Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

What all these companies have in common is a cadre of leaders ready to stick to their principles and take the heat. In recent weeks, though, that relationship has soured over the company’s refusal to agree to a similar moratorium in another environmentally sensitive region of Brazil and… its failure to meet its anti-deforestation targets.

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Corporate Brand Branding Agriculture 198

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 21, 2019

With the public too cynical to buy into ads trumpeting a company’s inherent beliefs, public relations offers that all-important third-party acclaim. If a tech company only uses only renewable energy, then it might partner with an environmental group for an issues awareness campaign about the environmental impact of high-tech products.

Company 174

Company Conference Corporate Leadership 174

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 28, 2022

Facing significant pressure to increase their oversight of ESG issues including climate and diversity, directors around the world say they’re concerned that their companies will not be able to execute on their ESG ambitions, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre.

Company 147

Company Government Corporate Groups 147

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 28, 2021

Recently, the car corporations Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, along with the parent company Daimler, were fined $1 billion by the European Union because they had spent years colluding on ways to slow down the deployment of technology that would allow for cleaner emissions.

Crisis Communications 85

Crisis Communications Corporate Crisis Communications 85

PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

Or, if your company is a well-established iconic brand looking to give back as a team (with a bit of fun competition), then you can host a collection drive that engages groups to vie for the title of “making the greatest social impact.”. Does your company prefer to sponsor projects that focus on STEM, literacy, or food insecurity?

Company 157

Company Nonprofit Apparel Banking 157

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 15, 2017

I’m talking about business or “corporate ghosting,” which can be just as infuriating and perplexing as its social equivalent. As outlined in a post by Sharon Jones , corporate ghosting seems to be on the rise. I could get bitter about the corporate ghosting thing, except that I’ve occasionally been guilty of it.

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Corporate Meeting Agency Pitching 200

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 23, 2022

It goes without saying that business success heavily relies on corporate reputation. And these days, corporate reputation is often dictated by what leaders say about key issues that might have little to do with the actual products or services their companies sell. How does that topic relate to the company?

Company 88

Company Communications Corporate Measurement 88

Reputation Us

JULY 13, 2021

Can you imagine asking Amazon’s Alexa to respond to the question, “Alexa, how does my company improve its reputation?” Building and retaining a strong reputation continues to rank as one of the top assets in the corporate environment. CORPORATE REPUTATION IMPORTANCE. Let’s start improving your corporate reputation NOW.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Analytics Survey 78

Reputation Us

JULY 13, 2021

Can you imagine asking Amazon’s Alexa to respond to the question, “Alexa, how does my company improve its reputation?” Building and retaining a strong reputation continues to rank as one of the top assets in the corporate environment. CORPORATE REPUTATION IMPORTANCE. Let’s start improving your corporate reputation NOW.

Corporate 78

Corporate Reputation Analytics Survey 78

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.

Corporate 168

Corporate How To Employee Nonprofit 168

Practical Law Construction

MAY 20, 2020

And what about multi-national groups of expert witness companies, who offer expertise in a variety of specialisms? Are such companies different to barristers’ chambers whose members routinely act for opposing sides? A Company v X and others: the facts. Fiduciary duties (short form).

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Groups Company Construction Policies 52

Agility PR Solutions

MAY 9, 2022

New research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows that sustainability is at the top of corporate agendas worldwide, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals have become major considerations in companies’ digital transformation programs.

Company 78

Company Government Corporate Groups 78

Shift Communications

AUGUST 2, 2022

At a time when companies — both B2C and B2B — are being held more accountable for their actions, policies and statements than ever before, it is imperative for us as communicators to be more mindful of the words we choose. Words matter. Sentences sting. Enter DEI language.

Corporate 88

Corporate Real Estate Communications Marketing 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 8, 2022

That was a key point I tried to impart in a recent presentation (embedded below) at the PR Consultants Group annual meeting (many thanks to Jason Brown ). What things boil down to are the corporate characteristics: is the vendor someone you know, like and trust? Equity ownership often drives the company’s personality and focus.

Software 81

Software Corporate Publicity Technology 81

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. Nonprofit groups and volunteers came with tools and know-how. People whose homes flooded were overwhelmed.

Corporate 108

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 108

Stern + Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

A compelling corporate innovation story represents a valuable opportunity to differentiate from competitors, educate investors, galvanize employees and attract prospective new talent. Your company may be a powerhouse of innovation, but getting that story told effectively requires a sound plan. Ask: Who contributed?

How To 99

How To Corporate Storytelling Conference 99

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Her expertise helps leaders in the biggest businesses and the earliest-stage companies alike identify the powerful use cases today for the latest aerospace research of tomorrow. The post From Celestial Insights to Corporate Innovations: How Space Tech Enhances Business on Earth appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

Corporate 62

Corporate Real Estate Technology Healthcare 62

5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

million in 2022, and companies need to be aware of the latest technological and regulatory trends to ensure a baseline organizational readiness to keep the company on strong footing and assuage the concerns of their many stakeholders, namely investors. These companies will have to file an 8-K form with the SEC.

