PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department (out April 19), sounds like it should be about a corporate communications team. In addition to Swift’s mastery of public relations, have you noticed that her catalog of leadership lessons is almost as extensive as her collection of songs? Are you ready for it?

Leadership 187

Leadership Storytelling Viral Banking 187

Communications Conversations

MAY 20, 2020

” And, over the years, there have certainly been a fair share of corporate failures when it comes to brand journalism. Others are interviews with titans of industry and business leaders like Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks, who was interviewed by SF CEO, Marc Benioff, just last week. Many starts and stops. Like DAILY.

Journalism 148

Journalism Brand Branding Interviews 148

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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PRSay

JULY 6, 2022

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. Our mission in dealing with issues was “no surprises for leadership.”.

Communications 95

Communications Internal International Travel 95

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

This is why earned media – the stories and interviews produced by PR – will always be relevant. A successful narrative doesn’t have to be about a Bezos or a Branson, but it does usually need to involve people – customer testimonials, community impact, employee motivation. Promoting leadership.

Brand 185

Brand Branding Marketing Wireless 185

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

“The global business community is being challenged by Millennials who want to change the world — and the results are going to be incredible.” As a result, businesses are actively working on becoming more socially conscious by placing organizational purpose over corporate mission and profits.

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Ethics Exercises Energy Corporate 218

MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. Your corporate story can prove that sound business decisions have been made along the way, pay respect to your employees, build goodwill, and demonstrate long-lasting corporate strength. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Having worked in communications for a top-tier university, a regional nonprofit foundation and as a consultant, I’ve heard this question myself. If so, how?

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

“The general public became terrorized by media stories about the pandemic,” said Jennifer Smith, APR, Broward Health’s associate vice president of corporate communications. “In The campaign also includes TV spots and messages distributed through government-relations and community-affairs channels. Honoring health care workers.

Communications 191

Communications Crisis System Healthcare 191

Mark My Words

MARCH 29, 2021

The former Royal’s first foray into the corporate world has seen him take up the role of chief impact officer at Silicon Valley coaching firm BetterUp, while also sitting alongside Rupert Murdoch’s daughter-in-law on a commission aiming to fight “misinformation”. Now people desire to give back and give back support to the community.”

Corporate 60

Corporate Interviews Community Newspapers 60

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. Ryan posted interviews with key PR leaders. He posted agency and corporate PR news. ” Joel Swanson, vice president-marketing & communications, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.

Blogging 78

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PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

As Gen Z, individuals born starting in 1997 as defined by the Pew Research Center, replaces millennials as the primary consumer target for many corporations, organizations and brands, PR practitioners must delve into this consumer segment and understand how to effectively engage them for the next 15-20 years. Brands can’t simply pander to us.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). I’ve watched them both grow into fabulous communicators and leaders! Johnson Leadership Academy Fellow through the African American Leadership Forum.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. Then we look at your impact on your communities. And we look at your leadership and reputation.

Ethics 70

Ethics Training Financial Survey 70

Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

Along the way, Nicole took on both full-time and consulting positions in community health, digital media and education where she has learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes and ultimately come to understand what is most valuable to her as a PR professional. I was really able to get my hands dirty and sink my teeth into creating the role.”.

Meeting 110

Meeting Public Affairs Trade Shows Journalism 110

Stern + Associates

APRIL 13, 2023

Sustainability as a Fulcrum for Corporate Innovation Driving innovation for organic growth is always challenging for companies, says Harvard Professor Rebecca Henderson, author of the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year, “ Reimagining Capitalism in a World On Fire ” (2020). What Can I Do?

Policies 94

Policies Energy Government Crisis 94

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 8, 2019

People are afraid, for example, and many corporate clients have policies that prohibit such interviews without a permission slip. You certainly need the sales leadership on board with a reference program, but marketing has to drive it, or it will fade away. 1) Soft interviews on your company blog.

B2B 77

B2B Media eBook Interviews 77

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The project has brought me into contact with a new community of more than 50 thinkers and doers.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

Kim Spear, director at Newgate Communications, has helped her clients build brands in China and also worked with sponsors during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In this interview, she discusses what it’s like to work in PR in Asia, what it takes to build a successful brand and how to stay on top of an ever-evolving industry.

Local 120

Local Newspapers Retail Sports 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For the interview, I would typically meet the distributor early in the morning and ride along on the truck for an entire day as s/he made customer stops. It was such an immersive experience, and allowed me to not only interview the subject, but get perspective and insight from his/her customers.

