Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. Recent industry polling indicates that showing the ROI – in other words, the bottom-line impact – of PR initiatives is now a must-do for the modern communicator.

Pitching 370

Pitching Data Privacy Writing 370

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. More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”.

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

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

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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 and conflict exist for every company, organization or entity; no one is immune to it.

Crisis Management 138

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Ethics 138

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The role of a PR agency in this alignment, and in building an organization’s reputation among customers, employees, and stakeholders, is central. For example, a campaign might be evaluated based on a set number of brand mentions; social media engagement; positive sentiment analysis; or sheer reach. .

Agency 310

Agency Measurement Meeting Reputation 310

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

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

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Organizations value communications more than ever. The media relations struggle. Shonali Burke , President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting , Inc.,

Survey 118

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 118

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

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Health Academy Conference: This event addresses PR and communication professionals in the healthcare industry, offering networking event opportunities and targeted programming. Beyond purpose, it addresses critical industry topics like AI, employee engagement, the future of work, and more.

Conference 78

Conference Nonprofit Education Healthcare 78

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Compelling storytelling is an incredibly powerful way to communicate with your target audience. Digital storytelling is at the top of the list of communication trends that PR executives believe will dominate in the next five years. Example: How Cotopaxi leveraged storytelling to sell its brand.

Storytelling 66

Storytelling B2B Trends Examples 66

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Video gets even bigger.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As He recommended that companies communicate a consistent message to audiences, while also being sensitive to their situations.

Agency 91

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 91

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

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. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology.

Publicity 256

Publicity Brand Branding Storytelling 256

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 21, 2019

When Shonali reached out to me to ask if I’d write a guest post on technology in communication, I immediately jumped at the chance. Many rants are made across the tubes of information about how social media vanity stats aren’t true engagement (e.g. Storyteller. Technology in communication is crucial. Fair point.

Technology 100

Technology Communications Training Newspapers 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

That means creative work, like generating innovative ideas for programs, and like — storytelling. And the heart of public relations is in storytelling. How are its employees treated? There are a few things that PR-driven storytelling does that will never be mechanized or automated. What does it value?

Marketing 173

Marketing Storytelling Creativity Privacy 173

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Recently, the company announced that it plans to hire 10,000 employees in the EU to work on this so-called metaverse, and it got me thinking – will the metaverse force us into changing the way we communicate, or will it just be another tech plaything that doesn’t really go anywhere? What it means to communicate in the metaverse.

Communications 62

Communications Wikipedia Meeting Technology 62

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

Communications Conversations

MAY 11, 2017

I actually found this video interesting for a number of reasons because I think it represents three big trends we may end up seeing much more of the months/years ahead: 1: Repurposing “stories” across other social media. Not in the traditional way you might think about spokespeople–more in a social way.

Social Media 68

Social Media Trends Radio Media 68

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 73

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

For example, the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey posed this question to 223 PR and communications pros…and we received a wide variety of answers from respondents. When communications is too tied to marketing, it is more difficult to keep a pulse on the broader business,” wrote Tammy L. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Whether you’re a nonprofit targeting donors or a corporation trying to build customer and employee engagement through a giving program, there is one group of consumers who stand out — millennials. Social media, digital video, email, and PR that generates earned media all play a role here. Make it horizontal.

Corporate 168

Corporate How To Employee Nonprofit 168

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Patagonia, a smaller, privately owned company, has earned a loyal customer base by making good products, but its communications has also played a big role in engaging consumers. When brands like these take a stand on social issues, they are humanized, making it easier for like-minded consumers to engage. PR helps differentiate.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. As communicators, we are sometimes holed up in self-imposed exile creating content for others to deliver on ever-shrinking budgets. The idea of doing less with more is not uncommon to communicators. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

PRSay

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

While at Porter Novelli, Steve was both grizzled skeptic and warm-hearted storyteller. Now, Daley’s Razor is an edict to all of us in healthcare communications as we rally against fake news, propagated either by false motives or old fashioned apathy. Brendon Shank is Vice President for Social Media and PR at Domus, Inc.

Healthcare 70

Healthcare Communications Ethics Radio 70

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Consider your average employees — each day before that first cup of coffee is poured, they are likely inundated with messages from a variety of sources. The average American consumes nearly 13 hours of media each day, according to 2022 industry research firm Insider Intelligence. Find employee voices. Show don’t tell.

Employee 132

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 132

Presspage

AUGUST 7, 2018

Most brands that produce and publish content or news incorporate an online newsroom into their website, driving traffic from Internet searches and social media to the external communications hub. It’s the eight-second elevator pitch employees rattle off at professional networking events.

Case Study 97

Case Study Storytelling Study Social Media 97

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 25, 2021

In fact, many leaders have turned to LinkedIn as a key channel for reaching customers, prospects, and employees during the pandemic. Now, there is an angle to be had here–namely, execs sharing employee content to amplify it, in a way. Focus on YOU–your employees, customers and fans want to see you! Case closed.

LinkedIn 88

LinkedIn Employee Storytelling Brand 88

Barokas

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The ways we engage with the media, the journalists we develop relationships with, the focus of our messaging, the strategy behind our content and our overall communications goals are all deeply impacted by the changes in the media landscape. In this field, we must stay nimble and be prepared to pivot in the face of new trends.

Marketing 78

Marketing Employee Trends Study 78

Ishmael's Corner

JANUARY 6, 2016

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The wonders of social media periodically dust off commentary long relegated to the archives. 7, 1982 in a memo to his employees. 7, 1982 in a memo to his employees.

Writing 60

Writing Storytelling LinkedIn Employee 60

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Those feelings of nostalgia and a shared past bring our history to life, which allow us to collectively reminisce on social media about the way things were (or the way we’d like to remember them!). Your brand can share storytelling moments from its company history with your key stakeholders, too. Legos' Corporate History Video.

Corporate 48

Corporate Examples Storytelling Brand 48

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

That’s according to an academic study by Julie O’Neil , a professor in strategic communication, and other researchers. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. The results?

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2017

In fact, happy news is a main driver for social media sharing. This efficient automation allows for the tech-driven pizza delivery company’s human employees to focus on menu-planning, marketing and other company business. The post Smart PR Helps Spread Good News appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Airlines 147

Airlines Insurance Insurance Viral 147

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2021

As part of the PRSA Storytellers series , Tony Sclafani, the Javits Center’s senior vice president and chief communications officer, spoke to PRSA Publications Director John Elsasser. Five-hundred-plus employees worked to put the hospital together. I managed to get some content for social media and our reports.

Crisis 86

Crisis Employee Trade Shows Local 86

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190