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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Mobile Employee Communications Retail 122

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Many assumed that Elon Musk, a celebrity CEO with 43M Twitter followers, no longer wanted to suffer a sometimes unkind media; and thinks he can frame the Tesla narrative on this own. The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. Obvious questions include: Will others follow suit?

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. According to an IDC study , 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-level/vice president executives use social media to make purchasing decisions. Cultivate media and influencers. Gather intelligence.

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B2B Social Media Media Education 170

The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The growth of the internet and social media led to a growing need to nurture and curate one’s digital reputation, with search results as a core part of that reputation. Marketing is the process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service, or the functions involved in moving goods from producer to consumer.

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Digital PR Reputation Employee Energy 246

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Compounded by a 24/7 news cycle dominated by social media platforms (where nuance simply doesn’t exist and the demand to take a stand is instantaneous), political and social issues have grown even more front-and-center when it comes to executive communications. The key is to make sure the stance aligns with audiences and company values/goals.

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Trends Communications Conference Leadership 119

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. If you’re tempted to post a rainbow flag photo on your company’s social media feeds and call it a day, don’t. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. Do you have employee resource groups or other affinity organizations for diverse staff?

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Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

At the same time, as the media landscape has become increasingly fragmented and crowded, PR pros must rely on data and insights to win against competition, get a seat at the table, and secure more budget and resources. Communications embraces all of the company’s stakeholders — customers, employees, the media and the public at large.

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Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Public faith in many institutions – organized religion, Congress, and the news media — has eroded over four decades. We specialize in messaging to those very stakeholders, especially employees, partners, and customers. Yet the need here is not mere public relations messaging, but leadership and action.

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Leadership Corporate Energy Government 156

PRSay

MAY 3, 2023

But even as reputation becomes more important for organizations, in the social media era, it has also never been more fragile, the report says. Consumer demands for accountability and transparency are rising, while employee voices have gained influence since the pandemic.

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Reputation Corporate Report Employee 162

5W PR

AUGUST 16, 2020

Nonetheless, those that seriously affect the brand, its employees, operations, and leadership can have devastating and long-lasting effects. The acceleration of social media has added to the challenges of crisis communications, an impact that a Pentland Analytics study says has doubled the impact on shareholder value.

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Crisis Management Social Media Crisis Communications 88

Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The cries from consumers for cultural awareness and DEI initiatives from brands was incredibly hard to navigate. . In the height of this, SHIFT polled consumers to see what they thought about brands statements. In the height of this, SHIFT polled consumers to see what they thought about brands statements. The findings?

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Employee Leadership Consumer Internal 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

PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

Thus, the organization is “stealing the thunder” from media, activists, critics and others who might jump on the crisis news and drive a narrative that is even more damaging. Communicators have long advocated for the importance of defining the crisis on the organization’s own terms and avoiding being defined by critics, competitors and media.

Crisis 140

Crisis Crisis Management Crisis Communications Journalism 140

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Discover the top advice these six award-winning thought leaders are giving today’s leaders about cultivating an inclusive culture that empowers all employees. I recommend reading widely and consuming media (podcasts, newsletters, blogs, etc.) from a wide variety of thought leaders, not just the people in privilege or power.”

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Internal International Groups Employee 110

Reputation Us

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

His leadership decisions have spilled even more. Those headlines, hard to miss as they are, often obscure very real leadership decisions about strategy, employee performance and customers. SpaceX and Tesla employees feel they’re on a mission to save humanity and make us an interplanetary species,” says Gandhi.

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Twitter Banking Financial Employee 78

5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Public Relations Leadership Forum Co-sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations, PR Council, and Page Society, this intense two-day seminar is designed for mid-career communications managers at global companies and PR firms. Beyond purpose, it addresses critical industry topics like AI, employee engagement, the future of work, and more.

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Conference Nonprofit Education Healthcare 78

PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

As consumers look for companies that share their values, brands should decide proactively how and when to speak up. According to a 2021 Deloitte survey , quality and price remain two of the top-three purchasing criteria for consumers, cited 86% and 61% of the time, respectively. For communicators, there are urgent questions.

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Brand Branding Nonprofit Government 145

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Communications professionals are now responsible for producing videos and podcasts, hosting live stream events, playing photographer, designing graphics, learning the back end of websites and more to keep up with changes in the ways people consume information.”. Digital is no longer an afterthought, social media has gained prominence.”.

