Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Redundancies, business transformation, remote working, and juggling work with homeschooling, has seen many employees swap their agency or in-house jobs for the freelance world or even take career breaks. Jules Herd Like many other sectors, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the communications industry.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Now, personally, I don’t have a “workplace” to return to (other than my local coffee shop), but I do have a keen interest in this topic as it impacts all of my clients and friends. And, in the workplace world this will manifest itself in the “working remotely” vs. “working at the office” groups.

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Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

Creative capabilities in particular are highly sought after – so the Uncommon/Havas deal was not surprising. As the digital groups continue to grow rapidly, the demand for strong creative capabilities will continue as they look for content to win the battle for attention, competing for acquisitions with the networks.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. Courtney Filipovich, senior specialist digital planning – United Health Group (nominated by Christy Warner). Amelia Friedrichs , manager, influencer and social engagement, W2O Group (nominated by Katie Schutrop).

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

In high school, she landed an internship with a local radio station and started a club for kids trying to pursue a career in broadcasting. We are asking business executives, supervisors, and individual employees to all join in with HR to fix workplace cultures. When you have engaged employees, you have happy customers.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 17, 2024

Maxim Behar, a globally recognized PR expert, founder, and manager of one of the most successful communications companies in Bulgaria, M3 Communications Group, Inc. Since day one I started working at a local magazine, wrote correspondence for a Bulgarian newspaper, and cleaned streets on the weekend. And so, it went on for four years.

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Cision

JUNE 22, 2017

Further, his work at MCS has led to many successful national and local broadcast media relations campaigns. This sense of collaboration and integration with our business partners is something MCS is routinely recognized for and it is not uncommon that members of our agency are mistaken for official employees of our clients’ companies!

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 21, 2020

This is the work where we show our worth, from strategic thinking to creative development. How do you keep those creative juices flowing? Yes, you could go to your local big box store, spend anywhere from $99-$300 and call it a day. Heads Down Thinking. This is absolutely crucial, which is why I put it in the number one spot.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 14, 2020

– Deborah Beroset , CEO/Founder, Moxie Creative + Consulting, Inc. My advice would be that the fastest and least expensive way to generate leads is to speak locally through workshops.Chamber of Commerce. Local colleges partnerships. And meetup groups. Some of the magic to come can only be discovered on the journey.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”. 13) “I write and post content for our customers and our employees to teach them about our company, products and vision.”. 15) “Help employees understand what is going on in the company, and help executives talk to employees.”.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

This creates a reciprocal, positive outlook of your company and your employees. Create an employee advocacy cohort. This puts the efforts directly in your employees’ hands by having them organizing the larger group, suggesting collaborative efforts and keeping everyone organized and upholding the mission of your company.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Christian headed to London to work at an agency called Freuds before heading back north to work for a local agency. It spurred her interest in PR and she joined the Masters in International PR course at Newcastle working for a local agency along the way. He set up his own business before heading up W North.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 14, 2022

She had a summer internship at a local station in Connecticut and discovered the job wasn’t the right fit for her after a particularly gut-wrenching day where she had to interview a grieving mother who had tragically lost her children in a fire. I learned a ton—there was no money, so I learned to be creative,” Jen explains.

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

One that immediately comes to mind is one I secured recently in Eat This, Not That for a local client that provides cancer support resources for employers to offer as part of their employee benefits package. Follow and engage with people as if they were part of your personal network or group of friends (they are!).

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It’s impossible to keep coming up with creative ideas to reach and resonate with audiences who are not represented by a PR team. BME PR Pros is a community created by Elizabeth Bananuka that promotes black, Asian and ethnic minority diversity in the creative industries. Progress is slow. PR can be a stressful occupation. What we do 5.

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. You were previously a mentor with The Brand Lab, an organization devoted to cultivating more diversity in the creative fields. Last question: Career highlight so far?

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Shift Communications

APRIL 15, 2015

You talk, you laugh, shake some hands and perhaps that connection becomes a customer, partner, new employee or even a friend. That doesn’t mean you can’t be creative, just be more strategic about it. Three dog product companies showcasing goods in a laid back setting while also raising awareness for a local rescue shelter.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your employees and stakeholders could be made to look incompetent or immoral. For this reason, it’s important to have a diverse group of staff members involved in the development of your PR Crisis Plan. For example, an employee leaks damaging information about your company. ? A major crisis. What is a PR Crisis Plan?

