Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

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. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

Technology 128

Technology Study Communications Survey 128

NewsWhip

JUNE 14, 2023

We value honest feedback as it plays a vital role in our continuous growth and impacts the choices consumers make when purchasing. When I am in crisis monitoring mode, this is always my first and primary tool for gathering information and making recommendations.” – Aubrey Q., So we’d greatly value a review on G2 here.

Leadership 78

Leadership Software Customer Service Small Business 78

The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A local consumer review survey by Brightlocal shows that 98% of consumers occasionally read reviews for local businesses. This means that one of the first things potential customers will do is look up your business online. Therefore, having online reviews is crucial for your business’s success.

Policies 95

Policies Construction Reputation Privacy 95

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. It substantiates the idea that when customers trust a business, they are more likely to take actions that benefit that business. The 10 ways to build trust are: 74% trust a business that “respects and protects customers’ data, privacy and security.”.

Brand 109

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 109

Reputation Us

MARCH 31, 2021

Participating WBA member banks in the IRP will receive customized services, including: Cyber insurance policy review and recommendations. Crisis communications plan for data security incidents. Customized incident response plan. Consumer and regulatory data breach notification obligations.

Insurance 78

Insurance Insurance Banking Crisis Communications 78

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

“Authenticity” has become marketers’ favorite buzzword, and brands are now expected to always be honest and transparent in their efforts to connect with consumers. Telling consumers a brand story instead of just advertising to them is what wins trust and appreciation. What does it even mean for a brand to be authentic? Partnerships.

Trends 108

Trends Airlines Social Media Crisis 108

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

For example, last autumn, an initiative by British Gas, which is owned by FTSE 100 group Centrica, to use its Twitter account to promote customer service was greeted by hundreds of tweets pouring scorn on the company’s decision to raise energy prices ahead of winter.”.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service. Oftentimes, consumers rely on social media reviews and online customer service to finalize purchasing decisions. Share Tweet Share. Until next time!

Social Media 105

Social Media Media Customer Service Radio 105

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Fortunately, a large portion of modern communication is now automated thanks to the incredible rise of chatbots. Transparency.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Forward-thinking brands are already embracing the strategic advantages that social listening tools can offer when it comes to managing brand reputation, crisis detection, and optimising comms strategy. Once you’re armed with this information, you can craft your multi-stakeholder communications strategy accordingly.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? Brandon Puttbrese, account supervisor at GS&F, says in order for your communication to be effective, you need to understand what motivates your audience. How do you help brands create communication that inspires action?

Crisis 0

Crisis Reputation Study Social Media 0

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. Not knowing this, you give the okay to move in a direction to attract more customers rather than committing energy to doing crisis management.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

We see this happening in the communications and PR industry. Every new channel reduces the friction needed for consumers to get what they want. A company with excellent predictive analytics will have a significant advantage in cost reduction and customer service over a company which guesses at when demand will be highest.

Publicity 166

Publicity Data Analytics Advertising 166

Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 30, 2015

” “People will be able to have personal conversations with companies – specifically, customer service representatives – and be able to make requests, ask questions and get quick responses in an ongoing thread.” It could help customers by saving them a few mouse clicks. ” Okay. Time will tell.

Facebook 100

Facebook Customer Service YouTube Crisis Management 100

Cision

MAY 18, 2015

This is a big deal for PR practitioners and marketers as Altimeter reports that a quarter of all social media falls under the purview of communication , and another 40 percent is the responsibility of marketing. Event detection, issue and crisis management. Influencer detection and customer relationship management.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Analysis Data 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. A company crisis is looming. These include product recalls, data breaches or any issues related to the following: Consumer privacy commitment.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Cision

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

This trend isn’t particularly surprising, but it gives the Friday after Thanksgiving a bit of an identity crisis. It also presents businesses a conundrum: the need to reach and convert online consumers has accelerated, yet much belief about digital and social customers is counter-intuitive. Practical Value.

Social Media 120

Social Media Facebook Print Advertising 120

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Dentsu recently came out with a survey regarding consumers’ summer travel plans. Increased use of artificial intelligence in travel: AI is already being used in various aspects of travel, from chatbots for customer service to personalized recommendations for accommodations and activities.

