Stephen Waddington

JUNE 20, 2022

A universal theory of public relations There is no universal definition or theory of public relations. They range from a study of social sciences to idealised theories of public relations practice. What is public relations? It is incredibly frustrating. Here are some examples. I’ve identified seven.

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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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Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

It quotes Robert Swannell, chairman of Marks and Spencer saying discussion of social media definitely belongs in the boardroom. He apparently fails to understand social media’s importance for corporate affairs, corporate reputation, investor relations, human resources, CSR and crisis communications to name but a few.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic I witnessed at first hand, the incredible work of practitioners through work for the Government Communication Service and the National Health Service. The pandemic accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication.

Publicity 78

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Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A positive outlook and new found resilience underpins the UK and EU marketing communications marketplace, with acquisition opportunities for businesses offering strong propositions and sought-after capabilities. Mark Madsen is the founder of Madsen Advisory, which specialises in mergers and acquisitions of marketing communication agencies.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 20, 2022

A universal theory of public relations There is no universal definition or theory of public relations. They range from a study of social sciences to idealised theories of public relations practice. What is public relations? It is incredibly frustrating. Here are some examples. I’ve identified seven.

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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. So, does PR work for the ROI definition? Or another way to put it: No investments in marketing = the return of marketing is zero. ROI = net income / cost of investment.

Public Affairs 52

Public Affairs Crisis Banking Crisis Communications 52

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

By definition, reputation is what others say about your organization. A Chief Reputation Officer is deputized within your organization to oversee the important responsibility of safeguarding your reputation through internal and external strategies, and ongoing communications. Reputation: Like A Priceless Asset.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

After a 27 year Navy career, with 21 of those years as a navy public affairs officer, I was very secure in my abilities as a practicing PA professional. Like everyone else, I had built my box in a fashion to make me successful in the segment of public relations (public affairs) I had become accustomed to.

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 16, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic I witnessed at first hand, the incredible work of practitioners through work for the Government Communication Service and the National Health Service. The pandemic accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication.

Publicity 52

Publicity Study Public Affairs Government 52

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). Communication with my husband.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The former one-way flow of warnings, information and updates from emergency management to the affected public has become, not just a two-way system, but one of many partners, sources and systems. There are commonly held broad definitions of professions. Emergency management: profession vs. field.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Corporate communications. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Internal communications. Public affairs. Today, we have an even broader definition of “Solo PR Pro.” Many have a side gig or passion that may or may not be related to communications. Direct advertising. Event planning.

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PRSay

APRIL 21, 2016

As a recently retired Army public affairs officer, I explored additional educational opportunities to accompany my mass communications undergraduate and graduate degrees. Looking back, I would have created a project plan that followed the RPIE method at AspenPointe, where I am currently the communications manager.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Adding additional funds may afford you the opportunity to make a bigger splash but the definition of sustainability is the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level (Oxford Languages). The common thread in an effective sustainability plan for events is communication.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 7, 2017

That’s a lot of big businesses based in those markets–almost all of which have senior-level communicators that could most likely make a list like this (and, communicators with big PR/comms budgets, most likely). Chicago is the third largest market in the U.S. For comparison, New York is home to 55 Fortune 500 companies.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Public relations professionals create and maintain a positive image for their organization, often through the use of marketing, branding, and communication strategies. How is public relations defined? What is the value of public relations?

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The former one-way flow of warnings, information and updates from emergency management to the affected public has become, not just a two-way system, but one of many partners, sources and systems. There are commonly held broad definitions of professions. Emergency management: profession vs. field.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Anna Lovely, senior communications director, Cargill. Susan Roeder, director of public affairs, Andersen. What I love about Susan isn’t how smart she is when it comes to navigating the world of corporate communications within a large org the size of Andersen (because she’s great at that). Another #client.

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Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators? Linda summed it up well, cautioning, “Don’t send a pitch written by anyone but you.”

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Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. Issues that should not be political now are.”

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

My back-of-the-napkin math (which is definitely not financial advice) suggests the deal is worth roughly $550 million. She is the founder of New Capacity Partners LLC, a leadership strategy and communications firm and previously served as the Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer for Yum!

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”. I didn’t want to box myself in to just one area of communications when I launched my company.

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 29, 2022

Joining me in this week’s episode is Greg Bailey, APR, Fellow PRSA, the founder of Finley + Bailey Strategic Communications. He discusses a number of important public relations ethics issues including: What to do when a client asks you to hide their identity as part of a coalition. Why we need top to turn the mirror on ourselves.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

To stay relevant over time―as with any communications discipline―PR must evolve and address new challenges and developments [ Tweet Quote ]. To succeed as a PR pro , it’s vital to have a passion for writing and communication in general―as well as a commitment to excel in both [ Tweet Quote ]. Preparing all communications content.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It is a real pleasure for me to introduce to you the President of the World Communication Forum Association, the Bulgarian journalist, businessman, diplomat, and PR expert Maxim Behar. Media drives the communication between people around the world. What are these relationships with the various strata of public life?

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

To stay relevant over time―as with any communications discipline―PR must evolve and address new challenges and developments [ Tweet Quote ]. To succeed as a PR pro , it’s vital to have a passion for writing and communication in general―as well as a commitment to excel in both [ Tweet Quote ]. Preparing all communications content.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making. A chapter a day will also be published on the website and shared via @weareproofed on Twitter.

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NewsWhip

JUNE 23, 2021

Brett: So, I guess is that, when we chatted before, I mean, that’s really the definition of a data-driven public affairs agency, correct? How we’re going to fund it, what it’s going to mean, what the definition of infrastructure is. It really has to be at the center of what you do.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2021

You’ve got a master’s in Journalism, a PhD in Communications with an emphasis on both Data Analysis and concentration in Risk. And prior to that, working with the health communication group at the CDC, with the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. And then we also have reputational risk.

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PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

Next, it was internal communications, and I loved that area, too. Excellent communication is key to our profession, and good writers always attract my attention, as well as help me strive to improve my own writing. At the core, earning my APR changed how I practised public relations and it definitely made me more disciplined.

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PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

The 2017 European Communications Monitor report has been published recently detailing challenges facing strategic communicators in 50 countries. My friends know that I work in public relations. In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. Copywriting.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

During the work week, he’s an account manager with LTPR , a public relations firm based in Portland, Oregon specializing in the financial, healthcare and professional services industries, including crisis communications and litigation support. I’ve served in Army Public Affairs for nearly 17 years now.

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