Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We often work with clients who have multiple communications agencies for different aspects of their program. They will have one for social media, another for digital marketing, another for media relations and perhaps a separate firm for crisis communications. Here are three reasons why.

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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.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Anni Kosunen, Ellun Kanat. Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. The story of communication as an underrated support function is tired and uninspiring. Let’s be honest.

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PRSay

MAY 16, 2018

With that sage advice, it comes as a surprise that only six percent of MBA programs require any communications courses. They presented this research during a panel discussion at the Institute for Public Relations’ (IPR) Bridge Conference in Washington, D.C. But content variety remains.”.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”.

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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.

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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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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.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. The 2019 conference will explore new challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) International Conference. Ragan Communications’ events are fun and informative with dynamic speakers.

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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.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) is a strategic communications firm in Southern California that specializes in assisting organizations with reputation issues, media strategy and implementation. Having access to real-time media monitoring allows EKA to provide clients with instant news. Who is EKA? ” Until next time!

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. For PR practitioners, crisis managers, and the organizations they counsel, the NBA episode offers some valuable tips. Tip 1: Live your values. Tip 3: Take charge when playing defense.

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 6, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (June 6, 2023) – Buchanan Public Relations LLC, a full-service public relations, digital, and crisis communications firm in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania announced today it has hired Lauren Scully as an Account Coordinator. Its clients include large corporations as well as leading non-profits.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. You want to be the eyes and ears for the media inside the building. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It was increasingly filled with queries from corporate bloggers with commercial interests rather than journalists with stories to complete on a deadline. This latest move may make financial sense, but it’s the second serious crisis communications distraction for the company in Europe. Measurement templates. Reddit data.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

Insufficient communication. Effective communications needs a mix of “rich” and “lean.” ” In-person, Skype or phone calls are considered “rich” channels of communication and are the most effective ways to hammer out complex ideas, solve problems or address larger strategic questions.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Alan Caldwell, APR, vice president and chief diversity strategist at Cerrell Associates, stresses the importance of authenticity in brand communication. In this interview, Alan discusses the critical steps for successful crisis communications, what it means for your brand to be human and how to improve communication through research.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. Crimson Tide (1995) — Crisis Planning. Plus, communications technology plays a crucial role in the plot. Lesson learned!

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2022

Find more articles on crisis communications in the May 2022 issue of Strategies & Tactics. Managing a Chapter crisis. I had a destination, a nice navigation system and a spare, but I didn’t have any instructions (crisis plan) on how to replace the tire. Not on my list? Don’t forget about your emergency kit.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 28, 2023

Wherever retirement takes her, though, Pennie simply wants to spend quality time with others as she will no longer face deadlines — something she’s become accustomed to for the past four decades working in communications. I learned in the three longest years of my life that working for a for-profit corporation was not for me.”

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Kelsey Bohl , the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart. I also did communications for our vice president of product at the time, where I handle internal all-hands meetings and things like that.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I actually laughed out loud when I read this story about the BBC’s world affairs editor John Simpson setting up a corporate consultancy to advise on crisis communications and then even more rapidly closing it again because of the crisis it created. It would be even funnier if it wasn’t so tragic. hrrlGl153Q.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. What are some of the key components of a successful strategic communication strategy?

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Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Before forming ReputationUs, Casey was president of LT Public Relations, directing the strategic communications efforts for corporations, financial institutions and public sector clients. Prior to LTPR, Boggs served as public relations director at AIG, leading the public relations efforts of six affiliated companies.

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Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Upon graduating, Susan decided to leave reporting behind and instead put her skills to work doing media relations for a major retailer back in her hometown. When I first left my corporate job, I could not believe how much business was out there for someone who had strong media relations skills and good crisis experience,” Susan says.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

A sound strategy considers the needs and interests of a company’s key stakeholders and tailors its communications to them in an open, clear and transparent manner. How do they prefer to be communicated with? The first is for your company and the second to its key publics. How To Find Balance. What are their values? Why Does It Matter?

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Doctor Spin

JUNE 29, 2022

Without getting too hung up on establishing an exact definition of PR , the value of PR can be seen as the total value of all the relationships mentioned above.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? According to the product management team, one of its corporate PR customers was showing some of the firmographic and demographic data around their earned media coverage to a broader internal team. click any image for higher resolution).

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Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

What potential crisis could have a substantial impact on your business? That’s the essence of crisis communications planning – preparing for the worst before it happens. C orp Comm Unprepared for Crisis. The benefit of crisis communications planning often isn’t revealed until the heat of a crisis.

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Stuart Bruce

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

PR academics – many African universities offer PR or ‘communication’ courses. The four big growth opportunities for the public relations business that I identified are: African governments and governmental organisations that need to communicate globally to challenge perceptions and encourage inward investment.

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

Corporate malfeasance. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Donnelly authored the opening chapter in a new e-book, “The New Rules of Crisis Management – Issues & Crisis Planning and Response in the Digital Age,” published by RockDove, with distribution support from PRSA Corporate Development.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Until recently, the execution of these strategies has not been a top priority for many corporate event clients. The common thread in an effective sustainability plan for events is communication. The shift really seemed to happen on the other side of the pandemic.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Stronger communication of social and political movements. The impactful global movement not only brought these issues to the front of everyone’s minds, but it also prompted action from a number of organisations and effective communication became key. Move over media relations.

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Landis PR

MARCH 18, 2024

Here are five ways media training can help: Erase any fears about interviewing or presenting While media training prepares you for media interviews, the content you learn in media training applies to other speaking formats as well. Media training can be a wonderful way to practice in a low stakes environment.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2016

Social Media. The survey matches my own experience and I believe represents a substantial evolution to the classic corporate media relations program. Find out more about what we do to drive results for clients here: 7 PR, Content Marketing and Social Media Services that Deliver Results. Breaking news.

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