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.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. In late March the corporate workforce shifted from working in the office to home, and areas of the economy exposed to the virus such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, and visitor attractions shut down.

Corporate 113

Corporate Communications Government Crisis 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Whether you’re a nonprofit targeting donors or a corporation trying to build customer and employee engagement through a giving program, there is one group of consumers who stand out — millennials. Social media, digital video, email, and PR that generates earned media all play a role here. Make it horizontal.

Corporate 168

Corporate How To Employee Nonprofit 168

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

CEOs and business leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of corporate communications; investors say comms can increase company valuations. This week I paused to catch up on reading several other PR and corporate communications surveys that I haven’t had a chance to read yet and summarize them here for you.

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Survey Corporate Communications Financial 81

Institute for Public Relations

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Corporate social advocacy (CSA) has become a focal topic for public relations scholars and practitioners. CSA tends to attract much greater attention and visibility from the media and the publics due to its controversial nature than the more common corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity.

Employee 52

Employee Leadership Corporate Publicity 52

Communications Conversations

JULY 14, 2020

It’s the notion of CEOs sharing employee-only messages with external audiences. It addressed what I’m sure was a fairly anxious Microsoft employee base and talked about the company’s mission and steps they were taking to assist in the virus efforts around the world. First, the need for more corporate transparency.

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Employee LinkedIn Social Media Trends 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s business and media landscape, the CEO role extends far beyond the traditional confines of boardrooms and executive suites. But at a corporate level it’s a strategic imperative with real implications for company reputation and even performance. Imagine Facebook without Mark Zuckerberg, or Tesla without Elon Musk.

Corporate 182

Corporate Analysis Reputation Trends 182

Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2022

Company reviews posted by employees are an indicator of the cultural health of an organisation. Damming Glassdoor posts from bad leavers are part of the cut and thrust of managing an employee brand in the social media age. You can smell the corporate overreach of an incentivised employee communication campaign to scrub reviews.

Corporate 52

Corporate Employee System Journalism 52

Axia PR

JUNE 27, 2023

Find out why your business needs a strong social media presence for corporate communications and reputation management. The digital age has led to social media becoming an integral part of corporate communications and reputation management. Social media often gets referred to as “shared media,” and for good reason.

Social Media 87

Social Media Reputation Communications Company 87

Communications Conversations

APRIL 30, 2018

Consider the following: Three out of four (75 percent) employees report wasting time to keep up with the constant dings, pings, chats and more. Two-thirds of employees (66 percent) report losing between 30 minutes and 1 hour every day from pressure to keep up, costing over three billion dollars in annual profits from wasted time alone.

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Employee Technology Communications Corporate 94

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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Trends Employee Viral Advertising 385

Melissa Agnes

MARCH 1, 2016

Your corporate culture directly impacts your organization’s crisis management. Successful crisis management has a lot to do with an organization’s corporate culture and the mindset it instils in its team members. Embedding the right corporate culture for successful crisis management. Simple next steps to take.

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Crisis Management Corporate Crisis Training 154

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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Communications Corporate Reputation Employee 248

Onclusive

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Today, I am excited to announce that Onclusive and The RepTrak Company have entered into a strategic partnership to combine the world’s leading reputation metrics with AI-powered media analytics. Over the last decade, Onclusive has built and maintained the largest earned media database in the business.

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Reputation Analytics Corporate Government 307

5W PR

MARCH 15, 2023

Social media has become a critical tool for brands to engage with their audiences and build their customer base. Here are a few different social media marketing tips that brands can use to keep their social media content relevant and exciting. Brands can share photos and videos of employees at work.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Education Survey 88

Communications Conversations

MARCH 26, 2019

Other times it’s more heavy in employee comms. For example, if your comms team focuses more heavily on employee comms, chances are you probably ladder up through HR (or the CEO). Beyond that, I also think about how corporations see some of these different functions. That’s the million dollar question.

Corporate 87

Corporate Report Social Media Media 87

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

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Once you answer that question and put together a plan to actively promote and preserve your corporate reputation, the chances are that any damage occurring from such an incident will be minimal rather than catastrophic. If it’s possible, engage as many of your employees as possible in asking the question.

