Mark My Words

MARCH 10, 2023

The Guardian The BBC’s decision to take Gary Lineker off air leaves its most outspoken personality with a potentially career-defining decision, as the corporation looks to risk its reputation to make a public example of one of its biggest stars. The BBC has struggled with the outspoken Lineker.

Social Media 60

Social Media Policies Government Media 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Probably the biggest thing about me is my Irish heritage and my passion for Gaelic sports. I met my husband through Gaelic sports and enjoy dragging my girls out to practice every once in a while. And with that comes so much other Irish culture — music, dance, laughter.

Meeting 71

Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 71

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 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

I see large close-ups of employees and leaders. Microsoft may have figured out the key to fantastic brand storytelling–and I think it goes something like this… Your employees = personal stories. Many brands write these kinds of executive and employee stories. Your EMPLOYEES are your brand. I see illustrations.

Storytelling 165

Storytelling Web Case Study Brand 165

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 31, 2020

We’ve worked with executive teams to engage employees. This includes the culture, events, hospitality, and sports. Environment, society and governance (ESG) is top of the corporate agenda as organisations plan for 2021. The remainder of the year will focus on helping organisations learn to live with the virus.

Communications 125

Communications Crisis Leadership Sports 125

NewsWhip

MAY 20, 2022

May 17th: Media reacts to Netflix “culture memo” This week, news emerged of a corporate culture memo sent to Netflix employees about the aims of the company and content production going forward. The top articles came from Yahoo and CNBC , which had around 50k engagements each.

Twitter 78

Twitter Case Study Sports Employee 78

Communications Conversations

JUNE 8, 2017

I just wrote about this last week , but Susan is one of those rare corporate-side folks who gets the power of networking. I always tell people that I have one of the best roles within the Corporate Communications team at U.S. I still do want to work in sports potentially someday, but for now I’m grateful for the role I have at U.S.

Banking 113

Banking Sports Financial Corporate 113

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

The sports market is particularly attractive at the moment due to money flowing into the industry, in combination with the opportunity to engage with fans, not to mention the interaction with sports-stars through influencer campaigns. Agencies in niches often perform well and are sought after.

Agency 52

Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

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 144

Television Instagram Consumer Newspapers 144

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. Inform Clients Who to Contact during Holidays.

Publicity 74

Publicity Employee Analysis Radio 74

Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

PR Week webinars also cover topics such as how to network, tips on managing your employees and how to increase productivity levels. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family. Talk Like Ted.

Resources 136

Resources Communications Education Guidelines 136

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2021

Corporate executives are sometimes scared of stirring up too much conflict for comfort, so your approach should always be strategically sound and well-researched before you start the fight. Red Bull took on a stupid majority (“extreme sports are only for reckless adrenaline junkies and not to be considered real sports”).

How To 52

How To Hotels Survey Employee 52

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 12, 2021

He was a relatively new employee at the time, and I didn’t have a chance to connect with him. I’m looking forward to hearing about what it’s like doing PR for Minnesota’s fastest-rising sports franchise! She seems to work in sports and entertainment PR–a world with which I am unfamiliar.

Banking 78

Banking Sports Meeting Insurance 78

Critical Mention

APRIL 9, 2020

For example, Critical Mention is in the heart of New York City and our employees are working remotely due to the risk that COVID-19 poses. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family.

Healthcare 89

Healthcare Radio Sports Video 89

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group. She quickly demonstrated a willingness to ask questions in what can be large, intimidating corporate meetings, and she eagerly sought opportunities to get in front of C-suite executives.

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

How did that agency experience prepare you for your role in corporate PR? It was with the Denver Post , covering a Black Friday “dress rehearsal” for employees at our Aurora, CO store. OK, I lied–last question: You seem to be somewhat of a sports fan. Before joining BBY, you worked at four separate PR agencies.

Sports 113

Sports Retail Local Report 113

Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

For example, a PR program for a multinational corporation (MNC) setting up a new retail chain in China is very different from working with a government department to promote a new destination within a city. My guiltiest pleasure is…taking a few hours off for my kids’ sports days or activities…oh the guilt, but I am learning to deal with it.

Local 120

Local Newspapers Retail Sports 120

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 11, 2019

In addition, if you’re starting to build your brand from scratch, ask your employees to become social media advocates for your brand. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family.

Brand 81

Brand Branding Media Case Study 81

Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Fairness, Prudence, Humility, Temperance, Courage – these 5 pillars define the employees we hire, the clients we work with, and the culture we’ve created.”. During her leisure time, she loves to watch her favorite sports teams and explore new restaurants with friends and family. What are the latest PR Trends?

Agency 79

Agency Marketing Media SEO 79

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. It is firmly on the agenda of industry bodies and progressive organisations are talking steps to address it for employees. In 2019 purpose continued to emerge as a theme in corporate leadership as a means of reconnecting organisations with society.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

Mindful Marketing

APRIL 10, 2021

Dwayne Safer is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) whose career has included significant roles in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategy. Dwayne Safer is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) whose career has included significant roles in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategy.

