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Investor Relations Communication in a Time of Crisis: 6 Areas to Focus On | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Investors are in the business of assessing risk and making judgment calls based on their belief in a company’s ability to achieve certain results in the future. During times of crisis, it is more important than ever for management teams to have decisive plans in place, convey a sense of control and communicate effectively with the investment community.

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What is TikTok and Why Should PR Pros Care?

Prowly

When TikTok first hit the social media party on a global level, it was easily written off as a “Snapchat-esque” platform where young social media influencers and general users alike could share small snippets of a video in a cut-and-paste fashion. But, like many new platforms, many PR and Marketing professionals ignored it and waited for the trend to pass.

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Amid COVID chaos, execs say employee engagement is up—but productivity is slipping

Agility PR Solutions

Some businesses and workforces have had a smoother transition to today’s shelter-at-home reality than others, but overall, new research from the Institute for Public Relations and comms giant Peppercomm suggests most employees are putting their best foot forward by engaging and collaborating with their companies, even if they’re not being as productive as usual.

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6 Effective Ways Small Businesses Can Launch (and maintain) Their PR Efforts

Prowly

Public Relations are not meant for large corporations only, small businesses can benefit equally or more from such efforts. 70% of publishers say that they are open to getting pitched, as long as the pitch is up to their beat and PR experts understand this. The post 6 Effective Ways Small Businesses Can Launch (and maintain) Their PR Efforts appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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New Research Indicates a Positive Impact on Employee Engagement and Collaboration During COVID-19 Crisis

PRSay

By Steve Cody, Peppercomm, and Tina McCorkindale, Institute for Public Relations. The COVID-19 pandemic has had positive outcomes on employee engagement and collaboration, but mixed results on productivity, according to a new study focused on internal communication by the Institute for Public Relations and Peppercomm. The survey of 403 communication leaders found that nearly two-thirds of respondents said employee engagement at their company had increased while 58 percent reported that employee

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Media Moves at POLITICO & CALMatters, CNN Business Establishes a New Newsdesk, Announces Staff Updates

Cision

Zachary Brennan joins POLITICO, Barbara Feder Ostroy now contributes to CALMatters, and more.

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4 inventive ways video can be utilized in PR

Agility PR Solutions

Video is fast becoming the top ways that people consume media. In the future, it is estimated that most content online will consist of a video in some form, and it is becoming a vital part of the marketing and PR strategy for many clients. It is vital to stay ahead of the curve, and […]. The post 4 inventive ways video can be utilized in PR appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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How COVID-19 has impacted this NYC-based travel writer

Muck Rack

How COVID-19 has impacted this NYC-based travel writer

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Apps & social brands playing key role in new world of social distancing

Agility PR Solutions

New research from brand intimacy agency MBLM, apps and social platforms are playing a key role in the new world of social distancing, which could be impacting the way consumers connect to them emotionally. The firm, which explores the emotional science behind building more intimate brands, analyzes the industry and how its brand intimacy profile may […].

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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13 ways to get your insurance company in the news

Axia PR

Why is news coverage so great for a company? Positive news coverage helps you improve your company’s reputation, and it places your company top of mind for new customers. Customers may not know about your company until they see news coverage about it. Then, you’re on their radar when it’s time to make a buying decision. So how do insurance companies get in the news?

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Messaging In Sync

HMA Public Relations

"Stay home and wash your hands," is a phrase we now hear daily. During the COVID pandemic, many companies have reverted to the same key messaging surrounding coronavirus. Follow the link to learn more! The post Messaging In Sync appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Electronic execution: another “new normal”?

Practical Law Construction

Electronic signatures and virtual signings (using the Law Society guidance following the “Mercury” Tax case ) have been gaining popularity for some time with electronic execution given an added boost in Autumn 2019 when the Law Commission published its report on e-signatures. The report’s key findings were that: Deeds and documents can be signed electronically so long as the signatory intends to authenticate the document and any relevant formalities are satisfied.

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A Human Touch in PR

The Hoffman Agency

By Matthew Medlin, Account Coordinator. Science and art. At first glance, it might seem like the two are on opposite ends of the spectrum. But glances can be deceptive. When it comes to PR, at least, science and art are working together, brush and pen in hand. Or keyboard, as the case may be. In Muck Rack’s webinar, “ The State of Journalism in 2020 ,” it became readily apparent that both parts are needed if one is to succeed in our modern era (read: crisis).

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5WPR Consumer Culture Report 2024

5WPR’s fifth annual Consumer Culture report takes a look at consumer spending culture, the biggest influences behind buying behaviors, and emerging trends.

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From Bresco to Meadowside and Astec: from incompatible and futile to exceptional and permitted

Practical Law Construction

In the recently published decision of Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd v Astec Projects Ltd (In Liquidation) , a company in liquidation (Astec) was permitted to proceed with three adjudications on the basis that it satisfied conditions intended to bring the case within the exception established in Meadowside Building Developments v 12-18 Hill Street Management Company to the general rule in Bresco v Lonsdale.

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Harry and Meghan’s”petulant” tabloids attack “out of step” with public mood

Mark My Words

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“Repulations”… A New Public Relations Paradigm

Reputation Us

“Public relations” dates back to the Revolutionary War, with strategies and tactics used to bolster patriot involvement in the Boston Tea Party. President Thomas Jefferson first used the term in an 1807 speech to Congress, replacing the phrase “state of thought” with “public relations.”. The tools of the trade—from community and media relations, to public and government affairs—have evolved in complexity since the days of the tricorn hats.

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Why Structuring Your Day is Critical

Konnect Agency

Well… here we are on what feels like day 957 of quarantine. In all seriousness, if you feel like time is standing still or that your days are jumbling together, you are not alone. For many people, working from home full time is a new experience that comes with a lot of trial and error in learning how to manage the day. And particularly with the current stay-at-home orders, weekdays and weekends can start to blur together, leaving no boundaries that separate work from personal time.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission