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 81

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather to discuss Creative PR and how smart PR today requires a combination of creative storytelling, powerful visual imagery and data-driven decision making. Uses social and content to amplify media placements. Jason Sprenger: Jason Sprenger is the president of Game Changer Communications.

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Creativity Community Storytelling Agency 0

Stern + Associates

JUNE 15, 2022

The business community generally, and auditing and corporate governance functions especially, are in the grip of a worldwide trust crisis. The post Challenging the Culture: A New Mindset for Auditors and Corporate Boards appeared first on Stern Strategy Group. It’s time to step up and regain the public’s trust!

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Corporate Government Crisis Groups 62

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’ve worked in the public relations industry over the past decade or more you’ve had a front row view of the disruption of the media industry. The future of media relations is not what it seems. Many public relations practitioners start their career working with the media. Editorial teams run hot and lean.

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Pitching Media Print Social Media 124

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

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

As generative AI tools continue to gain popularity in the workplace, it has become increasingly evident that automotive suppliers need to consider establishing a corporate policy that governs their employees’ use of these tools.

Automotive 77

Automotive Policies Employee Corporate 77

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.

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Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2023

Studies show B2B buyers are getting younger and want to engage with companies on social media; B2B marketers are finding social media supports both leads and revenue About one-third of respondents find new products and hear about brands for the first time on social media. Consider the following: 1. Consider the following: 1.

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B2B Social Media Marketing Media 119

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. The healthcare arena has experienced continuous change with social media empowering the digitally demanding patient. She is the editor of Ragan’s Health Care Communication News.

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Healthcare Community Twitter Communications 150

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

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.

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Government Report Survey Media 157

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. Building A Corporate Reputation. Publish an annual report to the community if that isn’t already happening.

Corporate 68

Corporate Reputation Marketing Employee 68

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 79

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 79

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.

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Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

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. But in 2022, employee engagement will be the new recruitment.

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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

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 126

Journalism Media Relations Report Survey 126

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Of the three pillars of the marketer’s media mix — paid, owned and earned — earned media can be the most challenging to measure. This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. Sometimes, it feels like paid media budgets are invincible. Understand the Problems in Paid Media.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

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

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 28, 2013

In addition to being Community Manager Appreciation Day (#CMAD for all you hashtag fiends), today is also the day: Henry VIII died (1547, and women all over England breathed a sigh of relief). ” (on the difference between social media managers and community managers) ~ Ryan Rutan , Jive Software. That’s ok.

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Community eBook Social Media Customer Service 100

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 10, 2018

Businesses face greater reputation risk as social media and mobile technologies increase the speed of communication and a dynamic public actively shares what they see and how they feel, 24/7. ET, the #PRStudChat community will gather for an in-depth Twitter discussion on the State of Digital Corporate Reputation.

Corporate 56

Corporate Reputation Community Resources 56

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2013

Having a strong community is one of the most important aspects of business. This week’s roundup includes seven posts that are good reads on both maintaining as well as building your business community. How To Be A Better Facebook Community Manager. So You Think You Want to be a Community Manager?

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Community Resources Facebook LinkedIn 99

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2022

“Depends on the media outlet.” Some [media outlets] are fair; some are not.”. More communications pros say their organization trusts the media than do not. The rest is split among fence sitters and those that say their organizations do not trust the media. Depends on the media source. wrote one respondent.

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Survey Media Report Journalism 136

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.

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Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

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

PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

29, Matt Charles, APR, presents a webinar titled “ How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Get Media Coverage.” 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. Can you make it happen?”

Storytelling 161

Storytelling Media Nonprofit Government 161

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In fact, measurement vendors such as Onclusive can now follow consumers’ online footprints to show how an earned-media placement leads to sales — the platform’s technology showcases PR’s business impact through metrics such as potential customers, amplification and website traffic. CSR stresses quality over quantity.

Trends 174

Trends B2C Video Measurement 174

Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

So you’ve just landed a new corporate communications role. And naturally, I’ve been focused on all the things a good corporate communications manager should have in place. My five things to address in your first week as a Corporate Communications Manager: 1. Is there an existing communications strategy?

Corporate 107

Corporate Communications Guidelines Policies 107

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2020

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be presenting a session at the Earned Media Mastery Summit by Agility PR Solutions and Bulldog Reporter, alongside, Ned Lundquist , Our session is titled, “Earned Media Trends and Best Practices Revealed in an Analysis of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.” What is the JOTW Communications Survey?

Training 94

Training Trends Media Survey 94

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

PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. But even amid these sharp declines in volunteerism nationwide, the PRSA Colorado Chapter has seen an increase in volunteers for its community program called PR Paid Forward.

Nonprofit 139

Nonprofit Local Training Media Training 139

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. The changing landscape of employer branding Employer branding used to mean a reputation for offering competitive compensation and benefits.

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Brand Branding How To Employee 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of us who work at tech PR agencies stay glued to various media to track breaking news and inform reactive pitching to promote visibility for our clients. Yet our main goal is not always to secure top-tier media coverage, although that’s always a win. ThreatPost. It’s also a great source for breaking news with expert commentary. .

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Enterprise Trends Journalism Resources 296

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

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2014

I tell you all this not to make excuses for being away, but because part of being in a community means we share what’s going on. It’s an acknowledgement of the ties social networks help us build, if we show our humanity and use them for what they truly are – ways to bridge the gaps between us… to really build, and be a part of, a community.

Community 105

Community Insurance Insurance Facebook 105

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It tells the story of how organisations can build a reputational defence through their actions and by communicating with publics or audiences using paid, earned, shared, and owned media. History has shown that we in no way underestimated the reputational impact of social media. Communities can have both good and bad intent.

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Brand Branding Reputation Financial 122

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.

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Nonprofit Community Employee Energy 53

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.

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Community Publicity Construction Television 45