Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

It combines two loves of mine: employee communications and social media. And one big part of that kind of work is figuring out how to engage and incent existing employees to advocate for the brand online. How many blog posts have you read with the “tip”: Activate your employees! They believe in your products.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2017

You don’t need a $500,000 budget to launch an effective PR campaign, but it’s important to be realistic about the budget that is available and to match the scope of the program to available resources. Even large companies make the mistake of skimping on funds for internal and external PR, and it sometimes comes back to bite them.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Our stakeholders — employees, customers, students, partners and vendors — are all part of our audience. Think like an employee, customer or parent, and give them the information they need to know. Striking the right tone in your messaging is as important as presenting consistent, factual and concise information. The solution?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Event planning: PR practitioners may plan events such as product launches, conferences, or charity events to get media attention and generate positive publicity. Should companies hire public relations people internally? What is public relations?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Of course, employee turnover can happen at any company, but when it happens on the agency side, it should be a blip, not a breakdown. Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A press release (also known as a news release) is an official statement issued by an organization to announce news, events, product launches, or other relevant information. Brand advocates include customers, employees, and influencers. UGC can come from customers, brand loyalists, employees, or even paid UGC creators.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

27% said newswires; 23% said industry experts; 20% said press releases [ostensibly those that aren’t sent over a wire service]; 16% said internal spokesperson; and 4% said customers of a brand. This company makes the key cards that many corporations use to give employees office access. What do they find credible?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

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PR Fuel

MARCH 14, 2021

They are forms of media that are meant to convey information to journalists and potential customers, such as: Upcoming events Product launches Company restructuring New website Receiving awards Acknowledging employees Trade show exhibitions And more. It first helps to know what constitutes a press release.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 31, 2017

There’s a very smart exercise to be done when floating an idea internally. Just this week, United Airlines removed two young female passengers traveling on employee passes. Leggings, which were deemed inappropriate for employee relatives to wear while traveling on the airline. Do work backward. The reason?

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Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

Your employees and stakeholders could be made to look incompetent or immoral. For example, an employee leaks damaging information about your company. ? A major crisis. For example: A lawsuit alleging dangerous product defects. Claims of sexual harassment by an employee might trigger this response plan.

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Onclusive

JULY 27, 2023

Improved Stakeholder Engagement: Through strategic comm efforts, campaigns have the power to engage and connect with various stakeholders such as employees and investors. For example, Apple’s product launches are well known for the huge amount of buzz they generate among consumers.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 19, 2018

This can take the form of working with executives to formulate near and longer-term digital strategies, to educating divisional marketing teams on industry trends & best practices, to planning/executing/measuring/optimizing paid campaigns for proof of concept or to support product launches. It all depends on the day.

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5W PR

APRIL 9, 2024

This could involve security shortcomings, intellectual property theft, service disruptions, or even a poorly received product launch. Equipping the internal team with the know-how and skills to execute it effectively is equally important. Crisis management team Put together a dedicated squad responsible for PR crisis management.

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Crisis Management B2B Crisis Company 78

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: Product Launch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. With the new dynamics of hybrid work established worldwide, Public Relations – as a professional who builds and consolidates relationships – becomes an even more strategic professional regarding the internal audience. Bill Byrne , Managing Director, Remedy Public Relations.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 190

Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

For example, if the company is restructuring its internal management structure in a way that only affects employees, it’s likely not newsworthy. We recommend using someone on the PR team, whether internal or with an external agency. Tip: Look at the product specs or any marketing and sales material.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

What’s clear from the Chicken Twitter Wars is: Popeyes' internal team knew its brand tone and social media protocols in advance, and were ready to respond like lightning when a social media opportunity arose. #3 So what can marketers like you learn from Popeyes’ online victory? 3 – Let Go of Control on Social (Within Reason).

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Twitter Marketing Social Media Viral 105

Beyond PR

JULY 21, 2016

Marketing can’t function without IT, customer service issues are broadcast in social media and internal memos about product launches or recalls are shared within nanoseconds to media outlets,” reads our latest white paper How Buyer 2.0 However, every employee is also a representative of your brand. Competition?

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Contently - Strategy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Developing a concrete plan for what happens after you publish means identifying the right internal stakeholders to start the distribution process. Keep in mind that larger organizations may have many more employees involved in the post-publication process compared with a startup or small business.

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