Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong agency will help you shape a communications plan that supports your corporate objectives.

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

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.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PR in High Definition

MARCH 24, 2021

Airbnb plan to move spend away from performance marketing and into brand marketing, with a focus on media relations. During the company’s earnings call, Brian Chesky said that this new ‘full funnel’ marketing strategy is “very important to the corporate story”. Airbnb really get this. What’s the takeaway from all this?

Reputation 108

Reputation Brand Branding Marketing 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Here are some key areas where public relations can make a difference. Strategic PR builds reputation Public relations is sometimes mistakenly placed in the marketing bucket. But marketing and public relations are two very distinct functions. Reputation is also invaluable at the individual level. You need both.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics just released data showing that there are six “public relations specialists” for every one reporter. While I’m happy to see the communication industry grow, I would like to see that growth because of an increase in the perceived value of our industry and respect for the talent it requires.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Communications How To Media 50

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But when it comes to the typical public relations investment, it’s a bad idea to hit the pause button at the first sign of trouble. PR has unique advantages and challenges, and a suspension can cost more in brand trust and reputation than it saves on paper. Media relations results can lag activity by three months or more.

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Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

PRSay

MAY 16, 2018

Warren Buffett famously said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.”. With that sage advice, it comes as a surprise that only six percent of MBA programs require any communications courses. However, reputation management is more than a CEO responsibility. But content variety remains.”.

Communications 117

Communications Public Affairs Crisis Communications Reputation 117

Prohibition

AUGUST 4, 2021

A brand’s reputation can be described as how the general public perceives your organisation. Your reputation as a brand reflects the level of trust your target market has in you. Online Brand reputation management refers to a strategic approach that helps organisations manage their brands to achieve desired business outcomes.

Reputation 62

Reputation Brand Branding SEO 62

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

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.

Agency 62

Agency Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 17, 2022

It’s no small irony that public relations has a reputation problem. So does The PR Council, whose corporate members must certify that they will abide by its statement of principles. Reports on ethics in PR and communications show that those entering our field prioritize ethical behavior. PR leaders must step up.

Ethics 182

Ethics Reputation Corporate Industry 182

5W PR

AUGUST 14, 2023

PR is a diverse field that shapes and manages reputations. 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

Onclusive

MARCH 18, 2021

Be honest: how often have you presented a report on the results of and next steps from the past month or quarter of public relations and communications work without knowing who was going to see it? Just like a parent-teacher conference, don’t forget about reputation. The Targeted Follow Up.

Measurement 195

Measurement Report Reputation Analysis 195

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Fewer than 24 hours later, the Twitter brouhaha would expand into a sprawling crisis for the NBA’s relationship with China and its reputation at home. In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. Tip 1: Live your values.

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Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

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

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. That’s a huge shift in the way we think about communications.”.

Communications 120

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We help build and manage reputations. Prospective clients often tell us that their agency is hard-working, smart, and collegial, but that they simply don’t prioritize top-tier media coverage. As the power of digital and social media has soared, they see new opportunities. Many have paid-media envy, because it looks easy.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Reputation Policies 227

Onclusive

AUGUST 24, 2020

In the world of PR and Communications, our heroes are typically Chief Communications Officers, PR agency chiefs, masterful account executives who continually craft the right stories, and media relations experts who consistently garner great coverage. Rarely is that distinction conferred upon a technologist.

Analytics 347

Analytics Engineering System Software 347

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

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

Our focus is shifting to making sure that communications objectives are aligned with marketing, as well as business, goals and discussing how PR teams can work with their marketing colleagues to achieve greater impact for the brand. This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media.

Pitching 124

Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

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

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

PR measurement is one of the most important elements of a solid communications strategy in 2022. Measuring helps you define, track and prove the success of communications. However, in many cases, PR measurement continues to be unstructured, ad-hoc or an afterthought, and many communicators still consider it to be too complicated.

Measurement 368

Measurement Guidelines Data Education 368

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

In this blog, we often dispense practical media relations or PR advice based on years of experience in the trenches of tech PR. Here’s a reminder for those just starting out in media relations. It’s probably the most fundamental rule of pitching media, but it needs repeating. Don’t be a bully.

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Twitter Ethics Pitching Product Launch 197

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. I did my best to defend the company’s reputation. This latest move may make financial sense, but it’s the second serious crisis communications distraction for the company in Europe.

Reddit 174

Reddit Software B2B Technology 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Consider The Impact on Local Communities. Any corporate event attendance or sponsorship should consider its impact on the local town or community, particularly if it’s an international gathering. The post Navigating Media At High-Profile Events appeared first on Crenshaw Communications. Be Prepared for Protests.

Media 294

Media Trade Shows Travel Interviews 294

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.

Measurement 59

Measurement Communications Crisis Communications Crisis 59

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 28, 2023

Public relations is a relatively young profession. We use alternative phrases to to create clear space from the negative reputation associated with public relations as misinformation and spin. The outcome is reputation and trust. This is public relations in the age of publics. Here are a few.

Publicity 52

Publicity Corporate Reputation Internal 52

Sword and the Script

MARCH 26, 2019

Tying outcomes to communications has long been a challenge. For example, in a traditional media relations setting, how do you know if a media mention is moving the needle on reputation? What metrics are communicators tracking? What metrics are communicators tracking? On donations? And on and on.

Measurement 116

Measurement Communications Survey Web 116

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. We’re living through COVID-19 and a presidential election year, and both eat up a huge amount of media bandwidth. Again, communication is key. . It’s PR, not ER.

Publicity 334

Publicity How To Agency Product Launch 334

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. Jerry McGuire (1996) – Reputation Management. His bad reputation prevented him from getting paid well and being able to support his family.

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

After all, I always say (I shamelessly stole this from somewhere), your reputation is what people say about you behind your back. You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As a PR pro , you are constantly communicating with reporters, whether it be pitching, coordinating interviews, or interacting on social media. A sensitive announcement or a high-stakes interview that impacts corporate reputation may require additional oversight from the PR person to ensure all facts and quotes are accurate. .

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Report Interviews Pitching Course 310