Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

A paper by Jon White and I, published by Vuelio, examines ESG risk and opportunity for public relations practice. The role of public relation in supporting management decision-making has been at the forefront of the response to COVID-19 for many organisations. You can download a copy from the Vuelio website. There is no bigger issue.

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Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

A few years ago I dropped in on a client’s booth at an industry conference, and the company CEO introduced me – the founder of his company’s public relations agency – as the “publicist.” PR is thriving, but what about “public relations” — as a name? ” Who, me, a publicist?

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Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

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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Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A CIPR report tells the story of how public relations has been successfully used during the COVID-19 pandemic through a series of 21 case studies. A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. It’s an uplifting record of the profession’s work.

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Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

As a nationwide health care system, OEM was able to pull assets from across the country to develop a plan, and they worked with the VHA Office of Communications on both internal and external PR efforts. Since communication was brought in early on, the team was able to create a Health Consequence Infection (HCI) SharePoint site.

Ethics 202

Ethics Public Affairs Crisis Management Training 202

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. James Grunig and Todd Hunt’s “excellence theory” has long told us that, in public relations, listening is as important as speaking. Now, a cynical public demands more.

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Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 197

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.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 120

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. WHO to communicate to?

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Employee Communications Public Affairs Internal 60

NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2020

Zach is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kivvit, a national data-driven public affairs & strategic communications agency. Kivvit specializes in data-driven public affairs work, reputation management, and crisis communications. Zach Silber (CIO, Kivvit): One major change is the accelerated pace of work.

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Data Public Affairs Crisis Analytics 148

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Those of us who are activists may be reluctant to go public about our affiliations for fear of losing clients or alienating the boss or C-suite. In those cases, do we swallow our discomfort and remain professional above all else, or do we join the employees who are rising up as internal activists?

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System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 187

Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

A lot has changed in that time, especially in how companies, associations and organizations approach public affairs and government affairs. Our history is grounded in public affairs – helping to influence some of the most challenging public policy debates in the country. and in local communities.

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Public Affairs Local Education Policies 227

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Hunter PR is a wonderful strategic and creative communications partner that helps brands by creating strategic programming, content and relationships that foster consumer attention to brands. BIGfish Communications.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch preclude servicemembers from using “public office for…private gain, for the endorsement of any product, service or enterprise, or for the private gain of friends, relatives or persons with whom the employee is affiliated in a nongovernmental capacity.”.

Ethics 170

Ethics Public Affairs Policies Guidelines 170

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 12, 2023

A perfect time then for the latest book from public affairs and economics expert Stuart Thomson - Reputation in Business: Lessons for Leaders. Thomson considers the implications of purpose, sustainability, employee activism, and diversity, with clear, actionable advice. Reputation in Business by Stuart Thomson.

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Reputation Public Affairs Case Study Internal 98

Maxim Behar

MAY 12, 2021

M3 Communications Group, Inc. The creative projects, with which M3 Communications Group, Inc. The second prize was awarded for the "Future of Mobility" forum for Shell Bulgaria and the third prize was awarded for the Davos Communications Summit , held in an online format. M3 Communications Group, Inc. 12.05.2021.

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Groups Communications Public Affairs Internal 52

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. In the immediate aftermath of an accident or tragedy, communicators might be tempted to immediately provide an accounting or explanation of what has happened. But as experience shows, initial reports are often wrong.

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Conference Crisis Training Public Affairs 180

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

AVENIR GLOBAL, one of the top 15 largest communications firms in the world, has more than 1,000 employees in key strategic markets across Europe/Middle East, the United States and Canada. Healthcare, which collectively represents more than 30% of the firm’s business, is the network’s largest sector.

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Healthcare Public Affairs Creativity Agency 128

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 16, 2017

As public relations and corporate communications needs to become increasingly more visual gifs are one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. Seven ways PR and corporate communications can use GIFs. Reactions – if people can use gifs to communicate their reaction to something then why can’t companies?

