Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Reputable journalists will dig deep to ensure what they’re being ‘sold’ isn’t simply another example of corporate greenwashing. This will feel far more authentic and purpose-driven than writing a cheque to plant trees to offset your carbon footprint. Be detailed   Unsubstantiated storytelling leads to greenwashing accusations.

Reputation 195

Reputation Automotive Brand Branding 195

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. Effective CSR campaigns go much deeper than having your company write a check each year. Make It An Experience.

Corporate 116

Corporate Retail Policies Employee 116

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 148

Employee Print Writing Survey 148

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

Of the 155 respondents, more than 120 took the time to write in answers this post is designed to share some of them that stood out. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Employees feel more connected when it’s apparent that a senior leader is reaching out personally.”.

Corporate 74

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 74

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. Why: “And as any good PR pro knows, storytelling is also key to a successful campaign—yet it’s only half of the equation. 3 Ways to Measure the Results of a Business Storytelling Project.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Great, model employee. Posts like these are all too common when it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media for big brands. Employee engagement? Good story. Driving traffic to the web site. All good things.

Corporate 60

Corporate Creativity Employee Instagram 60

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. BIGfish Communications. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

This move would become the catalyst behind the forming of Bernadette Davis Communications , the boutique communications agency she currently owns and operates with the assistance of one other full-time employee and anywhere from eight to 12 contract workers depending on the client load. Sure, I can do that. ”.

Meeting 97

Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We may not think about it that way — we’re simply drafting a memo to employees or writing the president’s message for an annual report. But the fact is: Few executives reach the C-suite because of their writing skills. Some executives are eloquent writers and inspiring speakers, comfortable with employees and investors alike.

Communications 149

Communications Employee Leadership Writing 149

PRSay

MAY 12, 2023

Consider your average employees — each day before that first cup of coffee is poured, they are likely inundated with messages from a variety of sources. In this landscape, corporate communications is at risk of being part of the “background noise” of daily life. Find employee voices. And it’s time to update apps on your phone.

Employee 150

Employee Communications Storytelling Corporate 150

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Recently I went back through all the write-ups I’ve published on surveys and boiled the results down to these ten. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. The results?

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity , LLC.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Cision

MAY 31, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. For each order, employees nicely wrap up the product and write a personally addressed thank-you note. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 243

Consumer Brand Branding How To 243

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Write the book on it. We are now in an era of burgeoning corporate social responsibility, in which many in the millennial generation expect companies to take a stand on issue(s) or initiatives designed to contribute to the social good. Last month, Inc. See this earlier post for best practices in putting on a successful PR event.

Brand 196

Brand Branding Reddit B2B 196

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. To enhance empathy and connection with their teams and clients, organizations will foster employee brand ambassadors, highlight origin stories, show behind-the-scenes videos, and encourage user-generated content.

Writing 192

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 192

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I wonder how these schools “covered” this game from a news, storytelling and social media perspective. I grabbed coffee with Kate a couple weeks ago to talk about the game and how they approached it from a storytelling and social media perspective. It’s now really a destination for storytelling.

Case Study 113

Case Study Journalism Study Instagram 113

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. Conducted in February 2018, the online survey solicited the thoughts and opinions of 5,500 JOTW newsletter subscribers, mainly consisting of senior in-house and corporate communications professionals across a variety of industries. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Cision

JULY 20, 2015

Berger writes that products and people that generate a lot of word-of-mouth exhibit six distinct characteristics: Social currency. Berger writes that a public product is one that is conspicuous and whose use can easily be mimicked by others. Click here activate employees on social and facilitate word-of-mouth. Practical value.

Energy 120

Energy Viral Storytelling Community 120

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Storytelling is a powerful means of persuasion; it can be both a strategy, as in an overall narrative but it also can be a tactic, like using vignettes; here’s what a recent survey found. Years ago, there was a consultant in the DC area that had an unusual title on his business card: “chief storyteller.” There’s a science to it.

