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

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Yesterday, the Financial Times published the fifth FTSE350 Boardroom Bellwether survey which revealed that almost half the boards of the UK’s largest public companies have not discussed their social media strategies in the past 12 months.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

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

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.” It implies a kind of “smile-and-dial” media pitch person, or a celebrity’s press agent.

Publicity 245

Publicity Public Affairs Agency Corporate 245

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

Communications 120

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 120

Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Communicators today must measure the results of their efforts in an integrated manner, incorporating paid, earned, shared and owned media. Cision, TD Bank and Newmont Mining will show how to apply AMEC’s new framework to campaigns during the free webinar Measuring the Value of an Integrated Communications Strategy.

Communications 0

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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. PR Specialists. PR Account Executives. Crisis Managers.

Publicity 88

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Management Employee 88

NewsWhip

JULY 14, 2020

Darika: MHP + Mischief brings together more than 200 strategic communications professionals with expertise spanning areas from consumer and corporate comms to financial PR, health communications, policy and crisis. For example, within the business, we have a media unit staffed with former national news journalists.

Data 176

Data Public Affairs Engineering Pharmaceuticals 176

NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2020

Zach is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kivvit, a national data-driven public affairs & strategic communications agency. Prior to Kivvit, Zach ran the business side of political media properties at the Observer. Kivvit specializes in data-driven public affairs work, reputation management, and crisis communications.

Data 148

Data Public Affairs Crisis Analytics 148

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

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.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 25, 2018

There’s not a major corporation today that doesn’t have a small army of PR and reputation experts helping it navigate a tricky media and government relations landscape. Senate – not an unusual pedigree for a Public Affairs VP. But occasionally, the damage comes from a company’s own ranks.

Crisis 213

Crisis Government Crisis Management Public Affairs 213

Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Anni Kosunen, Ellun Kanat. Photo courtesy of Pixabay For CMOs, understanding the importance of effective communication measurement is vital. The story of communication as an underrated support function is tired and uninspiring. Let’s be honest.

Measurement 59

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. The iconic publication sends a 15 year-old reporter to travel with the band on tour in order to write an in-depth piece. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. Buena Vista Pictures (1995).

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Bernays gets top billing as PR’s “father” A nephew of Freud, Edward Bernays (1891-1995) “invented” modern PR and coined the term “public relations.” ” He used a blend of psychology and media savvy to influence public opinion. Lee was a leader in media relations. Rockefeller Jr.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

The crisis has accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication, such as the role of communication as a strategic management function and a more human approach to communication by CEOs and management teams.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

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. The media] may know something before you and your team know it. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

Crisis Management 106

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 106

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue.

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

Landis PR

MARCH 6, 2023

This includes clarifying and listing your business and strategic communications goals, determining your monthly budget, and having a clear view on major upcoming marketing initiatives. Finding the right agency is more than hearing great ideas and understanding reputations. Presentation over zoom? In-person meeting?

Agency 52

Agency Public Affairs Case Study Crisis Communications 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

“Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. The goal of PR is to influence how the public perceives an organization or individual, and to manage their reputation.

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Where are the differences between using communication to develop situational awareness in a group of people (without “changing the nature of the discussion”) or trying to influence their communicative behaviour by focusing on how to “correct or enlarge the interpretation”)? “I

Exercises 70

Exercises Interviews Public Affairs Financial 70

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We got a lot of media coverage, and the program turned out to be a big success. I’m going to push the boundaries of what clients expect from a public relations agency. If I can hear the message clearly even with the volume turned up, I know it has a chance to break through the media clutter. It’s a tough job. .

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Public Affairs Reputation Newspapers 120

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 8, 2019

And, that’s not me saying that, it’s talk show hosts, media and fans over the last week or so. Are we starting to see the phasing out of **holes in communications leadership positions? First, what about Jeff Shelman , senior director of comms and public affairs at Best Buy? And, it’s paying off.

Public Affairs 68

Public Affairs Leadership Reputation Sports 68

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?

Employee 60

Employee Communications Public Affairs Internal 60

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 8, 2017

Another very worrying finding is that while digital and social written communication is considered an important skill by 78% when recruiting for a junior PR position it falls to just 59% when recruiting for a senior PR position, a difference of 19 points. Also on the up by six points is public affairs and lobbying.

Publicity 134

Publicity Analysis Public Affairs Measurement 134

Stuart Bruce

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Stuart Bruce speaking on digital and social media in PR at the World Conference on PR in Emerging Economies at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. PR academics – many African universities offer PR or ‘communication’ courses. Photo @h_kirigo. Freelance PR professionals.

Mobile 60

Mobile Public Affairs Government Local 60

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here we go: Quicklinks The Bandwagon Effect The Bandwagon Effect PR Resource: The Hostile Media Effect The Bandwagon Effect The Bandwagon Effect The Bandwagon Effect is a form of groupthink where the popularity of a trend, idea, or opinion encourages more people to “jump on the bandwagon.” Source: Wikipedia 4 Hostile media effect.

Wikipedia 52

Wikipedia Journalism eBook Trends 52

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

Most campaign entries are based in PR-ish concepts executed across many marketing disciplines, from advertising to media relations to direct-marketing and brand activation. B2B PR, financial service, public affairs…these categories wouldn’t be likely Lions candidates. appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

Agency 120

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 120

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The pitches received so far range from milestones in the CIPR’s history to the career journey for practitioners; and from modern two way engagement in areas such as media relations, public affairs and the third sector to planning and measurement. There are currently numerous communities within the CIPR that are under served.

Public Affairs 68

Public Affairs Pitching Community Guidelines 68

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.

Apparel 106

Apparel Public Affairs Training Corporate 106

Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Amanda Hill – Three Box Strategic Communications. If you land a brand mention in a news article, share it from the outlet to your brand’s social media with a sentence or two of bonus context. For the original blog, please visit here.

Conference 59

Conference Consumer Social Media Google 59

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

An independent communications consultant’s work is never done when it comes to new business activity and generating new leads. And one of the main roots of business development is relationship building, which is formed through familiarity, reputation, credibility and thought leadership. Kevin Anselmo, Experiential Communications.

Creativity 40

Creativity Public Affairs Policies Survey 40

Stuart Bruce

AUGUST 5, 2020

was first published on Stuart Bruce's PR Futurist by Stuart Bruce - Modernising public relations and communications for the digital age.

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Report Communications Marketing Publicity 208

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Seen as savvy multitaskers, public relations professionals have quickly and efficiently adapted with the evolving communication landscape. More than 53 percent of public relations professionals state that measurement is their biggest skills gap. But why can’t they accurately prove the value of their efforts?

Measurement 40

Measurement Banking Public Affairs Strategy 40

Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Brianne Murphy Miller Note: This is a reposted blog by Public Relations Global Network. All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Considering that “communication” is the function, these relationships deserve a bit more time and effort!

Agency 64

Agency Technology Meeting Software 64

Landis PR

JULY 10, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, David Wills – Media Profile Inc. For the original blog, please visit here. The slippery slope of misinformation and disinformation is getting steeper. And when you add politics to the mix, it’s like throwing oil on the slope, too.

Journalism 52

Journalism Training Consumer Tools 52

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The common thread in an effective sustainability plan for events is communication. Check out the PRGN Presents podcast to hear more as Abbie Fink from HMA Public Relations and I talk more about the topic of event sustainability.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69