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.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 82

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 3, 2024

In her appearance on the podcast, Stacy discusses the challenges that women face in the corporate world – namely, the prevalent perception that women are vying for a controlled and limited share of success. She also reflects on her own journey, from breaking free of corporate constraints to embracing entrepreneurship.

Corporate 130

Corporate Sports Creativity Internal 130

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The integration of marketing and public relations within an organisation is situational. It depends on market, size, type of organisation, and scale. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr 1949 Over the past three months I’ve investigated trends in the integration of marketing and public relations for Vuelio. That doesn’t make sense.

Trends 157

Trends Publicity Marketing Case Study 157

wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing. Here’s the latest on Growing Social Now. About Allan.

Social Media 52

Social Media Corporate Communications Media 52

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . Internal Communications.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The largest PR and comms tech companies, along with many startups, are now controlled by PE firms; is this good for the PR community? This adds to a growing collection of private equity firms (PE) that have taken an ownership stake in software companies that provide tools to PR and communications professionals.

Software 167

Software Marketing Leadership B2B 167

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. We’ve invited a few special guests to join our discussion who will share their expertise on healthcare issues and the many advancements that we’ve seen in communications. Anneliz Hannan ( @AnnelizHannan ).

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Healthcare Community Twitter Communications 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

Despite layoffs at major tech employers, it’s still a buyer’s market for many jobs. The current labor market has elevated the importance of “employer branding” – the perception of a company as an employer among prospective workers. Now, those are table stakes.

Brand 156

Brand Branding How To Employee 156

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Our PR intern, Lauren McDonald , stepped forward to suggest creative ways of building awareness for the movie and educate the public as we do it. Pioneers in Skirts is taking its first steps of our impact campaign – with an outcome of having an international deep dive changing-of-the-world for women who dream big. What’s Next?

Film 252

Film Marketing Nonprofit Education 252

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

Practitioners have supported business leaders in listening, planning and engaging with internal and external stakeholders in managing responses to the pandemic. As society emerges from the pandemic, the need to measure corporate performance against broader metrics is an issue rising up the corporate agenda.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

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. I use ZEO to describe an organization’s entry-level executives who they hire following college graduation and an organization’s interns.

How To 162

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 162

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

As summer blooms along the French Riviera, the world’s leading creative talents are gathering once again for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It’s not surprising that marketers and brands are eager to connect with celebrity creators and those who are rising stars.

Creativity 156

Creativity Meeting Advertising Advertising 156

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. I use ZEO to describe an organization’s entry-level executives who they hire following college graduation and an organization’s interns.

How To 139

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 139

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

The government’s plans include renewing the labor market in a way that has created major friction between the Government and labor unions. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. Finland is the only country in the survey (46 markets included) where the proportion exceeds two thirds of the population.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

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

PRSay

JULY 29, 2022

For communicators in today’s hyper-globalized world, achieving an organization’s goals is becoming more complex. A growing multiplicity of voices and communications channels accompanies disruptive technologies and radical new business models. A brand’s communications should remain “simple, short and concrete,” he said.

Communications 157

Communications Public Affairs Insurance Insurance 157

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The market for roles is booming as we learn to live with COVID-19. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. This is likely to be an issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the workplace, CEOs say, a culture of incivility threatens employee morale and productivity, corporate reputation and revenue. How can communications professionals show leadership to help counter this epidemic of incivility? Which communications assets can we use to make our kindness campaign a success?

Employee 155

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 155

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Some were management failures, while others were about corporate values or behavior. A seemingly minor marketing promotion precipitated the boycott, but AB’s response to the situation didn’t help. But the reaction in the gay and trans community was swift and angry, and sales suffered.

Banking 212

Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

By Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire In early 2018, Facebook announced a news feed update that dramatically changes how brands can engage with their communities and audiences within the Facebook platform. Look at the Instant Pot Community. This is an advice community. Implementation Tip!

Facebook 177

Facebook Community Advertising Advertising 177

wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. ” says Beth Nyland, the Corporate Poet & Cutter of C.R.A.P. Beth Nyland on LinkedIn.

