Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. It has become firmly aligned with leadership and executive management as a strategic management function. The crisis has had a devastating impact on financial capital but has led to a rise in social capital.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. Local economy is not as bad as it may look based on just the indicators. We are one of very few agencies to offer this service.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. Fittingly, a post on leadership appeared from Patrice Sutherland. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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Barokas

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

As that experience carried him into agency life, he managed high profile campaigns, including the introduction of BMW NA’s Z3 Roadster in conjunction with MGM and the 007 movie GoldenEye. Over more than 20 years, David has held leadership roles at various agencies and led global communications for Deloitte. Karli Barokas.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. Fittingly, a post on leadership appeared from Patrice Sutherland. The youngest members of Gen Z turn 11 in 2023.

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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. Agencies and in-house organisations in smaller organisations started to return to the office before the summer.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you lead a growing PR agency, then perhaps you can make a significant impact on a social issue such as food insecurity. Before getting started, remember to carefully vet all nonprofits and authentically align your agency, clients and employers with mutually beneficial partnerships. RunSignUp. Custom Ink. YouGiveGoods. Please share!

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. Speak out against anti-LGBTQ efforts at the local, state and national level — This means advocating for our humanity not just when it’s convenient, but when it’s necessary. Well, COVID-19 of course. Pride is a celebration, yes, but it started as a protest. Always in all ways.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

Mónica Cortés recently joined Comunicad LLC , the full-service, cross-cultural national public relations and marketing agency, as their Senior Vice President of Strategy Development! What are some of the differences in building a communication strategy on a national level compared to a local level? For starters, do your homework.

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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. You’ve held numerous leadership positions over your storied career.

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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.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sherry, before your agency career, you worked as a reporter for trade publications as well as in local NYC TV news. I was a good writer, researcher and storyteller, and had been on the other side of both print and broadcast pitches, but I did not fully understand all the nuances of public relations prior to joining the agency.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Gain executive support — it’s fine for a company to issue a statement, but it’s even more powerful when it has backing from leadership and from all of its employees. Discuss with your leadership team how to approach similar events in the future.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2018

Karlie, how did observing your mother’s work in the profession and also in the local Chapter inspire you ? She worked full time, had her own home office and served in a leadership role. Judy, how did you feel when Karlie assumed leadership roles in the Georgia Chapter? If anything, she involved us in her work.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. A key element to success is the establishment of credible and trustworthy relationships with policymakers.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When thinking of small businesses, many people often picture their local boutiques or the small diner in their town, which very well may be struggling to earn enough to stay open, but you would be surprised by the other businesses in your area that meet the small-business qualifications. Brand awareness and promotion. Community relations.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

He outlines the challenge of launching the app amid heavy media scrutiny and how the team utilised two-way communications, expert advocacy and hyper local community engagement. Kirk Millis-Ward shares the story of the launch of the NHS COVID-19 app. COVID-19 has driven the adoption of technology.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In the PR community, agencies and in-house leaders have an opportunity to listen to their teams, lead with empathy and imagine a better future. A PR agency in Minneapolis that I know polled its teams and was surprised to learn how many employees preferred working remotely most days, including post-COVID. Avoid constant changes.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The calendar is typically a working document managed by the PR team and its agencies and shared with the board or senior leadership team and operational areas of the organisation. It’s an approach rooted in PRs and listening to the local environment. Editing and viewing can be managed using a directory service.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Communication as a strategic management and leadership function Communication has been a critical management priority for organisations throughout the crisis. Multi-agency working and the power of networks Informal partnerships and networks were established in the fight against COVID-19.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Further, his work at MCS has led to many successful national and local broadcast media relations campaigns. This past May, Eliot was promoted to president of MCS and placed in charge of heading up the long range business plans for the agency. Congratulations on your new role as agency president of MCS Healthcare Public Relations!

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

In April, when the American Heart Association and EMS agencies announced a huge drop in calls and admissions for heart attack and stroke around the country, we informed our patients and the community about the importance of seeking emergency help immediately,” she said. Honoring health care workers. Photo credit: pop tika.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 15, 2020

” Target donated “$10 million commitment and ongoing resources to advance social justice and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in local communities.” And we see leadership teams made up of mostly old white guys, a few women and maybe a handful of African-Americans. Because right now, what do we see?

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Cision

JULY 20, 2016

Rachel Madden Johnson, account supervisor at 3rd Coast Public Relations, says brands should invest in unique opportunities, such as thought leadership and research, to cut through the noise. But how do you know what will resonate? I ended up moving to Chicago and landing an internship at Weber Shandwick.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For executives, social media is a crucial resource because it helps them to make choices based on things like social proof and local endorsements. Showcase Value Via Thought Leadership. Additionally, B2B brands can also show their value by demonstrating their thought leadership value through the stories they share online.

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Victorious PR

JULY 11, 2022

Here is the key: Good PR manages your business’ reputation based on what said business and internal leadership team already stands for. If you want to be in the press, become a TEDx speaker, or be the most known go-to agent in your field, you need to team up with a top PR agency.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

It continues a thought leading series based on Agency and Client-side workplace issues, and is the basis of a forthcoming coaching and mentoring book to be published in 2017 alongside the 15th anniversary of the agency. This news article was written by Courtney Lukitsch, Founder and Principal at Gotham PR in New York and London.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I also spent time a significant amount of time reading national, local, and industry news to better understand what the media covers and what pieces meld together to create an impactful story. Find a local organization with ties to a personal passion of yours. Don’t shy away from thought leadership.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. He posted an agency list that up until just recently, I was still referencing. He posted agency and corporate PR news. This is a pretty big moment. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Over the last week, I’ve had three separate, but distinct, experiences: I listened to #HeForShe founder, Elizabeth Nyamayaro (who was outstanding, by the way), talk about the constant struggle women experience as they seek out leadership positions at corporations, agencies and other organizations across the world at MIMA Summit.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

I was heading a newly formed PR consultancy in Pakistan when, one day, we received an email from the local representative of a leading German car manufacturer asking about our services. Along with other agencies, we were asked to submit our pitch. They hesitantly agreed, and then transferred the payment into our bank account.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 11, 2017

FACT: Local media continues to struggle as well. So, mainstream media reach continues to suffer, local news is still diving, and millennials think less of news than they did just seven years ago and consume their news is MUCH different ways than most of us do/have. The 10 pm local news. They are the ones dictating terms.

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PRSay

AUGUST 29, 2017

We know that companies with women and minorities in leadership fare better than organizations that do not have them. As communicators, we can help share this message and further embrace it among our own departments, agencies and associations. An embracing culture is at the base of all diversity and how it plays out in a company.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Matt makes this list as the president of one of the largest PR/comms agencies alone. But, he’s also one of the most connected people I know (especially among the agency owner group). Kathryn has been the CEO of Tunheim Partners for 30 years–the longest run of any current agency head. She seems fantastic.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. There is also an increasing number of micro publications that have smaller distributions, but are highly specific in nature and often very receptive to thought leadership and related industry news.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

the French conglomerate that had $11 billion in revenue last year, is the first marketing agency to face a lawsuit in the opioid crisis. In a statement, the agency said: “We proudly support organizations fighting the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts and across the country. Publicis Health acted solely as an advertising agency.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

The traditional agency environment remains very inflexible for women returning to work in terms of finding a reasonable home/work/life balance. He has developed a flexible agency structure that considers client needs first and foremost, and if those needs are met, a consultant’s schedule can be as flexible as they like.

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