Financial 65

Financial Banking Retail Sports 65

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 28, 2017

Tim: I’m the primary editor of the blog, but we have a number of employees that contribute articles to the blog on a regular basis. But, she’s also a huge sports fan, so she’s written stories about sports as well. Who is the team in charge of managing the blog? We give them a lot of rope to develop stories.

Blogging 87

Blogging Handbook Sports Internal 87

Mindful Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

One multinational corporation, however, has embraced this unique group of customers in a way that should make every company listen. Store employees, 20-25 of whom are themselves deaf or hard of hearing, are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). A few weeks ago, Starbuck’s opened its first Signing Store in the United States.

Education 50

Education Retail Sports Groups 50

Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

That work ended a couple years ago, but I knew I wanted to stay closely connected with Heidi so I invited her to be a part of a corporate communicator mastermind group I manage. Communications is a team sport, and I am very fortunate to work with a “small but mighty” crew of hustlers…who also have a sense of humor and support one another.

Energy 68

Energy Corporate Travel Internal 68

MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

AdAge quoted a sports marketing expert as saying Lochte had become nothing less than “radioactive” for endorsers. In a perfect world, PR professionals would be the conscience of a corporation, counseling corporate leaders to own up to a company’s mistakes in an honest and candid way that will maintain consumer trust and brand reputation.

Crisis 48

Crisis Airlines Reputation Corporate 48

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

And I’ve presented 60+ keynotes and workshops on AI at industry conferences and corporate events around the world. The newsletter has an especially strong following with large enterprises—39% of subscribers work at companies with 500+ employees, and 19% of subscribers work at companies with 10,000+ employees.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 11, 2017

I’ve told you that’s part of the reason I got out of the corporate game–I didn’t want to climb and I felt like I was a failure if I didn’t do that. For me, that includes being a full-time employee, but also a mom who is present when I’m home. Do you see this as a trend?

Insurance 60

Insurance Insurance Sports Groups 60

Communications Conversations

JUNE 9, 2016

Because most people do want to be the best employee they can be. For me, my “soft” networking events happen in a few different venues: 1) On the golf course, 2) Camping, and 3) At sporting events. A close second would probably be sporting events. A point I hadn’t really thought of. So, it makes sense.

How To 60

How To Meeting Sports Creativity 60

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Focused on the world of financial and corporate communications, club membership and participation in its SOJC stock index has increased 50% under his leadership. Bobby is poised for a career in corporate communications.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Konnect Agency

APRIL 6, 2021

Everyone from governments, corporations, and individuals has a heightened focus on hygiene. Instead of going to a movie, concert, or sports event, we’re more likely to stream something at home with the added convenience. In short, sanitation and hygiene are more important than ever. Staying connected.

Travel 52

Travel Film Guidelines Consumer 52

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Confrontation is sport, and any public comment can be misinterpreted or misrepresented, causing damage to a business’s reputation and brand. Engaging And Empowering Employees: Employees are the ones who bring corporate values to life with every interaction they have with customers.

Communications 100

Communications Publicity Employee Reputation 100

MaccaPR

JUNE 8, 2017

Sports and business law attorney Steve Silton, who I’ve interviewed about Prince’s estate and legal issues, among many other topics. You’re a “Presence Engineer” for corporate leaders. But whenever you respond, do so with humanity and empathy.” So tell us about charisma – can it be taught? Can introverts become charismatic?

Radio 89

Radio Instagram Pitching Interviews 89

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 21, 2018

I had Craig for two classes while at USC (Research Methods and Corporate Reputation Management), and these were two of my favorite classes in my academic career. We just can focus on the offline ecosystem of business practices – we have to look at the whole customer, or in this case, employee journey.

Leadership 40

Leadership Social Media Corporate Conference 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

The sports editor stormed out my first week on the job and the editor asked if I wanted to make my then-unpaid internship a paid one. I stayed on with the newspaper for several months after the internship ended as its sports editor before joining a small daily in the news/everything room. Metro weekly newspaper that no longer exists.

Journalism 77

Journalism Meeting Newspapers Automotive 77

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 19, 2017

Not long ago, a chief executive could lead a business, even a large one, fairly quietly, leaving public relations and social media management to the corporate communications team. A capable business leader is expected to also serve as a brand ambassador, a voice for corporate reputation, and a social media personality.

Leadership 157

Leadership Social Media LinkedIn Twitter 157

Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. When I started out two decades ago, there were very few females in the sports business. Her mentorship shaped my philosophy to be a positive and grateful employee with empathy for others. Fast forward two decades later, and I have thrived!

Sports 245

Sports Agency Industry Creativity 245

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Instead of focussing all our working attention on dodging the bullets of corporate life and advancing our careers, we need to find out what we want out of life and take a series of practical steps to take control, at home and at work. Taking no more time than we spend every day glued to our phones.

Communications 104

Communications Community Measurement Study 104