Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. Photo courtesy of Pixabay At the intersection of public relations and public policy is an opportunity for communication professionals to exert considerable influence. For the original blog, please visit here.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

As hospitals and health care services gradually reopen in the coming weeks and months, communications and PR professionals will be helping patients, caregivers and staff adjust to the new normal after COVID-19. For communicators, the challenge is to help people feel comfortable about returning to their doctors and hospital services.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher. Seek communications help. The list is long.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 18, 2018

But, here’s a little profile test to see if you’re a modern communicator who shares stories that resonate and create impact with your audiences. In addition, your approach to storytelling is flexible and you easily adapt to a global communications landscape. Modern Communicators can never be too complacent.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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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. We need to cultivate communities and have real conversations. Fittingly, a post on leadership appeared from Patrice Sutherland.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While ICON 2022 buzzed with the excitement of people happy to be gathered in person again, PRSA’s conference in Grapevine, Texas, also gave PR pros the chance to hear about the latest trends in the communications profession. I think of what I do under a broad umbrella of communicating what the company stands for and reputation-building.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Throughout my career, I’ve felt the most fun and fulfilling part of being a public relations practitioner is acting as the link between a problem and a solution,” she told the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations in 2007. She was also active in numerous local, national and international civic groups.

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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. We need to cultivate communities and have real conversations. Fittingly, a post on leadership appeared from Patrice Sutherland.

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications. We needed to find ways to communicate quickly, accurately and effectively. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 30, 2020

PRSA Chapter D&I liaisons, along with Chapter leadership, are responsible for creating and implementing plans to promote diversity and inclusion, they also explain its importance within each Chapter. However, Chapter D&I liaisons are at the forefront to bring about transformation at the local level. Diversity is the mix.

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The Hoyt Organization

APRIL 23, 2024

With a robust PR strategy, your nonprofit can easily differentiate its messaging from the competition, and garner support from the community. Additionally, you can easily reach the right audiences and communicate your message effectively. Social media also allows for direct communication with potential donors and supporters.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. COVID-19 has driven the adoption of technology.

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Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

JULY 5, 2021

The truck came also close to hitting Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and several local elected officials. After an investigation by the local police and FBI, the accident was determined the following day to be just that — a tragic accident. Trantalis, a witness to the traumatic event, was understandably upset. An accident.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

There are countless ways to give and motivate others to do so for the betterment of the communities where we live, work and play. Inspired by the outcome of the initial virtual 5K, I volunteered with community members to launch the #WeAreWeston 5K in support of our local food bank. She is also actively involved in her community.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Having worked in communications for a top-tier university, a regional nonprofit foundation and as a consultant, I’ve heard this question myself. As communicators, we work hard to engage with reporters and editors to make them aware of the great work our clients are doing — but we still understand why bosses make these urgent requests.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Our leadership, at every level of the Society, must define what DE&I success looks like for the industry and continue the focus and the discussion on how we steadily improve. Why did you decide on pursuing leadership positions within PRSA, including at the Chapter and Section level? Best leadership advice you’ve ever received?

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Communications Conversations

MAY 12, 2020

For starters, she was a VP before her 30th birthday–she has natural leadership abilities. Don’t be afraid to jump into the deep end of leadership. So many people aspire for leadership roles, especially at younger ages. I absolutely cherish my time at Sun Country and fast track to leadership. We have determination.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The local TV station wants a comment regarding a tip from an irate customer for their “Consumer Fight Back” report”. · Valerie Merahn Simon, Co-Founder, #PRStudChat Valerie has been in the communications industry for nearly 20 years. It seems private customer data MAY have been compromised. What now? ·

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

This week, Cortés sat down with me to discuss the importance of internal communication, creating and following an effective business plan, and knowing how to add value to your team. What are some of the differences in building a communication strategy on a national level compared to a local level?

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

The team at Landis is well-versed in understanding the benefits of a well-placed piece of content, but sometimes clients need a little more of an explanation on how this one tactic can move the needle on overall strategic communications. Where you are communicates who you are. His/her audience is your target.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

As the situation continues to unfold, here are six crisis communications lessons from past pandemics to keep in mind: 1. Communications should speak first to the families and communities affected by the virus, and explain what the organization is doing to help them. Plan for the worst. Keep people first. Enlist employees.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Check Yourself Before Communicating a DEI initiative. Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Like any good communications plan, start with research. Discuss with your leadership team how to approach similar events in the future. Breaking news happens fast. And that’s OK.

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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.

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Barokas

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

We give back to our communities with passion and energy. He started his career in communications for CART/Indy Car racing, tapping into his life-long love of the racetrack to build his PR chops. Over more than 20 years, David has held leadership roles at various agencies and led global communications for Deloitte.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

The latest edition of #FuturePRoof published today explores the role of communication in the NHS. Arguably everyone in the NHS, from porter to surgeon, and midwife to Trust chairman, works in communications. 2 Technology versus community care The public is wedded to the notion of doctors’ surgeries and hospitals on every street corner.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

To encourage social responsibility, create a culture of giving back to the larger community. Encourage human resources to create policy for volunteering that will not harm employees’ performance reviews when they take time off to give back to the community. Plan ahead and implement social activities, events and community outreach.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But I also liked being more of a communication generalist inside organizations, managing everything from events to publications—even sales collateral. What really differs from one setting to another is the quality of leadership and the resources you have to succeed. I thrive on change and new challenges versus maintenance.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 29, 2020

Tyneside Council has seconded eight staff to help with demand at our local Bay Foodbank in North Shields , Newcastle. Please support seek out and support your local organisation. Work has gone virtual and in our personal lives people have sought to connect by building virtual communities. Demand for food banks is on the rise.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2018

Judy is mostly retired from a career in health-care communications, but still freelances for clients. Karlie, how did observing your mother’s work in the profession and also in the local Chapter inspire you ? She worked full time, had her own home office and served in a leadership role. Both now live in the Atlanta area.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes. Help people to help you.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I also spent time a significant amount of time reading national, local, and industry news to better understand what the media covers and what pieces meld together to create an impactful story. Get active and give back to your community. Find a local organization with ties to a personal passion of yours. Katie McGraw.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The operating system of the past was localized, the operating system of the present is centralized and the operating system of the future is decentralized.”. Decentralizing technologies represent an evolution in thought,” she said during a conversation hosted by Brandi Boatner, manager, digital and advocacy communications, IBM.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

Adapting This is an interesting area in which some organisations have shown strong leadership. Public information Local government, health services and blue light services have redirected all communication to providing public information that supports the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Let’s hope that continues.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. This article aims to help you understand what to expect and the pros and cons of working for a PR agency or integrated communications firm. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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