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More on PR2020: social media activism, internal comms resurgence, storytelling and professionalism

Stephen Waddington

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism: brands don’t listen In 2012 Steve Earl and I wrote a book called Brand Anarchy. This is the story told by Robert McKeen and Thomas Gerace in their book Storynomics.

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10 Takeaways From PRSA’s 2018 International Conference

PRSay

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. On data and measurement: “It’s not activity-based and about a book of news clips. On storytelling: “Be a storyteller first and a PR person second.” — Ann Handley , partner, MarketingProfs. Join the group here.

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Communicating Corporate Strategy & Vision to Investors

Presspage

The Power of Storytelling in Investor Relations Storytelling isn't just for books and movies. Renowned cognitive psychologist Jerome Bruner highlighted the power of storytelling by suggesting that we are 22 times more likely to remember a fact when it is embedded in a narrative.

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A Journey of Pro-Aging and Reinvention with Diane Britt-Smith

PR for Anyone

With a remarkable career spanning three decades at the Voice of America, an international media agency, Diane dedicated her expertise to crafting compelling narratives, particularly in the dynamic landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa. Diane’s journey unfolds like chapters in a captivating book: “.

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Data-driven Storytelling with Matthew Lynley

The Hoffman Agency

According to Matthew Lynley , who graciously instructed the Hoffman team and guests in the power of data-driven storytelling, this is because there is more data than ever before. Why use data-driven storytelling? That’s in fact one of the key things Matthew highlights as something to avoid when getting into data-driven storytelling.

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Empathy, Courage, and Grace: Exploring Life’s Path with Ash Beckham

PR for Anyone

In this episode, Christina and Ash discuss her latest book, “Step Up,” which sheds light on the critical need for empathy, embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth, and the vital role of understanding diverse viewpoints, even those that may challenge our beliefs. The first crucial pillar she shares is empathy.

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Impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms

Stephen Waddington

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s the fifth book in the #FuturePRoof series curated and edited by my wife Sarah Waddington. It’s the start of a lovely relationship and an important piece of storytelling.