Creativity 98

Creativity Communications Instagram Interviews 98

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. Ashley Gustafson, Marketing Specialist – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (nominated by Arik Hanson). So much of effective social media marketing is based on instincts. Thomas classroom many years ago. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons?

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Cision

APRIL 2, 2015

This rejection rule focuses on public audiences: Will the community like this idea and act upon it ? Social media forced corporate communications to evolve because it embraced authentic conversations that people cared about. Corporate communicators had to embrace the conversations. This is a messaging filter.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Corporate Social Media Internal 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 27, 2020

Public relations has wrestled with messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies also show it has improved business collaboration and internal communications The events of 9/11 changed air travel. How will it change PR and communications? The recession of 2008 changed housing. Click any image for a higher resolution. >>>

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Study Publicity Survey Internal 134

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

In today’s frothy tech market, where the venture dollars are flowing and 32 new unicorns were created last year, PR can be a strategic weapon. Good will and strong community relations are also in demand as Silicon Valley is blamed for a host of problems, from data privacy threats to income inequality.

Technology 246

Technology Company Banking Education 246

PRSay

OCTOBER 29, 2021

For nearly 20 years, Flores has developed communications strategies for brands, with an emphasis on multicultural markets. There has been an increased focus in corporate America on DE&I, which opens doors for more perspectives at decision-making tables. A lot of my experience has been with the Latino market.

Case Study 158

Case Study Nonprofit Corporate Tools 158

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 7, 2016

Big day tomorrow: International Women’s Day. Six marketing lessons for International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day History. International Women’s Day: 6 Creative Marketing Ideas To Celebrate. The best PR campaigns for International Women’s Day 2015. ” 3.

Internal 40

Internal International Case Study Banking 40

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 7, 2016

Big day tomorrow: International Women’s Day. Six marketing lessons for International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day History. International Women’s Day: 6 Creative Marketing Ideas To Celebrate. The best PR campaigns for International Women’s Day 2015. ” 3.

Internal 40

Internal International Case Study Banking 40

Shift Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

How does it relate to the business, employees, clients, or community? Are there steps you could take internally before speaking publicly? For example, offer training, volunteer time or funds to local organizations, raise awareness by sharing resources, create space and amplify voices from underrepresented communities.

Employee 124

Employee Local Community Policies 124

Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Distributed quantum computing and connected quantum devices are starting to arrive on the market, and even companies that are traditionally viewed as risk-averse will say they have a team looking at quantum technologies. I think we’ve only scratched the surface, and there’s still so much to do,” says Professor Prineha Narang , Ph.D.,

Technology 120

Technology System Government Groups 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 9, 2015

Yesterday was International Women’s Day ( marked for the first time in 1911 , and for the first time on March 8 in 1914… the more you know …). Six marketing lessons for International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day: This Is What It Really Means To Act #LikeAGirl.

Internal 40

Internal International Case Study Web 40

PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

If CEOs act on what they say, they will be rewarded in terms of stronger bonds with their employees, customers, investors and communities. ” — Dave Samson, Global Vice Chairman, Corporate Affairs, Edelman . ” — Kevin Waetke, APR, Fellow PRSA, Associate Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Sammons Financial Group.

Company 189

Company Employee Internal International 189

PRSay

JULY 6, 2022

China’s car market was starting to heat up; it’s now the world’s largest by far. I threw myself into understanding mandarin and Chinese history and reveled in getting to know the community. My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific.

Communications 95

Communications Internal International Travel 95

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association.

Survey 132

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

It also means helping organisations continue to market and develop COVID-19 proof products and services. Internally it will focus on the balance of home and office working. Jobs in marketing and communications The job market will experience further volatility. It’s a good time to hire.

Communications 125

Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

Konnect Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2019

No matter the industry, marketing has become increasingly complex! Finding the right marketing mix means integrating a variety of strategies and tools, across multiple platforms, including paid and organic. But not all marketing mixes look the same. And, I’m sorry to spill the beans, but there is no secret sauce.

Marketing 64

Marketing Consumer Local Social Media 64