Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The study by the Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS published in August 2021 explores more than 300 US organisations, including international organisations.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

Yet asking people if they buy on belief is not the same thing as … if they’d buy from a company with a public position on a political issue with which they disagree. Frank Strong mentioned the importance of employee concerns. I’m a cynic and question the motives behind most corporate activism. In Employers we Trust.

Corporate 198

Corporate Brand Branding Agriculture 198

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What are some typical public relations objectives? 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.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

A report by Allegory sets out the urgent need for organisations to act on issues related to Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) and proposes a framework to support planning. I’ve been working with the team at Allegory to explore the issue of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR).

Corporate 141

Corporate Report Privacy Government 141

Reputation Us

MARCH 27, 2023

While ESG has essentially been a part of many corporations ideology and strategy for decades, the term and customers’ familiarity became more prevalent in 2020 due primarily through heightened awareness of ESG’s importance to the world’s wellbeing. PWC studied 202 publicly traded large U.S.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 78

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. It is no surprise that demand for public relations roles is booming. The report includes contributions from panel members, formed from leaders from across the UK communications industry.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 6, 2022

A new report suggests that public relations practitioners are supporting organisations in addressing activist concerns and social discord. Societal discord has become a significant risk factor for business, posing a threat to corporate reputation, employee recruitment, and organisational morale. It’s an idealistic viewpoint.

Publicity 105

Publicity Corporate Employee Energy 105

PRSay

JUNE 29, 2020

Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR I think corporations have genuinely embraced diversity and inclusion, some better than others.

Community 105

Community Banking Corporate Conference 105

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

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

Onclusive

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The partnership is designed to help companies take control of their reputation and public relations priorities by bringing together two of the most important data sets for the modern communicator. Our customers are managing corporate communications across numerous issues, but corporate reputation is foremost for many of them.

Reputation 307

Reputation Analytics Corporate Government 307

5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2023

One essential element that contributes to the overall reputation of businesses is a corporate social responsibility. Investing in CSR can help companies develop a corporate reputation, and attract customers while protecting businesses from any damage to their reputation, as well as helping them recover faster after a PR crisis.

Reputation 158

Reputation Corporate Policies Ethics 158

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

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. Some cases of bad publicity pass overnight or in a few days and the damage is minimal.

Corporate 68

Corporate Reputation Marketing Employee 68

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2022

Indeed, we’ve entered a new era of expectations for corporate and organizational LGBTQ engagement. This division is even more stark when you consider the rising attacks on LGBTQ people in statehouses, courthouses and communities nationwide. Those are the highest numbers that Gallup has ever reported for our community.

Policies 160

Policies Community Corporate Enterprise 160

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

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

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

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. He shares some great public relations ethics insights including: The ongoing ethical challenge of creating shared beliefs.

Ethics 78

Ethics Employee Communications System 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Today in America, we face a crisis of incivility in society and in our public discourse. 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.

Employee 146

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 146

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 23, 2019

Whether you represent a non-profit or corporate client, there is an excellent opportunity for positive public relations in strategic sponsorships. The Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) recently gathered a panel of corporate decisionmakers to share what works, what doesn’t, and why they value this kind of partnership.

Community 45

Community Publicity Construction Television 45

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

Erica Keswin is a 3x WSJ bestselling author, public speaker, and consultant for various major global brands. 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

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2022

NFTs benefited further from press attention to the metaverse, driven by Facebook’s very public commitment and rebranding as Meta. and abroad for contact-free transactions and many kinds of public information campaigns. Even former Melania Trump wants a piece of the action. Billionaire Astronauts. Jeff Bezos had a good year.

Facebook 310

Facebook Crisis Employee Government 310

PRSay

AUGUST 8, 2022

Squeezed by competing pressures, “CEOs and other senior leaders need to consider and carefully calculate how to talk about issues that were once seen as unrelated to business performance,” says Christine DiBartolo, FTI’s senior managing director for corporate reputation. Does this particular issue impact your business operations?

Employee 172

Employee Survey Policies Leadership 172

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Public faith in many institutions – organized religion, Congress, and the news media — has eroded over four decades. military has enjoyed a fairly consistent upswing in public confidence since the 1970s. Corporate America is stepping up. Most actions came in response to steady public pressure.

Leadership 156

Leadership Corporate Energy Government 156

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. But I also liked being more of a communication generalist inside organizations, managing everything from events to publications—even sales collateral. I was a solo corporate comm.

Publicity 174

Publicity Leadership Corporate Agency 174

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. 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.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We look forward to eight of the biggest issues for public relations in 2022. Almanac: Challenges and opportunities for public relations 2022 from Stephen Waddington This isn’t a review of 2021, or even a series of predictions for 2022. We’ve used some of the noisiest conversations in our community of practice as our guide.

Publicity 128

Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. 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. We expect more now, and in the future.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

Ethics 164

Ethics Public Affairs Travel Nonprofit 164

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. The gif which shows the impact of different community choices was covered by The Washington Post.

Corporate 96

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Newspapers 96

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?

System 187

System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 187

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Most of the so-called PR disasters that unfolded in 2023 went well beyond public relations strategy or execution. 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.

Banking 212

Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

But recently, the importance of corporations working with nonprofits has been proven to successfully enhance a company’s reputation. Nonprofits that work to leverage this information can help support their own organization—and strengthen the reputation of their corporate partners, thus creating a win-win partnership.

Nonprofit 60

Nonprofit Corporate Reputation Community 60

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Here's my analysis of the opportunities and challenges that public relations faces in the next 12 months. Larry Fink, CEO, BlackRock, fired a warning shot in January 2018 about the contribution of corporations to society beyond profit. Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose.

Publicity 120

Publicity Analysis Measurement Tools 120