Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2024

A new report makes the case for the elevated role of corporate communications in management. The corporate communications or public relations function was elevated during the COVID-19 pandemic. My doctoral study at Leeds Business School is focused on whether this elevated role can be sustained and consolidated.

Report 59

Report Communications Public Affairs Ethics 59

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you. In-house vs. agency.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. As the graphic nearby shows, there’s greater consensus around “differentiating the brand from the competition” while the rest of the answers trail off into the low double digits or less.

Technology 131

Technology Study Communications Survey 131

PRSay

JULY 6, 2021

The secret lies in your employer brand. Developing your employer brand. When your employer brand is built strategically, it’s deeply attractive to the type of person who will thrive inside your culture and help propel your company forward. Your corporate brand. Using your employer brand for recruiting.

Brand 176

Brand Branding Employee How To 176

Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

Igniyte , a UK-based PR firm, commissioned a study of 508 managers finding, “40% of UK managers surveyed cite their higher management team as the biggest risk to a PR crisis.”. According to this study, potential triggers ought to include potential comments and actions of executives. foreseeing all the potential triggers.

Study 60

Study Leadership Crisis Crisis Communications 60

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Good public relations can be an essential way for a brand to stand out from the pack, especially in the B2B/ technology sector. 6 PR tactics to differentiate your brand. A company can set itself apart by speaking in a distinct brand voice. We’ve found success in mini-conferences we call thought leadership panels.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to a 2021 study by researchers at Portland State University in Oregon, workplace incivility is rising, too. Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility?

Employee 154

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 154

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Why isn’t kindness desirable in the leadership community? It’s clear to see why the default path for leadership is often being as cut-throat with your employees as you are with your competitors, but it’s not the only way to be. Being kind is a long-term investment in your brand. Show me the money!

Leadership 71

Leadership Reputation Employee Hotels 71

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2023, powerful campaigns strengthened PR’s ability to improve brand reputation and influence, while also strengthening customer adoption and loyalty. Brands have attempted to adapt their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to suit their audiences’ varying opinions on controversial issues. Short-form video reigns.

Trends 184

Trends Video B2C Measurement 184

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.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 1, 2021

.” Clubhouse can drive PR thought leadership potential for PR. For public relations agencies and their clients, Clubhouse is a new platform for achieving what we call thought leadership — a position as a source of cutting-edge information and expertise. I hope Clubhouse succeeds.

Leadership 321

Leadership Conference Sports Meeting 321

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. Formerly Impact Live, this conference is a team-focused event that aligns marketing, sales, and leadership groups. Dates: March 19, 2020. Location: New York, NY. Location: Austin, TX.

Conference 329

Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Many PR people aren’t familiar with Notified, but it is a significant business cast from brands you used to know. Symphony Technology Group acquired four of PR tech companies including Onclusive, PRgloo, and, later , Critical Mention – and folded them all under the Onclusive brand. Executing M&A post-deal is hard.

Software 167

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 167

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Just as the large PR firms cast around for more lucrative and scaleable services to sell, marketers have come to value earned media results for its brand-building and SEO impact. Thought leadership content is persuasive. Thought leadership content is persuasive. Earned media offers credibility.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow. But most chief executives aren’t rockstars, and they don’t necessarily embrace a role as brand spokesperson. To show leadership during a serious crisis situation. To manage a corporate transition.

Trade Shows 271

Trade Shows Leadership Airlines Corporate 271

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Brand advocacy will grow. Shortly before the inauguration of the new president, some brands went against convention and waded into political territory. Corporate CEOs rallied to aid those affected by the administration’s suddenly announced travel ban. Here are some we’ve noticed. Visual storytelling will be better and easier.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand. How can marketing and PR jointly contribute to business goals? Aligning objectives with the customer journey.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The study polled 33,000 respondents in 28 countries. According to the Edelman study, 75% of respondents globally trust their employer. Employers are more believable than government, media reporters with named sources, major corporations, media reports with anonymous sources, advertising and “my social media.”.

Government 140

Government Survey Ethics Media 140

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 9, 2016

Never assume that the client or executive leadership actually saw that last placement. That’s a critical takeaway from one of the studies covered below. To that end, here are the summaries to three public relations studies. As of this moment, last month’s placement…is last month’s placement.

