Marketwired

MARCH 24, 2016

By now, many brands have discovered that investing in research about a new product, different markets, or among clients and champions, can bring great rewards and help shape a brand’s future. Many research tools are available, but focus groups can be valuable in getting insights into how a product may or may not work.

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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. This month, the environmental advocacy group Mighty Earth released a report titled “Cargill: The Worst Company in the World.”. 50 Shades of Woke.

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Corporate Brand Branding Agriculture 198

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. It’s a PR agency with fewer than 25 employees, and more than a third are people of color. When employees feel represented within a company by their colleagues, they are more likely to feel valued and motivated.

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Employee Community Groups Interviews 156

Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Most people get into human resources because they want to help people, or they simply enjoy group environments and problem-solving. The post The PR of HR: 6 tips for becoming an HR rep employees can trust appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Here are a few ways that you can become an HR representative that your […].

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Employee Resources Groups Brand 78

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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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

One article in particular was able to capture so much public interest that it ended up being the biggest brand story in August, sneaking into the line up as it was published on the last day of the month. . Let’s take a look at what other brands and stories stood out in August. Apple employees voice opinions on returning to the office.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 27, 2024

The current and future employee is now a key strategic audience. According to a recent report covering talent strategy by Manpower Group, 75% of employers are having difficulty filling roles. This changes the calculus somewhat; it adds another stakeholder group that was previously the domain of recruiters and HR.

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We discussed our latest brand crisis research around misinformation, worker strikes, and vaccine mandates and the key features of public and media interest during the October episode of the NewsWhip Pulse. Reaching out to the key news sources to correct the record early on is paramount to effectively manage misinformation directed at a brand.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 31, 2023

Don’t get me wrong, creating timely and relevant content is a big part of effectively promoting your brand online, especially when it comes to social media. A lot of content today, particularly from brands, is simply adding to the noise. And employee re-shares of company content have a click-through rate of 2.1x

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5W PR

JUNE 5, 2023

As a result, companies are increasingly adopting sustainable packaging practices in order to reduce their environmental footprint and improve their brand image. That means sustainable packaging can improve a company’s PR and brand image. Many of them have started seeking out products and brands that align with their values.

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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. Founder of the Virgin Group, investor and author. Richard Branson.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. You feel connected to these brands. Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. 4 ways PR creates brand attachment.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A strategic public relations campaign can build significant corporate and product brand value, especially over time. But it’s not a contest. A milestone event.

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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. 93% believed that brand purpose would increase consumer trust and loyalty, while 88% felt doing so would differentiate them from their competition.

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PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

Brands that do not include us and are not engaging with the LGBTQ community are starting to [be scrutinized] for why they are not being diverse and inclusive,” said panelist Rich Ferraro, chief communications officer for GLAAD, a non-governmental media-monitoring organization that fights the defamation of LGBTQ people.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 16, 2019

Brands and businesses may be paying a hefty price for not properly locking down their messaging. The post Is poor communication diluting your brand story? How to get messaging on track appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

A compelling corporate innovation story represents a valuable opportunity to differentiate from competitors, educate investors, galvanize employees and attract prospective new talent. Finally, consider: How do you want our employees to describe your company’s innovation journey? What lessons can be learned from their experiences?

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If your customers are likely to take a particular side in a controversy, it may help to burnish your brand image by leaning into a strong message of support or opposition on the issue at hand. What Will Current and Potential Employees Think? These, too, are important guiding questions to be factored into your executives’ response.

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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. In-person connections are still important, and there is value for companies bringing their employees back to the office—but making that commute needs to be worthwhile. ACEing Flexibility So, what is ACE?

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Sword and the Script

MAY 28, 2019

That’s the backdrop for brands considering taking a public stand on a political position. That’s not what we’re talking about here and in my observation, there have been more voices urging brands to take a political position. The ensuing narrative has been that “taking a stand is no longer an option for brands.”.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

I currently work with a couple clients on managing and developing “Employer Brands” on social media. What that means, essentially, is developing a brand that will help retain and recruit the best and brightest talent for the company. It combines two loves of mine: employee communications and social media.

