Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

As society emerges from the pandemic, the need to measure corporate performance against broader metrics is an issue rising up the corporate agenda. Research published by Vuelio highlights the growing awareness of ESG as a corporate issue but also the opportunity for further education.

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PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Some of us are fortunate to work for companies that tell employees to bring their whole selves to work, that invest in corporate social responsibility and that act as responsible members of their communities. Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, will be joining the faculty at the Edward R. Photo credit: halfpoint.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

As the practice of public relations has changed over the decades, so has its name – morphing from “publicity” and “press office” in the 1920s to broader and more inclusive terms like “public relations,” “public affairs” and “corporate communications.”

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 12, 2015

My best public affairs advice: Employees should be addressed first and foremost, not last. Without clear communication misinformation can spread like wildfire if employees are left to their own conclusions. Employees need to understand what is happening—and what it means to them. WHY it matters to employees?

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 12, 2023

A perfect time then for the latest book from public affairs and economics expert Stuart Thomson - Reputation in Business: Lessons for Leaders. Thomson considers the implications of purpose, sustainability, employee activism, and diversity, with clear, actionable advice. Reputation in Business by Stuart Thomson.

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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. Work hard play nice. Take risks.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

But his reputation was mixed; despite his innovative practice of transparency, Lee, like Herb Schmertz 60 years later, was hailed as an innovator but also criticized for working with the “robber baron” corporations of the time. But don’t imagine that he was simply a corporate shill for big oil. Some things never change.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. It certainly doesn’t reflect a majority of the 100,000-plus employees at the company. We were playing catchup.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, public relations has such know-how. In public relations, we call this: Corporate Communications ( blog posts ) In some organisations, especially large ones, there are various financial stakeholders. In public relations, we have the skill set to manage public perceptions and shape opinions long-term.

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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.

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Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

Corporate and public affairs agencies are expected to continue to do well, healthcare also but perhaps less so whilst consumer and technology will be tougher. Client companies will continue to maintain tight cost control over discretionary spend, however, technology advancements will allow agencies to maintain margins.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It’s expanded to include public affairs and government relations as the norm.”. More virtual events, remote employees require different channels of internal communications.”. More emphasis on overall messaging that can be used across different platforms, rather than solely media-facing or employee-facing. More channels.

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Doctor Spin

JUNE 29, 2022

The Basic PR Model. Without getting too hung up on establishing an exact definition of PR , the value of PR can be seen as the total value of all the relationships mentioned above.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 4, 2022

It was a nascent consulting firm I had joined just four months earlier as the second or third employee (I can’t remember which). >>> Do you work in communications, PR, public affairs, marcom, or a related field? It was still early morning, but the August heat of Washington, DC, was already on high.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

She began applying to PR positions, but she found that the folks she interviewed with often had trouble understanding how her educational background translated into public relations. I finished my Master's in five semesters, and I like to brag about that because that was a lot,” she said. “I

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2016

ET Cision’s Mark Reilly and public affairs campaign strategist Mike Panetta of Beekeeper Group will discuss how to not only reach your audience, but motivate them to take action. The exception may be in a closed universe, like a corporate environment or association, where you are only targeting your employees or members.

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Corporate communications. Public affairs. ” A solo may work alone, have an assistant or other specialized help or be “solo plus” with employees or strategic partners. As a solo, you can chart your own course and craft a practice that includes diverse areas of expertise. Community relations. Fundraising.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

The wide-ranging discussion covered: how to land your first job in PR; the role of a PR practitioner; the importance of continuous learning; opportunities in the North East versus other areas of the country including London; working for a start up versus a corporate organisation; the importance of mental health and culture.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 1, 2016

But, I feel like companies completely overlooked the untapped potential they have within their own employees to become badass brand advocates. The employee programs I’ve experienced to date seem to be minimal and almost an afterthought. Working on the Vikings stadium solution also piqued my interest in public affairs… never say never.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

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PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

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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.

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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. The post An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations?

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MaccaPR

MAY 28, 2015

The piece quoted NASA spokeswoman Jennifer Knotts as insisting that no NASA employees (including any astronauts) actually appeared in the Hyundai video. minute video (below) from the fictitious corporation HUVr Tech (actually, Funny Or Die) that seemed to promote a real life version of Michael J. Source: Global News ).

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 29, 2022

He discusses a number of important public relations ethics issues including: What to do when a client asks you to hide their identity as part of a coalition. How to make sure your employees understand how you value ethics. I’m a former journalist turned public relations practitioner. The growing challenge of malformation.

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

As corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft , Frank X. If you’re going to be successful in reaching 130,000 employees, then you have to be consistent [with your messaging] and have the patience to stick with it,” he says. I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

A way to engage audiences and communicate key message points through personal stories of customers or employees relating to their experience with the company, service or product.” Bridging the gap of human connection that goes beyond economic and corporate status.” A buzzword that results in corporate drivel.” End of story.”

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PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. Public relations professional strives to create a positive reputation for his/her client with the help of information materials. Ironically, PR as a sphere has certain reputational problems itself. Copywriting.

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Stuart Bruce

MARCH 16, 2017

As public relations and corporate communications needs to become increasingly more visual gifs are one of the easiest and most effective ways to do it. Seven ways PR and corporate communications can use GIFs. In Harry Potter newspaper pictures are alive with characters that move. Why use animated gifs? Cnvey emotional messages.

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Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

JUNE 12, 2021

Soccer star Neymar can’t believe Nike terminated an endorsement deal with him because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee that he says was "an absurd lie." That person, an employee, was not protected. Nike says it is “deeply disturbed” by its findings.

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