Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

But what one tactic can drive employee engagement and consumer support? The answer is corporate social responsibility (CSR). More and more employees, particularly ones from the millennial generation and beyond, care about social activism. Find a cause that engages employees and consumers. Make it fun.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Employees are in charge. Smart companies recognize they need to be seen as great places to work as well as great brands.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Whether you’re a nonprofit targeting donors or a corporation trying to build customer and employee engagement through a giving program, there is one group of consumers who stand out — millennials. Enlightened companies are well aware of the giving power of millennials. Make it horizontal.

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Corporate How To Employee Nonprofit 168

PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. In this tumultuous past year, stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand. In the era of accountability, accountability is the crucible of trust.

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5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2023

One essential element that contributes to the overall reputation of businesses is a corporate social responsibility. Investing in CSR can help companies develop a corporate reputation, and attract customers while protecting businesses from any damage to their reputation, as well as helping them recover faster after a PR crisis.

Reputation 158

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Mindful Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Two years ago I wrote about Starbuck’s innovative efforts to serve deaf consumers through a specially-designed store in Washington, D.C. Among its unique attributes, the store featured an open layout, low-glare surfaces, and employees who knew American Sign Language (ASL). Accessible Pharmacy is different.

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Corporate Consumer Employee Print 103

Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

Rather than simply steering clear of companies doing wrong by avoiding “sin stocks,” investors and consumers are actively seeking out companies that are proactive in “doing right”— seeking both a positive impact on society and favorable investment results. In addition, two-thirds would prefer to work for such a company.

Reputation 60

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Cision

MAY 31, 2017

After surveying 2,000 adults to test their attention spans, Microsoft found that technology, social media, and the large volume of media people consume daily is linked to their inability to focus for extended periods of time. The implication, of course, is that consumers are less likely to absorb the marketing messages we’re deploying.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s an interesting trend going on in the employee communications world. It’s VP of Communications in Europe, Stuart Jackson, recently shared results from his team’s move away from the corporate intranet to an employee app : Nissan Insider Mobile. Take Nissan, for example.

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MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. It’s about the difference your company makes in taking an issue to the next level. Make It An Experience.

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Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Financial Impact Recent studies confirm that corporate reputation is an invaluable asset with an appreciable impact on a company’s bottom line. Back in 2012, a World Economic Forum study estimated that reputation accounted for more than 25 percent of a company’s market value, according to Global Finance magazine.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s why you’re seeing more videos from senior-level leaders at companies on LinkedIn. But, what companies are doing this well? For example, here they discussed food trends with the vice president of consumer insights at Mills. Second, visuals (at least compelling visuals) are tougher to come by during COVID.

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LinkedIn Video Trends Company 128

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We will begin seeing more jobs and spending from both businesses and consumers. Here are Onclusive’s predictions for what to expect in 2021: Corporate reputation as a key success metric During this era of disruption and uncertainty, corporate values and brand activism have become more important than ever.

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Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Similarly, companies can anticipate many of the resources they’ll need if a crisis strikes. Find your allies.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

Just a few months ago, companies could stay above the political fray. As recent controversies surrounding Bud Light and Target have demonstrated, gone are the days when a company could get by with issuing a belated, carefully neutral statement in response to a political issue. Now, that is no longer true. Ron DeSantis in March 2022.

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Brand Branding Nonprofit Government 145

5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The last couple of months have been filled with headlines of different brands and corporations announcing job cuts and layoffs, as companies started to cut jobs not just in the US but all over the globe. The company will have to figure out a way it will communicate the layoffs to the employees, which should always be done in private.

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Brand Branding Employee Resources 88

Stephen Waddington

JUNE 29, 2021

Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. A discussion in The House of Marketing, Media and PR community of practice suggested that R&D tax relief credits provided a direct intervention for established companies. More on that to come.

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Agency Enterprise Software Financial 171

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Corporate America is stepping up. This comes as a happy sign for public relations professionals who preach corporate responsibility or even strategic activism to clients. We specialize in messaging to those very stakeholders, especially employees, partners, and customers. But there is some good news.

Leadership 156

Leadership Corporate Energy Government 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Already, Facebook parent company Meta has warned of an advertising slowdown. Over a full year they analyzed the strategy and performance of 4700 public companies during three global downturns, from 1980 to the 2000 dot-com bubble collapse. What stands out is how poorly the “preventive-focused” companies fared in comparison to others.

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Comparison Advertising Advertising Reputation 296

Stern + Associates

JULY 27, 2023

As a result, the way companies talk about sustainability is shifting – from enthusiastically touting such initiatives to anything from toning them down to ignoring them altogether. Rather, companies will need to be more specific, deliberate and focused on real impact when they talk about sustainability.

