Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A Guest Post by Corina Manea, Chief Community Officer of Spin Sucks & Founder of NutsPR. Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there? It was for the kids.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Now, five weeks into the lockdown that has decimated so many business sectors, many companies have settled into a new normal. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals.

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5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

It falls on April 2nd every year and presents a unique opportunity for brands to show support for this important cause. In this article, we will discuss some ways in which brands can effectively show support for World Autism Day. Brands can show support for World Autism Day by donating a portion of their profits to these organizations.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Landis Communications’ president Sean Dowdall appeared on the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) podcast to discuss how he runs the agency as a values-aligned company. The Tribes’ goal was for their community to succeed by leading with their values. My parents supported tribal growth and success.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Brand purpose has real purpose. Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 8, 2023

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. To make the most of social media, B2B companies can (and should) strategically use hashtags to increase visibility, reach new audiences and engage with existing followers. Avoid hashtags like #sternmarketingstrategy2023.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Employer branding is your reputation and image as a place to work. It is a combination of your employees’ perception of you as an employer and how candidates see you as a potential workplace. Both directly shape how the public, as well as investors and customers, view the brand. Proof of Brand Values.

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5W PR

JANUARY 7, 2023

According to recent reports, two-thirds of the people in the workforce believe that it’s important to them to work for a company that has a clear sense of purpose. That’s why more and more companies have started to incorporate a purpose into their existence and business operations. Authenticity.

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Stern + Associates

APRIL 27, 2023

Even in times of recovery, companies may unintentionally hamper their progress in a rush to get to a “new normal.” His research was sparked by a curiosity to understand how a few small and large companies can leverage purpose in fundamental ways to transform themselves and drive performance.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The shared experience of COVID-19 has significantly changed what it means to be vulnerable and has thrust individuals, families, and communities across the world into situations where basic needs are not able to be met. The post How can companies meet demands to show Purpose commitments?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

Its success hinges on a genuine understanding of diverse communities and cultures. How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. As I proceeded in the interview process, I noticed more people in the company like me. The first step is education.

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2023

Brands must align values with ethical practices. To connect with modern consumers, a brand can update its values using various strategies. Conducting Market Research To update brand values, start by conducting market research. This helps brands understand what matters to consumers and how they decide what to buy.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Owned Media & Content Strategy Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate Communications As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. How do you know what’s working?

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

Should brands take a stand? So, what’s a brand (and their top execs) to do? Fence-sitters might alienate those who want to know the brand’s political and social colors. What all these companies have in common is a cadre of leaders ready to stick to their principles and take the heat. So, what should you speak out on?

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Employee social advocacy programs are having a moment. Fact is, more companies are globbing on to this trend–and, for good reason. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years. Easy-peasy, right? Everyone wins, right?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Beauty aficionados aren’t just buying beauty products, they’re seeking experiences, belonging, and brands that resonate with their values. The best way for brands to connect with these customers is to avoid generic marketing strategies and delve into the captivating world of strategic PR, tailor-made for this coveted crowd.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 19, 2023

From Hollywood A-listers to sports superstars, brands have often turned to famous faces to promote their products or services. Their association with any brand can quickly grab the attention of consumers and create a lasting impression. Credibility and trust Well-liked and respected celebrities can lend credibility to a brand.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

But what one tactic can drive employee engagement and consumer support? It’s a broad term referring to the social good your brand does locally, nationally or globally. More and more employees, particularly ones from the millennial generation and beyond, care about social activism. Align social good with brand values.

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PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. In this tumultuous past year, stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand. In the era of accountability, accountability is the crucible of trust.

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Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

For all companies, but especially those that deliver technology and services for the workforce, now is the time to prepare. And that includes adapting their external communications strategy. For companies outside of workplace tech and services, lines of messaging around the recession will look different but still be important.

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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. Instead of managing Gen Z employees, mentor them. We need to cultivate communities and have real conversations.

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Presspage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Within the last month, two Tropical hurricanes, Harvey and Irma, devastated communities in the southern parts of the United States and its surrounding regions. During this difficult time, it is not uncommon to see brands giving back to the community, usually in some form of monetary donation for relief in disaster-afflicted areas.

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PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Erica Keswin is a 3x WSJ bestselling author, public speaker, and consultant for various major global brands. This trend deprives companies of opportunities to tap into the wealth of skills and experience present in this demographic. Many companies and industries shifted to remote work during that time.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today, I am excited to announce that Onclusive and The RepTrak Company have entered into a strategic partnership to combine the world’s leading reputation metrics with AI-powered media analytics. Ultimately, each company aims to provide its customers with a more holistic reputation and media analytics solution to meet the moment.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Corporate reputation has surpassed profitability in its importance to business success—today’s customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders have many choices, and they are leaning toward companies with a stellar public image. Your brand name is only as good as your reputation. Richard Branson.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As always, this year brought some truly spectacular “PR failures” by high-profile organizations and brands. By Monday, most of OpenAI’s rank-and-file employees were threatening to follow them. It was a comedy of poor communication on top of a structure that no longer worked for a company with its growth goals.

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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. Instead of managing Gen Z employees, mentor them. We need to cultivate communities and have real conversations.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

The term “brand journalism” is a bit of a lightning rod term in the social media marketing business. ” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. But, for the most part, brand journalism wins have been tough to come by.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

The same is true for brands and businesses. ” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. Whitney Dailey of Porter Novelli describes it as “a way for individuals to hold companies accountable in a way they previously weren’t able to do.”.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Connections with one another, connections with brands, connections with strangers on the internet. Many brands go through the struggle of finding the right “human touch” for their channels. This can be a challenge, particularly for brands that market to other businesses or that have less trendy offerings such as software or services.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. There are many ways to use PR initiatives to add depth, color, and cohesion to the building blocks of brand identity. Generating credibility for the brand message. Showing a brand’s humanity.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 11, 2019

Your copy will need to be razor-sharp, with polished phrasing and potent messaging, but you’ll also need to make your visual branding a priority. Want to make your brand memorable? Take inspiration from your favorite brands. Create a set of brand guidelines. WordPress themes health food company”).

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5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2023

Investing in CSR can help companies develop a corporate reputation, and attract customers while protecting businesses from any damage to their reputation, as well as helping them recover faster after a PR crisis. This is a great way for companies to give back to their communities and customers that have supported the business in the past.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. Of those polled, 88% believed that today’s companies must lead with purpose and 91% said they must benefit all stakeholders and not just its owners.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.”

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. In doing so, it joins at least five other PR tech companies that have done the same.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. Corporate Communications. As companies grow, corporate communications become more important. This work is critical to building a strong brand with a consistent message.

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