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

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 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.

Employee 103

Employee Communications Internal International 103

Sword and the Script

JULY 6, 2021

OnePitch recommends reporters to pitch; ResponseSource shuts down #journorequest curation; Meltwater acquires Owler; Critical Mention adds “cast & crew” TV data. OnePitch feature recommends reporters to pitch. In a video tutorial, the company says it will start making recommendations after you’ve sent three or more pitches.

Pitching 89

Pitching Report Software Survey 89

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

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). This week I paused to catch up on reading several other surveys of interest to PR and communications. The Gray Area of Communicating a Point of View.

Creativity 96

Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

This lays the groundwork to productize this by charging for filtered results, which the company appears to be doing, as another commenter observed: “Even on a paid subscription, I see a limit of 15 pitches a month now, 5 for free, and you have to buy additional pitches. Content picks Pitch results. Tried and true pitching tips.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Reddit Pitching 149

Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2018

Gaining internal buy-in from the right people to implement a crisis ready culture can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. The following is an excerpt taken from Crisis Ready (which is available for purchase on Amazon ) to help you address this internal challenge, if this struggle is relatable to you. This struggle is real.

Internal 133

Internal International Crisis Exercises 133

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. In fact, according to Dr. Vincent Covello of the Center for Risk Communication, stress can decrease people’s ability to process information by up to 80 percent. Our brains on stress. She wasn’t.

Communications 198

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 198

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

Public relations, at its core, is a communications industry that strives to maintain a positive public image for brands and corporations, to create brand awareness, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between clients and their audiences, and more. Interns in Public Relations. Employee Relations Managers. Crisis Managers.

Publicity 88

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Management Employee 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

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. The post What PR Teams Should Know About Substack appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Analysis 156

Analysis B2B Interviews Tools 156

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

Input for agency pitches or campaign planning is another area where younger professionals can shine. The programs help younger employees elevate their profiles within their companies’ ranks, too. Combined, millennials and Gen-Z employees now constitute the largest segment of the workforce and a burgeoning consumer market.

Nonprofit 218

Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. The effect on employee health is still unclear, and the full business impact has only begun. Make a plan. Manage expectations.

Employee 156

Employee Leadership Viral Small Business 156

Wadds Inc.

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 59

Communications Software Internal International 59

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

According to news reports, the agency originally pitched The GEO Group in May, and it won the contract last month. Surely it would have foreseen the possibility of staff misgivings and considered the internal and external ramifications of the decision. But that’s not what happened. That’s so not what happened.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

Professionals in this field shape and maintain organizational reputations, manage communication strategies, and engage with stakeholders. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

To support the ongoing operation of a PR program, a company needs an internal manager, C-level insights and participation, and a roadmap for a 12-month period. Depending on its stage of life, a competent internal professional or team with relevant experience can work just fine. They don’t respond to me-too pitches.

Agency 205

Agency Pitching Internal International 205

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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

Millennials are famous for desiring progressive employers who care for their employees’ experience and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. Award entries, handled by a PR team or internally, are a great way to begin the process of crafting the narrative and doing the actual writing of valuable case study content.

B2B 334

B2B Company Case Study Conference 334

Konnect Agency

MARCH 31, 2020

1 Be Very Realistic as You Take Stock of the Situation: Before diving into a communications plan of attack, it is important to take note of the current realities of how day-to-day life has changed and how this change has dramatically impacted the news that is being shared and the content editors are seeking. . #2

Communications 69

Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Social Media 69

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

Asif Choudry, director, We Are Resource talked about how his printing-led business had seen a boom in packages sent by employers to employees. It is an innovative means of internal engagement that often spills out onto social media. More than 700 delegates have taken part in the four events.

Report 203

Report Energy Print Measurement 203

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

When you pitch a story, you need to be credible too. Make it clear who or what you are pitching. Draw a correlation between your pitch and their prior coverage. This company makes the key cards that many corporations use to give employees office access. The results found 61% of journalists get 100 pitches a week or more.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

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. It said these deals were bad for customers, bad for employees, and often bad for investors (LPs, not the fund managers). Cision releases internal DE&I report. earned $13.9

Software 85

Software Internal International Pitching 85

Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2022

And that includes adapting their external communications strategy. Every kind of company, but especially workplace tech and services providers, would be wise to get ahead of the changing tide and communicate differently to their audiences, before it’s too late. A Recession-Ready External Narrative.

Brand 78

Brand Branding SEO Employee 78

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

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you’re a communicator tasked with getting budget approval for the PR department, read on to learn how to develop a business case that you can use to get the resources and support you need to achieve your goals. Think of it as a sales pitch with robust data and justification. The key question to ask is: what do you need?

Resources 195

Resources Technology Data Tools 195

Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

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. Design your communications from the audience out. And until you’ve gotten that far do not pitch them anything.

Communications 40

Communications Measurement Employee Course 40

Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It serves as a communication tool to reach journalists, media outlets, and the public. PR professionals use this data to assess sentiment, measure reach, identify emerging issues, and adjust communication strategies accordingly. What are the Basics of Crisis Communication Planning? What is Media Monitoring?

Viral 52

Viral Crisis Communications SEO Reputation 52

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, we’ll be set-up to track team activities, pitch performance and more in one place.”. Social Chorus said it’s redesigning its employee engagement platform FirstUp Studio. The idea is you can add new information to a widget, put it on a page an employee already visits, and they don’t have to leave that page.

Tools 100

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 100

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2023

They wound up pitching a watered-down funding announcement that several reporters flat-out said they couldn’t cover without a number. Over my career, I’ve worked on internal and external communications – both on the in-house and agency side – for dozens of corporate transactions. Money is a heuristic for importance.

Corporate 95

Corporate B2B Company Marketing 95

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

But to the marketing and communications worlds, the reality is that it has been used in various forms for years, having started gaining momentum around 2015. Ways marketing communications is currently utilizing AI Data Analysis and Insights: AI enables marketers to analyze vast amounts of data and extract valuable insights quickly.

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2021

In the early summer of 2020, I decided to resign from my position as head of communications at a medical-research institute in San Diego. I knew potential clients were unlikely to expand their in-house communications and marketing teams during a pandemic. Pitch yourself as an expert. Business is going well.

LinkedIn 174

LinkedIn Crisis Agency Crisis Communications 174

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2019

Top PR companies choose their clients with the same care as they do their employees. But most journalists won’t accept a pitch just because they like you. We typically spend more time researching and strategizing than pitching media, for example. They’re not a magic bullet.

Agency 224

Agency Construction Fashion Pitching 224

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Lately, we’ve noticed that a few PR agencies have been trying this pitch to CEOs and CFOs: “Why do you need in-house PR capabilities? Fire your director of communications and her team and we can save you a bundle. Those in-house employees have much deeper knowledge of your company than any outside agency will ever have.

Agency 88

Agency B2B Internal International 88

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Personalized PR Pitches For a long time, personalization has been the focus of marketing. PR pros began tapping into this trend by creating personalized pitches. Personalized pitches have a much higher chance of getting responses from influencers, journalists, and other stakeholders compared to generic ones.

Trends 86

Trends Brand Branding Analytics 86

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

As such, the 2018 JOTW Communications Survey , which was conducted in partnership with Ned’s Job of the Week , also included an open-ended question at the end of the survey. 4) “I wish more would get how much more audiences appreciate communications than marketing. 12) “Internal communications is as important as external.”.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. This article aims to help you understand what to expect and the pros and cons of working for a PR agency or integrated communications firm. The endless media pitch calling and subsequent rejections were exhausting.

Agency 89

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 89