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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Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

Anyone Could Need Crisis Management (…and at Anytime). is suffering a crisis. As our VP of Marketing Tech previously summarized : In a crisis management situation, something has gone wrong and your brand is on fire. s PR reps/trusted advisors/crisis comms ride-or-dies, deny the fire of its resources we shall.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2019

Even if the executive spokesperson — usually the CEO — is naturally charismatic and confident facing the media, she should never venture into the public eye without media training. For PR tips on successful media training , see our earlier post. Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry abou t”.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Widespread social distancing and remote work has challenged all of us to pause and evaluate how we communicate, operate and manage projects in the workplace. It’s also caused many companies to refocus their PR, marketing and communications plans. Barokas Communications Team. Stay well, stay safe, stay sane, stay home.

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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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Prohibition

APRIL 23, 2020

In the midst of a crisis, reputations that have been so hard to build can be easily destroyed and the effects can be hard to undo. It doesn’t take much to provoke a crisis, sometimes just a simple mistake on social media can be enough. The key to any crisis communication is to be proactive, transparent and accountable.

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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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Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Lately, there seems to be no shortage of folks who seem hell-bent on creating a crisis for themselves, simply because they seem not to know when to be quiet. The post How Talking TOO Much Can Create a Crisis Where There is None appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

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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. As if convincing management of the need for, and value of, crisis planning wasn’t already a challenge! C orp Comm Unprepared for Crisis.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

From cyber attacks, to hurricanes, to mergers gone wrong; the negative headlines seem to rule the front pages in media outlets across the CU world. The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.”

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

This month’s PR Week , a nationally recognized public relations magazine, highlighted the efforts that police departments across the country are making to connect with communities and address what it calls a “public perception crisis.”. Step #1: Partner with a public relations/communications firm.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. For communicators, that means nearly everything you thought you knew about interacting with the news media has been turned upside down. Be a helper.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I spend a good chunk of my time on media relations and pitching. Part of this is media training our general managers, personal trainers and other experts to get them ready to go on camera. We really have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to energetic and smart people at Life Time for media.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a challenging time in so many ways, yet crisis communications is a place where PR people can shine a light. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Amy Hesser , CEO Hesser Communications Group. Barbara Rozgonyi , CEO CoryWest Media. People are listening, especially for good news.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

When considering an agency to handle reputation management and media relations for a company, consider these signs as indicators of the need to boost PR efforts. Without a PR firm in tow, the odds are that a company spokesperson hasn’t been thoroughly prepared to face the media. A company crisis is looming.

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Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

Social media makes it easy to reach and connect with your audience, but are you engaging them effectively? Cheryl Byrne, a communications consultant in Marblehead, MA, says listening to your audience is one the most important things for a brand to do. Cheryl also works with Rick Miller Communications in Cincinnati.

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

At MediaSource, we’ve been speaking with our key media contacts to keep a pulse on what’s happening in newsrooms, and speaking regularly with our partners in journalism. Within today’s new dynamic, communications professionals have to be more strategic than ever. Monitor the media environment.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

I regained a fluency in public relations beyond my media relations background. After working over 10 years in television news, she made the leap to public relations. She is now the proud owner of Mother of Pearls Public Relations where they specialize in media relations, media training and crisis communications.

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PR News

JUNE 26, 2016

Which is to say: you still have another five solid months to make this your best year ever as a communicator. The post Your Half-Year PR Leadership Checklist: 7 Important Reminders for Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. First, you’ll need to take stock of what you and your team have… Continued.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

After college I transitioned to a job at a life science marketing agency in Chicago and am now helping healthcare clients with their communications strategies here at Maccabee. Those of us who are healthcare marketers and communicators have a lot of work to do to gain consumer trust. Mine Social Media for Public Health Trends.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

“If it is the spokesperson who has to back out due to an emergency, you get your #2 person who is media trained and ready to go (always have them!) Your relationship with the media is crucial for future stories and they won’t forget how you jumped through hoops to help them with their story.”

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Research reporters, anticipate questions. Will it likely be friendly or combative?

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Be clear on your goals so they can devise a campaign that strategically supports your vision with effective communications. Also, know what your main communications goals are before hiring a consultant – they tend to specialize in certain areas such as media relations, crisis communications, business writing, etc.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

One of the things that keeps our industry interesting is the vast plethora of skills you can learn under the golf umbrella of public relations. appeared first on Firefly Communications. The post Have PRs been too slow to adopt SEO?

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2019

Let me share an experience that a few of you can relate to and what it taught me. You know the feeling when a sudden crisis hits. Many PR practitioners let uncertainty they are feeling in their gut creep into their language in the emails they write to media. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

One of the things that keeps our industry interesting is the vast plethora of skills you can learn under the golf umbrella of public relations. appeared first on Firefly Communications. The post Have PRs been too slow to adopt SEO?

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., We’re also a fairly small team (about 12 on the external communications side), so we have exposure to a lot of different experiences – including crises. from Chicago to Washington D.C., Networking is hard for everyone.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Over the past month, the disgraced crypto celebrity continued to contradict legal and communications counsel by speaking freely to the press, undertaking an apology tour, tweeting, sending direct messages and giving Zoom interviews with reporters about matters that could land him in prison.

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Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Against this, however, 44% typically spend only 1% to 10% of client budgets on digital and social media. If budgets for digital are increasing but we’re spending that money on media relations and the like because ‘that’s what we know’, that’s a worrying statistic. But they all live social media. They try again.

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Prohibition

JULY 19, 2018

Public relations (PR) is a technique used by savvy businesses across the globe to communicate with their customers. No wonder then, that this communications technique has been used to inspire, engage and convert audiences for years. Crisis public relation strategies. Influencer relations. Media training.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. This can include investors or customers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post. Honesty and transparency are themes in all aspects of good corporate communications. Sit up straight. Learn to behave.”

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Despite very public and memorable examples, communicators seem to learn this lesson the hard way.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

I am flexible on rates, depending on client/project/budget.

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PR News

JULY 20, 2016

The post Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist appeared first on PR News Blog. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with crowds). Such are the joys of summer. It’s enough to make you forget what’s going on back at the office.… … Continued.

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PR News

JULY 20, 2016

The post Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist appeared first on PR News Blog. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with crowds). Such are the joys of summer. It’s enough to make you forget what’s going on back at the office.… … Continued.

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PR News

JULY 24, 2017

Reality checked in with me recently when a few parents on my son’s rowing team, knowing my affiliation with PR News, asked me to write the press releases for the club. Sure, it’ll be easy, I thought, not factoring in a few key variables such as time constraints and more importantly that I knew very… Continued.

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