Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

We presented a sampling of the findings – along with analysis – from the 3 rd Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value?

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Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

In-house communications departments. Nonprofits often have PR departments or hire PR professionals to manage their communications and outreach efforts. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Corporate communications teams.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Communicators today must measure the results of their efforts in an integrated manner, incorporating paid, earned, shared and owned media. The International Association for the Measurement & Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) has a new Integrated Evaluation Framework that offers a clear, focused process to help you quantify impact.

Communications 0

Communications Banking Measurement Public Affairs 0

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

Communications 120

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 120

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Share Tweet Share.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 25, 2018

There’s not a major corporation today that doesn’t have a small army of PR and reputation experts helping it navigate a tricky media and government relations landscape. Senate – not an unusual pedigree for a Public Affairs VP. But occasionally, the damage comes from a company’s own ranks.

Crisis 213

Crisis Government Crisis Management Public Affairs 213

Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Anni Kosunen, Ellun Kanat. Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. The story of communication as an underrated support function is tired and uninspiring. Let’s be honest.

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Measurement Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 59

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) is a strategic communications firm in Southern California that specializes in assisting organizations with reputation issues, media strategy and implementation. EKA is a leader in providing public and private sector experience and assistance when making critical decisions. ” Until next time!

Communications 81

Communications Crisis Communications Media Crisis 81

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 6, 2016

A panel of communications officers from top brands tackled the question recently in a no-holds-barred session at the global meeting of PROI Worldwide. Here’s what these top communications execs said they want and expect from an agency relationship. Deep knowledge of the brand. Unanticipated value. Objectivity.

Agency 120

Agency Public Affairs Energy Resources 120

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Public relations specialists are known under different names such as communications specialists and/or media specialists. You can find public relations specialists working in government, nonprofits, as well as small to large companies. Another area that they tend to focus on is media relations. According to the U.S.

Publicity 114

Publicity Nonprofit Public Affairs Government 114

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

At the confluence of advertising, marketing, and public relations was the genius stunt by the fictional Wonka Corporation to release golden tickets hidden inside their popular candy bars throughout England. It became a much talked about event; it was fun; and fit right in with the ethos of the Wonka brand. Lesson learned!

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Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Statistics from our 2019 survey on the Importance of Corporate Reputation quantify this. The CRO is a newly created position, but an increasingly influential addition to the corporate lexicon. Brand is what you say about yourself. Brand is what you say about yourself. But who oversees a company’s reputation?

Reputation 79

Reputation Public Affairs Survey Financial 79

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

She is the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Orlando Health. The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators. Always on the corporate side, never on the agency side, but in multiple industries. Brands also come under attack from people using pseudonyms. Absolutely agree.

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Healthcare Ethics Communications System 68

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 12, 2015

A solid communications strategy starts with prioritizing your internal audience. One of the most overlooked types of communications for companies is addressing their internal audience. In my 22 years of professional business experience, I have rarely seen a client have really solid internal communications. WHO to communicate to?

Employee 60

Employee Communications Public Affairs Internal 60

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

What do you think the top challenges facing communications and PR professionals today? These are just a few of the questions on the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey questionnaire. Each week he lists upwards of 60 jobs from across the communications profession – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and more.

Survey 87

Survey Public Affairs Corporate Trends 87

Doctor Spin

JUNE 29, 2022

Example: An organisation faces a severe crisis, but the PR function manages the situation perfectly and minimises the loss of a) net income and b) brand value. Without getting too hung up on establishing an exact definition of PR , the value of PR can be seen as the total value of all the relationships mentioned above.

Public Affairs 52

Public Affairs Crisis Banking Crisis Communications 52

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Everything we do, from multicultural engagement and community building to corporate communications, reputation management and crisis communications, is built on the foundation of our “Brand PR” approach. The best brands never stop striving to improve – and neither do we.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Public Affairs Reputation Newspapers 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Is your brand communication sparking conversations…or falling on deaf ears? Peter Shafer, partner at Brunswick Group, says to stand out brands need to engage their audiences in a dialogue and ensure it is not one-sided. With so much content saturating the marketplace, how can brands stand out? Great question.

