PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Publication of that collective interview was prompted by my piece called A radical view of PR , which generated 48 comments including, notably, a response from Jim Grunig – one of several in the resulting lively discussion. This formed a complete institutionalised and pragmatic ‘vicious circle’ of practice.

Education 52

Education Reputation Leadership Technology 52

PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

But many uncertainties about coronavirus remain, making the job especially challenging for communicators who need to plan and execute strategies to encourage patients to return for care, and to help their organizations regain financial health by filling thousands of empty hospital beds and medical offices. Honoring health care workers.

Communications 185

Communications Crisis System Healthcare 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.” Financial performance should not be the only measure of success. What stood out immediately from the article appeared in the first sentence.

Ethics 218

Ethics Exercises Energy Corporate 218

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Billing and Revenue Pressure — meeting financial targets and justifying your work to clients can create additional pressure. Perhaps the best way to learn about agency life and a particular employer is to set up informational interviews with current and past employees. Download our free Path to PR Agency Leadership tip sheet.

Agency 88

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2017

In August, PRSA is celebrating Diversity Month by focusing on the diverse communities, people and practices that comprise public relations. The CTI study identifies diverse leadership as one antidote to bias. We will also be providing advice and insight on how to build a better PR profession through diversity and inclusion.

Nonprofit 84

Nonprofit Employee Leadership Crisis Communications 84

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

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2018

My big question: Do these wire services still have a place in the 2018 communicator’s toolbox? I set out to find out by asking a few trusted friends and colleagues across the industry: Cameron Potts, vice president of PR and community management, Deluxe. Cydney Strommen, director-North America Marketing Communications, Aveda.

Communications 83

Communications Public Affairs B2C B2B 83

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. The PR community has growing dialog around the importance of a custom pitch. Do they have women leadership? Financial apps that help you grow your savings? Two words: vertical markets. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch.

Pitching 100

Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 29, 2020

Catherine Arrow responded in a community of practice with a beautiful, thoughtful comment that she developed into an essay about what comes next. We must bring excellent situational intelligence to our organisations and communities - develop and understand the scenarios, shifting possibilities, potential outcomes.

Leadership 96

Leadership Construction Resources Community 96

Mark My Words

MARCH 29, 2021

Now people desire to give back and give back support to the community.” The announcement of both roles last week certainly played into the idea that this was more than just a money spinner for the Montecito-based ex pat – although there is no doubt all sides are set to benefit financially. It was not a hard internal sale.

Corporate 60

Corporate Interviews Community Newspapers 60

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

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

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here’s this month’s summary of the news from the vendor community this month. Recent earnings Separately, Meltwater (Oslo Børs: MWTR) also recently announced financial results for the third quarter ending, September 30, 2022. Bielawa joined from UKG and previously held technology and engineering leadership roles at Kronos and Hasbro.

Software 78

Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

When my family undertook major renovations on our house in 2014, we began by interviewing several contractors. But few flood victims after Hurricane Harvey had the luxury of interviewing contractors. Fortunately, nonprofits and religious communities helped organize relief efforts and connected volunteers with families in need.

Corporate 86

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 86

Communications Conversations

JUNE 8, 2017

3–You also have quite the financial communications background, as you’ve spent time at Bremer Bank and Piper Jaffray, in addition to USB. What is it about financial comms that keeps you wanting more? Bank, I’m honored to work with talented bankers who are dedicated to making people’s financial dreams come true.

Banking 113

Banking Sports Financial Corporate 113

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 93

Policies Energy Government Crisis 93

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 22, 2017

He’s my guest for this latest interview in the Off Script series. If you’re recommending a pure PR play or an integrated communications campaign with a big budget attached to it, you have to be able to articulate what the reputational and financial impact will be for the company. Meet James S. That’s a heavy load.

Internal 69

Internal International Interviews Trends 69

Beyond PR

MARCH 3, 2016

Thought leadership: it’s vital to brands big and small, established and new. For example, if you’re a financial expert who can address common mistakes people make on their taxes, it makes sense to pitch around tax time. Can you accommodate their preferences if they work with you (for example, phone interviews only)?

Pitching 75

Pitching Media Leadership Examples 75

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

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

The Sprosty opportunity put me in a position to learn immensely from other startups and retailers, and Studio/E provided the space to explore the idea of following my true passions: art, professional fashion, and women in leadership. What do you miss most about working in PR? What do you miss most about working in PR?

Apparel 106

Apparel Public Affairs Training Corporate 106

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 29, 2015

These days such programs may be called ‘community engagement’ – and involved developing new concepts to make road safety, if not sexy, at least interesting. You may have staff who depend on you for leadership. Even those I’ve interviewed who opted for PR degrees, commonly did so by chance more than design.

