Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Fortunately, most collaborative ideas can be successful, — with research, work, and creativity. Media relations deals with the news environment, which is by definition unpredictable.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

Critical Mention

MAY 13, 2020

Public relations, marketing and social media professionals must find ways to bring creativity to the forefront of their communication strategies. While everyone has their own methods of communication, it’s advantageous to expand communication skills by finding inspiration in the advice of other notable communicators.

Communications 158

Communications Radio Sports Social Media 158

Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

While the concepts underlying corporate social responsibility (CSR) are hardly new , our current framework of understanding for CSR in the United States started roughly in the 1950s. Learn “How to Plan and Manage Crisis Communication in a Social World” today! Corporations are taking stands on polarizing issues.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Trends Media Corporate 120

PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. But even amid these sharp declines in volunteerism nationwide, the PRSA Colorado Chapter has seen an increase in volunteers for its community program called PR Paid Forward.

Nonprofit 148

Nonprofit Local Training Media Training 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Beyond the media relations role, an objective view of the organization will help identify vulnerabilities, opportunities, and new strategies to build a leadership positioning. Additionally, specialist communicators are adept at spotting and synthesizing trends within a sector or industry.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

Misconceptions about career opportunities in public relations can lead to misunderstandings about the work and required skills. Public relations focuses on media relations and party planning Public relations is often misunderstood as just event planning and media interaction.

Publicity 78

Publicity Storytelling Crisis Management Reputation 78

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Neither can a communications counselor. Communications professionals are valuable resources. Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way. The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. I think we’ve established a lawyer can’t make guarantees.

Communications 99

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 99

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

a little luck are the ingredients of the recipe, M3 Communications Group, Inc. He was recognized as one of "The 10 Most Influential Media Leaders of 2021" and his influential story made it to the cover. However, the CEO & Founder of M3 Communications Group, Inc., A Trusted Service Provider M3 Communications Group, Inc.

Ethics 52

Ethics Creativity Leadership Crisis Management 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2015

Hiring a PR firm for the corporate communications mix is a sizable undertaking but it usually boils down to picking the right people. That broad perspective can bring creative new ideas for approaching communications. On the other, too much process can inhibit creativity. by Frank Strong. PR firm capabilities .

Corporate 60

Corporate Communications Web Creativity 60

Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2017

Her corporate gigs tended to be with large companies of the international variety – Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent for example. Today she is the faculty director and assistant professor with the Integrated Marketing Communications Program at Georgetown University. Communicating using simple, jargon-free language.

Corporate 61

Corporate Communications LinkedIn Agency 61

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Content and social media capabilities followed close behind. First, let’s discuss creativity.

Agency 223

Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Landis PR

MAY 28, 2024

This week’s blog post is written by our Public Relations Global Network partner, Christina Rytter, Founder of Scandinavian Communications in Copenhagen. Christina provides a detailed insight into the business and communications environment in Denmark and delivers valuable advice to businesses seeking to navigate her home market.

Energy 59

Energy Technology Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals 59

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? A new approach. The downside?

Media 243

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications. Source: Journal of Communication 1 Botan, C., & Taylor, M.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. the concept of two-way internal communications to improve the company’s image after a mine strike massacre. Rockefeller Jr.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

The Hoffman Agency

JULY 16, 2019

I’ve been mulling the idea of creativity in public relations lately. I’ve nothing against the big idea, and the creative thinking that goes into it. The ongoing need for creativity in public relations. Take a media relations campaign, for example, or ongoing content creation for a corporate blog.

Creativity 41

Creativity Energy Ethics Course 41

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. Both PR agencies and in-house communications professionals are struggling with this shift. Have you heard of Media Mix Modeling? A new approach. The downside?

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 12, 2016

Ownership is a strong word in the high-stakes game of corporate social media turf wars – yet consensus increasingly points to PR as primary proponents. A recent survey by the employment agency, The Creative Group , says corporate executives are increasingly inclined to pin the communications shop with such responsibility.

Survey 60

Survey Corporate Social Media Media 60

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? Sometimes all it takes is a single word or idea to get the creative juices flowing. The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators?

Communications 97

Communications Marketing Pitching Technology 97

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 17, 2014

The World Communication Forum in Davos is the most international and diverse of all the conferences I attend around the world. This year was no exception with public relations professionals from around the globe including Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria. The third group, which I pushed for, was a union of in-house heads of communications.

Communications 153

Communications Conference Groups Reputation 153

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Because news moves quickly, the pressure is on to develop a creative, well-packaged message that provides an original, relevant angle. Early on, PRs must communicate the importance of newsjacking and explain how it works to ensure their buy-in and reinforce the value. Are you fast enough?

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Trends Pitching Agency B2B 293

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MARCH 5, 2024

Yes, it’s true that in today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals no longer rely on earned media alone. Most PR pros today use some form of the PESO Model which includes owned, shared, paid and earned media. However, media pitching and media relations to secure earned media still dominate the industry.

Media 98

Media Nonprofit Pitching Analytics 98

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. BIGfish Communications.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Ethical Voices

JUNE 12, 2023

Joining me in this week’s episode is Zainab Chaudary , Senior Vice President at New Heights Communications. I met her at a great session on AI and political communications hosted by Peter Loge at George Washington University. Folks who worked at that organization bring a very different perspective to advocacy communications.

Ethics 70

Ethics Storytelling Communications Training 70

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. The 2018 JOTW Communications Survey from Frank Strong. The survey was conducted in February 2018 and 155 respondents completed the questionnaire. Click To Tweet.

Survey 74

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 74

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2018

It’s easy to relegate media list development to the remedial PR file — things that are too basic to analyze or improve. But for PR and media relations people, a good media database is critical. PR tips for killer media lists. Good media lists improve relations. Consider all angles.

Media 136

Media Mobile Telecommunications Pitching 136

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

2020 is the perfect time to take a fresh, creative approach to your partnerships. 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? Highly-targeted story angles. Social activism. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Trends 165

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Deeptie Sethi is a global brand and communications specialist helping businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications-leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and effective advocacy programs.

Local 133

Local Crisis Management Internal International 133

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

19% of publishers requested articles, 13% requested infographics, 12% requested mixed-media pieces, and 11% requested data visualizations.”. Read more: Cliff Notes to Effective Media Relations: A Summary of 3 Surveys of Editors, Reporters and Journalists [UML]. 11) Earned media still reigns as the most credible. .

Marketing 78

Marketing Publicity Survey Study 78

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

They’ll be expected to deliver more: more strategy, more content, more channels, more creativity and more measurement. Both agency and corporate executives agree that this is the greatest challenge preventing them from achieving their future goals. Corporate-side PR. Corporate PR budgets grew only 2.6%

Industry 113

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Senior executives who do not make themselves available for internal reviews, or who don’t participate as corporate spokespersons where needed are sending a message that the program isn’t important, which can hamstring the PR team’s efforts. No creative spark . See this earlier post for more on the power of PR creativity.

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

We often say that public relations is more of an art than a science, and it’s true. Although what we do is more data-driven and more measurable than ever, like any good professional service, it also relies on intangibles like creativity, experience, and judgment. When it comes to media relations, timing is key.

Energy 168

Energy Measurement Media Relations Local 168