The Hoffman Agency

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Copyright : [link] , Christopher Burns (@christopher__burns) As the landscape continues to evolve and new trends and technologies redefine industry standards, we invite you to join us as we explore the frontiers of the marketing and communications world in 2024. The key to this is a strengths-based attitude. Home sweet home?

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PRSay

JULY 9, 2021

An example that immediately comes to mind involves technology. On an organization-wide scale, such programs open the gates to a new breed of creative ideas and innovation. The programs help younger employees elevate their profiles within their companies’ ranks, too. Photo credit: netflix ].

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

I sense we are reaching that point in marketing, with respect to data and creativity. This is the role of creativity in marketing: to drive an emotional connection and feeling of belonging. Where every business has data, perhaps even the same data, we cannot have, by definition, the same creativity.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Increased focus on internal communications As companies transition to the “new normal,” remote work is here to stay and everything we do will become increasingly digital. There is also something to be said about real-time response and the ability to focus entirely on the company’s own internal needs.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Goals, channels and metrics for internal comms. Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. That’s according to a survey of 250 internal comms pros conducted by Ragan in May 2022. 70% said “improving employee retention and engagement.”. Stimulating creativity. “37%

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Read on to learn about the pioneers who are on the cutting edge of how organizations can better understand and leverage LLMs to save costs and boost creativity today.

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Stern + Associates

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Digital transformation has become much more than simply upgrading software and building a new skill set; it’s now a required state of mind , says Paul Leonardi , award-winning University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) professor and Technology Management department chair. Technology is Only Half the Equation; The Other Half is People. “The

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. What is public relations?

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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. Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. Marketing turns to creative to stand out from the clutter .

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 1, 2017

We are always challenging our team to come up with new and creative ways to use social media, and SocialLIVE not only lets us share our experiences on camera but allows the team to test the new features that we are going to pitch to our clients. The Socialfly team is full of creative minds that are quick with memes, hashtags, and captions.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

His first graduation was from Prague University on International Economic Relations. Although jumped into Public Relations, he did not realize that it’s nothing but pure unique business surrounded by creativity, ethics, and responsibilities. Clients have become sensitive and quick towards creative involvement and decision-making.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

A PR program operates best when the client has tasked an internal manager for the work, and all parties agree on what the agency needs to succeed. It may include a problem to be solved and a “hero” of sorts – humans (like a founder, customers or employees), or possibly a differentiating technology.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

2020 accelerated the invasion, and in 2021, every technology in your marketing stack will be powered by AI on some level. Every employee needs media training. As a result, employees at different levels, automatically and without any pretension, became spokespeople. Rethinking internal and external comms.

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Prohibition

MARCH 15, 2023

Video content is a creative and standout way to engage your target audience to highlight key messages and is becoming more and popular with online media outlets – making it a tactic that should be considered for your PR campaign. It only makes sense then, to use this ‘video technology’ to creatively highlight the issue of homophobia.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Throughout my 25 year career I’ve worked with clients from an array of industries – aviation, healthcare, government, museums, education, technology, and more. But this direction has kept me flexible and enhanced my creativity by ensuring I do not simply rely on what works in any one industry. I define myself as a PR generalist.

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PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ageism, the practice of sunsetting experienced pros , has been with us in the work force for many years but today has become a routine practice in technology and many other industries. It demonstrates initiative, creativity and uniqueness. Gerry has served 50 years in communications and technology roles with Fortune 200 firms and NASA.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

That isn’t true; earned media is generated by hard work, research, and creativity. To support the ongoing operation of a PR program, a company needs an internal manager, C-level insights and participation, and a roadmap for a 12-month period. Unrealistic expectations. Most importantly, it’s a cooperative effort.

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Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As we navigate various transitions over the coming months and years, leaders are likely to see employees struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma. When organizations invest in mental health, it’s better for employees and better for business. Put People First to Unlock Innovation, Creativity – and Higher Profits.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2019

18 talk to PRSA Dallas , the company’s head of global employee communications tackled a recurring challenge in today’s information-heavy world: how to keep your audience invested and interested in your work. When Graham joined Amazon Web Services in 2016, there were 10,000 employees. During a Jan.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Improve internal communications. To get started, you develop a creative concept and a marketing strategy, which you pair up with copywriting and art direction to create your assets. Source: International Journal of Business Communication 9 Mishra, K., Driving Employee Engagement. Driving Employee Engagement.

