ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 8, 2023

The goal is to refocus employees and stabilize morale. Coordinate internal and external comms carefully This is harder than it looks. Affected employees will immediately spread the news, of course. Also, any written communication will be shared outside the company. Don’t torture them with extraneous details.

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Employee Viral Twitter Corporate 182

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

A European internal communications veteran explains: In order to help organisations use communications to get results , practitioners should call on simple skills and experience —not a book of runes, silver bullets or magic fairy dust. ” We need to shed some light on employee communications.

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Employee Communications Internal International 103

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 8, 2013

I was surprised to get a Facebook request from my company ( Six Degrees PR ) to join its Page named “Six Degrees PR bunker.” I never thought that any company would step up to connect and engage with its employees through a private Facebook Page – this was quite a surprise to me. Facebook: Improving Employee Communications?

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Employee Facebook Communications Travel 104

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Reputation Us

OCTOBER 12, 2015

A solid communications strategy starts with prioritizing your internal audience. One of the most overlooked types of communications for companies is addressing their internal audience. In my 22 years of professional business experience, I have rarely seen a client have really solid internal communications.

Employee 60

Employee Communications Public Affairs Internal 60

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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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

Top communications challenges are 1) too many priorities 2) cutting through the noise and 3) working with “leaders that don’t understand comms” (36%) – educating execs is “superpower” . When businesses face a problem they don’t know how to solve, it tends to turn to one of two departments for help: legal or communications.

Communications 164

Communications Survey Education Leadership 164

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Glassdoor, the average interview process from first contact to a possible offer can last up to 23 days – varying of course based on the industry. With this in mind, what are the go-to questions aspiring public relations employees should ask in an interview? . Or even frustrating.

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Interviews Employee Agency Company 296

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. In the workplace, CEOs say, a culture of incivility threatens employee morale and productivity, corporate reputation and revenue. Which communications assets can we use to make our kindness campaign a success?

Employee 155

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 155

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. Communication is a strategic general management function and such an important tool.

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Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Corporate 62

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

According to a report by Burning Glass and the Strada Institute, 39 percent of Communications and Journalism majors will be underemployed in their first job. Some employers offer professional development opportunities, whether it be workshops and trainings or subsidies for continuing education courses. Offer to help create new content.

Communications 171

Communications Nonprofit Training Study 171

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

And when told they’ll lose their jobs, employees are just as shocked today. Still, when layoffs become necessary, there’s a lot that employers can do to mitigate the pain and difficulty that employees experience. Garg came to represent accusations that corporations treat employees as expendable units. People were shocked then.

Employee 87

Employee Real Estate Video Internal 87

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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Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal slack messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture. ” In many companies, especially high-growth technology businesses, there have been different standards of behavior for certain employees.

Corporate 272

Corporate Reputation Policies Employee 272

PRSay

JULY 27, 2020

As employees look for answers during the COVID-19 crisis, they need simple, straightforward language. For communicators, that means eliminating hype, jargon, buzzwords and corporate-speak. Employees have never liked corporate-speak, of course. Remember that you’re a real person communicating with other people.

Employee 197

Employee Leadership System Corporate 197

Axia PR

APRIL 24, 2020

It’s difficult to determine the best course of action for communications during this unusual time. You want to be as sensitive as possible to people’s distress and anguish, and you want to stay engaged, operating from a place of care and concern for your employees, your customers, and your community.

Communications 62

Communications Company Crisis Employee 62

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 26, 2015

Your average internal communicator is lonesome. There’s a magazine and intranet to write for, multiple special projects, and internal social media. That, my friends, is why employee communication measurement is in the state it is in. Measure what you are covering internally. She’s busy. Really busy.

Employee 40

Employee Measurement Communications Internal 40

Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

A couple weeks back, I published an article that discussed best practices for communicating with your key stakeholders in a crisis. Depending on your organization, your internal stakeholders can be anyone from your employees, to your volunteers, candidates, and so on. The importance of internal crisis communications.

