PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

Featuring some of the country’s leading LGBTQ communications professionals, the event covered how PR practitioners can engage with and support the LGBTQ community. Inequality anywhere is inequality everywhere,” said panelist Debbie Ebalobo, director of external and financial communications for the Coca-Cola Company.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a PR firm focused on high-growth technology companies, we talk to prospective clients all the time about their goals. Attracting and retaining top talent is a huge challenge for any business, but it’s a distinct competitive advantage among high-growth tech companies — if they can manage it. Now, those are table stakes.

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Brand Branding How To Employee 156

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How can organizations confidently take advantage of the benefits associated with modern technology while avoiding negative impacts on surrounding communities? Existing data science techniques cannot accurately understand key cultural nuances in language amongst predominantly communities of color.

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Local Community Ethics Education 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Purpose and values-based communications will become an essential part of the marketing toolbox. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Employees are in charge. Brand purpose has real purpose.

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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Communications Conversations

APRIL 9, 2020

Just a few months ago, I set out to create my annual social media trends presentation , which I’ve now given to a handful of audiences. Instead, I’m re-evaluating that list and thinking about how wildly things have changed in the last four weeks on the social media marketing front. The community comeback.

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Social Media Trends Media LinkedIn 169

Axia PR

MARCH 10, 2021

One of the more notable ways – especially in the eyes of the executive team, founders, and even employees – to share your company is celebrating your company’s anniversary milestone. Take it one step further and find ways to uniquely include the media, community, etc.

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Company Nonprofit How To Employee 111

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Relationship building takes time.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When was the last time your company conducted a social media audit? However, a good, in-depth social media audit is worth it’s weight in gold. An audit gives you the perfect “pause” to re-shape your social media strategy. Do banner images across all your social profiles match up?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. Here, we’ve put together a round up of the most recent trends to be aware of across various social channels. How effective is video on social media? .

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5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

Nonetheless, those that seriously affect the brand, its employees, operations, and leadership can have devastating and long-lasting effects. The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value.

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Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Communications 88

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A Guest Post by Corina Manea, Chief Community Officer of Spin Sucks & Founder of NutsPR. Just a few short years ago, brands were pondering whether to give this social media thing a try or not. There was this popular belief that social media wouldn’t last, so why put yourself or your company out there?

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Brand Branding Social Media Employee 256

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

With the social media landscape ever-changing, there are always different updates and trends emerging that social media managers need to be mindful of. If you prefer a quick video to learn for the latest social media trends here are the highlights from our latest webinar.

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Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 11, 2024

Staffbase launches beta for new internal comms tool; Muck Rack team up with Shankman; Agility PR Solutions parent touts LLM deal with “big tech” In an unscientific observation, I’ve noticed a lot of companies are hiring internal communications. Traditionally, that role is a mix of HR and communication yet I’m seeing some changes.

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Internal International B2B System 89

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2022

Whitney Dailey of Porter Novelli describes it as “a way for individuals to hold companies accountable in a way they previously weren’t able to do.”. Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. To its credit, the social media manager for Duolingo posted a heartfelt apology.

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Construction Crisis Social Media Reputation 385

PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

Consider this: A study by Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported “more than 21,400 media jobs were lost in 2023, the highest (excluding 2020) since 2009.” In January 2024, the same study found that more than 830 jobs were lost in media, and the company projects up to 10,000 journalism and media jobs may be lost in 2024.

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Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications Journalism 140

Onclusive

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today, I am excited to announce that Onclusive and The RepTrak Company have entered into a strategic partnership to combine the world’s leading reputation metrics with AI-powered media analytics. Ultimately, each company aims to provide its customers with a more holistic reputation and media analytics solution to meet the moment.

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Reputation Analytics Corporate Government 307

Shift Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In the wake of these tragedies, what’s the appropriate social media behavior? If we were to stop our social postings for every event, we’d literally never be able to post on social media again. If an incident occurs in our hometown, obviously be sure our employees, loved ones, etc.

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Guidelines Social Media Media Crisis Communications 158

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

If you’re tempted to post a rainbow flag photo on your company’s social media feeds and call it a day, don’t. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher.

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Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

5W PR

MARCH 27, 2023

Launching a campaign Brands can launch a campaign on social media or on a company website to show support for World Autism Day. It can also include providing resources and information about autism and encouraging people to share support through hashtags and other social media actions.

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Brand Branding Employee Resources 88

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2019

One question I’ve consistently heard from companies re: social media marketing over the last 10 years of consulting has simply been: What are other companies doing with their social media teams? How many people should be on our social media team? Social teams are under-resourced.

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Resources Social Media Media Measurement 92

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Employee social advocacy programs are having a moment. Fact is, more companies are globbing on to this trend–and, for good reason. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years. Easy-peasy, right? Be helpful.

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Employee Brand Branding LinkedIn 74

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

That’s because it’s important to properly communicate to customers, investors, and other stakeholders why they should remain interested in the company. The goal of media relations is to get positive coverage of a company or organization in the media, which can help to strengthen the company’s connection with its stakeholders.

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Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

Onclusive

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Corporate reputation has surpassed profitability in its importance to business success—today’s customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders have many choices, and they are leaning toward companies with a stellar public image. In the age of social media, managing corporate reputation is a complex undertaking.

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Corporate Reputation Analysis Wikipedia 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. At the same time, PR pros are constantly thinking about how to maximize the reach and impact of their earned media. Owned Media & Content Strategy. Corporate Communications.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. When PR professionals target people in poor, rural communities, relying on stereotypes and misconceptions often hinders their campaigns, said Deana Rachelle Haworth, M.A., 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.”

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Social Media Conference Media Corporate 119

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. They had to be younger than 30.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 13, 2014

It worries me when crisis communication professionals are still advising their clients to avoid social media in a crisis. Fear will be your downfall, not social media. Social media presents so many powerful opportunities to communicate and build trusting relationships with your audiences.

Social Media 252

Social Media Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications 252

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. In doing so, it joins at least five other PR tech companies that have done the same.

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Analysis Tools Software SMB 151

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Monday, most of OpenAI’s rank-and-file employees were threatening to follow them. After the outcry from the company’s most important stakeholders — both investors and its workforce — the Board members were replaced and Altman’s position restored. That was great – until it wasn’t.

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Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

Reputation Us

JUNE 14, 2021

The actions a credit union takes – or doesn’t take – may affect its reputation with its staff, members and community. staff, members, community, media, social media influencers), being silent on such prominent social justice matters may suggest that your credit union is noncommittal, tone-deaf or even complicit.

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Reputation Financial Community Employee 148

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.

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Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. Listen To and Welcome Employees on Social. Brands know they should listen to consumers, but what about listening to employees?

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Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It serves as the lifeblood that fuels organizational synergy, promotes transparency, and provides a sense of community among employees. Consistent communication is a powerful tool to fortify your company’s culture and uphold its values, fostering transparency throughout the workplace. That’s costing U.S.

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Internal International Communications Employee 97

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

Fink, founder and chief executive of the investment firm BlackRock, states in a New York Times article , “Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose. To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society.”.

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Nonprofit Community Employee Energy 53

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. 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.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Landis PR

MARCH 14, 2022

Five Key Steps to Introducing Your Consumer Brand to a New Social Media Platform. In a digital world, use of social media is no longer optional. Having a social media strategy can boost your brand and expand your market, but that doesn’t all happen overnight. Identify Your Goals for Growth on Social Media.

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Social Media Consumer Brand Branding 52