ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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. But in 2022, employee engagement will be the new recruitment. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations.

Trends 385

Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

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

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. Over the last decade, Onclusive has built and maintained the largest earned media database in the business.

Reputation 307

Reputation Analytics Corporate Government 307

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

The good news is that PR-driven tactics can help a business build and communicate a positioning that prioritizes the well-being of their workers and a commitment to their industry and community. Inclusion on such lists showcases the company’s commitment to employee satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, or employee growth.

Brand 156

Brand Branding How To Employee 156

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2023

Social media has become a critical tool for brands to engage with their audiences and build their customer base. Here are a few different social media marketing tips that brands can use to keep their social media content relevant and exciting. UGC also helps create a sense of community and authenticity around the brand.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Education Survey 88

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. ZEO places a spotlight on Gen Z’s ability and influence to transform and innovate business, work, media and marketing.

How To 162

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 162

PRSay

JANUARY 19, 2021

The PR firm’s annual survey, which tracks public sentiment about business, government, nongovernmental organizations and media, says ordinary citizens feel misled and don’t trust the leaders of those institutions “to do what is right.”. People who rely mostly on social media are more hesitant to receive the vaccine, the study finds.

Government 158

Government Report Survey Media 158

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Once you answer that question and put together a plan to actively promote and preserve your corporate reputation, the chances are that any damage occurring from such an incident will be minimal rather than catastrophic. If it’s possible, engage as many of your employees as possible in asking the question.

Corporate 68

Corporate Reputation Marketing Employee 68

PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. ZEO places a spotlight on Gen Z’s ability and influence to transform and innovate business, work, media and marketing.

How To 139

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 139

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. But the speed that social media offered during Hurricane Harvey also poses risks for companies in crises.

Corporate 108

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 108

Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

The most recent Nielsen Global Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility found that more than half of 30,000 people surveyed in 60 countries “are willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact.” Gaining profit and peace-of-mind is a pretty strong combo.

Reputation 60

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. Corporations raced to tell their publics what they were prepared to do to support them.

Marketing 310

Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. In the workplace, CEOs say, a culture of incivility threatens employee morale and productivity, corporate reputation and revenue. Which communications assets can we use to make our kindness campaign a success?

Employee 155

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 155

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Joining me on this week’s episode is Ethan McCarty , the founder and CEO of Integral , an award-winning employee activation agency serving leaders of communications, HR, marketing, and technology. Ethical perils in personalizing employee communications. You’re creating that shared belief for 400,000 employees.

Ethics 78

Ethics Employee Communications System 78

Onclusive

JANUARY 14, 2021

As an executive, you have the power to set up your communications team for success from the start. Here are a few best practices from some of Onclusive’s customers: Treat communications as an essential part of your business, including not just your time as a spokesperson but also ongoing strategic discussions with communications leaders.

Communications 195

Communications Corporate Measurement Reputation 195

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Her research and insight into workplace strategy have been published in media outlets such as Forbes, NY Post, Harvard Business Review, and more. You’re Missing Out, Corporate America Women navigating the workplace in their 50s encounter a unique set of challenges distinct from their younger colleagues.

Employee 130

Employee Policies Creativity Company 130

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. 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. Engaging LGBTQ communications professionals with experience is best.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. When done well, CSR campaigns like Dove’s can result in earned media, goodwill and even a measurable increase in sales.

Corporate 116

Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%).

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2022

It was helped by a groundswell of social media support from fans posting to #FreeBritney, and egged on by a suddenly sympathetic mediaverse. Speculators spurred on the NFT craze and early adopting celebrities in music, art, and sports drove constant media coverage. After a frenzy of media attention and a peak of 9.6 Better.com.

Facebook 310

Facebook Crisis Employee Government 310

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

Journalism 127

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 127

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 6, 2022

Societal discord has become a significant risk factor for business, posing a threat to corporate reputation, employee recruitment, and organisational morale. These are the headlines from The Future of Corporate Activism report published by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Publicity 105

Publicity Corporate Employee Energy 105

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Employee social advocacy programs are having a moment. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years. Companies like Starbucks, Reebok and Humana (just to name a few) have implemented employee social advocacy programs over the last few years.

Employee 74

Employee Brand Branding LinkedIn 74

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. Mobile friendly and work across platform including social media, web sites. Seven ways PR and corporate communications can use GIFs. Why use animated gifs?

Corporate 96

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Newspapers 96

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. Our COVID-19 UK Public Relations report has kickstarted a series of industry conversations about what drives innovation in communication and professional services. It is an incentive aimed at promoting innovation.

Agency 171

Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice. “It’s too risky!”

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It was a party atmosphere one afternoon as bank employees drilled open safe deposit boxes that their owners had abandoned. One box contained a Rolex watch that an employee slipped on her wrist, trading it for her inexpensive watch. “A That is unfair to them and perhaps to others, such as employees, investors and the general public.

Ethics 157

Ethics Employee Training Reputation 157

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.

Social Media 169

Social Media Trends Media LinkedIn 169

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 22, 2021

While the continued loss of trust in government, NGOs and media is definitely concerning–and not great for communicators. Data Point#5 – “Employer media” most believable. On COVID, societal issues and local community issues. So, what opportunities do we have as communicators in the year ahead?

Data 88

Data Social Media Local LinkedIn 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Some were management failures, while others were about corporate values or behavior. By Monday, most of OpenAI’s rank-and-file employees were threatening to follow them. But the reaction in the gay and trans community was swift and angry, and sales suffered. Yet, nothing happens in a vacuum.

Banking 212

Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. As social media has empowered popular movements, large corporations have learned to react with increasing agility in their communications — and in their internal decision-making.

Corporate 100

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Public faith in many institutions – organized religion, Congress, and the news media — has eroded over four decades. Corporate America is stepping up. This comes as a happy sign for public relations professionals who preach corporate responsibility or even strategic activism to clients. But there is some good news.

Leadership 156

Leadership Corporate Energy Government 156

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. You can download a copy from the Vuelio website.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

There have been plenty of “check presentation and handshake photo opportunity” moments with nonprofit organization and corporate leaders publicized, but then we don’t see anything develop either before or after that standalone Kodak moment. To encourage social responsibility, create a culture of giving back to the larger community.

Nonprofit 53

Nonprofit Community Employee Energy 53

Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

We care about our clients, we care about each other, and we care about our communities. Today, we are proud to launch our official Barokas PR Corporate Social Responsibility program outlining our commitment and offerings as a company. Volunteering. it’s refreshing to work for an agency that is doing it because it’s part of who we are.

Corporate 60

Corporate Employee Community Banking 60