Corporate 68

Corporate Reputation Marketing Employee 68

PRSay

JANUARY 19, 2021

The PR firm’s annual survey, which tracks public sentiment about business, government, nongovernmental organizations and media, says ordinary citizens feel misled and don’t trust the leaders of those institutions “to do what is right.”. People who rely mostly on social media are more hesitant to receive the vaccine, the study finds.

Government 157

Government Report Survey Media 157

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. Corporations raced to tell their publics what they were prepared to do to support them.

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Marketing Product Launch Corporate Viral 310

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. If a company doesn’t seem to be listening, stakeholders will turn to the media or social channels to share their stories.

Corporate 107

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 107

Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

The most recent Nielsen Global Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility found that more than half of 30,000 people surveyed in 60 countries “are willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact.” Gaining profit and peace-of-mind is a pretty strong combo.

Reputation 60

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. The proliferation of new media outlets has changed everything about how companies communicate. Employee evangelists are made, not born. Guest Post by Laurel Kennedy. A Reason to Speak.

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Employee Crisis Corporate Social Media 70

MaccaPR

JULY 24, 2019

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns are on the rise as brands explore how they can stand out in a crowded, noisy marketplace, position themselves apart from their competition and make a statement with consumers. When done well, CSR campaigns like Dove’s can result in earned media, goodwill and even a measurable increase in sales.

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Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

Stern + Associates

MARCH 5, 2024

A compelling corporate innovation story represents a valuable opportunity to differentiate from competitors, educate investors, galvanize employees and attract prospective new talent. Finally, consider: How do you want our employees to describe your company’s innovation journey?

How To 98

How To Corporate Storytelling Conference 98

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 Current and Potential Employees Think?

Communications 105

Communications How To Employee Corporate 105

5W PR

MARCH 18, 2023

Corporate communication is essential for effective branding and securing external funding. Here are a few tips for using corporate communications to increase investment. To qualify for this, businesses must cultivate a strong reputation and make themselves known to investors through corporate communication.

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Company Corporate Product Launch Internal 88

PR for Anyone

JANUARY 28, 2024

Her research and insight into workplace strategy have been published in media outlets such as Forbes, NY Post, Harvard Business Review, and more. You’re Missing Out, Corporate America Women navigating the workplace in their 50s encounter a unique set of challenges distinct from their younger colleagues.

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Employee Policies Creativity Company 130

PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. ZEO places a spotlight on Gen Z’s ability and influence to transform and innovate business, work, media and marketing.

How To 161

How To Employee Leadership Nonprofit 161

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2023

These demands mean that companies must strategically position themselves as not just profit-driven entities, but as organizations that genuinely care about their employees’ well-being and the greater good. According to Gartner’s 2023 Future of Work report , m any organizations just aren’t keeping up with what workers want.

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Brand Branding How To Employee 156

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? Be Ready For Social Media Backlash. This year may be worse.

Corporate 74

Corporate Crisis Management Exercises Crisis 74

PRSay

APRIL 5, 2021

As companies reevaluate their role in the political sphere, a new report by The Conference Board highlights considerations and best practices regarding corporate political activity. Recommendations and insights for what’s ahead on corporate political activity include: Prepare for backlash. Simplify political activity.

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Report Company Government Conference 173

5W PR

MAY 7, 2018

Whether it’s through social media, instant messaging, video chat, or phone, the key to better corporate communication in the workplace is knowing how to set a standard for consistent and clear conversations. With that in mind, here are five things to know about corporate communications: 1.There Clarity is King.

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Corporate Communications Employee Training 60

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. What would a successful campaign look like? Nerves are frayed. It’s time to heal.

Employee 154

Employee Crisis Reputation Creativity 154

Axia PR

JANUARY 6, 2021

Earned media coverage should be important to your company. Pitching the media can be daunting, especially if it isn’t something your employees do regularly as part of their job. Earned media coverage should be important to your company because it builds a brand while advertising supports it.

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