Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. This healthcare-focused edition follows #FuturePRoof Three: The NHS at 70 with lessons for the wider PR community, published in 2018.

Healthcare 131

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PRSay

MAY 25, 2021

Many are also taking a stand against racism and communicating their message of diversity to the public. For companies, the challenge is to communicate authentic, rather than empty, DE&I statements — and to take real action to ingrain those values into their cultures.

Training 190

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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. Consider your stakeholders: OpenAI Arguably the greatest PR fiasco of the year was the public ouster – and swift reinstatement – of Open AI CEO Sam Altman.

Banking 212

Banking Nonprofit Twitter Advertising 212

PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2022

On Mondays, she sends “ Meet the Staff ” tweets that introduce members of the Supervisor of Elections’ office to the public. She also hosts “transparency tours” of the office and responds to public-record requests from constituents. After the election, we were inundated with public-records requests. ylang ylang – ??

Communications 183

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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

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Just because you own a small business doesn’t mean you can’t create some big waves in the public relations world. Utilizing public relations is a great way for your business to become more well-known in your community, boost your sales, and create better relationships with your current and future customers.

Small Business 95

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a letter to members at the start of 2023, PRSA Chair Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, outlined her priorities for the year, including: “Amplifying our Code of Ethics to ensure that not only our members, but also our entire community at large know what professional communications should entail.”

Ethics 167

Ethics Training Social Media Leadership 167

Maxim Behar

APRIL 17, 2024

Nothing proves this point better than the giant scandal that shocked the UK, South Africa, and the entire global PR community, culminating in September 2017, just as I started and restarted this book: the Bell Pottinger case. Lord Bell went live on the BBC to allege that he had nothing to do with the negotiated contract.

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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

5W PR

JUNE 23, 2023

Big brands are capitalizing on this trend and partnering with influential figures within the #HairTok community. CaLynna Sorrells CaLynna Sorrells (@ curlycalynna ) is another up-and-coming influencer in the #HairTok community, with a focus on curly natural hair. Brands such as Beachwaver Co.,

Brand 88

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 11, 2017

We’re asking CIPR members to help tell the story of the organisation and showcase excellence in public relations practice. It’s a very modern application of public relations to celebrate a very special anniversary. We want to gain an audience beyond the public relations profession. Crowdsourcing a community of practice.

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Practical Law Construction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Alongside the consultation document (which runs to 159 pages), the Law Commission also published a more user-friendly summary (it’s only 15 pages). For those unfamiliar with the consultation, I suggest starting with the summary document. Climate change. Climate change. ” Confidentiality and adjudication.

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Construction Telecommunications Privacy Travel 97

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. Meltwater quietly goes public. Meltwater went public on a Swedish stock exchange last month (Euronext Growth Oslo: MWTR ). billion on its second day of trading. He joins from C3.ai

Pitching 151

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

Scenario planning The strategic of role of public relations is to consider interdependent relationships, explore different scenarios and map possible outcomes. Two useful documents that help with scenario planning have been published this week: The Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience published by the Edmond J. Let’s hope that continues.

Government 132

Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Business Wire

MAY 18, 2017

The struggles faced by Canadian news media professionals are well-documented. Declining advertising dollars, low subscription numbers, and the emergence and disruption of digital have all contributed to the financial hardships affecting many Canadian news publications. Perhaps none have been affected more than print newspapers.

Newspapers 177

Newspapers Industry Print Journalism 177

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

Third, while prior research documents the value of various services sell-side analysts provide to institutional investors, our study provides new insights about the value of sell-side analysts to management of the firms they follow. By documenting the relative importance of various activities that take place before (i.e.,

Corporate 120

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Reputation Us

MARCH 6, 2022

It’s no surprise that for years some companies have offered simple lip service about their purpose—or a reason for being—in order to look virtuous to staff, customers and the communities they serve. This is bolstered by being ethical, working with purpose and embracing social responsibility, among other factors.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

At the New PR Conference hosted by AirPR Software in San Francisco, discussion swirled around ‘New PR’ and an evolution of public relations, including PR’s place in the greater marketing mix. Community: This is old ground for PR people: it’s not just your customers, but the people who influence our customers.

Content Marketing 191

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Bulgarian Association of PR Agencies (BAPRA) has just established an Ethics Commission (EC) to unite the communication community and monitor ethical and professional communications. Maxim Behar, PR expert and CEO of M3 Communications Group, Inc. , At BAPRA's annual awards, his company M3 Communications Group, Inc.