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5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

This includes employees, customers, investors, the media, and the broader community. By understanding the needs and expectations of different stakeholder groups, strategic communications can tailor messages that resonate, address concerns, and foster a sense of engagement and partnership.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That way, your brand image, and reputation are visible as the leader in your industry. Once you have the perfect team for your goals, understanding the benefits and how they will ensure long-term success and growth for your brand will help you know what you need. Firstly, it can help establish brand recognition and loyalty.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

We’ve seen some large companies take positions on controversial issues and even brand some of their product lines to reflect their feelings. Now employees at several large and well-known companies are raising their voice and informing their employers how they feel about different social and political issues. Looking Ahead.

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Cision

MAY 31, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Upon snapping photos of them, participants were given the option to add a branded filter to their Snapchat photos. Captivate, Then Maintain.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That way, your brand image, and reputation are visible as the leader in your industry. Once you have the perfect team for your goals, understanding the benefits and how they will ensure long-term success and growth for your brand will help you know what you need. Firstly, it can help establish brand recognition and loyalty.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Reputation Employee 52

Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That way, your brand image, and reputation are visible as the leader in your industry. Once you have the perfect team for your goals, understanding the benefits and how they will ensure long-term success and growth for your brand will help you know what you need. Firstly, it can help establish brand recognition and loyalty.

Brand 52

Brand Branding Reputation Employee 52

5W PR

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to the legal requirements, there are many reasons why a company should prioritize accessibility and inclusion for employees and customers with disabilities. External Benefits For businesses, brand image and reputation are crucial factors that can make or break success. But they also have significant internal benefits.

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Internal International Transportation Employee 88

David PR Group

MARCH 16, 2020

Aside from its medical consequences, COVID-19 has the potential to hurt or even destroy your brand. The main one: If VRBO, which is owned by Expedia, doesn’t fully refund travelers impacted by COVID-19, the brand will likely not survive this crisis. Being unreasonable during a time of national emergency is not soon forgotten.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2016

When done well it creates a public platform and builds brand visibility designed to resonate with customers. The right campaign can also humanize a corporate brand and engage individual customers and stakeholders in a powerful way by tapping their emotions. Millennials Rewards Principled Brands. Engage employees.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 30, 2023

But it’s also easy to get stuck – whether you’re struggling to grow a social following and increase engagement, bring in new customers, reach employees or create messages that resonate. A lot of content today, particularly from brands, is simply adding to the noise. But where do you begin? What do they post about?

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Social Media How To Media Employee 98

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailoring your communications to the different interest groups is also important, as your investors will be differently affected than your employees or their families. It’s vital that you feel well-equipped to respond to journalists quickly and efficiently, while also sharing a coherent message that can safeguard your brand reputation.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 4, 2016

The Skimm only has 15 full-time employees, so the Skimmbassadors have been a HUGE part of publisher’s success over the last couple years. The Skimmbassador Program may be the best example I’ve seen of an employee social advocacy program. Brand lesson : Never underestimate the power of free stuff. By word of mouth.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“Many of us can give examples of brands that have made mistakes in large cultural and heritage moments. Bennett, senior vice president at FleishmanHillard, serves on PRSA’s Board of Directors and co-leads PRSA’s Black Voices Affinity Group along with Sabrina Browne. 21 titled “Black Voices Defining the Industry in 2024.”

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PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Often, communication professionals think first about the message as it would play out in the press, on social media or in a soundbite, but a sometimes-forgotten audience is the employees, staffers and frontline workers who also have to work within an organization facing a crisis. Participate in reflective dialogue.

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Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Ethics 156

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

But what does it mean for a brand to be authentic in 2019? Brands today are under scrutiny from their consumers more than ever before. The onus is on the company to espouse values early and clearly, and continue to hold themselves and their employees accountable to those stated values.

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