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

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

This idea reminds me of a clothing retailer, who years ago put up controversial billboards and then an employee intentionally – and surreptitiously – defaced them. To be clear, this may not unfold in such a calculated or nefarious fashion. I’d hasten to point out it also went bankrupt twice before finally closing forever.

Survey 377

Survey Media Relations Media Ethics 377

Cision

MAY 18, 2016

Sonja Warner, vice president of global corporate communications at TransMedia Group, says only through planning and strategy will you reach your target audience effectively. You recently joined TransMedia Group as the vice president of global corporate communications. Has it improved global corporate communication?

Corporate 159

Corporate Groups Local Enterprise 159

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2018

They knew the press would want fresh faces for interviews, so they organized a deep bench of media-savvy spokespersons and messages for journalists and news crews. There was no apparent hesitation, no poll-tested apologies, no mealy-mouthed mea culpa, just a corporate statement that was pitch-perfect.

Fashion 255

Fashion Reputation Social Media Brand 255

Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

If they ask for an interview, make it easy for them to arrange a time. This company makes the key cards that many corporations use to give employees office access. When you receive a reporter’s inquiry, respond as soon as possible. Takeaway: If you want to see a good example of data in PR, take a look at Kastle Systems.

Journalism 134

Journalism Media Relations Report Media 134

PRSay

AUGUST 6, 2019

As Gen Z, individuals born starting in 1997 as defined by the Pew Research Center, replaces millennials as the primary consumer target for many corporations, organizations and brands, PR practitioners must delve into this consumer segment and understand how to effectively engage them for the next 15-20 years.

Television 158

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 158

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2018

Within four days, amid a public and media reaction and a deepening crisis, CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched an apology tour with social posts, a more contrite and complete news statement, and TV interviews. There was no mention of the customers’ race, or of why a Starbucks employee had called the police.

Crisis 136

Crisis Privacy Airlines Facebook 136

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 29, 2022

How to make sure your employees understand how you value ethics. Started right out of college as an old fashioned copy clerk. How are they creating and maintaining a corporate culture that follows a moral compass and makes sure those young staffers understand ethical and the difference between ethical and unethical behavior?

Ethics 92

Ethics Groups Handbook Education 92

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group. And, they have been for a while now.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. He or she chooses the most appropriate channels (for instance, LinkedIn is ideal for B2B, while Pinterest or Instagram are best for B2C segment), sets up corporate accounts, proposes content directions (quotes?

Infographics 63

Infographics Corporate Policies Reputation 63

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: see my interview with Tom here – Marketing has Gotten Better as a Profession; Off Script No. Note: see my interview with Sophie here – The Interim CMO as Change Agent; Off Script #19: Sophie Shiatis. In the daily struggle for attention and visibility, small companies do not leave the field to large corporations.

Marketing 105

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 105

Stephen Waddington

JULY 17, 2018

By Tony Cuthbertson In any organisation there are thousands of inspiring day-to-day stories waiting to be discovered in the conversations and interactions between their customers and employees. We do it through a combination in-house developed software and good old-fashioned storytelling and journalistic skills.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Local Community Case Study 60

PR Conversations

APRIL 21, 2016

One would hope that a similar consciousness of respect is at the heart of most corporate communications functions , particularly when companies are large enough to commit resources not just to HR but also staff (or a team) dedicated to internal communications. Consciously think of it as in-sourcing communication and employee engagement.

Employee 40

Employee Internal International Corporate 40

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. It’s been the biggest challenge and greatest accomplishment in taking on an ownership role to build a company that both supports the growth of my employees and clients, as well as encompasses a brand culture I believe in.

Sports 245

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 245

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

Or the crisis plan is siloed in some hidden corporate corner completely out of date. I am sure there are statistics somewhere that record the number of employees who stick around long term after a crisis has occurred and if there aren’t, then there should be. It would be fabulous if such research could include an ethnographic approach.

Crisis 63

Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. It’s been the biggest challenge and greatest accomplishment in taking on an ownership role to build a company that both supports the growth of my employees and clients, as well as encompasses a brand culture I believe in.

Sports 81

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 81

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Do you think attempting to mislead the public as to what was really going on gave them a better shot at their next job interview? Corporate Contact Information. It doesn’t matter if you’re Microsoft or if you’re Joe’s Lamp Emporium: Every company’s web site should have a public relations page that details corporate contact information.

Web 40

Web Pitching Local Report 40