Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A large majority (84 percent) of communicators want to implement some form of measurement to determine employee engagement, but they say they often lack the budget and technological resources to do so, according to new research from internal email comms firm PoliteMail Software.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

A report by Allegory sets out the urgent need for organisations to act on issues related to Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) and proposes a framework to support planning. I’ve been working with the team at Allegory to explore the issue of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR).

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Corporate Report Privacy Government 141

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture.

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PRSay

APRIL 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had positive outcomes on employee engagement and collaboration, but mixed results on productivity, according to a new study focused on internal communication by the Institute for Public Relations and Peppercomm. The importance of engaging employees.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 1, 2021

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting is rapidly becoming the hottest trend for mobility, automotive and vehicle technology suppliers. Our research showed there was scant ESG data and insight specific to the mobility supplier community. SK Group surveyed 1,500 U.S. adults in May 2021 to gauge U.S.

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a PR firm focused on high-growth technology companies, we talk to prospective clients all the time about their goals. The good news is that PR-driven tactics can help a business build and communicate a positioning that prioritizes the well-being of their workers and a commitment to their industry and community.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The partnership is designed to help companies take control of their reputation and public relations priorities by bringing together two of the most important data sets for the modern communicator. Our customers are managing corporate communications across numerous issues, but corporate reputation is foremost for many of them.

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The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. The key to this is a strengths-based attitude. Home sweet home?

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5W PR

MAY 7, 2018

The world of communication is constantly evolving, thanks to ever-more innovative technology. Today, people have more than one way to communicate with their friends, family, and even colleagues. With that in mind, here are five things to know about corporate communications: 1.There There Needs to Be a Framework.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 3, 2022

By Natalie Marinaro, VP, Technology. Remote work environments were concretely established with 81% of Americans using videoconferencing technology. As we enter 2022, SHIFT’s Workplace Technology Practice has the privilege of hearing from many leaders (our clients) about what’s next in the workplace. Stop going into the office.

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Technology Trends Employee Mobile 78

Cision

MAY 16, 2016

It details a multi-country, multi-industry survey examining how successfully businesses communicate across their organizations. IPR defines organizational clarity as the extent that “employees recognize a line-of-sight between their job and the marketplace they operate in, against the backdrop of the company’s strategy.”

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2022

Along with influence, 72% of communications leaders also say their teams are larger than a year ago, however, staff resignation rate is alarming – analysts point to a lack of flex work options. According to Gartner, 83% of communications leaders surveyed say their influence among the c-suite has grown.

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Survey Communications Employee Technology 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. 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. Corporations raced to tell their publics what they were prepared to do to support them.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. PR will be expected to shift the focus toward value-based communications, including the prevalent topic of health and safety, and corporate reputation will start taking center stage as a key success metric.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 22, 2023

It supported organisations with transformation, employee engagement and the management of a broad range of stakeholder issues. These include communication management, corporate communication and corporate affairs - the term favoured by Deloitte.

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Publicity Corporate Employee Interviews 98

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2024

I’m excited about the New Year because it’s a busy season for the sci/tech fields, and I work as a communications consultant to science and technology companies. Among the science and technology conferences scheduled for 2024 are CES in early January. April will see the Experimental Biology, AACR and Hanover Messe conferences.

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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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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 5, 2016

My internal and employee comms friends aren’t going to like this post. But, before you take my head off about the headline, let’s have an honest discussion about corporate intranets. You know, those vast wastelands of information that are supposed to serve as a key employee communications channel? Not one bit.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 7, 2020

Many businesses all over the world had no choice but to shut down and let their employees go. Despite the social distance, we can remain connected through the use of technology. Many corporations had to switch to virtual training and communications. “Be You are an expert at something.

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Marketing Training Technology Video 279

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Once you answer that question and put together a plan to actively promote and preserve your corporate reputation, the chances are that any damage occurring from such an incident will be minimal rather than catastrophic. If it’s possible, engage as many of your employees as possible in asking the question.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 26, 2019

Forty-four percent of 210 CEOs surveyed said their most important communication goal for 2019 was to sell the company’s products and services, and 60% said they were unlikely to speak out about any social issue. It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow.

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Trade Shows Leadership Airlines Corporate 271

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Organizations value communications more than ever. More than half (64%) of respondents anticipate their organizations will adopt a hybrid work environment.

Survey 118

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. Our COVID-19 UK Public Relations report has kickstarted a series of industry conversations about what drives innovation in communication and professional services. It is an incentive aimed at promoting innovation.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. More than ever, companies will look to the communications function to help them thrive in this disinformation age,” he said. What do we do with this information?

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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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Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

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

JULY 9, 2021

An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. The programs help younger employees elevate their profiles within their companies’ ranks, too. Combined, millennials and Gen-Z employees now constitute the largest segment of the workforce and a burgeoning consumer market. Photo credit: netflix ].

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure. Step 2: Identify your communications channels.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

HOW TO HANDLE A CONFIDENTIAL, CORPORATE LEAK. According to Intralinks, an M&A research group which studies corporate deal leaks , 8.8 According to Intralinks, an M&A research group which studies corporate deal leaks , 8.8 Creating a robust crisis communication plan is imperative. Secure Communication.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Reprimands against the team and the NBA at large poured in from the Chinese Basketball Association, the Chinese consulate in Houston, Chinese Central Television — and most notably, from Tencent Holdings, a Chinese internet and technology giant and the NBA’s largest digital partner outside the United States. Tip 1: Live your values.

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Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 81

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

In addition, embracing inclusion aligns seamlessly with the principles of corporate social responsibility, unleashing a brand’s influence far beyond the boundaries of profit margins. Notably, a study by Bentley University revealed that over two-thirds of disabilities remain “invisible,” eluding direct observation or visual detection.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Recently, the company announced that it plans to hire 10,000 employees in the EU to work on this so-called metaverse, and it got me thinking – will the metaverse force us into changing the way we communicate, or will it just be another tech plaything that doesn’t really go anywhere? Levelling up immersive technology.

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Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

As both a company and a leader, you’re always in motion, keeping your finger on the pulse of what customers want, as well as navigating political changes, multiple technologies and diverse cultures. Given that communications is our wheelhouse, it wouldn’t do to have a brand ethos diluted by the milestones that makes it great.

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Company How To Employee Customer Service 267

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this edition: Cision silently rebrands HARO; Meltwater’s dealmaking continues; PR tech briefs and mentions content picks There have been so many private equity (PE) deals among PR technology companies, that it’s easy to lose track of who owns what. Employee engagement. One Euro is currently worth $1.10 Sober AI edits.

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