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When The CEO Should Be The PR Spokesperson

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For those who said they did plan to speak publicly about issues, the most pressing topics named were data privacy, healthcare, and diversity and inclusion. It’s good news that corporate leaders are starting to appreciate the power of social media, but progress has been slow. To manage a corporate transition.

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Who Were The PR Winners And Losers of 2017?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The HQ2 search generated a frenzy of positive media coverage as well as 238 proposals from individual North American cities, and it helped cement Amazon’s status as a desired corporate neighbor and employer. Unlike United’s experience, the reputation damage from Equifax’s massive privacy breach will haunt it for years.

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The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators – Kena Lewis

Ethical Voices

Always on the corporate side, never on the agency side, but in multiple industries. I started in cable television. If that patient is a celebrity, if that patient is someone who is an elected official, it is our responsibility to maintain their privacy. I’ve worked in the PR business ever since. You’re in healthcare.

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Why public relations must wake up to wearables

PR Conversations

I toyed with “61 ways to know if you’re ready for wearables,” tip-toed around “True Life: Why PR was disconnected from the Internet of Everything” and dallied with “Must watch: 17 corporate data disasters that killed the companies,” as my post title.

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Why Can't TikTok Block the Blackout Challenge?

Mindful Marketing

In centuries gone by, that influence was limited to direct interpersonal contact and then to traditional mass media like television. It also offered this statement , “TikTok has taken industry-first steps to protect teens and promote age-appropriate experiences, including strong default privacy settings for minors."

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Future of PR and social media for International Air Transport Association crisis communications conference

Stuart Bruce

But why be afraid of big government when we freely provide our life story to social networks and give up our privacy to airlines in return for a bribe of a few more air miles. Gigantic multi-national and trans-national corporations have no respect for borders or governments. Corporate social responsibility isn’t philanthropy.

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26 Thoughtful Marketing Predictions that Could Actually Happen in 2019 Across PR, Content, Digital, Social Media and Customer Success

Sword and the Script

I believe there will be an acceleration towards humanizing brands, putting individuals in front of a corporate identity, in an effort to emotionally connect with customers.”. – BJ Schaknowski | Vertafore. Facebook will be used more as a mass marketing tool, like a television station. . – Betsy Hindman | Hindman Company.