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Corporate Communications Public Affairs Newspapers 96

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

So, it’s no surprise then that storytelling has surfaced as a top tactic in the annual JOTW Communications Survey for the last three years. click any image for higher resolution) 105 Communication Views on Storytelling We asked: What does storytelling mean to you? Yet storytelling can mean different things to different people.

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Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 129

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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Ethics Public Affairs Journalism Leadership 138

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

I had been enjoying my time as a public affairs officer at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System (PVAHCS). As federal government employees, we learned we could provide an evidence file to members of Congress, the Office of the Medical Inspector and the Office of the Inspector General.

Ethics 150

Ethics Public Affairs Government System 150

PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.”

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Exercises Public Affairs Conference Education 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

As Father’s Day approaches, it’s a good time to remember the legendary figures who shaped modern public relations. It’s fascinating to chart the growth of public relations over the last century by looking at those who had the vision to create the industry. 5 who shaped today’s PR business. Rockefeller Jr.

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Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. Another $50 million was set aside for investments in their communities. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

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Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 91

Sword and the Script

JULY 17, 2018

Incidentally, her arrival at her first duty station in the Philippines coincided with a volcanic eruption and, in need of communications help, her commanding officer reassigned her to public affairs. So much has changed in PR, I wanted to understand how it has impacted communications in government. Love this question.

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Government Publicity Public Affairs Agency 89

Cision

JUNE 13, 2016

So how can you ensure your grassroots communication is making an impact? ET Cision’s Mark Reilly and public affairs campaign strategist Mike Panetta of Beekeeper Group will discuss how to not only reach your audience, but motivate them to take action. Want more great tips on improving your grassroots communication?

Communications 120

Communications Social Media Meeting Public Affairs 120

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Let’s look at some of the main statements made by Jim during the 2008 interview and ask ourselves some questions: I dislike the term “targeted” publics. This suggests that the organization should try to limit its publics to those it wants to reach because of its self interests.

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Exercises Interviews Public Affairs Financial 70

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 ]. Otherwise, PR is not newsworthy or of interest, nor is it meaningful or believable to PR’s “significant others,” i.e., journalists, readers, customers, investors, employees, or the community.

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Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 165

PRSay

MAY 23, 2022

FGS Global provided pro-bono communications and legal support to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and his team in their successful prosecution of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. How can communicators play a role in stopping it from spreading? What were some of the FGS team’s daily activities during the trial?

Ethics 131

Ethics Public Affairs Television Social Media 131

PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

As corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft , Frank X. If you’re going to be successful in reaching 130,000 employees, then you have to be consistent [with your messaging] and have the patience to stick with it,” he says. I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer.

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Internal International Conference Public Affairs 66

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 4, 2015

Playing the Three Wales Game at the World Communication Forum in Davos in 2014. The World Communication Forum in Davos next week will see communications and PR experts from 24 countries and five continents gather to discuss a diverse range of topics that are shaping the global communications and public relations agenda in 2015.

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Communications Government Public Affairs Conference 60

Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 20, 2014

Then again, it appears the organization’s version of a PR function is to hire an aspiring journalist who just graduated in May to fill the role of “communications coordinator.”. We consider these restrictions a form of censorship – an attempt to control what the public is allowed to see and hear. The White House. Washington, D.C.

Public Affairs 103

Public Affairs Government Agency Interviews 103

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 ]. Otherwise, PR is not newsworthy or of interest, nor is it meaningful or believable to PR’s “significant others,” i.e., journalists, readers, customers, investors, employees, or the community.

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Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 100

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2019

Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. Ten years ago, our agency embarked on a journey that imprinted in our minds the impact we could make as strategic communicators and marketers. It did for Strategic America (SA).

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Agency Nonprofit Real Estate Public Affairs 80

Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

JUNE 12, 2021

Soccer star Neymar can’t believe Nike terminated an endorsement deal with him because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee that he says was "an absurd lie." That person, an employee, was not protected. Nike says it is “deeply disturbed” by its findings.

Reputation 59

Reputation Crisis Management Crisis Public Affairs 59

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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Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52