Publicity 40

Publicity Local Training Education 40

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Thought Leadership PR: Positions key executives or experts within the company as industry thought leaders through expert commentary, articles, and speaking engagements. Community Relations: Involves engaging with local communities, demonstrating corporate social responsibility, and building positive relationships beyond business interests.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2024

For instance, if there is any situation where I oversee financials, like with an employee event committee, or if I’m serving as a treasurer of a board, I make sure that all the accounting is clear and accessible to every single person on the committee or the board that I’m serving. Ethics is all about doing what’s right.

Policies 62

Policies Ethics Government Leadership 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

High demand for experienced communicators “Corporate communications professionals will continue to advance into top organizational leadership roles as their unrivaled combination of business strategy and stakeholder insight continues to become more essential. .” ~ Jason Brown , PublicCity PR, Principal PublicCity PR 9.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 19, 2017

Not long ago, a chief executive could lead a business, even a large one, fairly quietly, leaving public relations and social media management to the corporate communications team. The CEO job was mainly to deliver a strong financial performance. Entrepreneurship and leadership are always fruitful topics. Start by listening.

Leadership 157

Leadership Social Media LinkedIn Twitter 157

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

I do enjoy the energy of female-focused business development and community building right now – from conferences like Create & Cultivate to co-working spaces like The Wing. However, we still have unbalanced gender representation at top levels of leadership within the traditional agency structure. A concern?

Sports 245

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 245

Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2024

It enables IROs to weave a narrative that not only articulates financial achievements but also humanizes the company, making it relatable and compelling. Crafting such a company story involves capturing complex financial data into a narrative that actually resonates with investors.

Communications 78

Communications Infographics Financial Storytelling 78

ZudePR

MARCH 22, 2018

This too is well worth a read (mine’s not an industry how-to book but the principles hold): The Ultimate Thought Leadership: How To Write an Industry ‘How-to’ Book. #3 I swithered between doing interviews for the book and not, building out some sections in my mind, reducing others. I run my own business; just me. We all need support.

Writing 83

Writing Google Blogging Exercises 83

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

I do enjoy the energy of female-focused business development and community building right now – from conferences like Create & Cultivate to co-working spaces like The Wing. However, we still have unbalanced gender representation at top levels of leadership within the traditional agency structure.

Sports 81

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 81

PRSay

APRIL 22, 2021

The bulk of this loss comes from stock market volatility stemming from financial disinformation campaigns, but the widespread proliferation of misinformation has also forced companies and organizations to increase spending on reputation management, brand safety, employee health and wellness, and crisis communication efforts.

Financial 190

Financial Reddit Advertising Advertising 190

ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

Another example is the benefit of ‘free learning’ I receive while doing the thought leader interviews for my weekly PR podcast. Deirdre is CEO at Pure Performance Communications and the author of five Financial Times books. . “I share to be part of a community. I don’t think I draw a line.”

Communications 81

Communications How To Blogging Content Marketing 81

Mindful Marketing

JULY 28, 2015

Paul is active in the community, serving as vice chair of the River City Brass, on the boards of Fragasso Financial Advisors, The Rivers Club and the IABC Pittsburgh Chapter. It also prepares you for leadership if you’re attuned to the awe-inspiring and sometimes tragic stories you cover.

Interviews 50

Interviews Communications Storytelling Marketing 50

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

And it fills me with pride, Dave, to see how you have ascended to a position of leadership in this industry that we all love so much. As communicators we need to do everything we have always done — but with greater skill, with greater speed and on a greater scale. Page Society Hall of Fame on Sunday, Sept. Dave is a Ketchum alum.

Leadership 0

Leadership Agency Education Communications 0

Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

In his interview with PRWeek Danny Rogers asked Martin if the danger was that the growth of social media meant that it would be adopted and subsumed by advertising agencies. We can understand how Facebook and Twitter conversations can represent different parts of the community. If you are sceptical it’s not just me saying this.

Crisis Communications 148

Crisis Communications Transportation Conference Social Media 148

PR Conversations

APRIL 21, 2016

To wit, including ethnic diversity and values, physical and mental health challenges and sensitivities, generational accommodation, and so on—embracing and respecting the human spectrum in its entirety within workplaces and communities at large, rather than marginalizing or patronizing with messaging and tokenism.

Employee 40

Employee Internal International Corporate 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

News brands that uphold high editorial standards such as The Associated Press, Reuters, and publications such as The Economist , and The Financial Times , thrive. The leadership and vision provided by early public relations professionals was squandered. The press release is a legal form of communication. Press release!

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115