Ethics 52

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Cision

JULY 31, 2015

According to Burston-Marstellar , the brands that recoup and recover the fastest are the ones with well-documented policies. Issuing a public statement is an important first step, but it needs to be followed by action. Do something that benefits the community. A public crisis demands a public apology and public action.

Crisis 120

Crisis Crisis Communications Brand Branding 120

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Purdah places restrictions on government and public bodies during elections. There have already been two claims over the misuse of communication and resources. In a case last week the Government came under fire for spending public money on Facebook ads targeted at voters in marginal constitutions announced in September.

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Resources Communications Government Policies 62

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The danger is that once the election campaign is over and we return to our day jobs both public and private sector communicators will be expected to apply these tactics in practice. It’s an issue that I’ve discussed at length Dan Slee, co-founder and community manager of comms2point0. Their worry isn't just abstract.

Ethics 92

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The study, which is co-produced by the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs , surveyed 1,820 marketers and had one overarching conclusion: “Marketers who take the time to document their content marketing strategy are more effective than those who don’t.”.

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Content Marketing Study Marketing Survey 127

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JULY 11, 2023

Social media has provided dadfluencers a platform to connect with fellow dads, creating a supportive community that celebrates and encourages fatherhood. These communities offer a space for dads to share advice, seek support, and learn from one another’s experiences.

Brand 56

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He’s a public affairs specialist at the US Department of the Treasury and a docent at the National Museum of the US Air Force. I’m one of those folks that you would never have imagined if you saw me growing up, ever being in public relations. It turned out that everything I had, the lawyers classified as working documents.

Public Affairs 82

Public Affairs Ethics Social Media Government 82

PRSay

JUNE 5, 2023

Thurston is a speaker at PRSA’s Travel and Tourism Conference, held June 20-23, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wis. I’ve told a lot of stories in many formats throughout my career: cable television, YouTube series, podcasts, books, public speaking, social media live events, standup comedy shows.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Tourism Travel Local 60

Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 2023

Then we look at your impact on your communities. You fill out the questionnaire and you submit documentation to validate your answers. We don’t just take yourself submitted survey answers, we go through the documentation that you provide as part of the process, and then all of that combines into your score.

Ethics 70

Ethics Training Financial Survey 70

Solo PR Pro

MAY 24, 2022

OK, so most public relations awards don’t have all the ceremony and drama of the Emmys or the Oscars. Local and national PRSA awards , such as the Anvil Awards, are a go-to for recognition in the public relations field. While working within a client’s community or industry is a great place to start, don’t be afraid to get creative. “We

How To 52

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Over time, the digital community warmed to the term again. PR tech mentions Here is a glance at some of the other announcements from the PR tech community in the last month: Notified is offering a 30-minute on-demand product demonstration. You can see visually this in the Google Trends chart above ( or see it for yourself online ).

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The CIPR’s #AIinPR panel has published a literature repository following an intensive 12-month review of nearly 200 global publications on AI and its impact on the professions. CIPR AIinPR vice chair Kerry Sheehan spoke about the research on Friday at the annual summit of the Public Relations Society of Kenya.

Report 96

Report Ethics Government Training 96

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 27, 2020

By interacting intentionally with their surrounding communities, businesses can help heal broken relationships, including those that cross racial lines. I believe businesses are uniquely equipped to propel entire communities forward, thereby closing the wealth gap and making a lasting difference for people of color.

Real Estate 111

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Investing in this formula: Document + Create + Advocate. In building something from the beginning – you have to share your experiences, updates, stories, and document these for others to see. All of these things add up and allow you to be prepared for the week. That’s what I have been doing.

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Frederik Vincx

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Two weeks ago I quit my job as co-founder and creative director of communication software company Prezly and now I’m ready for a new adventure. In the next twelve months I’m broadening my horizon to become aware of the problems in my community that need solving. Local: benefiting my local community in Brussels. Shared value.

Agriculture 155

Agriculture Software Healthcare Community 155

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

Any public relations agency today needs nearly instant resources — from details on media preferences to data that informs our pitches and programs. For B2B companies, it’s particularly important to monitor social communities like LinkedIn groups and Twitter conversations among journalists (MuckRack).

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Pitching Agency Tools Resources 136

Cision

JANUARY 13, 2017

Phil Andrews is the current President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, the Past President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, and was recently named the President of the Black Public Relations Society – New York. Congratulations on being named President of the Black Public Relations Society – New York!

Local 120

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Representing the public that we serve 4.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Prakkypedia

JULY 8, 2014

A lot of organisations will have a communications strategy in place, but a surprising amount of organisations don’t. If you’re a communications professional, you know the value of a documented strategy which outlines your business objectives, your target audiences and your key messages. Is there a crisis communications plan?

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