Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

Thank you to everyone who sent me feedback on my essay on the future of PR via email or social media. There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. It told the story of the public using social media to fight back against organisations.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Internal International Social Media 78

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

That’s the danger of not listening on social media to what’s being said about your brand. Social media is such an important tool for connecting with potential customers, and consumers are using it as a soapbox, for better or worse. But you could also miss out on something important or cause bigger issues down the road.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Customer Service Tools 120

Sword and the Script

MAY 25, 2021

The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. It substantiates the idea that when customers trust a business, they are more likely to take actions that benefit that business. The 10 ways to build trust are: 74% trust a business that “respects and protects customers’ data, privacy and security.”.

Brand 109

Brand Branding Survey Customer Service 109

Prohibition

MARCH 5, 2020

With social media now a well established tool for businesses, and a huge part of day-to-day life for most people, it is more important than ever to ensure your business or brand maintains a presence, keeps up to date with all current trends and utilises them to your advantage. Employee Brand Engagement. Use Social Listening Tools.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media How To 62

5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

Brands need to have a vibrant and active social media presence today. However, being on social media comes with both benefits and dangers. The latter includes direct, continual contact with fans and customers. That’s just a fact of doing business in the modern world. Begin by accepting responsibility where appropriate.

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is the Impact of Social Media on Public Relations?

Crisis Management 118

Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Media 118

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

Social Media 61

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 61

Cision

JULY 27, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. Talk to Customers & Employees. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well.

Brand 231

Brand Branding Employee Data 231

Newsfile

OCTOBER 24, 2023

When customers trust brands, they are 59% more likely to buy a brand’s products ( Edelman ) Consumers have a voice and 71% of people say that it is more important to trust the brands they buy or use today than in the past. Furthermore, when customers trust brands, they are 59% more likely to buy the brand’s products.

Communications 52

Communications How To Corporate Training 52

Cision

APRIL 3, 2015

10 Tips to Activate Employees on Social Media. To tap into this market, brands need to empower internal supporters and stakeholders to join the conversation on social media. Our free tip sheet taps into the industry’s brightest brains to provide 10 you’re your brand can build an active, effective employee base on social media.

Marketing 120

Marketing Customer Service Employee Mobile 120

Cision

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Recently, Cision® CMO, Chris Lynch, sat down with Steve Barrett, editorial director of PRWeek for the inaugural podcast of the show Earned Media Rising. The podcast will be published each month and feature topics about issues in earned media communications today along with knowledgeable experts.

Media 202

Media Storytelling Technology Data 202

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Some customers are initially attracted to certain brands because they like their ad message. Others are loyal because of a good experience with product quality or customer service. When brands like these take a stand on social issues, they are humanized, making it easier for like-minded consumers to engage.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. The lines between paid and earned media are blurring.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics Measurement B2B 204

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. But, the truth is, young minds are kicking ass!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Entrepreneur and presidential contender Andrew Yang has used his 15 minutes to warn us of the hollowing-out of key industries like retail, customer service, and trucking as a result of AI. For one thing, a new generation of consumers are demanding more than just a bigger smartphone or a new flavor of sparkling water.

Marketing 173

Marketing Storytelling Creativity Privacy 173

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your employees and stakeholders could be made to look incompetent or immoral. Your customers could make their displeasure known on your Facebook page and Twitter feed. What is Consumer Sentiment? What is the current perception of your brand among consumers? What is a PR Crisis Plan? Why Do You Need a PR Crisis Plan?

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. We once worked with a tech company that experienced rapid growth and found itself scrambling when media came calling.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. These techniques have helped marketers understand consumer behavior, segment audiences, and personalize marketing campaigns. Related: AI in Customer Service: The Race to the Bottom? And that doesn’t require superintelligence.”

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Technology Data 40

PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Studies show that only 23 percent of employees feel they receive the right amount of recognition for their work, while only 19 percent of managers say recognition is a priority at their workplace. Or your team risks high employee turnover. Invest in technologies that offer training to help employees onboard seamlessly.

Marketing 52

Marketing Technology Internal International 52

PR in High Definition

AUGUST 21, 2018

It can be crucial to the initial and continuing success of a business, but also crippling if you don’t commit to it and give consumers exactly what they want. Consumers are more intrigued by the concept of HQ Trivia, rather than the brand itself and frankly, the game became more of a trend than a sustainable brand.

