Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

It is no surprise that demand for public relations roles is booming. I worked as part of a team of professional marketing and communications associations on behalf of the Government Communication Service at the outset of the crisis. Employees were a particularly complex stakeholder group during lockdown.

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David PR Group

APRIL 4, 2024

In the vast expanse of the corporate world, few crises carry the potential to shake the very foundations of an iconic behemoth. Yet, today, Boeing finds itself entangled in an existential quagmire, a public relations nightmare that threatens not just its reputation, but its very survival.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The Evolving Communication Function reports that the strength of internal relationships and reporting lines are the greatest indicator of the performance of a corporate communication team.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

A paper by Jon White and I, published by Vuelio, examines ESG risk and opportunity for public relations practice. The role of public relation in supporting management decision-making has been at the forefront of the response to COVID-19 for many organisations. You can download a copy from the Vuelio website.

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. Corporate communications managers play a vital role in ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

But at a corporate level it’s a strategic imperative with real implications for company reputation and even performance. According to Paul Argenti, a professor of corporate communication at Dartmouth College, such visibility can be a critical component of effective strategy execution.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

A report by Allegory sets out the urgent need for organisations to act on issues related to Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) and proposes a framework to support planning. I’ve been working with the team at Allegory to explore the issue of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR).

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 18, 2018

Last week, seven of the public relations industry’s top PR professionals offered unusually candid insights into one of the hottest issues of the day – corporate activism. The panelists agreed that most corporations need to build trust by conducting themselves with transparency, honesty, and finesse.

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5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are plenty of potential opportunities in the public relations industry for a number of people, from professionals to recent graduates. Additionally, there are a number of different public relations jobs across a variety of industries, from tech and entertainment to education and lifestyle. Interns in Public Relations.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 6, 2022

A new report suggests that public relations practitioners are supporting organisations in addressing activist concerns and social discord. Societal discord has become a significant risk factor for business, posing a threat to corporate reputation, employee recruitment, and organisational morale. It’s an idealistic viewpoint.

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5W PR

JUNE 22, 2020

Any business knows that no matter what’s going on and how well they are on top of everything, a crisis is never expected. However, how well the business can respond during a crisis always reflects on the public’s perception of the organization in the future, whether in a positive or negative light.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. Social media also has compressed the speed of information transfer from hours to minutes or even seconds as a crisis develops. Employee evangelists are made, not born. A Reason to Speak.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

The communications team may not be held accountable for contributing to corporate and financial goals, so oftentimes, the department is either held to a lesser standard or operates in a vacuum rather than being seen as a strategic partner. Communications is a major driver of corporate reputation—your biggest brand asset.

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5W PR

JUNE 16, 2021

A couple of months ago, Nike faced a business crisis as the vice president of North America’s business department, Ann Hebert, had to resign from her position after a report surfaced that her son was running an entire resale operation involving Nike sneakers. On the other hand, Ann Hebert had allowed her son to use the family discount card.

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PRSay

APRIL 7, 2020

Based on surveys conducted on March 6–10 in 10 countries, the research shows the following: Employees trust employer communications. 19, found that employees trust their employers far more than they trust governments or news media. And 62 percent of respondents trust their employers to respond to the crisis effectively.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This is particularly true for marketing, and the same applies to brand and corporate communications. Remote work will be a permanent option for many employees, and all internal and externally focused campaigns must be fully digital. The stakes rise for employee engagement. Marketing and corporate communications will overlap.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

PR and marketing are perceived very differently, especially in a corporate environment. PR, on the other hand, with its ties to reputation and crisis management, is thought to play a more defensive role, designed to protect the corporate brand. A sudden market shift or crisis. But it’s not a contest.

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Presspage

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you. However, not every crisis is predictable.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2022

NFTs benefited further from press attention to the metaverse, driven by Facebook’s very public commitment and rebranding as Meta. and abroad for contact-free transactions and many kinds of public information campaigns. Peloton was riding high just before Christmas after its speedy response to a fast-breaking PR crisis.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Employees are in charge. But in 2022, employee engagement will be the new recruitment. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations.

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The Stalwart Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Public relations experts say it’s key to make sure your restaurant’s crisis plan is in place and updated—at all times. “It It certainly is a ‘pay me now’ or ‘pay me later’ scenario,” says David Oates of San Diego- based Stalwart Communications , which offers crisis public relations for restaurants and other businesses.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2017

What’s the cost of a brand crisis? But each would likely agree that it’s better to prevent the situation in the first place—to be essentially “crisis-proof.” When it comes to a brand reputation crisis, digital media is the great leveler. Seven Steps To A “Crisis-Proof” Brand.

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5W PR

JUNE 15, 2020

The opportunity to engage, to solve problems, and to influence the narrative about and around the brand in the consumer public. However, when mistakes are made, all of those benefits can act against the brand, amplifying a momentary lapse and creating a monumental PR crisis. Begin by accepting responsibility where appropriate.

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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. Without a viable strategic plan, all the advertisements and press releases in the world won’t change public perception and attitudes towards your organization.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. As for the legal team, that’s always a push and pull, whether you’re managing a crisis or an everyday issue.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

A crisis situation presents abundant challenges for public relations and business leaders, not the least of which are the critical first communications. The tone of the language, the medium of the message, and its timing contribute to public perception of a company’s management of the situation. Facebook dodges blame.

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Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

In a corporate context, this refers to sustainable business strategies for long-term stakeholder value. These two disciplines are becoming increasingly important to businesses, employees, and consumers. In recent years, society has turned its attention to corporations and their large environmental footprint.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Today in America, we face a crisis of incivility in society and in our public discourse. Employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil toward others, the study found. In the workplace, CEOs say, a culture of incivility threatens employee morale and productivity, corporate reputation and revenue.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 26, 2023

Some observations and suggestions for public relations agency managers from our wheelhouse. Public relations agencies have either narrowly hit Q1 business targets or missed them by a small margin. The relationship between agency employers and employees has reset. The first four months of the year have been a grind.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 15, 2023

But most PR programs comprise a whole lot more than earned media, also known as publicity. But earned media or publicity refers to the actual print, digital, or broadcast coverage generated in the course of a PR program. Opinion content can convey brand and corporate values. Yet it will surely be an asset in a crisis.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How you communicate, both with the public, and internally within your company or organization, dictates how successful you will be in whatever venture you embark upon. Technology has transformed the practice of Public Relations and marketing. There are many instances of corporations falling short with their communications.

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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.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 26, 2014

We are frequently reminded that the art of crisis communications and crisis management is a tough one to master. Some people do it right in a crisis. So, let’s look at what to avoid when confronted with a crisis. Here’s a list of the “seven deadly sins” to look out for: 7 Deadly Sins of Crisis (Mis)Management.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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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 Crisis Management?

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