Stephen Waddington

MARCH 29, 2020

Tyneside Council has seconded eight staff to help with demand at our local Bay Foodbank in North Shields , Newcastle. Please support seek out and support your local organisation. Social activities, sport, and dating are no go. Rediscovering community values People are pulling together in ways I’ve not seen in my lifetime.

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Crisis Government Privacy Sports 167

Melissa Agnes

JUNE 11, 2014

Let’s face it, a crisis is when you’ll need the benefit of the doubt and the community’s conviction that something bad just happened to generally good people (you being the “good people” hopefully). Clearly, you should do all in your power to mitigate the extent to which you affect the community. Impossible you say?

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Crisis Strategy Chemicals Local 227

PRSay

AUGUST 23, 2021

In West Virginia, people have strong community connections and a collective sense of identity, Martin noted. The more the state collaborates with local and community pharmacies and other groups, the greater the likelihood that residents will want to receive the vaccine. Enlisting trusted local leaders.

Communications 107

Communications Local Survey Transportation 107

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

This “Barbie” garners media The film’s PR tactics generated immeasurable earned media coverage across varied outlets, from local TV to national outlets like The New Yorker , The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN and the BBC. Travel media reported on hotels decorated in the style of Barbie.

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Film Marketing Sports Hotels 118

Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After a year and a half of (mostly) virtual events, many places around the world are offering in-person events, from concerts to lectures to wine fests and sports. You may have noticed that the “calendar” section in your neighborhood newspaper, online newsletter or event site is starting to populate with things to do.

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Local Newspapers Sports Video 98

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2019

The local and regional sector that has been hit hardest with the net closure of 245 local news titles in the last 13 years according to Press Gazette research. It followed a Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Committee report published in February that called out Facebook for failing to tackle fake news.

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Print Media Newspapers Local 115

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I have been in journalism or PR for 25 years — I went to Boston University for journalism and upon graduation, I worked as a business reporter for a local daily newspaper on the outside of Cleveland. After a few years hiatus doing community PR, I entered technical publishing when I was out of a job for a few months.

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

Communications Conversations

JUNE 22, 2021

My friend and local PR legend, Rose McKinney gifted me a wonderful book by Hollywood producer, Brian Grazer. Here’s my list–if you by chance know any of these folks, or could help broker an introduction, I’d love to chat: #1 – Marney Gellner, Bally Sports. Local real estate developer. Big on Twitter.

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Real Estate Local Meeting Sports 88

Stephen Waddington

JULY 21, 2020

Culture, entertainment, and sport need a hard reset. The future is likely to be a mix of the two which will mean investment in shared community work spaces and home offices. Executive teams have relied on communication teams for research, listening, engagement and evaluation. Here the opportunity is growth and new markets.

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Crisis Agency Enterprise Local 78

Landis PR

MAY 16, 2022

I spent 18 years in sports public relations (San Francisco Giants, Nike, EA Sports) before moving into various corporate PR roles (Ubisoft, Gap, Inc., At the Giants, there was Until There’s A Cure Day. The Giants were the first sports team to have a game devoted to HIV/AIDS awareness. By Landis Staff.

Sports 52

Sports Hotels Newspapers Corporate 52

Axia PR

AUGUST 11, 2017

Instagram took your spot as third, with YouTube as second and Facebook as the most popular social media site), Twitter is a place to find sports updates, local and national news and what’s happening with your family, friends, favorite celebrities and brands.

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Twitter Sports YouTube Social Media 72

Communications Conversations

JUNE 22, 2021

My friend and local PR legend, Rose McKinney gifted me a wonderful book by Hollywood producer, Brian Grazer. Here’s my list–if you by chance know any of these folks, or could help broker an introduction, I’d love to chat: #1 – Marney Gellner, Bally Sports. Local real estate developer. Big on Twitter.

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Real Estate Local Meeting Sports 78

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

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. Organisations exposed to the virus are set to undergo further waves of cuts as the furlough scheme comes to an end. It’s a good time to hire.

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Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In 2022, here’s how I’ve been using Twitter: To follow chatter around the sports teams I care about (Jayhawks, Gophers, Wolves, Vikes); to follow politics; to follow some local MSP stuff; and to laugh once in a while. I have yet to see a server that revolves around any sports. Not sure brands will work on Mastodon.

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Sports Twitter Local Social Media 60

Cision

JULY 27, 2016

As such, when I was in high school in Oakland, California, he frequently spoke out about those health issues that disproportionately affect the African-American community. Since joining UNCF last fall, what has been your favorite moment or accomplishment as the national director of communications? My hidden talent is…organizing.

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Nonprofit Local Travel Social Media 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

In the consumer sector, the entertainment, gym, hospitality, sports and travel industries in the UK shutdown on 23 March when a lockdown was applied. PR as a strategic management function is an issue that lies of the core of the #FuturePRoof community. Invest in building communities, customer databases and influencer networks.

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Crisis Government Energy Community 151

Action PR

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Here we celebrated the collaboration between our clients Everyone Active and MoreYoga by creating an ‘Ascent & Asana’ event, where people were invited to Westway Sports & Fitness centre to enjoy an hour of wall climbing followed by an hour of yoga. Bringing brands together is our speciality!

