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. And, they have been for a while now.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This has been driven by the constant churn of social media, with every new story or cause resulting in a demand for a corporate position. Before having leaders comment on social media or to the press, executive communications professionals should think about your core customers. What Will Our Customers Think?

Communications 106

Communications How To Employee Corporate 106

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

You may have seen recent social media posts by journalists, bemoaning the increasing number of “PR people” who contact them daily. Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics just released data showing that there are six “public relations specialists” for every one reporter. This is a guest post written by Jessica M.

Media Relations 50

Media Relations Communications How To Media 50

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. As social media has empowered popular movements, large corporations have learned to react with increasing agility in their communications — and in their internal decision-making.

Corporate 100

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one. Reddit data.

Reddit 178

Reddit Software B2B Technology 178

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. Corporate Communications. Media Training. Social Media & Community Management.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

6) “That it plays a critical role across the organization – like no other function; key to sales, marketing, handling crises or public perception, motivating employees, communicating mission, vision and values to all stakeholders, including employees, customers, stockholders. 7) “It’s a foundational necessity.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The attention for this story might not be surprising since it involves media and big tech. It led to a lot of comments and chatter on social media, and teeth gnashing about the state and future of media and PR. Those with known brands and large social media followings can directly reach large audiences.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. We invest a lot in earned media because this is precisely how you build trust and corporate.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications. Increase word-of-mouth by creating social objects. That’s marketing !

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. An annual survey by PRWeek found the median public relations salary in the U.S.

Survey 96

Survey Industry Leadership Study 96

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations. Respondents identified the top comms challenges as 1) cutting through the noise (35%); 2) too many priorities (31%); and 3) lack of employee experience (25%).

Survey 132

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 132

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. Michelle Garrett , Public Relations Consultant/Writer, Garrett Public Relations .

Marketing 215

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 215

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1. million users Facebook : 3.59

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 28, 2023

She also managed the media relations for the event’s celebrity speakers which included Amy Robach, Lori Allen from Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, and Olympic commentator Peggy Fleming. Pennie managed media relations for multiple county fairs, which included staffing the fair’s Media Center for the full run of the fair.

Meeting 88

Meeting Healthcare Nonprofit Corporate 88

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

When asked about specific functions, respondents overwhelmingly said employee communications (93%) grew in importance compared to pre-pandemic times. The media relations struggle. 60% of respondents say media relations is harder or much harder compared to last year, while about one-third (35%) say it’s about the same.

Survey 122

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 122

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

During the 60-minute session, panelists discussed how they are supporting their clients and employees during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as their approach to brand messaging and media relations. A company’s social media or digital channels might be better ways to communicate right now, Collie said. “If

Agency 117

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 117

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Powell Tate partners with organizations across sectors — global corporations, advocacy groups, nonprofits and foundations, coalitions, national trade associations and government agencies. Golin’s News section shares recent announcements, expert insights and employee perspectives. GOLINglobal. Approach: We listen. Until next time!

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns.

Interviews 100

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 100

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.

Trends 117

Trends Communications Conference Leadership 117

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2019

For most companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means giving back to the surrounding community. Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. Think about bringing that transformational moment to employees.

Agency 80

Agency Nonprofit Real Estate Public Affairs 80

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

With three months until the show opens, organizers report there are ample opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to engage with customers, automakers, media, analysts, investors and potential employees at one of the industry’s premier events. Technology Days/AutoMobili-D and the Mobility Global Forum are slated for Wednesday, Sept.

Automotive 78

Automotive Mobile Technology Transportation 78

Sword and the Script

MAY 4, 2021

You can see it in this month’s summary of news – the 24 th edition of the PR Tech Sum – there’s a corporate transaction, a few new products and a handful of PR surveys at the end. >>> Meltwater acquires social media influencer platform. >>> Looking for a B2B tech PR with expertise and execution?

Tools 101

Tools Survey Pitching Analytics 101

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 3, 2019

Craft rather than technical or management skills account for the most popular skills in public relations at all levels. In junior roles media relations (58%) and social media relations (45%) make up the top three most commonly undertaken tasks after writing. Practitioners don’t identify these as strengths.

Writing 84

Writing Survey Government Media Relations 84

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 6, 2015

really don’t care about using social media. PR pros using social media… not. ’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations with its State of the Profession 2015 report. 5 Media relations is our mainstay. 6 Lack of digital and social skills. PR = Media Relations.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Measurement Survey 40

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2022

She continued, “Given communicators’ unique talents in stakeholder relationship management, it would make sense that CCOs and their teams are being asked to play a central role in efforts to improve collaboration and other employee-related outcomes across the organization.”. click image for higher resolution).

Survey 98

Survey Communications Employee Technology 98

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. And then there are areas of practice that have moved more rapidly.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Now employees at several large and well-known companies are raising their voice and informing their employers how they feel about different social and political issues. Many corporations have voiced their position on issues like the environment, clean water, and sustainability that polls say most people support. Why Now? .

Brand 68

Brand Branding Marketing Employee 68

5W PR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Besides customers or clients, all have employees and owners. Ascertaining the answers to the above will arm you with critical information on how to fulfill your major corporate mission which is to protect its reputation while helping it to develop and grow its target audience. In many instances, the owners are shareholders.

Publicity 68

Publicity How To Case Study Meeting 68

Cision

MAY 26, 2017

I’m naturally a more reserved person, but corporate America and agency life can both be cut throat. At Thought Bubble Communications , one of our many strengths is media relations. One of the reasons we are so successful is because we relate to people as people. What is your secret to media relations success?

Analytics 227

Analytics Measurement Pitching Travel 227

Stephen Waddington

JULY 15, 2020

Social media – LinkedIn and Twitter in particular – are the most common platforms used to network professionally. Media relations has fallen to fourth place, replaced by strategic planning which has moved up two places. The results will be skewed by the fact that most respondents are CIPR members.

Survey 159

Survey Policies Crisis Community 159

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture. 10) Growing challenges of media relations.

Survey 104

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 104

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Employees go on vacations, some travel to visit loved ones and others use the time as a break from work. Start by making a list of your employees who’ll be out of the office during the holidays. Then, direct their clients to an employee who will be available during that time. Get Social Media Alerts.

Publicity 74

Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2020

The survey solicited respondents from 300 executives in UK-based businesses with 1,000+ employees. A model I’ve seen work for large enterprises is to retain a corporate communications department but push dedicated PR talent down to support the business units. Separate in large organizations. PR touches the organization more broadly.

Report 119

Report Publicity Survey B2B 119