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Report Company Publicity Banking 78

Cision

APRIL 14, 2017

Published on March 20, 2017, Managing the Narrative: Investor Relations Officers and Corporate Disclosure from Lawrence D. FROM THE STUDY: Second, our study provides new insights into the influence IROs have on corporate disclosures. It’s tangible, with a focus on the process of IR programs, not benefits or consequences of IR programs.

Corporate 120

Corporate Conference Study Analysis 120

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 14, 2018

PR and corporate communications recruitment firm VMA Group today published a new research report on ‘communicating in an integrated world’. How important it is, how it’s the future, it’s one of the biggest challenges facing corporate communications, the difficulty of proving its ROI, lack of digital and social skills etc.

Corporate 115

Corporate Communications Pinterest Public Affairs 115

Mindful Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Even as I, a non-coffee-drinker, applauded the company’s ingenuity and initiative, I could imagine some cynicism about the social responsibility: “That’s nice, but Starbuck’s is a luxury people can live without. ” A former student of mine recently gave me a great answer to that question.

Corporate 103

Corporate Consumer Employee Print 103

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. ” — Dave Samson, Global Vice Chairman, Corporate Affairs, Edelman .

Company 189

Company Employee Internal International 189

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From their height in 2020 and 2021, corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have seen a fall from prominence. Focus on specific goals and results: As with environmental issues, there has been pushback on companies that commit vaguely to the greater good but say little about specifics.

Communications 105

Communications Ethics Corporate Conference 105

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Companies that aren’t prepared for a crisis can watch their sales go off the cliff, their stock price take a plunge, and even permanently shut some, if not all their doors. For a construction company, that could mean poor safety standards with a string of citations. How about a federal lawsuit against a multilevel marketing company?

Corporate 68

Corporate Reputation Marketing Employee 68

Stuart Bruce

MAY 19, 2017

The combined values of corporate reputations in the FTSE350 is worth nearly £1 trillion to the UK economy. The 2017 UK Reputation Dividend Report claims that 39% of all shareholder value is derived from corporate reputation making the combined reputational value of the FTSE350, at the end of January 2017, a record £986 billion.

Corporate 104

Corporate Reputation Measurement Analysis 104

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

You’re Missing Out, Corporate America Women navigating the workplace in their 50s encounter a unique set of challenges distinct from their younger colleagues. Together, Christina and Erica explore the hurdles faced by these women, shedding light on the unfortunate trend of some being edged out of corporate roles.

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Employee Policies Creativity Company 130

Business Wire

JUNE 12, 2020

More and more consumers are turning their attentions to the role companies play in the local and global society. And with this attention, the discussion of Public Affairs and Public Policy quickly emerges.

Public Affairs 223

Public Affairs Resources Publicity Blogging 223

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

As society emerges from the pandemic, the need to measure corporate performance against broader metrics is an issue rising up the corporate agenda. Research published by Vuelio highlights the growing awareness of ESG as a corporate issue but also the opportunity for further education.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2022

The authors call out several PR giants for creating and promoting “front groups” (with misleading names like Foundation For Clean Air Progress) that actually oppose clean-air legislation. The group fingered Edelman for its work for many brand-name fossil-fuel companies and trade organizations.

Policies 309

Policies Creativity Reputation Groups 309

Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

Already in 2019, corporate crises appear to be increasing and getting nastier than 2018. According to The Holmes Report , last year brought an increasing penchant for corporate scandals. So how does a company handle a corporate crisis in today’s world? We’re rethinking corporate crisis.

Corporate 74

Corporate Crisis Management Exercises Crisis 74

PR in High Definition

MAY 12, 2020

ENGIE Impact , accelerator of sustainability transformation for corporations, cities and governments across the globe, has appointed Firefly Communications Group to handle communications in the UK, Germany and Belgium. Firefly was selected to support ENGIE Impact’s launch and increase brand awareness across three European markets.

Groups 62

Groups Communications Energy Government 62

PRSay

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Many corporate CEOs also made a big mistake by not communicating to employees about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to new research from The Grossman Group in partnership with The Harris Poll. Moreover, over half of that group had no friends, colleagues or other direct ties to the region. The survey of U.S.

Communications 172

Communications Employee Leadership Internal 172

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research recently released its annual report showcasing how many Fortune 500 companies are using social media channels. The report shares some interesting data about corporate blogging. Namely, that it is UP more than 11 percent since 2017 among the Fortune 500 companies.

Corporate 74

Corporate Blogging Social Media Facebook 74

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Proving PR’s value in a business’s bottom line has never been more critical, considering company budgets remain tight in 2024. Brands have attempted to adapt their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to suit their audiences’ varying opinions on controversial issues. CSR stresses quality over quantity.

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Trends B2C Video Measurement 186

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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Training Conference Technology Meeting 102

PRSay

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Through the museum, one can learn more about Moss Hyles Kendrix (1917-1989), a PR pioneer who became the first African American to get a large company (Coca-Cola) as a national account. Harris (1930–2020), who became the first woman of color to manage public relations for major companies. Or one can learn more about Barbara C.

Communications 182

Communications Sports Corporate Government 182

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The image was from an activist group that has called for foreign intervention to stop China’s violent, antidemocratic crackdowns in the semiautonomous administrative region. In a sign that the investment was in jeopardy, several Chinese companies suspended operations with the Rockets and the NBA. Tip 1: Live your values.

Corporate 100

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100