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He suggested embedding a CEO’s tweet about an announcement, which I thought was a creative idea. Among its customers are agencies that range from the smaller side with 3-5 employees – all the way up to 120 or more staffers. The grouping system (segments) and tagging is not intuitive. There’s very little I dislike.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Corporate histories are important to customers, employees, business partners, and community members. Your corporate story can prove that sound business decisions have been made along the way, pay respect to your employees, build goodwill, and demonstrate long-lasting corporate strength. Source: GNP Company).

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 8, 2018

1 Drive towards best practice Best practice campaigns in the NHS are based on planning, data and creativity. It's a move that was intended to build relationships with local media but has led to a shortfall in skills. Its credibility come from the human face of its employees. The paradox is clear.

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PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

With intelligent resources focused on operations and a personalized customer journey and operations, brands will be able to dedicate greater resources to creativity, listening, relationship building, culture, and community. For example, Patagonia takes action to protect public lands and fund environmental groups. Change management.

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PR Conversations

JULY 17, 2014

That, and because I can indulge my need for creative expression. Plus that organisational PR relies on the leadership (and employees) and their actions. Helen’s been self-employed for most of her 20 or so years in PR, with a brief in-house stint in local government. What is your idea of PR nirvana?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Communication channels and actions must be increasingly fluid, agile, and complete, with interesting and objective narratives that engage and awaken the interaction and commitment of employees with the company, and between different areas. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter . Seeking out new channels. “As

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Journalistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

You’ll spend a good part of your professional career teaching people what you know – whether consulting for a client, or managing a junior employee. We all Google potential employees these days. Most junior employees get the biggest bump in salary going from their first job to their second. You might as well start doing it now.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Recently selected as the Godwin Group Public Relations Student of the Year for the School of Mass Communication and Journalism at The University of Southern Mississippi, Karie Mooney has a promising career ahead of her. She manages a staff of 13 individuals and provides the final approval for all creative content.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I handle our media relations, whether it’s local consumer news or national industry pubs, I work to build relationships and create partnerships that can help enhance our brand. I also work closely with other departments, such as HR to find ways we can tap into potential employees via social. Video is another aspect of my job.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It’s important to point out, while I did try to group some predictions centered on common topics, there’s no order of merit to the presentation. The high touch of creativity, big ideas and market smarts will reign over tech and hacks; we’ll all look to see what comes next after content.”. Bob Geller | Fusion PR.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It is the art of managing crises and communicating with relevant parties in a company such as customers, employees, the public, investors or the press. Crisis communication is intended to bring together a wide range of audiences, including but not limited to: Employees. Be flexible and creative. Managers and supervisors.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. This also means there will be a growing group of competitors to add to the 1 billion websites that have residence in cyberspace. Competition for attention and business has never been fiercer…ever.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2021

Certainly ask yourself the five questions in my presentation and look within your ranks of employees to see if there is a suitably qualified Black or Asian person ready to be promoted that has been overlooked because “they don’t fit” the usual profile of leadership (essentially being White and sharing your thoughts and behaviours).

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

Co-Founder of Status Creative, a leader in social media engagement. CMO at The Steveology Group. He was one of the Apple employees originally responsible for marketing the Macintosh in 1984. CEO of Likeable Local. Image: Karen Cropper ( Creative Commons ). Jay Baer (@jaybaer) August 19, 2015. ” https://t.co/XuswAAsGAo.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2017

But it can sometimes hinder innovation and creativity, and it definitely creates time and work. Resume building – Volunteering with an industry group looks great on your resume. But here are a few spots I keep going back to: Wise Acre Eatery (locally sourced food and giant, thick-but bacon).

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MaccaPR

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In that rush of adrenaline to immediately promote your new e-book or video ASAP, content marketers risk the opportunity to be creative with promotion. Send a dedicated email with encouragement for your employees to share it with relevant contacts, and on their social media channels. You're done! It's ready for primetime!

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MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

The social organism evolves through memes and grows when you allow users to be creative with your content. It gives travelers a taste of the airline’s brand values, while engaging with customers in a creative way. He turned those bricks into a business and he now has a handful of employees. And, guess what, it’s crazy accurate.

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Beyond PR

JUNE 2, 2017

The global digital economy has produced an avalanche of content and the battle for mind and market share is no longer local. This also means there will be a growing group of competitors to add to the 1 billion websites that have residence in cyberspace. Competition for attention and business has never been fiercer…ever.

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PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

I get to do so many different things—event planning, writing, research, media, employee engagement, digital and social media. Understanding the social, economic, and political environment around you is crucial, so staying current on local, national, and global events is essential to me. Why do you work in PR? It depends on my mood.

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