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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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PRSay

APRIL 5, 2022

A few years ago while serving in an internal communication role for a large Catholic health system, I worked alongside nuns who would sing, “We are standing on the shoulders of those who came before us.” It’s a place where there are employee resource groups for women, LGBTQIA+, people of color, veterans and others.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

In the B2B technology world, which is the lenses through which I example things, I’ve found PR usually reports to marketing – but supports the whole business – when a company is small or young. 1) “Make sure that employees, customers and the market understand our company, its services and goals.”. 8) “Consult, coach, teach.”.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 28, 2022

Of course, a big part of the solution is for PRs – and our clients – to be more creative and thoughtful in how we approach media. Working on effective communication with employees with the goal of improving workplace happiness and culture, is at the heart of internal comms.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

One thing is certain, this giant step in the technological revolution is here to stay and only growing more extensive and impactful daily. Content Creation and Curation: AI technologies can assist marketers in creating and curating content. To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Whether you’re seeking a firm that excels in B2B technology PR, or an agency with international capabilities for consumer brands, consider these tips to help find the right agency for your needs. Look for relevant experience. This is an obvious first step, but it’s worth repeating. Don’t neglect references.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Back in the day, way, way back, there was internal communications, there was external communications. Now, internal is external. And sometimes what employees want to hear or potential employees want to hear is one thing, but there has to be consistency with what’s going on externally.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Read more: Would you Run Your Internal Data Through this Media Monitoring AI? A survey of 300 leaders in businesses with more than 1,000 employees found about one third did not understand the duties of their communications shop – and even fewer saw the value. 77% say they have “more” or “much more” responsibility for technology.

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PR 20/20

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

For our most recent book club, the PR 20/20 team read, Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind , by 99U ( @99u ) , to help understand how we can alleviate pain points related to this challenge. Sparks creativity. Unleash your creative mind. The key to routine is frequency.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 14, 2014

And, they often look at three distinct buckets: * In-house (either training existing employees or hiring additional head count). Your existing employees already know the historical hot buttons your company wants to avoid. Quick access to internal subject matter experts. Quick access to internal subject matter experts.

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The Awards Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Awards organizations themselves are usually at the ready to devise all sorts of clever and creative ways to promote the award, just in case marketing can’t think of any additional uses. Employees: Make Them Feel Awesome. Employees should know that their efforts resulted in something tangible and meaningful to the company. .

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Despite the changing environment and increasing use of technology, one skill remains as relevant as ever: knowing how to write press releases. When a company releases a new product or reaches a long-term goal, its employees often want to shout the news from every mountaintop. Gone are the days of fax machines.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 23, 2019

Although he got his start in the agency world at Weber Shandwick, he quickly moved to the corporate side and joined transportation technology company PeopleNet—now Trimble Transportation — in 2015. She’s fun to work with, and truly cares about the organization’s mission, employees and clients. Eri O’Diah , founder, Collective.ly

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

the concept of two-way internal communications to improve the company’s image after a mine strike massacre. Mobil took out full-page advocacy op-eds in the New York Times to share the company’s viewpoint on public issues like technology, mass transit, and energy independence. Lee also proposed to John D. Rockefeller Jr.

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Maxim Behar

APRIL 14, 2024

Does your creative process involve any research phase, and if so, what does it include? I don't know of any public figure who takes their social media publicity creatively and seriously. In your book "The Global PR Revolution," you discuss the evolution of public relations against the progress of digital technologies.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Note: Mr. Galant is the CEO of Muck Rack, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Mr. Martin is the co-founder and COO of OnePitch, which is also one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology. Note: Talkwalker is one of the companies I track for my writings on PR technology.

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

I shared a first draft of this article as a Google Document via Twitter; with MA PR students at Newcastle University; and with colleagues at Ketchum on an international webinar. I’ve also published a blog of key international events in the public relations calendar as part of the project. 7 Shift to newsroom workflow.

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