Measurement 120

Measurement Analytics Big Data Public Affairs 120

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A positive outlook and new found resilience underpins the UK and EU marketing communications marketplace, with acquisition opportunities for businesses offering strong propositions and sought-after capabilities. Mark Madsen is the founder of Madsen Advisory, which specialises in mergers and acquisitions of marketing communication agencies.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Until recently, the execution of these strategies has not been a top priority for many corporate event clients. The common thread in an effective sustainability plan for events is communication. The shift really seemed to happen on the other side of the pandemic.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

You could replace “agency life” with “corporate life” and insert a whole other sub-set of people, too. Kelly Groehler, Tim Westermeyer and Betsy Andersen all traded in their corporate and agency PR careers for work in another field. They all knew that I had no interest in returning to a corporate role.

Apparel 106

Apparel Public Affairs Training Corporate 106

Communications Conversations

MARCH 10, 2015

Dustee Jenkins, vice president-communications, Target. A transplant from DC, Dustee holds one of the more high-profile corporate PR jobs in town. Amanda Brinkman, chief brand and communications officer, Deluxe. Teresa McFarland, founder, McFarland Communications. Rose McKinney, founder, Pineapple RM.

Public Affairs 60

Public Affairs Leadership Local Corporate 60

Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Amanda Hill – Three Box Strategic Communications. If they’re especially engaged, they’ll consume your brand message across multiple channels, reinforcing their recall and retention. For the original blog, please visit here.

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Conference Consumer Social Media Google 59

Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Community relations. Corporate communications. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Internal communications. Public affairs. Many have a side gig or passion that may or may not be related to communications. In 2008, we shared that Solo PR Pros can be involved in: Business consulting.

Public Affairs 40

Public Affairs Internal International Community 40

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2019

For most companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means giving back to the surrounding community. Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. Guest Post by Lisa Holtorf and Dawn Buzynski. It did for Strategic America (SA).

Agency 80

Agency Nonprofit Real Estate Public Affairs 80

Cision

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this interview, he shares the difficulties of military communication, the need for successful communication in all industries and how to use movies as a guide for PR. Coming out of college, I was more focused on public speaking and speechwriting than general public relations. How did you get your start in PR?

Policies 120

Policies Internal International Public Affairs 120

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2022

She also most recently served as chief communications officer of the largest privately held company in the U.S., Anna is now out on her own as the founder of White Gate Communications. Holly is now the vice president of corporate branding and partnerships at Polaris. Where is she now? Where is she now? Bank and Optum.

Marketing 60

Marketing Leadership Creativity Internal 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations defined? What is the value of public relations?

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

The wide-ranging discussion covered: how to land your first job in PR; the role of a PR practitioner; the importance of continuous learning; opportunities in the North East versus other areas of the country including London; working for a start up versus a corporate organisation; the importance of mental health and culture.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Seen as savvy multitaskers, public relations professionals have quickly and efficiently adapted with the evolving communication landscape. More than 53 percent of public relations professionals state that measurement is their biggest skills gap. But why can’t they accurately prove the value of their efforts?

Measurement 40

Measurement Banking Public Affairs Strategy 40

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

An independent communications consultant’s work is never done when it comes to new business activity and generating new leads. One of our Solo PR PRO Premium members , Kevin Anselmo of Experiential Communications, has done just that by conducting a comprehensive research study of a segment within his target audience: higher education.

Creativity 40

Creativity Public Affairs Policies Survey 40

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Brianne Murphy Miller Note: This is a reposted blog by Public Relations Global Network. All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Considering that “communication” is the function, these relationships deserve a bit more time and effort!

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Agency Technology Meeting Software 64

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

So, it’s no surprise then that storytelling has surfaced as a top tactic in the annual JOTW Communications Survey for the last three years. click any image for higher resolution) 105 Communication Views on Storytelling We asked: What does storytelling mean to you? Creating a compelling and succinct story of a brand or personality.”

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Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 132

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Listeners of this podcast series can actually experience that diversity through the episodes featuring members from around the globe, and you can hear the nuance of their insights into PR and marketing communication in their different markets.

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Agency Internal International Meeting 59