Crisis Management 174

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Employee 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

PR teams should subscribe to individual Substack newsletters to stay informed, of course. Communicators can also use the platform as an internal tool to keep employees, stakeholders, or clients informed about industry trends, company updates, or thought leadership content written by executives.

Analysis 156

Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture. In many companies, especially high-growth technology businesses, there have been different standards of behavior for certain employees. Anonymity helps, of course.

Corporate 156

Corporate Reputation Policies Employee 156

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Another long-term trend is, of course, the anticipated impact of the new US president over the next 4 years. As we enter 2021, the world at large and communications professionals in particular find themselves at a significant turning point. What will be our “new normal”?

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2015

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. measurepr.

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Internal International Communications Measurement 40

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. Not all presentation training is the same, of course. Trainees may have expectations for greater involvement in external communications.

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Training Conference Technology Meeting 102

PR in High Definition

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s going to be difficult to embed cybersecurity across a business if there’s a lack of internal comms, and absolutely zero external comms plans in place. Bridging the internal comms gap Improving comms in cybersecurity starts internally, by bridging the comms gap. appeared first on Firefly Communications.

Crisis 71

Crisis Internal International Crisis Communications 71

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

Well, COVID-19 of course. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

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

PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. For insights, PRsay asked 14 communicators for their thoughts on the factors that a company should consider before weighing in on a social issue. .

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Company Employee Internal International 189

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Also, of course, I have measured a lot of comms programs over many years. Based on all that experience—and, yes, some data, too—I’ve put together a list of the techniques and tactics that I think will make you a more effective communicator in 2023. Welcome to your new year of communicating. Screw definitions and silos.

Communications 40

Communications Measurement Employee Course 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2017

What, if anything, can a PR or corporate communications expert do to turn things around? And of course, Uber started the month in a storm of controversy after it was accused of crossing picket lines by drivers striking in protest of the president’s immigration order. Communicate regularly. Look at the White House.

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Reputation How To Employee Financial 159

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

KPMG’s ex-chairman, Bill Michael, recently came under fire for making controversial remarks about his employees “playing the victim card” and “moaning” about their circumstances during the lockdown. The comms team reacted fast and the organisation was quick to make changes – and communicate them well! Are they stubborn?

Crisis 71

Crisis Communications Reputation Training 71

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

We were able to identify 6 management oriented roles associated with social media (social listening and analytics, online media relations, policy maker, employee recruiter, internal social media manager, and policing) and the specific duties those roles involve. My current research is focused on ethics and internal communication.

Publicity 150

Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Yet she and her executive team at Theranos significantly erred in matters of communication inside and outside the company, and responses to critical problems, a point well-examined and expertly written about in, “ PR missteps accelerated the downfall of Elizabeth Holmes ,” by Aaron W. It’s a point Gordon wrote about. “A

Ethics 98

Ethics Employee Crisis Internal 98

PRSay

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For instance, if a client just yelled at me because I sent a press release out with errors in it, then I could choose to beat myself up about it and think that I’m a terrible employee, which may cause me to feel incompetent, stupid or depressed and could lead to my making more mistakes, procrastinating the next assignment or avoiding the client.

Leadership 177

Leadership Financial Employee Google 177

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 17, 2019

#CommsSchool gets practical, internal meets external, lessons in learning, AI knowledge gap, don’t build on free land, Airbnb comms as art and the Brexit impasse. Internet meets external comms: a conversation with Katie Macaulay I met up with Katie Macaulay a couple of weeks ago to swap experiences in external and internal communications.

Communications 68

Communications Instagram Internal International 68

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

But it’s also a challenge to all marketers to create and leverage communications opportunities to the best of their ability. A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. This is good news for clients and PR firms alike.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. I took a business ethics course when I was studying for my MBA. It said these deals were bad for customers, bad for employees, and often bad for investors (LPs, not the fund managers).

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Software Internal International Pitching 85