thought leaders, we throw the term into proposals, and we call our content “thought capital.” So, what’s magical about thought leadership?

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Leadership B2B Community Viral 398

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. The scores of high-tech B2B companies we’ve helped go public, get acquired, or succeed independently.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Executive Thought Leadership. later as our roles evolve.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

But what does diversity mean to full-time employees and how many businesses are investing in diverse workplaces? B2B brand/agency connection marketplace DesignRush.com conducted a survey asking 228 full-time U.S. employees from ages 25-80 how diverse their […].

Leadership 98

Leadership Company B2B Employee 98

5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

Whether in the public or private sector, the impact of strategic communications is far-reaching, influencing perceptions, building relationships, and driving outcomes. This includes employees, customers, investors, the media, and the broader community.

Communications 78

Communications Policies Product Launch Reputation 78

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. Arik, thanks for the chance to reflect on my career and give some tips!

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 12, 2020

The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. Manage expectations. Stick to the facts.

Employee 374

Employee Viral Small Business Travel 374

5W PR

APRIL 3, 2024

Public relations is a powerful tool in a tech startup’s toolbox, fueling rapid growth by molding brand perception, drawing in essential resources, and breeding trust. Tech public relations serves as an amplifier, magnifying the brand’s message and catapulting it into the public eye.

Company 78

Company Product Launch Resources Employee 78

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Joining me on this week’s episode is Ethan McCarty , the founder and CEO of Integral , an award-winning employee activation agency serving leaders of communications, HR, marketing, and technology. He shares some great public relations ethics insights including: The ongoing ethical challenge of creating shared beliefs.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We look forward to eight of the biggest issues for public relations in 2022. Almanac: Challenges and opportunities for public relations 2022 from Stephen Waddington This isn’t a review of 2021, or even a series of predictions for 2022. 30 agencies submitted data to the project. None of the top 20 agencies participated.

Publicity 128

Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Reputation management, originally a Public Relations term, refers to the influencing, controlling, enhancing, or concealing of an individual’s or group’s reputation — especially online. Public Relations is the business of creating affinity, trust, and understanding for — and goodwill toward — a person, business, or institution.

Digital PR 246

Digital PR Reputation Employee Energy 246

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.

Creativity 95

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

Landis PR

AUGUST 1, 2022

NOTE: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network partner, Roop & CO. Every organization, business and brand rely heavily on its public reputation for success. Publicity gives brands the power to reach a large audience and share their stories with the world. How Public Relations Helps Brands Sell.

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Publicity Brand Branding SEO 98

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Today in America, we face a crisis of incivility in society and in our public discourse. 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.

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Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 146

Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. In the event of a crisis, your reputation can be quickly damaged, and it can take a long time to recover.

Crisis Communications 52

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 52

Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The more I work with digital agencies, the more I’m noticing a few trends in common across all of them. While they want to be a full service digital agency, they tend to excel at one thing, not everything. Digital agency – doesn’t that sound impressive and in demand? This is the first. Not usually.

Agency 188

Agency SEO Advertising Advertising 188

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

But it’s a perfect time for fresh leadership, and a good way for Korey to be sent packing as a public face of the brand. These days, customer relations is public relations, especially for high-growth DTC brands. They hire high-powered PR agencies. Employees say it is frequently used to sabotage others.

Customer Service 227

Customer Service Employee Reputation Leadership 227

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. later as our roles evolve.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

PRSay

MAY 13, 2022

Prior to joining DePaul, he served in leadership roles for two agencies, Ketchum and Sard Verbinnen and Company. Given his extensive experience in the agency, corporate and academic sectors, PRsay asked Culp for his thoughts on effective internship programs today. John Elsasser is PRSA’s publications director.

Nonprofit 144

Nonprofit Internal International Corporate 144

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. Book a free consultation with us today!

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy took a stand publicly against misinformation, calling it “ an urgent threat to public health.”. From the beginning of the pandemic, the focus of my employer, a nationally ranked health system, had become safeguarding public health. I was heartened when, more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.

Ethics 162

Ethics Social Media Education Resources 162

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. Total savings through public relations = $500,000.

Banking 170

Banking Leadership Government Financial 170

PRSay

JANUARY 26, 2021

It’s not our place to question how the Capitol police and other law-enforcement agencies managed the deadly riot, but the optics shared around the world tell a very particular story. Equally important to evaluating vulnerabilities is recognizing opportunities in times of crisis — particularly when it comes to leadership.

Crisis Communications 161

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Leadership 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Public relations teams and their agencies typically want to advise a CEO directly, and we routinely urge leaders to build a public profile through social media and high-level content. But when should the CEO of a major company serve as its public spokesperson? To show leadership during a serious crisis situation.

Trade Shows 271

Trade Shows Leadership Airlines Corporate 271

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

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.

Employee 48

Employee Case Study Measurement Leadership 48

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

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

From customers to potential investors and employees, the key to reaching your audience is understanding what interests and motivates them. Once the startup has a sustained need for PR or a specific push that requires a lot of outreach, leadership should connect with an agency partner. . Focus on Your Audience.

How To 221

How To Media Training Storytelling Financial 221

PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2020

Harold Burson, named the 20 th Century’s most influential PR practitioner by PRWeek , thought his two most valuable contributions to the profession were, first, for Burson-Marsteller having led the way for agencies to move past being a “cottage industry” to become international institutions. Being curious is a great property,” he often said.

Leadership 156

Leadership Automotive Employee Corporate 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

Mega-agency Edelman recently made waves by resigning a lucrative engagement working with for-profit corrections company The GEO Group, a top contractor for ICE. After all, this is the agency that pioneered an early form of fake news , punted when competitors took a stand on climate change , and is notorious for pursuing growth at any price.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. It’s a tough time for business leaders.

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

His leadership decisions have spilled even more. His actions, more than his intriguing behavior, raise both eyebrows and publicity. Those headlines, hard to miss as they are, often obscure very real leadership decisions about strategy, employee performance and customers. Such decisions have predictable consequences.

Twitter 78

Twitter Banking Financial Employee 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98