Study 60

Study Publicity Survey Engineering 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2022

There are things brands can do if PR is important to them: turn your Twitter handle over to a capable PR person and let them get to work. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort. If you are in a leadership position, this is your job to handle and get whatever pre- or post-approval you need.

B2B 103

B2B Twitter Brand Branding 103

Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

An online world means that everyday citizens are gaining greater control over the messages they see, believe, share and utilize in their decision-making processes or attributions of brand reputation. Ensuring brand messaging is consistent across all channels, internally and externally is more difficult than ever—especially in a crisis.

Crisis 127

Crisis Crisis Management Case Study Reputation 127

Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2022

The corporate narrative and expression of it remains mission critical, perhaps more than ever. Here are the communications actions (and opportunities) we see as crucial in times like these: Revisit & shore up your corporate narrative: Are you saying the right things to (excite) the right audience? Don’t take the foot off the pedal.

Employee 88

Employee Case Study Corporate Trends 88

Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A variety of alternative terms are frequently used to describe practice such as brand communication, corporate communication, corporate affairs, and integrated marketing communication. You can’t blame the professional associations although they have a leadership role. You’ll understand while I side with the CIPR.

Publicity 98

Publicity Corporate Interviews Reputation 98

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

width="1/1" tablet_width_inherit="default" animation_type="default" bg_image_animation="none" border_type="simple" column_border_width="none" column_border_style="solid"][vc_column_text] Originally seen in Harvard Business Review Over the last year, there has been no shortage of avoidable PR nightmares for leading corporate brands.

Agency 100

Agency How To Survey Employee 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Content shapes a personal brand. Content like blogs and opinion pieces allow a CEO to show depth and personality, which helps build a distinct personal brand. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand. Long-form content bolsters authority.

Case Study 178

Case Study SEO Film Video 178

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. The more contemporary the case study, the more applicable it can be to situations in the workplace.

Communications 120

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 120

Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. I treat every story as a valuable source of information for readers—and a valuable gateway to a brand.” Whether I’m penning a reported piece, ghostwriting, or composing a blog post for a brand, there are a few fact-checking measures I always take.

Content Marketing 144

Content Marketing Marketing Viral Study 144

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. It may be tempting to think that a great PR program is the magic ingredient for a critical product launch or the sole solution to a decline in brand reputation. And it shouldn’t always be about your brand.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. Things to think about How can you leverage organic content (with permission, of course) and empower your everyday fans to continue to share your brand message creatively? And people still faxed pitches! Highly-targeted story angles.

Trends 165

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

wiredPRworks

AUGUST 2, 2016

Thanks to Russ Klein, AMA CEO , for his take on the survey’s positive outlook, leadership opportunities– and even a few thoughts on what marketers can learn from Pokémon [hint: it’s not about finding rare monsters]. 55% Able to preserve brand consistency as marketing goes digital. What one key finding in the study surprised you most?

Leadership 40

Leadership Survey Enterprise Conference 40

Stuart Bruce

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Launched on International Women’s Day in March 2017 it was meant to symbolise the power of women in leadership. It appears that State Street thinks it’s great to talk about how brilliant women are in leadership, but not brilliant enough to put its money where its mouth is and pay them as much as men.

Case Study 99

Case Study Crisis Communications Corporate Leadership 99

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. ” But in the run-up to this year’s AdWeek in New York, it seems CMO and brand patience has started to wane. As my boss, Cision CEO, Kevin Akeroyd, explained to Adweek , “Big brands cannot suddenly pull out in any kind of mass-scale way.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

Mark My Words

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Right now, Uber’s PR team should be celebrating having secured feature pieces in both the FT and Vanity Fair, the latter of which could have successfully repositioned the brand from its helter-skelter course. As such, Uber works as the perfect case study for anyone evaluating how not to operate during a global crisis.

Case Study 112

Case Study Leadership Crisis Corporate 112

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. Buena Vista Pictures (1995).

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

of studies and surveys – some of which I had a hand in producing – dissecting the results and connecting dots where it looks appropriate. Each statistic links to the blog post that covered that particular study or survey and links to the underlying source. In many cases, I’ve included a graphic from the original post or study.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

One of my clients reached out today sharing her idea on this topic about leadership and what happens when Elon Musk takes the reigns of a company that is currently in a hybrid situation and what that will do for corporate culture. Financial Stories. Read all about it and see how you can insert yourself into the story.

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Twitter Pitching Financial Video 130