PRSay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

PoliteMail was a proud sponsor of Connect 19 — the PRSA Employee Communications Section’s annual conference. Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first” says author and organizational consultant, Simon Sinek. As Gallup writes, “Employees are consumers of the workplace.

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Internal International Communications Strategy 138

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The traditional notion of “bad press” is negative coverage in a reputable journalism outlet that exposes legitimate complaints about a company — for example, coverage of a shareholder lawsuit, or a scandal about workplace conditions in a local or national newspaper. The article attacked Pizza Hut’s education-supporting initiatives.

Communications 189

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 189

The Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

It makes the company known, accepted and understood. Most prospective customers have done 70% of their homework by the time they contact a company to make a purchase. There are other factors in the environment you need to monitor, so you can spot threats and opportunities that could affect the image of the company.

Small Business 213

Small Business Fashion Groups Local 213

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 22, 2018

The best PR agency in the world can’t hold a candle to employees who are empowered to do the right thing. Apparently the staff of a nearby Costco opened their doors to helpless locals, handing out dry clothes and even dragging in furniture when the store itself started to take on water. Double-down on messaging.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Insurance Insurance Banking 136

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.

Corporate 198

Corporate Brand Branding Agriculture 198

PRSay

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A software company down the street from me got acquired this past year for $8 billion. Qualtrics was just another growing company in the community. Now, overnight, billions will be flowing into our local economy via all those stock options and inevitable philanthropy that will result. I’m still trying to get my head around this.

Software 141

Software Survey Pitching Local 141

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Some companies went all out and putting statements for every incident and others remained silent the entire time. So how do you figure out if a cultural event is something your company should have a stance on? Take the time to educate yourself, your team and leadership about the unfolding events. Breaking news happens fast.

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Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 78

Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In 2020, as protests over George Floyd swept the nation, companies moved quickly to create or renew initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). If your company has made a DE&I commitment, ability to deliver on it has long-term implications for your business and brand. Communicate regularly.

Communications 78

Communications Employee Financial Community 78

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

It also provides information on key economic indicators, government initiatives, and advice for foreign companies looking to navigate Finland’s media environment. It should be pointed out that many large companies have found Finland a lucrative country to invest in. For the original blog, please visit here.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 29, 2020

It followed support from the Treasury for large employees a week ago. Small limited companies have so far fallen through the gap. 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.

Crisis 167

Crisis Government Privacy Sports 167

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

It’s also caused many companies to refocus their PR, marketing and communications plans. For many companies, it’s fair to wonder what role they should play in the national conversation. Consider all stakeholders (partners, employees, candidates, customers, media)—update them frequently and in a timely manner.

Communications 88

Communications Case Study Conference Resources 88

Newsfile

MAY 11, 2023

Therefore, companies can distribute the following newsworthy press releases as part of their ESG communications. ” You can use the following top reasons that companies write a press release for ESG to deliver your ESG news to a global audience. ESG Investment is expected to more than double over the next three years.

Writing 52

Writing Energy Training Education 52

Mindful Marketing

JUNE 27, 2020

When working for a company, I want to know that it cares about addressing the legacy of inequality in our nation, one hire at a time. Businesses can accomplish this transformation most effectively by nurturing an employee base that gives meaningful work opportunities to people society has historically marginalized.

Real Estate 111

Real Estate Community Employee Education 111

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

In high school, she landed an internship with a local radio station and started a club for kids trying to pursue a career in broadcasting. Fortunately for the public relations community, her subsequent experiences in education and internships persuaded her instead to pursue a career in PR. TMB : The challenges that HR face are unique.

Employee 90

Employee Internal International Training 90

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.

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Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

MaccaPR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

To explore what your company can learn from the CrossFit crisis, I checked in with Paul Omodt, a former VP of Crisis and Critical Issues with the PR agency Padilla and ex-director of communications for the Air Line Pilots Association, who now operates his own consulting firm , Omodt & Associates Critical Communications.

Instagram 98

Instagram Crisis Local Privacy 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fluid power, our biggest event is in March every three years — IFPE — and as we were all preparing to fly out there, my state, Ohio, was shutting events down to the public … and companies started to bail. I really love delving into people’s stories or stories of how companies are born.

Meeting 73

Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 73

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

#CommsSchool, #FuturePRoof podcast, Twistival remembered, PR for Humans, Companies House transparency tool and an essay about the internet. A cottage rented via Airbnb on a local farm was a huge success but less so the Drivey car rental. We explore the Edelman Trust Barometer and find good news for employee advocacy.

Mobile 79

Mobile Local Tools Community 79

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Not only do student members benefit from additional educational sessions offered through PRSSA, but the organization also posts available PR internships and jobs as well as providing venues and opportunities to meet PR professionals. million have less than 5 employees. Large companies offer a different picture in terms of opportunity.

