Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

A paper by Jon White and I, published by Vuelio, examines ESG risk and opportunity for public relations practice. The role of public relation in supporting management decision-making has been at the forefront of the response to COVID-19 for many organisations. You can download a copy from the Vuelio website. There is no bigger issue.

Publicity 197

Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Please visit prsa.org/ethics for additional programming and ethics resources and PRSA’s social media platforms for updates throughout the month. The program sought to reach potential recruits in different demographic groups who wish to receive information from trusted social media influencers. In May 2023, the U.S.

Communications 175

Communications Ethics Public Affairs Social Media 175

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A CIPR report tells the story of how public relations has been successfully used during the COVID-19 pandemic through a series of 21 case studies. A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. It’s an uplifting record of the profession’s work.

Publicity 131

Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

Onclusive

JULY 27, 2021

The key to public perception, public affairs, and public relations. A lot of effort in public relations and marketing communications goes into influencing what people think, but influencing what people think about is equally, if not more important. That was recently demonstrated by Gregory J.

Public Affairs 195

Public Affairs Viral Government Policies 195

Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2022

This is a keynote speach that I gave this morning at a meeting of the Public Relations Council of India to celebrate World PR Day. It’s a great honour to have the opportunity to join this meeting of the Public Relations Council of India this morning. I have worked as a public relations practitioner for the past 25 years.

Publicity 78

Publicity Study Public Affairs Government 78

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. The media] may know something before you and your team know it. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

Crisis Management 91

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 91

Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Particularly for CEOs of the world’s largest companies who’ve become brands in their own right and live life under the media spotlight. For PR and Communications teams, analyzing audience sentiment towards your CEO can be vital for crisis detection and understanding brand perception.

Reputation 195

Reputation Corporate Brand Branding 195

PRSay

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Ryder, director of public affairs in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Ryder is responsible for communications to build public understanding and support for the Air Force and the newly formed Space Force. The agency has different audiences — veterans, the press and the public at large. Cathy Wilkinson, U.S.

Public Affairs 86

Public Affairs Communications Crisis Film 86

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When the word coronavirus first came on the scene at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) earlier this year, we did what most hospitals do in a time of crisis, we stood up the Office of Emergency Response (OEM) and went to work. We provided weekly training sessions to ensure that public affairs officers could hone their skills.

Ethics 202

Ethics Public Affairs Crisis Management Training 202

PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is one of the highest distinctions a PR professional can earn today. My path to becoming an APR started when I was a senior studying public relations at Florida State University. The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations process is overseen by the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB).

Public Affairs 112

Public Affairs Publicity Study Crisis Communications 112

NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2020

Zach is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kivvit, a national data-driven public affairs & strategic communications agency. Prior to Kivvit, Zach ran the business side of political media properties at the Observer. Kivvit specializes in data-driven public affairs work, reputation management, and crisis communications.

Data 148

Data Public Affairs Crisis Analytics 148

NewsWhip

JULY 14, 2020

Darika: MHP + Mischief brings together more than 200 strategic communications professionals with expertise spanning areas from consumer and corporate comms to financial PR, health communications, policy and crisis. For example, within the business, we have a media unit staffed with former national news journalists. Darika: Definitely.

Data 176

Data Public Affairs Engineering Pharmaceuticals 176

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The study by the Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS published in August 2021 explores more than 300 US organisations, including international organisations. It’s a useful piece of work.

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Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) is a strategic communications firm in Southern California that specializes in assisting organizations with reputation issues, media strategy and implementation. EKA is a leader in providing public and private sector experience and assistance when making critical decisions. ” Until next time!

Communications 81

Communications Crisis Communications Media Crisis 81

Wadds Inc.

JULY 16, 2022

This is a keynote speech that I gave this morning at a meeting of the Public Relations Council of India to celebrate World PR Day. It’s a great honour to have the opportunity to join this meeting of the Public Relations Council of India this morning. I have worked as a public relations practitioner for the past 25 years.

Publicity 52

Publicity Study Public Affairs Government 52

Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Lots of new research around at the moment that point to a positive future for the public relations business. The FT says : “The social media result is particularly striking given that some companies have had high-profile failures in this area.

Social Media 132

Social Media Public Affairs Media Crisis Communications 132

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

Interviews 98

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Regular press briefings began, and a systematic dissemination of information via traditional and social media commenced. The circumstances surrounding the mass shooting were impossible to predict, but it became very apparent early on that the public affairs team trained for things like this. Here are the reasons why.