Groups 55

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Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Reporters are also looking for stories on furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion as those conversations continue across communities.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

in the Buzzfeed article where they interviewed the guy (Tony Piloseno), he said he reached out to the (Sherwin-Williams) marketing dept and it took a month before they got back to him! First off, brief your executive leadership on social,” says Arik. Corporate Blogs Are Making a Comeback – Big Time. What happened here?,”

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2017

He’s my guest for this latest interview in the Off Script series. See these related interviews: The Interim CMO as Change Agent; Off Script #19: Sophie Shiatis. What has been the impact of globalization on corporate communications? Boots on the ground interviews with PR, marketing, sales leaders. Meet James S.

Internal 70

Internal International Interviews Trends 70

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. Another $50 million was set aside for investments in their communities.

Crisis Management 107

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 107

Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. Then we look at your impact on your communities. And we look at your leadership and reputation.

Ethics 52

Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

PRSay

AUGUST 10, 2016

All these years, I’ve presented at conferences, talked to students, and given interviews in hopes of showing the world that we are here, and we are here to stay. I definitely think more can be done locally and nationally, as well as at the agency and corporate level, to create greater inclusiveness in the profession. Years in PR: 7.

Leadership 60

Leadership Groups Employee Industry 60

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

That work ended a couple years ago, but I knew I wanted to stay closely connected with Heidi so I invited her to be a part of a corporate communicator mastermind group I manage. You’re a communications business partner at Ingersoll Rand, for the Trane Commercial business. Thanks Arik for the opportunity to chat with you.

Energy 68

Energy Corporate Travel Internal 68

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here’s this month’s summary of the news from the vendor community this month. PRophet announced a partnership with Yoodli, “an innovative AI-powered software platform which helps users improve media interviewing, public speaking, and communication skills using artificial intelligence” (AI).

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 29, 2014

If there’s one principle that unites the PR and marketing community, it’s the age-old wisdom that “93 percent of all communication is nonverbal.” But because so many people accept it as gospel, they tie themselves up in knots in presentations, job interviews, and other important moments. Going for a job interview?

Exercises 83

Exercises Interviews Energy Communications 83

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

You could replace “agency life” with “corporate life” and insert a whole other sub-set of people, too. Kelly Groehler, Tim Westermeyer and Betsy Andersen all traded in their corporate and agency PR careers for work in another field. They all knew that I had no interest in returning to a corporate role.

Apparel 106

Apparel Public Affairs Training Corporate 106

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 7, 2016

In the spirit of transparency, Marketwired is a client of my company, Pure Performance Communications. In the interview, Lisa shares her insights on content marketing and discusses some of the interesting findings from the Marketwired survey results. Is it brand awareness, thought-leadership, lead generation, etc.?

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Survey Marketing Content Marketing Measurement 90

PR 20/20

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Brands will need to become more human with greater resources dedicated to listening, relationship building, ethics, empathy, creativity, culture and community. Event Sponsors and Attendees: To take the community to the next level, we launched a global event in 2019: the Marketing AI Conference —or MAICON for short.

Case Study 42

Case Study Storytelling Study Engineering 42

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 13, 2017

So basically, I’m building on the work I’ve been leading in social media for the company over the last four years, but now shifting my focus to solely be digital, including taking on the role of editor of Blue Cross’ new corporate blog ( www.blog.bluecrossmn.com ). This was especially true when I made the shift to corporate health care.

Insurance 60

Insurance Insurance Social Media Corporate 60

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

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Focused on the world of financial and corporate communications, club membership and participation in its SOJC stock index has increased 50% under his leadership. Bobby is poised for a career in corporate communications. She’s done an extensive survey and in-dedpth interviews.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Critical Mention

APRIL 26, 2017

However, we had 48 hours to create and host a championship celebration in the Carrier Dome to honor the team, and then, coordinate a major downtown parade, pep rally and community-wide tribute less than two days later. You’re often interviewed for pieces on the business of sports for media outlets like ESPN.

Sports 60

Sports Internal International Enterprise 60

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

This is a community where they can openly talk about that. That creates a very close, and I must say an intimate, atmosphere where members talk very freely about their business, about their headaches, about things that they are tired of, and things that they see as possibilities and can’t tell if it’s a real possibility.

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59