Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 16, 2021

88% of PR pros say creativity is critical for businesses to recover from the pandemic – and other public relations statistics summarizing 2021 . Every year this blog pours over dozens of public relations surveys and breaks down the findings. Read the whole post: Voice Interface for Public Relations? Image credit: Unsplash.

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PRSay

APRIL 12, 2024

For the annual Global Communication Report, researchers at the USC Center for Public Relations surveyed PR professionals, investors, large company employees and consumers to study stakeholder expectations in a polarized political climate. Public relations professionals became the primary advocates for this narrative.

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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.

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Institute for Public Relations

JANUARY 3, 2023

Effective strategic communication is an … Continue reading Purpose-Driven Organizations Show Greater Employee Trust, Among Other Benefits → The post Purpose-Driven Organizations Show Greater Employee Trust, Among Other Benefits appeared first on Institute for Public Relations.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2024

From journalism layoffs to AI-generated mis- and disinformation and from apathy to indifference, how media covers crisis and how the public consumes news has changed. In January 2024, the same study found that more than 830 jobs were lost in media, and the company projects up to 10,000 journalism and media jobs may be lost in 2024.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Brand journalism, as a concept, hasn’t exactly had a great run. Casper’s vaunted “Van Winkles” brand journalism effort lasted just more than a year. Verizon shuttered its foray into brand journalism (Sugarstring) after JUST ONE MONTH! There’s a long line brand journalism fails.

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Buchanan PR

MARCH 10, 2022

It’s important for senior employees to have some basic understanding of this language. However, these employees are experiencing a rift in communication with their older co-workers and employers. The post Vibe Check: Can you Communicate with your Gen Z Employees? appeared first on Buchanan Public Relations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2022

NFTs benefited further from press attention to the metaverse, driven by Facebook’s very public commitment and rebranding as Meta. and abroad for contact-free transactions and many kinds of public information campaigns. Even former Melania Trump wants a piece of the action. Billionaire Astronauts. Jeff Bezos had a good year.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations and communications, ethical decision-making is of paramount importance. This study highlights the value of the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential and similar certifications in promoting ethical practices within the profession.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

Yesterday McDonald’s announced it is suing ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over previously undisclosed relationships with company employees. Easterbrook was let go in 2019 because of what was termed a “consensual relationship” with an unnamed employee. Is it a terrible PR move or just a juicy corporate communications case?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Many of these findings support and add to what you reported in your book, “ Social Media and Public Relations: Eight Practices for the PR Professional. – Marlene Neill.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 13, 2023

Public relations is about building relationships between an organization and its audience. How we can be the change As a person of color, I am drawn to companies with a diverse employee base. It’s a PR agency with fewer than 25 employees, and more than a third are people of color. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Prior to joining Crenshaw Communications, Patrice worked at Kite Hill PR where she led teams in securing placements in top-tier publications like AdAge, Business Insider, VentureBeat, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2022

Company reviews posted by employees are an indicator of the cultural health of an organisation. Damming Glassdoor posts from bad leavers are part of the cut and thrust of managing an employee brand in the social media age. You can smell the corporate overreach of an incentivised employee communication campaign to scrub reviews.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 6, 2020

Wei’s academic studies are in journalism, consumer technology, and resource economics; he is passionate about the intersections of the fields. We selected two winners. Winner #1 is (drumroll please) … Wei Cai, who is an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Winner #2 will be announced next week.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

PR professionals pride themselves on relationships with reporters and specialized knowledge about the publications that cover their clients’ sectors. Knowing more about the nature of these publications can help you navigate the risks and rewards of the current media landscape. Understanding earned but unwanted media.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We look forward to eight of the biggest issues for public relations in 2022. Almanac: Challenges and opportunities for public relations 2022 from Stephen Waddington This isn’t a review of 2021, or even a series of predictions for 2022. You’ll find eight short essays with links to further reading, so that you can check our work.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 31, 2024

Before the advent of structured PR practices, communication was often fragmented and reactive, leaving entities vulnerable to the whims of public opinion. PR has empowered entities to not only convey their messages effectively but also to build trust, foster goodwill, and adapt to the dynamic nature of public perception.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In 2016, he founded Craig Newmark Philanthropies, which supports organizations that advocate for trustworthy journalism, voter protection, women in technology, and military veterans and their families. In February 2019, he donated $10 million to Columbia Journalism School, to launch a new center for journalism ethics and security.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Its implosion was in large part due to first-rate reporting by The Wall Street Journal’s John Carreyrou, yet Carreyrou was originally tipped off a company insider. Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal slack messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

10 Networking Events for PR Professionals In the fast-paced world of public relations (PR) and marketing, staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and strategies is vital. Beyond purpose, it addresses critical industry topics like AI, employee engagement, the future of work, and more.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. What do the responsibilities of PR really entail, though?

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But I also liked being more of a communication generalist inside organizations, managing everything from events to publications—even sales collateral. I got to hire staff and build social communities, start publications, train employees in messaging, and conduct media relations, especially during disasters.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 27, 2019

1) The top challenges in journalism. When “asked journalists if the public lost or gained trust in the media over the last year, 63% feel the public lost trust. 3) Examining publications and the rate of publishing. The 10 th annual survey polled an impressive ~2,000 reporters in 10 countries. Atmospherics of trust.

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Next, it is interesting that Earnshaw’s chapter title focuses on relationships with employees, where the 2014 text has a more functionalist title. The first notable difference in these two works is that Earnshaw is an outsider; the modern authors are practitioners in the field.

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Cision

DECEMBER 19, 2015

With brand journalism, you can increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. Brand journalism can help increase the loyalty of current customers and pique the interest of prospective ones. To maintain its great reputation, resonate more with consumers and boost social sentiment and sales, Starbucks asked employees to tell their stories.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Data Journalism. What does that really entail, though?

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An environmental public relations (EPR) agency can help your company effectively communicate its green initiatives to a broader audience, highlighting your commitment to positively impacting the planet. Environmental Public Relations The post  Sustainability isn’t a Trend – It Should be Your Bottom Line appeared first on Landis PR.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I Sure, I can do that. ”.

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Onclusive

JUNE 2, 2021

A public relations campaign is a series of activities that are planned in advance to achieve a clear objective, such as improving brand reputation, raising awareness of a new product launch, or reaching a specific audience to influence desired actions. . They must be carefully planned. Determine your campaign objectives.

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Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Stakeholders and publics will likely perceive corporate messaging based on their pre-existing confirmation biases. “We Source: Journal of Public Relations Research 1 Hallahan, K. Seven Models of Framing: Implications for Public Relations. Journal of Public Relations Research, 11, 205–242. Framing of choices.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Including publicity into your marketing mix allows you to proactively put your positive stories in front of your audience with more credibility and relevance than traditional advertising, which can be viewed by consumers as irrelevant and suspect. Equilar spends 90% of our marketing and communications efforts on earned media.

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Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Including publicity into your marketing mix allows you to proactively put your positive stories in front of your audience with more credibility and relevance than traditional advertising, which can be viewed by consumers as irrelevant and suspect. Developing stakeholder trust. What PR can learn from marketing.

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Burger King employee story resurfaces Every once in a while there’s a story that resonates so strongly with the media and public that it gets a resurgence of coverage even if it’s technically “old news.” But there were other brands that saw less positive coverage this summer, and those included Burger King and Nike.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Data Journalism.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 18, 2018

An assignment in my Principles of Public Relations class with Professor Jennie Donohue was to read Deirdre Breakenridge’s new book Answers for Modern Communicators and create an infographic based on one of four concepts. Shayla Costa is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying Journalism and Portuguese.

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