Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

The report includes contributions from panel members, formed from leaders from across the UK communications industry. Organisational leaders turned to internal communication teams because they recognised the critical role of communication in engaging with staff. These were maintained throughout the lockdown.

Publicity 199

Publicity Government Crisis Employee 199

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Customers, investors, suppliers, employees, and even the community can be stakeholders. Community relations Community relations is a type of public relations that focuses on building relationships between an organization and its local community. There are many ways to build community relations.

Public Affairs 62

Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

Stephen Waddington

MAY 17, 2020

Our local fish and chip shop reopened on Wednesday. Government The digital democracy has been a long time coming - democracy will finally digitise, both in central and local government, and citizen voting. We need local, decentralised responses to arts, culture, education and transport. Photo by sfe-co2/iStock / Getty Images.

Tourism 118

Tourism Fashion Travel Retail 118

Shift Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

When it is a matter of commenting a timely event, it’s important to take a breath and review a series of questions : Evaluate : Why is it important for the organization to comment? How does it relate to the business, employees, clients, or community? Are there steps you could take internally before speaking publicly?

Employee 124

Employee Local Community Policies 124

wiredPRworks

JUNE 25, 2016

Looking back to 2010, one of the most inspiring events I've ever been a part of was a collection of social media for social good experiences from around the world. I'd love to work on producing another event like this! Global presenters shared incredibly powerful ideas with Social Media Club Chicago's community.

Local 40

Local Social Media Media Internal 40

Cision

JULY 27, 2016

Monique LeNoir, national director of communications at United Negro College Fund, says that nonprofits need to consider the human element when asking for donations. In this interview, Monique discusses how to successful plan events, how social media can benefit your organization and how to create messages that resonate.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Local Travel Social Media 120

Beyond PR

MAY 8, 2018

This is why influencer marketing is so successful — and critical to growing key trade show or event metrics. At the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), he gave a coveted #firstlook at new vehicles like this one: Who the best influencers are for your brand will be contingent on your industry, target audience and campaign goals.

Marketing 45

Marketing Trade Shows Local B2B 45

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The challenge with the COVID-19 crisis is that it requires an international governmental response and there are countless unknowns. It’s an area of huge international effort among healthcare providers. Protect The lockdown has had a dramatic impact on entertainment, events, retail, travel and transport.

Government 132

Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

2021 was a whirlwind year in terms of keeping up with events that shook our country. So how do you figure out if a cultural event is something your company should have a stance on? Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Like any good communications plan, start with research.

Employee 78

Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 78

Presspage

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Their day-to-day activities also play a crucial role in the shaping of our communities and shouldn’t go unnoticed. However, covering local events doesn’t mean your news can’t be tied to what’s happening at the national or international level. The team at Ohio State University knows that.

Education 78

Education Publicity Community Healthcare 78

Presspage

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Their day-to-day activities also play a crucial role in the shaping of our communities and shouldn’t go unnoticed. However, covering local events doesn’t mean your news can’t be tied to what’s happening at the national or international level. The team at Ohio State University knows that.

Education 78

Education Publicity Community Healthcare 78

Stephen Waddington

JULY 21, 2020

Rethinking events Corporate events will never be the same again. Digital design and production skills are in demand as physical events shift online for the remainder of 2020. The future is likely to be a mix of the two which will mean investment in shared community work spaces and home offices.

Crisis 78

Crisis Agency Enterprise Local 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Are you a professional who is willing to give back to the academic community? ET , the monthly #PRStudChat Twitter Chat Community will gather to discuss how students can prepare themselves to enter the workplace — not as fresh graduates, but as emerging professionals. On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 8:30 p.m.

Trade Shows 150

Trade Shows Community Social Media Resources 150

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

Internally it will focus on the balance of home and office working. This includes the culture, events, hospitality, and sports. COVID-19 has paid a reputational divided to organisations that have shown up and played a role within their communities. The next four months are likely to be as chaotic as the last eight.

Communications 125

Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

When a client is in a position to make fast decisions, they get more done and maximize the PR investment, whether there’s an outside agency team involved or an internal expert. They’re part of the community. And an SMB located in a smaller city is far likelier to attract the attention of local press than a behemoth.

Small Business 168

Small Business SMB Local Viral 168

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2015

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. measurepr.

Internal 40

Internal International Communications Measurement 40

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Many DE&I commitments created in 2020 were a knee-jerk reaction to the events happening around us. CEOs stepped up in droves to make promises to the BIPOC community that they were heard, understood and welcomed within the company. Community engagement. Ensure you have C-suite buy-in. Go beyond DE&I training.

Communications 78

Communications Employee Financial Community 78

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, where I now live, and contributed my professional skills to local chapters of Indivisible and Black Lives Matter. In those cases, do we swallow our discomfort and remain professional above all else, or do we join the employees who are rising up as internal activists?