Nonprofit 83

Nonprofit Publicity How To Small Business 83

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

Presspage

DECEMBER 26, 2017

From Formal Education to Dedicated Mother. With a vocational accounting certificate in my hand, I began working as an intern for the company CFO and loved both working and getting paid. The community consists of members that range from the very end user (data entry) to CEOs of the companies that have deployed the program.

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Community Software Education Web 115

Ethical Voices

JANUARY 23, 2023

And while I served on BEPS, we shifted PRSA’s emphasis on punitive enforcement and sanctions using the former PRSA Code of Ethics, which was in place when I first joined BEPS, to Ethics Education and Inspiration using the current PRSA Code of Ethics. Incorporate ethics into your company values, employee training and culture.

Ethics 76

Ethics Publicity Education Reputation 76

PR in High Definition

MARCH 24, 2020

Primarily, this relates to budget – companies will create a budget that is shared among multiple countries. To bypass budget limitations, companies sometimes take the switch on and switch off approach. In many cases, the expectation is that content simply needs translating into local languages and can be pushed out.

Local 48

Local Case Study Agency Resources 48

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

89% of practitioners in the UK are still white and 80% are graduates and a third are privately educated. Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. It is firmly on the agenda of industry bodies and progressive organisations are talking steps to address it for employees. Progress is slow.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Contently - Strategy

AUGUST 17, 2020

Stephen Oddo launched the tour company Walks in 2010. Like many businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry, Walks is turning to live video to remain open, stay connected with customers, and keep as many employees and contractors paid as possible. They stood in front of tourist destinations and gave tour guide spiels.

Travel 145

Travel Video Industry Tourism 145

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I was out of school and had several years of experience as an executive assistant, including a stint as the admin for a publicly traded company’s investor and media relations director. When the company sold off most of its business and began the process of closing, I was there to the bitter end.

Agency 90

Agency Energy Crisis Management Industry 90

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I like helping B2B tech companies with really arcane technology tell stories that people care about. When I was a senior in college, I was in a market research class and we were working with a local small business in Washington, DC, that was trying to do restaurant deliveries to students. I really like telling stories.

Ethics 105

Ethics Data Training Agency 105

PR Job Coach

MARCH 29, 2012

The revelation that companies are asking potential employees for Facebook passwords got me thinking about how Facebook has rapidly evolved as both diary and biography. Use your resume as the basis for the “Work and Education” section of the “About” tab. Consistency is important.

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Facebook How To Construction Insurance 160

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 17, 2024

Maxim Behar, a globally recognized PR expert, founder, and manager of one of the most successful communications companies in Bulgaria, M3 Communications Group, Inc. Since day one I started working at a local magazine, wrote correspondence for a Bulgarian newspaper, and cleaned streets on the weekend. And so, it went on for four years.

Survey 64

Survey Study Course Financial 64

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

In fact, most experts agree that social media needs to be treated as a vital part of any company’s crisis communication plan. There are four additional reasons why your company should have a crisis management plan. That is to say, Facebook may be used to successfully convey relevant, urgent, breaking news or local alerts.

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Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This could be a well-meaning client who just wants to amplify the company background to make it more compelling to a journalist. We’ve learned to take the time to educate clients and demand scrupulous adherence to the facts, warts and all, before committing to an announcement or other story pitch. The chronically late employee.

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Agency Pitching Construction Print 136

Prakkypedia

JULY 12, 2015

Inform the local community that you’re setting up shop. Attract and keep employees. Handle a company crisis. Do you have a public education campaign happening? When you’re making your products, you might need to: Gain permission from legislators. Stay in touch with your suppliers.

Publicity 60

Publicity Advertising Advertising Community 60

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.

Corporate 108

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 108

Doctor Spin

APRIL 17, 2023

Southwest Airlines employees celebrate passenger’s 104th birthday. The company also offers a no-questions-asked return policy, even if the product has been opened and partially used. In addition to producing high-quality products, the company also offers free repairs for any Patagonia item, regardless of how old it is.

Strategy 52

Strategy Customer Service Airlines Hotels 52

Shift Communications

MARCH 27, 2015

First is that per Fortune, we’re in the age of unicorns , pre-IPO companies with at least $1 Billion valuation. ” and are we in a pre-bubble environment, with Bill Gurley and others stating many people are happily working away at companies that might not survive. 587 mergers and acquisitions of Massachusetts companies (vs.

Technology 60

Technology Local Transportation Leadership 60

Beyond PR

APRIL 26, 2016

During next week’s National Small Business Week (May 1-7, 2016), small business owners from around the country will be celebrated for their entrepreneurial spirit and determination, and have an opportunity to participate in events that educate, connect, and inspire. Build relationships with the media. Partner with a charity.

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Small Business Nonprofit Local Community 40