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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

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.

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Do Companies Bear Responsibility to Address ‘Environmental Justice’?

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According to a study by Golin , Black Americans are 75 percent more likely to live near commercial facilities that produce noise, odor, traffic or emissions that directly affect their communities. Photo credit: Alex Stemmers ] .

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

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For his work there, the Russian Public Relations Association made him a lifetime member in 2005. He advocated for social responsibility and open, ethical corporate behavior — years before laws and a changing business environment compelled it.

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Latin American PR Leaders on New Communication Essentials

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Gallo, head of communications and public affairs, Latin America, at the Zurich Insurance Group. A brand’s communications should remain “simple, short and concrete,” he said. Another emerging trend, especially in Latin America, finds companies and institutions concerned that digital communication is losing its humanity.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. Increase positive publicity and decrease negative publicity.

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The ESG opportunity for public relations 

Stephen Waddington

As society emerges from the pandemic, the need to measure corporate performance against broader metrics is an issue rising up the corporate agenda. Research published by Vuelio highlights the growing awareness of ESG as a corporate issue but also the opportunity for further education.

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Thoughts on Balancing Your Professional Work and Your Activism

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Some of us are fortunate to work for companies that tell employees to bring their whole selves to work, that invest in corporate social responsibility and that act as responsible members of their communities. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University in the fall of 2020. Looking to the past.

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