Brand 54

Brand Branding Trends Social Media 54

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. Public service broadcasting is failing to pick up the shortfall.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

For example, a study conducted by Edelman in 2018 found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”. If the country is divided, you can bet for most companies, their employees and customers are too. Communications is a function of leadership.

Technology 128

Technology Study Communications Survey 128

Beyond PR

JULY 28, 2017

Usually, brand perception falls under the realm of your marketing team, but it’s important for you and other leaders to be tapped into how consumers view your business. Talk to Customers & Employees. Your employees have a different perspective of your brand than you do, so talk to them as well.

Employee 80

Employee Journalism Data Technology 80

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Some of your employees or interns may be more visual in nature and like information that is short and concise, so this may be a good platform to use. They are most likely using this already with their friends and consuming content from brands, so they can get some experience using this platform professionally. Customer Service.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Employee Internal International 40

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Internal data such as survey responses, call center data or customer service email data according to a company representative. Well, if you use Talkwalker for social listening, this is a way to evaluate social data against customer data, for example. It compares email data with social media data for Coca-Cola.

Internal 63

Internal International Data Media 63

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Communicate effectively, quickly and with compassion so your customers know what’s happening, what it means to them, and how you plan to fix it. Crisis communications are key in today’s interconnected social media world. Prohibition PR handle media relations. What causes a crisis to go viral?

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

I was impressed by the researchers’ data-driven, consumer-focused approach, and the results that the organization was able to accomplish, once armed with this knowledge. The changing narrative. How Socially Responsible Communications Maintain Your Community Cool is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical.

Community 95

Community Communications Case Study Customer Service 95

David PR Group

AUGUST 17, 2017

Social media and online reviews bring an incredible new level of accountability to the customer service equation. The internet enables consumers to reach out to companies and service providers in brand new ways, and I believe the transparency that exists because of these online tools is a great thing for commerce.

Airlines 54

Airlines Reputation Customer Service Social Media 54

Beyond PR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

With the rise of social media and the Internet, branding has become a vital and highly visible business facet, making it more important than ever for marketers and communication professionals to stay on top of brand management. Put more simply, branding is the way in which companies produce a feeling in their customers –a reaction, intuition.

Measurement 40

Measurement Reputation Brand Branding 40

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2011

Consumers value personal, truthful conversation from companies. As a cable company, Comcast is notorious for poor customer service. However, they are able to leverage a personal experience to their Twitter account by humanizing the customer service experience. Take @Comcastcares for example.

Brand 78

Brand Branding Customer Service Twitter 78

Prohibition

JANUARY 7, 2022

According to one study, 80 per cent of consumers said a product recall would affect their perceptions of a company. Further, the same study found that customers who have had a bad experience with a product or service are significantly less loyal than those that haven’t. Problems on social media. Personnel matters.

Crisis Management 62

Crisis Management Crisis Reputation Financial 62

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2015

The airlines are counting on it, indeed, I’d contend airlines, including Delta, prey on such emotions to separate a few more dollars from the consumer wallet. CSR #customer. In my recent history, US Air pulled the same page from the airline customer service playbook, albeit my daughter was even younger then.

Airlines 60

Airlines Travel Customer Service Crisis 60

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Social media listening is fast becoming an essential part of the PR and Comms toolkit. And how is it different from social media monitoring? Social media listening and social media monitoring: what’s the difference? This will reveal unmet customer needs. Yes, that’s right, it’s not just for marketing teams!

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. Clay Morgan , Writer and Consultant, Morgan Media, Inc. “I see a few things. Interest in a partner ecosystem grows.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

PR Fuel

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Below are some thoughts on employees, and the “boring” work of creating a business that succeeds with both engaged customers and employees – enjoy! Hiring the Right Customer Service Agents to Represent Your Brand. Your customer service agents are your front line employees.

Training 40

Training Employee Customer Service Crisis 40

5W PR

JULY 15, 2020

A media kit, also referred to as a press kit, is a pre-packaged set of marketing materials that promote a person, business, or cause. Media kits are an excellent way to introduce the brand to people who may be unfamiliar with it, such as influencers, event attendees, journalists, or prospective clients. What to Include in a Media Kit?

How To 176

How To Media Guidelines Pitching 176