Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

The investment community increasingly expects to be informed on company commitments to and actions on these concerns. We argue that issues related to ESG have been the domain of public relations and public affairs practitioners for at least 50 years.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of the main differences: Objective Public Relations: The primary objective of PR is to build and maintain productive relationships for a company or brand. PR strategies are designed to manage the public’s perception and ensure positive association and reputation.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m going to push the boundaries of what clients expect from a public relations agency. Everything we do, from multicultural engagement and community building to corporate communications, reputation management and crisis communications, is built on the foundation of our “Brand PR” approach.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Public Affairs Reputation Newspapers 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. The program has since grown to 15 schools nationwide. Faculty talk trends and current events.

Communications 116

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 116

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. On rebuilding Boeing’s reputation: I don’t want to talk too much about it until the MAX is safely flying again.

Crisis Management 91

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 91

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

We need submissions from across its communities. My vision is to create a legacy for CIPR members and the broader business community that will inspire practitioners and support continuous learning and development. Essays are invited in five areas of public relations, related to the CIPR’s history, purpose and campaigning.

Public Affairs 68

Public Affairs Pitching Community Guidelines 68

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

public affairs, community relations, lobbying, sustainability, among others) together with the communication functions (e.g. media relations, employee communications, digital communications, advertising and media planning, etc) under “bundled” Public Relations inspired organizations.

Exercises 70

Exercises Interviews Public Affairs Financial 70

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. Because at the end of the day, that’s your reputation.

Ethics 75

Ethics Government Pharmaceuticals Policies 75

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

B2B PR, financial service, public affairs…these categories wouldn’t be likely Lions candidates. It may include community relations, third-party endorsement, word-of-mouth, and reputation management. At the end of the day, a strategic PR campaign may not always fit into a dazzling creative package.

Agency 120

Agency Creativity Advertising Advertising 120

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.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Communications Conversations

MAY 30, 2018

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). What was your last PR job?

Apparel 106

Apparel Public Affairs Training Corporate 106

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

“The era of the one-and-done press release is behind us and the world of engagement got a whole lot more complicated,” said Pluhowski, senior vice president and chief communications officer, corporate and public affairs, at TD Bank. Use Insights For Continued Improvement.

Measurement 40

Measurement Banking Public Affairs Strategy 40

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?

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

This is a community where they can openly talk about that. That creates a very close, and I must say an intimate, atmosphere where members talk very freely about their business, about their headaches, about things that they are tired of, and things that they see as possibilities and can’t tell if it’s a real possibility.

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

The purpose of PR is genuinely unique , because it’s the only profession solely concerned with the protection and growth of an organization’s and/or individual’s reputation through credible communication [ Tweet Quote ]. The practice of PR is reputation management [ Tweet Quote ]. A crisis is, by default, a reputation issue.

Reputation 165

Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 165

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

The purpose of PR is genuinely unique , because it’s the only profession solely concerned with the protection and growth of an organization’s and/or individual’s reputation through credible communication [ Tweet Quote ]. The practice of PR is reputation management [ Tweet Quote ]. A crisis is, by default, a reputation issue.

Reputation 100

Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 100

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.

Crisis 63

Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Sarah Waddington has handed over #FuturePRoof to the BAME community for her latest book. Her goal was to create a platform to assert the value of public relations as a strategic management function and promote best practice. Along the way she has published three books and created a vibrant community. Anouchka Burton.

Public Affairs 145

Public Affairs Education Measurement LinkedIn 145

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 23, 2016

Gerry Tschopp, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Experian said it well, “I want to know enough about PR ‘wins’ so I can speak to business leaders in key data points or success stories that drive business and reputation. But don’t take my word for it though.

Communications 150

Communications How To Analytics Public Affairs 150

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 28, 2018

How can he and his advisors manage the bank's reputation, and his own, by keeping on top of the latest news as the story continues to unfold? And, it’s not just WPP’s reputation that is affected, it is that of Sir Martin, and WPP’s chairman Roberto Quarta. This is not just a consumer story, of course. And those who are hostile.

Communications 60

Communications Public Affairs Government Reputation 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2016

In today’s digitally-fueled world, the tiny spark of a crisis can erupt into a massive fire overnight, leaving a corporate brand and reputation in a heap of smoldering ashes. When Volkswagen disclosed the news, the conversation spread and was visibly seen as a “scandal” in the automotive community.

Big Data 60

Big Data Crisis Communications Data Crisis 60

NewsWhip

JUNE 23, 2021

Brett: So, I guess is that, when we chatted before, I mean, that’s really the definition of a data-driven public affairs agency, correct? That’s where everyday people, the sort of the more rank and file residents of a community are going to be most likely to find out about a project and sign up to take an action about it.

Data 78

Data Media Analytics Energy 78

PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

Ironically, PR as a sphere has certain reputational problems itself. In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. Public relations professional strives to create a positive reputation for his/her client with the help of information materials.

Infographics 63

Infographics Corporate Policies Reputation 63

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

I also appreciate the sense of community. Which real, historical or fictional person or brand would you like to give a reputation makeover? I find this question difficult to answer because we know (or should appreciate) that public relations can’t fix an underlying problem. They set examples I hope to follow.

Energy 53

Energy Measurement Internal International 53

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 11, 2021

It’s time for the business community as a group and individual businesses as brands, to help us heal the divide. In the wake of the shocking violence last week, that may be starting to happen, and there’s a role for PR and corporate communications. The opportunity for business communicators. This is big. golf course.

Corporate 338

Corporate Policies Groups Public Affairs 338