PRSay

MARCH 21, 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.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. This is likely to be an issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade. It has become firmly aligned with leadership and executive management as a strategic management function.

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Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL.

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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. But, the truth is, young minds are kicking ass!

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

You had a vibrant and long career in PR, working in almost every possible setting–from corporate to agency to non-profit. I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. Corporations and non-profits are not that different from each other.

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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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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. The media marketplace is also changing.

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PRSay

JULY 1, 2022

Back then, when we first published the “Public Relations Handbook,” reaching out to the media was relatively straightforward for PR professionals. About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. Three major broadcast networks dominated TV.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

It also provides information on key economic indicators, government initiatives, and advice for foreign companies looking to navigate Finland’s media environment. This applies to the media also. The largest media houses are Sanoma, Alma Media, YLE (State owned), Keskisuomalainen, Kaleva and TS-Yhtymä.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2022

Inspired by the outcome of the initial virtual 5K, I volunteered with community members to launch the #WeAreWeston 5K in support of our local food bank. A local graphic designer donated time and expertise to create the logo used for the 5K promotion and the T-shirt. Our neighbors collectively donated $2,000. Custom Ink. YouGiveGoods.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. If you’re tempted to post a rainbow flag photo on your company’s social media feeds and call it a day, don’t. Well, COVID-19 of course. We expect more now, and in the future.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A distinguished corporate executive, Byrum traveled throughout the country living and working in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., He then moved to Texas, where he held corporate leadership roles for EDS Corp. Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA, died on Oct. 14 following a battle with esophageal cancer.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

Still, it’s understandable that many people may be reluctant to visit hospitals after seeing media coverage of COVID-19’s devastating toll. It includes TV and radio spots, print ads, billboards, targeted digital ads, social media posts and email messages. Smith said a key component of the campaign is generating earned media.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 30, 2020

Media and social channels can’t focus on anything else. Should we continue to pitch the media and promote our news? My friend Don Leon offered some great advice on LinkedIn: Take a moment to identify some of your favorite clients and customers (folks are tending to stay local so lots of people around/at their desk).

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

.” For example, there’s an assumption that the internet or social media are not the best tools for reaching low-income Americans. Haworth recommends attending town gatherings and interacting with local elected officials, regardless of their political beliefs. 3 Ways to Maintain Control of Your Corporate Social Media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Especially in today’s atmosphere of increasing corporate activism , a company that takes a stand on a controversial topic can create lasting bonds with customers – even if it alienates others in the process. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. Over 1400 people ventured in to see how locals live.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unlike those involved in federal politics, local and state officials are more regularly out and about in their communities, presenting frequent opportunities for direct, ongoing engagement. A key element to success is the establishment of credible and trustworthy relationships with policymakers.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2020

During a normal year, corporations compete for LGBTQ buyers using traditional and sometimes antiquated methods, such as gay pride events and circuit parties. Advertising in local LGBTQ publications are relatively inexpensive and a great way to support the community. Yes, people still read print publications, especially in niche media.

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PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. Organic reach on social media was also still possible for brands. As marketers, leaders and media consumers, we need to shift our views of traditional news outlets to incorporate more niche, targeted outlets.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Those feelings of nostalgia and a shared past bring our history to life, which allow us to collectively reminisce on social media about the way things were (or the way we’d like to remember them!). Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. Legos' Corporate History Video.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Characterising impact of COVID-19 on professional communications COVID-19 has accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement and organisational communication such as the role of communications as a strategic management function and a more human approach to communications by CEOs and management teams.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Kelsey Bohl , the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart. I did data communications for our local, state and national reporting. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? It’s something that I face every day.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 25, 2018

Leadership is at the heart of The Darkest Hour ‘s brilliant portrayal of Winston Churchill. Above all, through speeches, radio addresses, and his writings, Churchill presaged the modern business or political leader bent on making his mark through strategic thought leadership. In this case, we add, and watch certain films.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. The program has since grown to 15 schools nationwide. Faculty talk trends and current events.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 16, 2020

3, Americans will cast their votes for President and for state and local candidates. Share that information through your social media sites and make sure everyone who works for your organization knows where they can go to get their ballot, to drop off their ballot and to register to vote.”.

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Victorious PR

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When thinking of small businesses, many people often picture their local boutiques or the small diner in their town, which very well may be struggling to earn enough to stay open, but you would be surprised by the other businesses in your area that meet the small-business qualifications. Brand awareness and promotion.

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PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, where I now live, and contributed my professional skills to local chapters of Indivisible and Black Lives Matter. Companies saw the power of these activist groups and began hiring specialists who could use the same tools and strategies to protect corporate interests. Looking to the past.

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Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

With over 50 years of industry leadership, Business Wire has established irrefutable trust from within the news market and has proven its thorough understanding of the needs of the digital age by creating a technologically sophisticated, patented distribution network. Business Wire has access to a lot of information.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Earlier this year, Lin posted a Profnet about the changing world of PR. I definitely think that it is.

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PRSay

MARCH 6, 2020

Keeping your employees, clients and customers informed will help keep the focus on what’s currently happening and allow you to tailor your strategy as new developments occur, such as changing work-from-home policies or curtailing nonessential business travel — steps that corporations from Facebook to Microsoft have already taken.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. What is your secret to Public Relations and media relations success? It is complex, yet simple.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The operating system of the past was localized, the operating system of the present is centralized and the operating system of the future is decentralized.”. The trust was based in community (a place to exchange information, media and news — beyond), localized communication and exchange (face-to-face communications),” Radocchia said. “The

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. He posted agency and corporate PR news. I wanted to get some additional flavor for what the MN PR Blog meant to people in our industry, so I asked some colleagues and leaders in local Minneapolis/St.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Share on social media. If you do nothing else to leverage new press, do ensure you amplify the news on social media. Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Use in future media outreach. Report back to leadership. Share with clients. 500|5000 list).

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2022

As an incoming local Chapter president, I had a lengthy list of tasks to prepare for the new year — update the Chapter website, confirm the January program, write my newsletter column and plan the next board meeting. You don’t know there’s a problem until your tire is low, but you can fix it with a free plug from your local tire shop.

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Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Rieder penned a viewpoint piece for USA Today last year that spanked the Obama administration for bypassing the media for its own channels of communications: “The Obama administration is deep-freezing the news media because it can. Those dollars that otherwise have come their way are now earmarked for owned media. 5 and Dec.

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Barokas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The largest event of its kind in North America, Denver Startup Week unites the best in tech, design, DIY, marketing and leadership to inspire founders, developers, designers, marketers, makers and everyone in between. Technology has drastically changed since the days of fax machines and floppy disks, and so has the media landscape.

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