Communications Conversations

JUNE 8, 2017

Bank and that I get to do all the “fun stuff.” Bank Stadium). 2–In 2016, you helped spearhead the PR efforts around the new US Bank Stadium. Bank Stadium was a really fun time for us at the bank. Bank Places to Play, a three-year $1 million grant funding program in partnership with the MN Vikings.

Banking 113

Banking Sports Financial Corporate 113

Critical Mention

JUNE 13, 2018

Strong leadership and a carefully-crafted crisis communications strategy can help a company recover its image and earn back its audience’s trust. million fake bank and credit accounts had been falsely created by employees. This would’ve prevented outside interference, financial and reputational damage it’s currently undergoing.

Company 87

Company Banking Crisis Facebook 87

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

It may be hard to quantify the value of a reputation but it sure is meaningful when one of the world’s most prominent financiers says it’s important. He told legislators that his message to employees then was: “Lose money for the firm, and I will be understanding. PR crisis communications leadership PR strategy warren buffett'

Reputation 115

Reputation Newspapers Crisis Communications Leadership 115

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Qualified employees are scarce, and companies recognize that they need to be seen as great places to work and thrive as well as strong brands. But it’s employee retention and engagement that will take priority. This was up from 50% in 2020.”.

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 2023

We look at their culture of ethics – how are they supporting a strong culture where employees are comfortable using their voices? I don’t think anybody who’s been following Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown would say that governance is not important. And we look at your leadership and reputation.

Ethics 70

Ethics Training Financial Survey 70

Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

We look at their culture of ethics – how are they supporting a strong culture where employees are comfortable using their voices? I don’t think anybody who’s been following Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown would say that governance is not important. And we look at your leadership and reputation.

Ethics 52

Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Communication channels and actions must be increasingly fluid, agile, and complete, with interesting and objective narratives that engage and awaken the interaction and commitment of employees with the company, and between different areas. Employee communication will continue to be a major focus for many CCOs.

Marketing 190

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

PRSay

MAY 5, 2017

Some 20 years later, I did sell my business, which had 25 employees at the time — to a key employee! Establishing an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Owners need to understand what buyers are looking for, whether they have the management team in place to pass the torch to, and get their financial house in order.

Agency 60

Agency Financial Employee Conference 60

Presspage

AUGUST 12, 2022

Those who’ve achieved it have to focus harder on details like procedures and training manuals, as the size of the business separates the founders from employees and formal processes replace face-to-face contact. We’ve forged strong relationships with customers in complex sectors like pharmaceuticals and financial services.)

Enterprise 78

Enterprise Communications Privacy Pharmaceuticals 78

Presspage

AUGUST 12, 2022

Those who’ve achieved it have to focus harder on details like procedures and training manuals, as the size of the business separates the founders from employees and formal processes replace face-to-face contact. We’ve forged strong relationships with customers in complex sectors like pharmaceuticals and financial services.)

Enterprise 78

Enterprise Communications Privacy Pharmaceuticals 78

PRSay

APRIL 10, 2020

Small businesses hurt financially by the coronavirus shutdown can find relief through a bill that President Trump signed into law March 27. Small businesses that have been financially burdened by the pandemic and lack other available credit can be eligible for loans of up to $2 million.

Small Business 157

Small Business Banking Nonprofit Financial 157

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 6, 2022

President of Simmons University, Lynn Perry Wooten is a crisis leadership expert. Nobel Laureate economist Paul Romer , a professor of economics and law at New York University and a former chief economist at the World Bank, is a world-renowned authority on leveraging technology and innovation to drive long-term growth.

Energy 62

Energy Government Policies Leadership 62