NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2020

Zach is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kivvit, a national data-driven public affairs & strategic communications agency. Kivvit specializes in data-driven public affairs work, reputation management, and crisis communications. Zach Silber (CIO, Kivvit): One major change is the accelerated pace of work.

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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 enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1985 as open general, which meant I didn’t have a job, and the job that I fell into was public affairs.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2022

We had just finished an $80,000 consulting project with the government and were on the hunt for our next gig. He’s really done wonderful service for the communications field and has built a 6,000-person strong community in the process. Things seemed to be going well. His answers follow below. >>>

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. It made sense that I should be in the nation’s capital to study public affairs and obtain more real-world experience, so I moved to D.C. I’ve never looked back.

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

We are living in times of transformational change, and the broader Northwest tech community is a major force in creating that disruption. At APCO, I am focused on connecting the tech community to APCO Worldwide and to the unique services we can provide to them as the sector continues to grow and evolve.

Public Affairs 120

Public Affairs Community Strategy Energy 120

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic I witnessed at first hand, the incredible work of practitioners through work for the Government Communication Service and the National Health Service. The pandemic accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

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Ethical Voices

JULY 24, 2023

I had an amazing decade there in a number of different careers leading research for North America, Public Affairs in the Washington Office for Ketchum. Throughout my career, the common threads that have pulled through it are being a communicator and an advocate. That’s how I got pulled into grassroots work.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. The other major opportunity for PR pros in the public policy world is to contribute to thoughtful, coordinated messaging.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There is a lot of chatter in the events industry around sustainability and how frameworks such as the triple bottom line (TBL) and environmental, social, and governance ( ESG ) factors influence event planning. Investors often use ESG to assess the risk and potential return of an investment. Do Sustainable Events Cost More?

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 16, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic I witnessed at first hand, the incredible work of practitioners through work for the Government Communication Service and the National Health Service. The pandemic accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication.

Publicity 52

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PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

How much would a new multi-lateral symmetrical governance require a more balanced ethical approach to communication that necessarily involves an identification of the grey areas or the unsettled aspects of an issue when communicating about it?

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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. Complaints of misuse of government resources Although restrictions only began today claims of the misuse of government resources began before the purdah period.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2019

For most companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means giving back to the surrounding community. Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. For creative marketing agencies, CSR often takes the form of pro-bono services.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. Another $50 million was set aside for investments in their communities.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Community relations. Corporate communications. Government relations. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Internal communications. Public affairs. What has remained the same is the camaraderie and support of the Solo PR Pro community. Direct advertising. Event planning. Fundraising.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Dawn is an accredited public relations practitioner (APR) with 18 years of experience in public relations and marketing. Her expertise encompasses public affairs, media relations, community relations, social media and digital communications.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

A vast increase in demand and 24/7 availability to address: Actual and perceived crises or emergencies and inquires and requests made by all elected officials and community members.”. Being asked to do more internal communications and business communications usually left to other departments like HR, finance.”. Broader remit.

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PRSay

JANUARY 7, 2020

With more than 20 years of service as a public affairs officer, Admiral Brown has led countless successful communication campaigns, earning a Silver Anvil Award, an Award of Excellence from PRSA, a Thomas Jefferson award from the Department of Defense, and numerous Rear Admiral Thompson Awards for Excellence in Navy Public Affairs.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

One of my favorite career memories is of a (much-earlier) Army Recruiting Command public affairs office where one of us would float an idea for a promotional campaign and the other four members of the team would chime in with their thoughts.

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PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

One of the problems for me, though, with this focus is that it is almost entirely on individuals’ ability to adapt and their ‘internal local of control’ Public relations seems to reflect a largely individualistic perspective with little attention on systemic or structural factors and forces.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

In this interview, Dan Cence, senior vice president at Boston-based PR agency Solomon McCown, shares his thoughts on the intersection of PR and government relations, how he keeps up with the constantly-evolving industry and his desire for continual growth. What drew you to the area of government relations?

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

Government officials later estimated that at its peak, the spill was releasing approximately 60,000 barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico each day. In the days that followed, nightly news footage from an underwater camera showed crude oil gushing unabated into the ocean from the ruptured well beneath the rig.

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Cision

JUNE 20, 2016

You need to engage your audience using the right platforms, innovative technology and targeted communication. public affairs campaign strategist Mike Panetta of Beekeeper Group and Mark Reilly, vice president of Cision Government Relations, discussed how to motivate your supporters through an integrated strategic communication strategy.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 28, 2018

There are the views of regulators and the Government to consider too. It’s a crucial tool in the communicator’s armoury requiring the consumption, analysis and contextualisation of information from virtually everywhere – not just the media. This is not just a consumer story, of course. But, of course, AI can help further.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Host: And what do you think the Bulgarian society failed to take from your Jewish community? Host: This community has been centuries in the making. I think politics and public affairs should be done by people who can answer any question. Get busy doing public outreach. Now it's in my room.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

For eight years, YESS has held an annual fundraiser that is increasingly becoming part of the fabric of the Des Moines community. However, this past year we wanted to go beyond simply looking at money raised, but also increase the public’s understanding of the Duck Derby’s purpose. The motto for the Duck Derby is “Adopt a Duck.

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PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

I also appreciate the sense of community. But I do consider myself very fortunate to practise public relations in Canada, as I’ve had opportunities to work for governments at the provincial and federal levels, and my various roles have meant opportunities to practise PR around the globe. They set examples I hope to follow.

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Ishmael's Corner

AUGUST 20, 2014

Mr. President, You recently expressed concern that frustration in the country is breeding cynicism about democratic government. Over the past two decades, public agencies have increasingly prohibited staff from communicating with journalists unless they go through public affairs offices or through political appointees.

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PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Whether it is a field of scientific endeavour, a corporate communications challenge or an attempt to communicate the position of a government or government department, a diverse talent pool will eventually do a better job than a single demographic. Think outside the conference tick-box of topics and speakers.

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PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Whether it is a field of scientific endeavour, a corporate communications challenge or an attempt to communicate the position of a government or government department, a diverse talent pool will eventually do a better job than a single demographic. Think outside the conference tick-box of topics and speakers.

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PR Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

Between 2006 to 2014, he has also taught global relations and intercultural communication as well as public affairs and issues management at New York University. He remains a frequent contributor to PR Conversations.

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PR Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

Between 2006 to 2014, he has also taught global relations and intercultural communication as well as public affairs and issues management at New York University. He remains a frequent contributor to PR Conversations.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

He gained valuable skills in his internship in Washington, DC, where he dealt directly with senior level management to develop government affairs materials and engage members of Congress. He was a rock star in his work with the Navy, where he received multiple awards for his outstanding work and leadership.

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