System 187

System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 187

Sword and the Script

APRIL 21, 2020

Public Relations Society of America: [link] Also, keep an eye out for listings and events from your local chapter. International Association of Business Communicators: [link] IABC also has local chapters ( like the Atlanta Chapter ) that may have additional local resources for job seekers or employers.

Publicity 103

Publicity Communications Local Resources 103

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2021

As part of the PRSA Storytellers series , Tony Sclafani, the Javits Center’s senior vice president and chief communications officer, spoke to PRSA Publications Director John Elsasser. It usually held 175 events a year, and suddenly, we had to pivot and build a hospital. We view the building as a New York City community partner.

Crisis 86

Crisis Employee Trade Shows Local 86

wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Visuals matter Make it emotional Connect with values like ESG Build communities around groups like women entrepreneurs Differentiating between financial services firms and financial services influencers Why volunteering is essential.

Financial 52

Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

PR Conversations

JULY 20, 2015

It’s understood that the play’s the thing; however, it was the vibrant community found around each performance that proved an unexpected volunteer adventure at The Toronto Fringe festival 2015. Many of the Fringe community stakeholders are clear: the artists (actors, writers, directors, stage managers, etc.);

Community 40

Community Print Twitter Creativity 40

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

The principle categorizes content into three main types: ‘Hero’ content aims to create viral, high-impact (video) content, often tied to significant events or campaigns, to attract a massive audience. Local micro-influencers, like Eva Cleven, were leveraged to engage the target audience through podcasts.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Data YouTube Strategy 78

wiredPRworks

JUNE 10, 2020

This year, like most every other event, #IGNSummerOfGaming is going all digital. One 2020 upgrade: attendees can post audio and video comments using the Yappa Commenting Tool, which could be a cool add-on to other virtual events and conference meetings. IGN Summer of Gaming Events Schedule. But, 2020 is different.

Video 52

Video Local Tools Conference 52

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2016

A few years ago, many of us would not have envisioned a world where Twitter, Facebook Live and large-scale community gatherings would have such an impact on the way crises develop. Yet, this is our world today and our “new normal” as communicators and crisis management teams. This isn’t the Communications Only Club.

Crisis 220

Crisis Crisis Communications Crisis Management Exercises 220

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 29, 2019

I valued Mandy’s counsel on CIPR Governance issues and engagement with public sector communications communities during my time as President in 2014. As an MBA holder she’s among a group of practitioners that have been driving communications at board level for more than two decades. Real stuff affecting people’s lives.

Meeting 96

Meeting Training Ethics Government 96

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. I wanted to get some additional flavor for what the MN PR Blog meant to people in our industry, so I asked some colleagues and leaders in local Minneapolis/St. This is a pretty big moment.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 13, 2015

One distinguished female, Stephanie Morgan , has delivered a keynote at the event. [i] i] At the International Consumer Electronics Show I attended last week, of the twenty-two keynote speeches, only three were delivered by women. Communicate inclusiveness. It’s also important to be candid about your efforts to be inclusive.

Conference 150

Conference Training Healthcare Policies 150

5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. 89% are more connected to peers, and 87% were more likely to extend extraordinary customer service.

Brand 88

Brand Branding Survey Study 88

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Skill Development — learn valuable skills in media relations , content creation, event planning, crisis management, etc. Keeping up with the news, including industry news, current events, social causes, social media trends and anything related to the work you want to do, is essential for PR job searching and as a regular practice.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Prohibition

OCTOBER 28, 2019

As a creative and eco-conscious Yorkshire -based agency, we were eager to win the opportunity to work with Yorkshire Water in the promotion of their ‘Six Capitals’ conference, an event aimed to tackle some of the biggest ecological issues facing both the region and the whole of the UK.

Conference 48

Conference Video Government Corporate 48

Prohibition

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As a creative and eco-conscious Yorkshire -based agency, we were eager to win the opportunity to work with Yorkshire Water in the promotion of their ‘Six Capitals’ conference, an event aimed to tackle some of the biggest ecological issues facing both the region and the whole of the UK.

Conference 48

Conference Video Corporate Government 48

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I remember sitting with a college student at a local Starbucks. She was asking me about different careers in PR … what type of PR would suit her best and whether she should pursue agency or in-house communications work. I look forward to the PRSA International Conference every year for so many reasons. The Shout-Out.

Skype 150

Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

PR 20/20

JUNE 22, 2022

In our latest Cleveland HubSpot User Group (HUG) virtual event, we connected with HubSpot senior inbound sales professor, Kyle Jepson , to get answers to some of the most commonly asked Sales Hub questions. Define your internal sales processes first, then mold HubSpot to optimize them. Today, you don’t have to.

Mobile 75

Mobile Trade Shows Knowledge Base Tools 75

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

I always leave events feeling more in sync with my colleagues, and usually with an expanded network of intriguing people. So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.).

Conference 97

Conference Marketing Case Study Content Marketing 97

PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” Meet people where they are.

Social Media 117

Social Media Conference Media Corporate 117

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects. It was an internal struggle deciding because I felt my heart was in community stories.

Meeting 81

Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 81