Communications 86

Communications Corporate Government Energy 86

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Reputable journalists will dig deep to ensure what they’re being ‘sold’ isn’t simply another example of corporate greenwashing. Be an educator   To consumers: It’s one thing to share what your company is doing to meet its environmental commitments, but quite another if you want to be perceived as sincere about creating lasting change.

Reputation 195

Reputation Automotive Brand Branding 195

The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2017

While I can’t pass myself off as a betting man (anyone who knows me will tell you I lack any kind of poker face), I believe these will rank among the top three: Sexual Harassment Scandals Will Deluge Corporate America. The more layoffs that occur, the more likely consumers and employees will see their bosses as greedy.

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Company Viral Travel Corporate 114

ReimaginePR

APRIL 18, 2015

He raised the minimum wage at the company he founded to $70,000. And the happiness of his employees matters to Price. All talk no walk: Lots of companies talk about the values they hold. Think, as well, of the positive publicity in a time of extreme consumer skepticism towards banks,” Oates wrote. Why $70,000?

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2024

I’m excited about the New Year because it’s a busy season for the sci/tech fields, and I work as a communications consultant to science and technology companies. At these events, companies will debut new products and get the chance to tell their stories. A good training program will help presenters improve their skills.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I’m going to give it to you straight – developing a Corporate Sustainability Report for your company is a ton of work. GNP Company (a client). What is a Corporate Sustainability Report? Yes, corporate sustainability reports are a valuable communications tool. Corporate Sustainability Reports Rise in Popularity.

Corporate 71

Corporate Report Survey Government 71

5W PR

JUNE 5, 2023

Sustainability has become a key issue for consumers and businesses alike in recent years. As a result, companies are increasingly adopting sustainable packaging practices in order to reduce their environmental footprint and improve their brand image. That means sustainable packaging can improve a company’s PR and brand image.

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Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

HOW TO HANDLE A CONFIDENTIAL, CORPORATE LEAK. While small- to mid-size companies may not face the same pandemonium as the government if a leak occurs, a business announcement revealed publicly ahead of schedule can still wreck unnecessary havoc on your organization. Mergers and acquisitions are notoriously leaked. Limit Disclosure.

Reputation 78

Reputation Real Estate Internal International 78

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Do you ever get the sense this whole Employee Social Advocacy concept is being shoved down our throats by a number of “thought leaders” and software vendors who have everything to gain by advancing this agenda? But, it’s just one of several reasons I haven’t bought into the Employee Social Advocacy hype machine so far.

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Employee Software Financial LinkedIn 79

Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

We have all seen these terms tossed around about companies, in advertisements and throughout the media, but what do they really mean and why do they matter? In a corporate context, this refers to sustainable business strategies for long-term stakeholder value. Sustainability. Greenwashing.

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Publicity Meeting Policies Employee 79

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . For more info, email info@airpr.com.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 7, 2020

Steve contributes to Forbes as a senior retail leader focusing on emerging trends and the evolution of consumer markets. . Her focus is reporting on stories about how labor issues affect retail employees. . Steven Barr @steven_j_barr . Dan Berthiaume @DBerthiaumeCSA. April Berthene @ByAprilBerthene. Madeline Stone @MadelineLStone.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Few corporate CEOs will deny that a company’s reputation colors every aspect of business, including marketing, talent recruitment, employee relations, shareholder relations, and the customer experience. And reputation’s value seems to grow as a company scales. In business as in life, reputation is everything.

Reputation 203

Reputation Crisis Management Airlines Corporate 203

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2023

However, it can be challenging to keep content fresh and engaging when a company isn’t actively updating or releasing products. By encouraging customers to share their experiences with the brand, companies can showcase real-life examples of how their products or services are being used.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Education Survey 88

5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While beauty trends come and go, the industry is here to stay and making its biggest impact yet on consumers, cultivating a loyal legion of high-spending customers. Incorporating values for true social impact Modern high-spenders are conscious consumers. Understand the aspirations, concerns, and values of the audience.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Product Launch 78

NewsWhip

MARCH 27, 2023

Leaders are consumers too, and they are likely to be reading the news beyond what the comms team is sending to them — sometimes it’s necessary to give them the toplines and sometimes a deeper briefing is needed, but generally the more specific a topic the more likely that leadership is to want to comment.

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Data Crisis Corporate Crisis Management 148

Communications Conversations

JUNE 6, 2017

And, it got me thinking: Introducing a new CEO to the rank-and-file employees is a big job. And typically it rests of the shoulders of corporate communications and PR teams. And that’s a problem–specifically for us, as communicators–for three big reasons: 1–Employees want to be led. It’s easier.

Employee 60

Employee How To Survey LinkedIn 60

Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Using ESG reporting as a strategic tool A successful ESG reporting strategy should outline the environmental impact of a company while clarifying its social responsibility and governance structures. Aside from this achievement, the release also explained the company’s ESG focus and its Climate Action Plan.

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