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Sports Film Local Exercises 52

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 9, 2020

Daisy sent out a press release on 7 April to local media contacts and a JustGiving page was set up. Celebrities, sports stars, politicians, comedians, pop stars, royalty, broadcast journalists and other influencers all promoted and engaged with Captain Tom, significantly contributing to the success of this campaign.

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Radio Skype Print Local 89

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

For me, it was a unique opportunity to see the special relationship between PR, business and the communities where “making dreams come true” was more than just a tagline. Be locally relevant, build trust, be mindful of your tone of voice and don’t underestimate the power of relationships. How has PR changed over the years?

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Local Newspapers Retail Sports 120

Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

By implementing this strategy, content creators and brands can achieve a balance between reaching a broad audience, nurturing a dedicated community, and consistently delivering valuable, discoverable content on the platform. Local micro-influencers, like Eva Cleven, were leveraged to engage the target audience through podcasts.

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Storytelling Data YouTube Strategy 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Studying for a public relations or mass communications degree is the most traditional route into the industry today, but it’s not the only route. I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more.

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Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 88

Prohibition

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nike football has always aimed to inspire youth, not just in football but across many sports. The video promotes Nike as a brand, as well as inspiring young people to play sport. GoPro changed the camera industry with their line of compact waterproof cameras perfect for those who love extreme sports and adventure.

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Video Sports Film Employee 62

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 17, 2017

A few weeks ago, I shared a post featuring 10 local Minneapolis influencers I’d be connecting with if I were a Minnesota-based brand. Here are 17 more local influencers to consider as part of your influencer strategy from local PR/social media pros around town. Submitted by Nicole Klang, Sigma Beauty. Lindsey Higgins.

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Instagram Fashion Local Sports 114

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? My hobbies outside of work include…country music concerts, cooking and sporting events – especially ice hockey. I always thought I’d be…singing and dancing on Broadway. My biggest pet peeve is…when people are late.

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Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

You could also tie in a before and after weight loss story to something that’s happening locally or nationally, like a plus size model making it on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for the first time or the opening of a new, natural grocery store in your community motivated you to get healthier.

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Pitching How To Brand Branding 120

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

More controversial efforts have included Dick’s Sporting Goods stand on guns , Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad and Gillette’s campaigns regarding inclusion. I think they can by taking a long-term view, insofar as stronger local economies, clean environments and happy employees can all be good for the company. A Few Final Thoughts.

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Corporate Brand Branding Agriculture 198

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.

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Meeting Training Ethics Government 96

Barokas

MARCH 22, 2018

VICIS is a sports technology company focused on developing highly engineered helmets that improve protection and performance. Guests were wowed by the event, which featured a DJ, food and drinks by renowned Chef Ethan Stowell, and local music icon Macklemore’s ‘White Walls’ Cadillac limo and ‘Downtown’ Moose Bike.

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Public Affairs Sports Engineering Local 49

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations are still hosting events to meet business goals but in a more responsible way, but now we are planning with consideration about how the event will impact investors, partners, and attendees, but also its workers, the local community, and the planet. Do Sustainable Events Cost More?

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Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. People enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and beachside relaxation. What I’m reading in the press and hearing on the morning shows tends to back this up.

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Travel Tourism Airlines Hotels 40

Ryan Foran

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Get tuned into your community and become a source and resource of valuable information for your followers. The common theme among all four is “community.” Sports Teams 3. Local Fire, Police, Utilities, City 4. Scenic Photos 2.

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Social Media Sports Media Local 20

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Some offer a plateful of other PR courses like crisis communications, event planning and management, research and analysis, ethics, public speaking, nonprofit communication, international PR, sport and entertainment PR, campaigns and consulting.

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Nonprofit Publicity How To Small Business 83

Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

As Karen Freberg, a social media professor and guru, tweeted, social media class “can serve as a bridge for other majors like sports, business, etc.” I agree wholeheartedly with Natalie Tindall’s tweet, “For students at universities with many PR classes, you’re lucky. After all, PR folks are called pract itioners, right?

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Education Training Course Social Media 150

Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

In other words, you would eventually go to Nike’s website for news and information on all things sports. We’re in the midst of a content revolution, where brands are finding it more fruitful to produce their own content, earning the communication channels they use to reach you and me. Think Local.

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Brand Branding Media Local 52

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2018

For me this suggests that we should consider how employers, and our trust networks (communities of relations and interdependencies) contribute toward our mental well-being – both positively and negatively. On your first point, community, I couldn’t agree with you more. These may constitute things outside our control.

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Communications Community Measurement Study 104

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

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. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. It’s pushed me to read more widely and think more critically.

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Government Education Print Ethics 103

Communications Conversations

MARCH 14, 2019

And finally, like most professional associations, we’re constantly battling for the time and attention of our members and the broader community of practice. During your time at Mills, especially, you had an opportunity to meet and work with some pretty incredible sports figures and celebrities. It was a great time to be in that role.

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Sports Corporate Financial Industry 74