PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

Today, the danger is not just that employees can forward materials to external audiences with a simple keystroke. Hackers can also find and release damaging internal correspondence and documents. ” So, what are the best ways to lessen the potential negative impacts of your internal communications going external? .”

Internal 154

Internal International Communications Employee 154

Institute for Public Relations

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center Summary Employees’ communication behaviors are essential for organizations because external stakeholders consider them more neutral than well-designed public relations messages.

Employee 52

Employee Social Media Meeting Communications 52

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Communication is where it all begins. How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. If you communicate properly, you will reap the benefits and see growth over time. Why is communication so important?

Communications 130

Communications Social Media Employee Crisis 130

Institute for Public Relations

JULY 1, 2023

This research is provided by the IPR Measurement Commission The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a resurgence in employee communication. As previously in-office workers began logging on from coffee shops, vacation homes, and residences, communication leaders worried about company culture even as overall productivity exceeded expectations.

Measurement 52

Measurement Internal International Communications 52

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

PoliteMail was a proud sponsor of Connect 19 — the PRSA Employee Communications Section’s annual conference. Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first” says author and organizational consultant, Simon Sinek. Fortunately, your corporate communications team can kindle that love.

Internal 110

Internal International Communications Strategy 110

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This has been driven by the constant churn of social media, with every new story or cause resulting in a demand for a corporate position. Before having leaders comment on social media or to the press, executive communications professionals should think about your core customers. What Will Our Customers Think?

Communications 105

Communications How To Employee Corporate 105

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For many brands, LinkedIn is a key social media channel–especially B2B brands, where LinkedIn can be a key awareness, engagement and even lead driver. LinkedIn says a whopping 30% of a brand page’s engagement comes from employees. but if I had to guess it would easily be north of 50% employee comments.

LinkedIn 74

LinkedIn Employee Survey Internal 74

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As we head into 2024, communications professionals are taking stock of what’s changed and what they’ve learned in the past year. So, what changed in 2023 when it comes to executive visibility and the ways company leaders communicated with stakeholders? But the way executives communicate and the channels they use are always evolving.

Trends 116

Trends Communications Conference Leadership 116

Onclusive

MARCH 31, 2021

A communications crisis can be one of the most difficult situations in your career. Crisis preparedness, internal education and having the right tools can aid you before a crisis hits. Here are three steps for effective crisis communications management: 1. Have a crisis plan (not just ideas). No brand is immune.

Crisis Communications 195

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Insurance 195

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Consider the following: Three out of four (75 percent) employees report wasting time to keep up with the constant dings, pings, chats and more. Two-thirds of employees (66 percent) report losing between 30 minutes and 1 hour every day from pressure to keep up, costing over three billion dollars in annual profits from wasted time alone.

Employee 94

Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism is only possible because brands don’t listen.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. As a result, communications professionals often become vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts. As a result, communications professionals often become vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts.

Communications 248

Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 18, 2018

An assignment in my Principles of Public Relations class with Professor Jennie Donohue was to read Deirdre Breakenridge’s new book Answers for Modern Communicators and create an infographic based on one of four concepts. These topics included listening, doing research, communicating, and being truthful.

Infographics 177

Infographics Internal International Journalism 177

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Social media has fundamentally changed how people communicate in times of crisis. Just this month, victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma used social media to communicate with first responders, know where gas was available and follow emergency updates. Empower Your Employees and Advocates.

Crisis Communications 325

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Employee 325

Communications Conversations

JULY 14, 2020

It’s the notion of CEOs sharing employee-only messages with external audiences. It addressed what I’m sure was a fairly anxious Microsoft employee base and talked about the company’s mission and steps they were taking to assist in the virus efforts around the world. First, internally. ” Same message.

Employee 78

Employee LinkedIn Social Media Trends 78

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.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Stern + Associates

APRIL 28, 2023

As we wrap up Earth Month this year (and yes, it’s an entire month, not just one day on April 22), we at Stern are wrapping up another 30 days of special focus on sustainability communications on behalf of our clients. An organization that addresses sustainability only when necessary isn’t doing a great job in inspiring public confidence.

Communications 101

Communications Employee Corporate Strategy 101

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

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

PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Organizations are continuing to examine how their employees, operations, stakeholders and communities may be impacted. For communications professionals, it’s imperative to be proactive and bring together key people within your organization for planning and strategizing sessions. Garland Stansell, APR, PRSA’s 2020 chair.

Communications 212

Communications Employee Crisis Policies 212

Stephen Waddington

JULY 3, 2022

Public relations academics and practitioners explored a diverse range of societal and communication issues at BledCom. The event was pitched as a reboot of internal and external communication for stakeholders. We need an environmental-type standard for communication,” he said. It’s good to be back in Bled.

Communications 129

Communications Software Internal International 129

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The GCS COVID-19 Communications Industry Report tells the story of a profession demonstrating agility, innovation and resilience. I’ve had the unique position of recording the huge changes in how private and public sector organisations in the UK have communicated during the COVID-19 crisis.

Report 144

Report Communications Government Crisis 144

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

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I have been writing about issues challenging social media and digital communications, and speaking with thought leaders on the topic. In this installment, I interview Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword & Script Media, LLC. Frank Strong, Founder & President, Sword & Script Media.

Social Media 149

Social Media Marketing Media Facebook 149

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. The company helps leaders and communicators create, publish and distribute text and multimedia messages to an internal team.

Internal 147

Internal International Tools Software 147

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. ” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. When asked, “Why?”

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

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. Most PR programs will supplement the social elements with content and other tactics that drive thought leadership.

Brand 156

Brand Branding How To Employee 156

5W PR

JANUARY 2, 2020

While corporations have always been legal entities in their own right, new communication technologies have forced a change in the way companies communicate. Before innovations in social media and the wider internet, companies could afford to maintain a closed-off image of distant and imposing glass offices.

Corporate 120

Corporate Communications Consumer Community 120

Cision

JUNE 20, 2015

When you listen to conversations about your brand on social media, take note of the frequency of negative comments and the topics associated with such sentiments. Check out these three levels of risk to determine when you need to call your crisis communication team to your side. Prepare yourself for a social media crisis.

Social Media 120

Social Media Crisis Crisis Communications Media 120

PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Florida International University is a proud sponsor of PRSA. Whether a disaster impacts your company or an organizational issue disrupts your workplace’s ability to function as it should, well-mapped-out communication strategies should be structured to embrace the nuances of internal and external audiences.

Crisis Management 119

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Ethics 119

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.

Survey 95

Survey Communications Employee Technology 95

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.

Survey 81

Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

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

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?

Employee 104

Employee Facebook Communications Travel 104

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. It’s a period when the role of the communication function was elevated within every organisation. This is the legacy of COVID-19 for corporate communications.

Corporate 113

Corporate Communications Government Crisis 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It issued a cryptic statement alluding to his failure to be “consistently candid” in communications, followed by silence, which gave rise to all kinds of nasty rumors. By Monday, most of OpenAI’s rank-and-file employees were threatening to follow them. It was a lose-lose. That was great – until it wasn’t.

Banking 212

Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212