Crisis Communications 79

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Public Affairs 79

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 12, 2023

A perfect time then for the latest book from public affairs and economics expert Stuart Thomson - Reputation in Business: Lessons for Leaders. He examines the importance of traditional media, social media, and politics to reputation. All have the potential to boost or bust an organisation’s reputation.

Reputation 98

Reputation Public Affairs Case Study Internal 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. The iconic publication sends a 15 year-old reporter to travel with the band on tour in order to write an in-depth piece. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. Buena Vista Pictures (1995).

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More crisis work. “A A lot more crisis work in addition to more duties usually shared between departments. Digital is no longer an afterthought, social media has gained prominence.”. Actual and perceived crisis 24/7. “A COVID, labor issues, economic issues, and crisis issues piled on top of each other.”.

Communications 120

Communications Crisis Internal International 120

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Message: We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. Their blog covers topics from PR tips, company culture, social media and more. Share Tweet Share.

Public Affairs 172

Public Affairs Creativity Nonprofit Agency 172

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

If you haven’t signed up for Ned’s Job of the Week Newsletter — please do — it’s free for both employers and job seekers and it’s filled with jobs across PR, public affairs, communications and marketing. 105 Answers from Communicators Why Have the Top Challenges Facing PR and Comms Shifted?

Survey 78

Survey Communications Public Affairs Ethics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

As Father’s Day approaches, it’s a good time to remember the legendary figures who shaped modern public relations. It’s fascinating to chart the growth of public relations over the last century by looking at those who had the vision to create the industry. Lee was a leader in media relations. Rockefeller Jr.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Let’s look at some of the main statements made by Jim during the 2008 interview and ask ourselves some questions: I dislike the term “targeted” publics. This suggests that the organization should try to limit its publics to those it wants to reach because of its self interests.

Exercises 70

Exercises Interviews Public Affairs Financial 70

PR Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

I often talk to people who know they need publicity and want professional help to get it but find hiring PR agencies to be a confusing and daunting task. Public relations firms differ in a thousand ways, it seems. Firms also have a whole range of specialties, from crisis communications to public affairs to research and analysis.

Radio 78

Radio How To Public Affairs Print 78

Cision

JUNE 29, 2017

His background includes expertise in criminal justice reform, sustainability, human rights and public interest law. He has also led “media for media” communications for investigative journalism non-profits. Our clients are trying to make change in a moment of real crisis.

Public Affairs 0

Public Affairs Nonprofit Pitching Video 0

PRSay

MAY 16, 2018

They presented this research during a panel discussion at the Institute for Public Relations’ (IPR) Bridge Conference in Washington, D.C. manager of cybersecurity compliance and oversight at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. “You She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C.

Communications 97

Communications Public Affairs Crisis Communications Reputation 97

PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.” Am I going to get media calls?

Exercises 86

Exercises Public Affairs Conference Education 86

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 14, 2018

Digital and social media. There is a lot about digital and social media. 53% rate their organisation’s current usage of digital communications and social media as poor or average. I was privileged to be invited as a CIPR board member to sit on a panel to discuss its findings. The real issue is strategy and measurement.

Corporate 115

Corporate Communications Pinterest Public Affairs 115

Landis PR

MARCH 6, 2023

What to Look for in an Agency Ultimately, your agency and its team should have a high level of strategic communications experience, skill and acumen, including public relations, public affairs and crisis communications. They should be a real strategic partner and fill in the gaps appropriately.

Agency 52

Agency Public Affairs Case Study Crisis Communications 52

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

Crisis 63

Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

Ethical Voices

MARCH 14, 2022

Ethical issues in merging the science and art of public relations. I started in Washington DC in Public Affairs and Crisis Management. Still am a crisis guy and always will be, I think. Still am a crisis guy and always will be, I think. How augmented intelligence can help enhance our profession.

Ethics 52

Ethics Publicity Data Agency 52

Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

How has the public affairs industry changed since you started that organization? Twenty years ago, almost every company of any real size had an in-house public affairs staff. What role does social media play in your job? You were in your previous role as executive director of Technology Alliance for 20 years.

Public Affairs 120

Public Affairs Community Strategy Energy 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

At West Virginia University, Elizabeth Oppe, teaching associate professor, Reed College of Media, teaches the strategic communications seminar during the on-campus residency for online students. By the end of the course, the students are creating videos, leading mock news conferences and developing crisis communications plans.

Communications 116

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 116

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. James Grunig and Todd Hunt’s “excellence theory” has long told us that, in public relations, listening is as important as speaking. Now, a cynical public demands more. Be in it together.

Communications 197

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 197