Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I put a few guidelines on this–these folks had to be non-manager/non-director level. Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons? I thought I’d ask my network for help!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Set network-specific guidelines for communicating on social channels (since you’ll have different content and format considerations for each). Social Media has become a powerful tool for communicating directly with consumers and engaging them with targeted content and creative contests. Try to identify any trends in the comments.

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

Over the past decade, the media and the internet have helped create global awareness about key environmental issues, creating a shift in attitude and behaviour change among consumers and investors. Such poorly organised or inexperienced public relations efforts can create inappropriate or inaccurate green claims that mislead the consumer.

Ethics 40

Ethics Guidelines Handbook Local 40

PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

Over the past decade, the media and the internet have helped create global awareness about key environmental issues, creating a shift in attitude and behaviour change among consumers and investors. Such poorly organised or inexperienced public relations efforts can create inappropriate or inaccurate green claims that mislead the consumer.

Ethics 40

Ethics Guidelines Handbook Local 40

PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

Over the past decade, the media and the internet have helped create global awareness about key environmental issues, creating a shift in attitude and behaviour change among consumers and investors. Such poorly organised or inexperienced public relations efforts can create inappropriate or inaccurate green claims that mislead the consumer.

Ethics 40

Ethics Guidelines Handbook Local 40

MaccaPR

MAY 28, 2015

The piece quoted NASA spokeswoman Jennifer Knotts as insisting that no NASA employees (including any astronauts) actually appeared in the Hyundai video. Yes, yes - of course, we’re talking truth in advertising, of all things, but consider: When consumers watch the film, ‘Avengers 2,’ they know that Robert Downey Jr can’t really fly.

Film 48

Film Marketing YouTube Advertising 48

Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

According to one study, 80 per cent of consumers said a product recall would affect their perceptions of a company. A personnel crisis is one in which the employment of an employee becomes intolerable because of negative work performance, a disruptive attitude, or problematic substance abuse. Personnel matters. Natural disasters.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Reputation Financial 62

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

He stands out among the 94 percent of B2B marketers who use LinkedIn because of his consumer-first mindset, from insightful thought leadership posts and relating Star Wars to business. A public and personalized message is, quite frankly, unheard of from an executive like Jones, especially with a corporation as large as Target.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It’s worth pointing out, that even while these statistics were published in 2020, many will have utility as benchmarks and best practice guidelines for years to come. Happy employees are the ultimate growth driver. B2B prospects consume 11 or more pieces of vendor content. Social media statistics from 2020.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

More than half of consumers – 57% – say they buy or boycott brands based on the brand’s stance on a social or political issue…Additionally, 65% of ‘belief-driven’ buyers will not buy a brand if it stays silent on an issue they feel that it has an obligation to formally address.”. 11) Corporate reputation suffers with bad experiences. “82%

Content Marketing 123

Content Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing 123

Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It is the art of managing crises and communicating with relevant parties in a company such as customers, employees, the public, investors or the press. But just as every corporation doesn’t need the same crisis management plan, it is also true that not all corporations need the same messaging approach to their crisis communications.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

13% say not following brand guidelines. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of B2B buyers say they consume three or more pieces of content before engaging a salesperson, according to a survey by Demand Gen Report. 3) lack of employee experience (25%). Read more: Quick Summaries to 5 Surveys of PR and Corporate Communications.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

“There are certainly exceptions, but one of the reasons it’s twenty years behind is because there are so many rules and regulations about how—can speak to consumers.” And over the last decade, the American Medical Association has repeatedly called for a ban on all consumer ads from companies selling drugs or devices.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 93

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“There are certainly exceptions, but one of the reasons it’s twenty years behind is because there are so many rules and regulations about how—can speak to consumers.” And over the last decade, the American Medical Association has repeatedly called for a ban on all consumer ads from companies selling drugs or devices.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 52

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 17, 2016

In my first post about Corporate Sustainability Reports on October 3, I laid out what I consider compelling data that shows how this valuable communications tool can bring bottom-line benefits to your company. Key to a corporate sustainability report is knowing what data points should be measured.

Corporate 48

Corporate Report Infographics Pharmaceuticals 48

Contently - Strategy

MAY 20, 2019

Employees focused on an area that’s integral to their products, and they’ve been banging that specific drum since the 1970s. That’s part one of actual empathy in marketing: Patagonia found a match between its values and the values of its consumers. The company didn’t force anything.

Marketing 99

Marketing Guidelines Video Brand 99

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 12, 2017

When an issue fuels consumer anger or public debate, it should be avoided at all costs. A study by SSRS in collaboration with the 4A’s found that 58 percent of consumers dislike when brands get political. A YouGov survey suggests that that when consumers drop a brand due to bad PR, as many as two-thirds never return to it.

Brand 174

Brand Branding Fashion Advertising 174