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Communications Crisis Internal International 126

PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

As changes in the media landscape force brands to tell their stories through digital platforms, the new generation of workers — being tech-savvy, digital natives — might devise novel ways to increase a brand’s share-of-voice in a crowded market. The programs help younger employees elevate their profiles within their companies’ ranks, too.

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Nonprofit Employee Internal International 218

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Engage with the blogger on social media first, personalize your outreach, read and follow any requirements, and provide high-quality content. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Video gets even bigger. PR grows more in demand.

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Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Recently, Cision’s 2017 Global Comms Report: Challenges and Trends looked at the different types of influencers that marketing professionals work with in order to reach consumers. Everyday Consumers Have a Lot of Impact. Overall, consumers had the highest impact globally on other consumers.

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Consumer Corporate Employee Social Media 65

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

What: PR pitching amidst the continuing media layoffs When: February 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Read more: The Propel Media Barometer – Q1 2024 by Propel (click image for higher resolution) 2. The survey asked respondents who they thought were the most influential people in persuading consumers to take action.

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Report Publicity Marketing Pitching 106

PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

But outside the part of the media landscape, you are personally familiar with, the sheer volume of news and “news-like” publishers can be overwhelming. These types of media content present both problems and opportunities for your clients. Understanding earned but unwanted media. Funding fake or extreme “news”.

Communications 189

Communications Journalism Advertising Advertising 189

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These people range from customers, investors, journalists, and employees to business partners. And today, successful PR goes beyond press releases and media kits, even though those two strategies are still relevant. They focus on excellent written and visual communication distributed through various media channels.

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Video Marketing SEO Social Media 110

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

So, almost exclusively using HubSpot, PR 20/20 and the Marketing AI Institute built a media company to meet demand for AI education and knowledge. Regardless of whether marketers embrace AI, it is accelerating change in the industry: Consumers demand greater personalization, and want to control data and privacy.

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Case Study Study Brand Branding 92

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. If CEOs act on what they say, they will be rewarded in terms of stronger bonds with their employees, customers, investors and communities. Follow your gut.”

Company 189

Company Employee Internal International 189

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Surveys show earned media is still the most credible; exec appreciation and collaboration with PR improved during the Coronavirus Regular readers know these pages are filled with surveys and statistics. She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers.

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Survey Industry Leadership Study 98

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 opportunity to engage, to solve problems, and to influence the narrative about and around the brand in the consumer public. That’s just a fact of doing business in the modern world.

Crisis 113

Crisis Digital PR Retail Reputation 113

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

PRSay

AUGUST 25, 2020

“Brands that do not include us and are not engaging with the LGBTQ community are starting to [be scrutinized] for why they are not being diverse and inclusive,” said panelist Rich Ferraro, chief communications officer for GLAAD, a non-governmental media-monitoring organization that fights the defamation of LGBTQ people. “I

Community 189

Community Brand Branding Advertising 189

Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

Consumer adoption of technology is unpredictable, and social networking sites are dynamic and constantly innovating their products. While these channels are important and highly used, it’s more important for you to keep an eye on your specific audience – their use of technology, conversation patterns, media consumption, etc.

Employee 120

Employee Storytelling Content Marketing Leadership 120

MaccaPR

JANUARY 8, 2021

From TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter to Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook – if you’re in marketing, you’re eager to predict how your brand can more effectively use social media in 2021. But first, here’s nine takeaways to give you a head start on social media trends in the new year (lightly edited for clarity): Embrace Do-It-Yourself Content.

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Social Media Trends Marketing Viral 62

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. Targeted Ads.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media How To 62

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Characterising impact of COVID-19 on professional communications COVID-19 has accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement and organisational communication such as the role of communications as a strategic management function and a more human approach to communications by CEOs and management teams.

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Report Communications Government Crisis 144

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!

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes rise to media adulation was a rocket ship. Holmes and Theranos, like other leaders and organizations, helped dig their own grave, so to speak, by encouraging employees to speak out against wrongdoing. Gordon, partner at Schwartz Media Strategies. The fall has also come at high velocity.

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Ethics Employee Crisis Internal 98