Travel 40

Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels 40

Critical Mention

JUNE 29, 2018

Just a couple of months ago, a PR crisis came out of nowhere. Suddenly Tide found itself in the middle of an unexpected PR crisis that it didn’t cause. Takeaway: Not preparing a statement and robust PR strategy before responding to a crisis can lead to serious consequences. To eat or not to eat? Hint: Definitely do NOT eat).

Crisis 68

Crisis Customer Service Video Financial 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Global Communications Report, a comprehensive worldwide survey of more than 1,000 senior PR executives worldwide, reveals that the global PR industry is predicted to grow from its current estimated size of $14 billion to $19.3 According to a 2015 Chief Communications Officer survey by Korn Ferry , CCOs in the U.S.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 11, 2022

However, ad spend is down , particularly in consumer and B2B tech. You can streamline communication with both internal and external teams with platforms like Slack or even our own Contently, where you can manage deadlines, projects, and communications all in one location. How to adapt your goals during tough times.

Content Marketing 105

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Consumer 105

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 3, 2020

If one primary role of a communicator is to be the conscious of the organization, then this is a good time to voice that consciousness. 1) The PR tech vendors comms pros recommend The 2020 JOTW Communications Survey identified the PR tech vendors most likely to be recommended. Here’s this month’s PR tech sum.

Product Launch 95

Product Launch Survey Banking Pharmaceuticals 95

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Fortunately, a large portion of modern communication is now automated thanks to the incredible rise of chatbots, like MobileMonkey.

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts. Each month we’ll hear from c-suite level communicators and marketers as they discuss challenges and opportunities facing companies in an ever-changing business climate.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

Onclusive

JUNE 29, 2018

This month, AirPR hosted the webinar “How to Protect Your Brand in a PR Crisis.” Moderated by Heidi Sullivan, President of HKSully Consulting, the webinar outlined best practices in the New PR world of rapid-response and all-way communication. From Facebook to Starbucks, no brand is safe from a communications crisis.

Crisis 186

Crisis How To Brand Branding 186

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

I have been teaching communication/public relations courses for a decade, if you include the earlier years when I was a Teaching Assistant at Syracuse University and the University of Maryland. Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications.

Education 150

Education Training Course Social Media 150

Beyond PR

JULY 28, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. Not knowing this, you give the okay to move in a direction to attract more customers rather than committing energy to doing crisis management. By Nick Bell.

Employee 80

Employee Journalism Data Technology 80

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

For example, bring your PR and customer service teams into the advertising planning process. Part of the reason people lose their minds about customer service on social media is pure frustration. If you identify possible criticisms in advance, you are better prepared to deal with them when they occur.

Advertising 60

Advertising Advertising Social Media Twitter 60

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Vuelio named this blog the best PR and communications blog in 2019. A study called the Velvet Ghetto commissioned by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) first called out the gender pay gap in the PR profession in 1986. If you work in issues and crisis it can be especially acute. That’s thanks to you.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

What do you do when you’re embroiled in a crisis that maybe wasn’t of your making? He is a crisis PR expert, a friend of mine for many years. To be able to communicate and keep those relationships going until you get back to normal is going to be key. What do you do when you get negative press? Dave Oates: Sure.

Crisis 78

Crisis Local Facebook Social Media 78

David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

Airlines 54

Airlines Reputation Customer Service Social Media 54

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Jon Amar , Director of PR and Communications, Matter Unlimited. “I see a few things. More show and less tell.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Of the many things that play into a brand’s reputation, there are a few that you have control over: customer service, your online presence, and corporate social responsibility. Happy customers and word of mouth referrals lead to an increase in sales, which are worth more in the long run than advertising. What does this tell us?

Reputation 137

Reputation Brand Branding Customer Service 137

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video enhances SEO, has the best ROI, keeps consumers engaged longer, and is more shareable than many other content forms. As noted in our post on long-form content , a CEO can help influence a corporate image as well as build a personal brand through regular video communications. 7 best PR uses for video. A public-facing CEO.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more. Examples of AI Prompts for PR Research Rank the top five best practices for crisis communication in the context of a healthcare industry scandal? ROI: Financial return compared to PR costs.

Trends 105

Trends YouTube Video Social Media 105