Storytelling 131

Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 131

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 23, 2019

Whether you represent a non-profit or corporate client, there is an excellent opportunity for positive public relations in strategic sponsorships. The Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) recently gathered a panel of corporate decisionmakers to share what works, what doesn’t, and why they value this kind of partnership.

Community 45

Community Publicity Construction Television 45

Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The onset of content marketing and emergence “owned media” has turned the storytelling torch into a shared thing that is jointly owned by traditional media and brands. We leveraged LinkedIn Pulse and several employees’ blogs to create a communal narrative about the funding. Yes, we did that.). But why do this?

Employee 40

Employee LinkedIn Engineering Leadership 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. This will contribute to even more noise, and it will make high-quality corporate content both more appreciated and harder to find.”.

Marketing 189

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 189

Beyond PR

JUNE 1, 2017

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. For each order, employees nicely wrap up the product and write a personally addressed thank-you note. Captivate, Then Maintain.

Consumer 49

Consumer Brand Branding Reputation 49

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2016

But age too is affected by automation threatening to replace some jobs, the way a bot writes news reports for the likes of the AP. Critical to exceptional client service, is the Achilles heel of employee turnover. While it might pique interest from the keeper of a corporate reputation, it doesn’t answer the CMO question…so what?

Survey 60

Survey System Trends Small Business 60

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

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. An assignment in her PR Writing class turned her into an advocate for public policy change.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

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. You wonder if her Dad saw it, and that’s what keeps you watching - it’s just great storytelling.”. I thought, “Holy cow, you could really see that message from Space?”

Film 48

Film Marketing YouTube Advertising 48

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Storytelling is a hot topic in the communications industry these days. They humanize giant corporations and make brands relatable to customers. But while stories can work magic for corporate communicators, writing a good story isn’t easy. Pixar’s storytelling rules. Have you hit a wall in your writing?

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Resources Writing Corporate 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Happy employees are the ultimate growth driver. Brands that emphasize employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) achieve business growth nearly 2x faster, according to a study by Salesforce. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communication roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000.

Survey 176

Survey Marketing B2B Study 176

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Every year I read and write about dozens of reports on B2B marketing and PR. 3) lack of employee experience (25%). Effective storytelling improves valuations. Read more: Quick Summaries to 5 Surveys of PR and Corporate Communications. It takes an average of 4 hours to write in 2022.

B2B 116

B2B Marketing Survey Software 116

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Way back in 2011, some employees at HubSpot had an idea. ” That’s why brands and publishers alike have opted for more personality in their messages, even letting certain employees include their names in corporate emails. We love email,” GE’s Chief Storyteller told us. “It All of them passed.

B2B 130

B2B Trends Video Course 130

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

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In the daily struggle for attention and visibility, small companies do not leave the field to large corporations. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. “Content marketing will revolve more around individuals and storytelling components.

Marketing 100

Marketing Content Marketing Advertising Advertising 100

Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Way back in 2011, some employees at HubSpot had an idea. ” That’s why brands and publishers alike have opted for more personality in their messages, even letting certain employees include their names in corporate emails. We love email,” GE’s Chief Storyteller told us. “It All of them passed.

B2B 57

B2B Content Marketing Trends Marketing 57

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Our top picks: If you’re looking for ways to boost your content strategy, this blog post is for you: Creating a Video Storytelling Strategy That Gets Results. Early on in her career, she developed a passion for marketing, writing and anything within the communication field. Are you keeping up with the times? PRNEWS Blog.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

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

Contently - Strategy

JUNE 11, 2020

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. However, 15 of them had no content presence whatsoever like a blog or resource center on their websites, while 30 more had extremely limited content outputs such as corporate newsrooms or bare blogs hidden in the footer of their sites.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 93

Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. However, 15 of them had no content presence whatsoever like a blog or resource center on their websites, while 30 more had extremely limited content outputs such as corporate newsrooms or bare blogs hidden in the footer of their sites.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Content Marketing Industry Trends 52