Fri.Feb 21, 2020

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Corporate Reputation And The Whistleblower Culture

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As a PR person, I’ve always been fascinated by the complicated psychology of whistleblowing. Lately it seems particularly relevant. Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. Look at Theranos – the health tech unicorn that crashed and burned just two years ago.

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4 PR Lessons From the Houston Astros Cheating Scandal

PRSay

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. When the Houston Astros were caught using illegal sign-stealing methods during its World Series-winning 2017 season, their response was inadequate at best.

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A day in the life of one solo PR/social media consultant (and adjunct professor)

Communications Conversations

“What’s a typical day look like for you?” It’s a question I heard a lot last semester at the University of St. Thomas. The students asked that question of the guest speakers. They asked it when we went on our tours at Best Buy and Padilla. And, they asked it of me! I also love these “day in the life”-type posts when I see them on other sites.

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Get Famous Friday PR Tip: How to Get Media to Your Event

PR for Anyone

Hi everybody! Welcome to this week’s Get Famous Friday PR Tip. This week, I want to talk about when the best time to host an event is to get the media to come to your event. This is really local – local television and print media. But you want to host a morning event. That […].

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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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How to get Kimye to tweet your brand for free

Steve Barrett on PR

Smart social media activations rather than expensive broadcast TV ads are the battleground for fast food brands in their mission to capture the attention of customers.

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SEO, Content and PR – The Three Musketeers of Marketing

Prohibition

As digital marketing has been on the rise since the 1990’s, organisations have found it vital to incorporate it into their marketing approach. Most companies have been able to identify that the three dominating features are Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Marketing and Public Relations (PR). They found that all these things working systematically alongside each other will provide maximal impact.

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Why Nostalgia Marketing Works

HMA Public Relations

Have you seen these recent marketing campaigns? Autumn noticed the nostalgia marketing trend pulls on the emotions of millennials in a different way. Follow the link to read more! The post Why Nostalgia Marketing Works appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Brands Tackling Social Issues

5W PR

Consumers take in many considerations leading up to their purchase decisions. According to 5W’s 2020 Consumer Culture Report , some consumers are influenced when a brand aligns with a cause they’re passionate about (83%), and others would like to see a CEO of a company speak out on issues they care about (76%). With such telling insights, it makes sense that now more than ever we have seen brands taking part in social conversations, releasing products that show support for a cause, and CEOs tak

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Bloomberg’s “Consensual” Blunder

The Stalwart Blog

In a Crisis PR situation, executives and business owners must not only prepare for what to say, but also what NOT to say. The latest Democratic Presidential Debate in Las Vegas served as a prime example of that. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg got hit pretty hard by his opponents about past alleged sexual assault and sexual harassment cases for which he settled.

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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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Bloomberg’s “Consensual” Bundle

The Stalwart Blog

In a Crisis PR situation, executives and business owners must not only prepare for what to say, but also what NOT to say. The latest Democratic Presidential Debate in Las Vegas served as a prime example of that. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg got hit pretty hard by his opponents about past alleged sexual assault and sexual harassment cases for which he settled.

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