Onclusive

JANUARY 7, 2021

In many organizations, a major fragmentation exists between executive leadership and the communications function. Your communications team owns your company’s earned media, which is key to building the trust amongst all of your stakeholders, be it customers, employees or investors.

Communications 248

Communications Reputation Corporate Crisis 248

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

And I just addressed some of these questions in my recent podcast appearance , with host Marti Sanchez , who also runs content and thought leadership firm Influence Podium. Well-known businesses, such as Fortune 100s and companies with celebrity leadership, can reach a certain point where bad press will not affect consumer habits.

Social Media 282

Social Media Media Twitter Facebook 282

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 8, 2023

This was followed by social (84%), sales presentations (84%), nurture emails (75%) teasers from other places on the website (73%) and newsletters 61% Two uses for case studies that aren’t on the list but have value are media relations and blog posts. That is a responsibility that rests squarely on leadership.

Case Study 129

Case Study Study Company B2B 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 14, 2021

In many cases they support a path to a market leadership position. Awards in particular can be great ways to generate a morale boost for both leadership and staff. Millennials are famous for desiring progressive employers who care for their employees’ experience and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. Here’s how it works.

B2B 348

B2B Company Case Study Conference 348

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Social Media 370

Social Media Crisis Communications Reputation Media 370

PRSay

OCTOBER 27, 2017

For example, IHG has moved from the traditional coverage model to an influencer model to further contextualize its strategic media relations approach. IHG’s legacy employee communication platform had extremely low engagement. In a similar vein, data also can be used to unlock new ways of approaching conventional methods.

Communications 102

Communications Leadership Social Media Hotels 102

PR News

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Money can’t buy you love and it can’t buy you passionate employees, but it surely can buy you more resources. executives participating in a recent PR News/Crisp leadership roundtable shared an interesting wish list that centered around the… Continued.

Communications 297

Communications Resources Leadership Blogging 297

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Media Communications 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. Communications embraces all of the company’s stakeholders — customers, employees, the media and the public at large.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Media Communications 195

Onclusive

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Here are the key elements of a well-rounded communications budget to consider: Team headcount and salaries Agency retainers, including media relations & crisis communications Owned media and contributed content development Technology tools, such as media monitoring, media database and internal communication platforms for employee engagement.

Media Relations 195

Media Relations Agency Communications Crisis Communications 195

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It can help deliver key messages, communicate expertise and drive thought leadership for business brands. But there are many types of content that build credibility and leadership as part of a strategic PR program. Direct marketing to customers and employees through timely emails is also useful. Here are five of the most common.

Communications 367

Communications B2B Leadership Trends 367

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

I liked agency life because you could specialize in media relations and have the company of other professionals in marketing and PR. What really differs from one setting to another is the quality of leadership and the resources you have to succeed. Pick up Cutlip & Center’s Effective Public Relations for a good primer.

Publicity 174

Publicity Media Relations Agency Corporate 174

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Modern public relations (PR) for marketing campaigns Public Relations (PR) is about building trust and genuine connections between brands and those who matter to them. These people range from customers, investors, journalists, and employees to business partners. You can connect with him on Twitter , LinkedIn , or elsewhere.

Video 117

Video Marketing Social Media Media 117

Sword and the Script

JULY 13, 2021

Media relations is still difficult, political and social issues continue to add complexity to public communication and communicators are facing a plethora of priorities. social media, content, etc.). Business leaders who think great comms can solve poor leadership.”. The 10 Top Communications Challenges Facing PR.

Communications 185

Communications Survey Education Agency 185

Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Perhaps they don’t have an internal brand ambassador program of any kind ( a what? ), and they are terrified at the very THOUGHT of giving employees online freedom and autonomy. Consider ways to expand editorial placements with personal branding campaigns for c-suite leadership and your subject matter experts !

Corporate 100

Corporate Brand Branding Leadership 100

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. 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. The PR pro may media train spokespeople themselves or hire an outside agency or consultant to lead a one-time session.

Crisis Communications 397

Crisis Communications Media Training Social Media Agency 397

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Internal communicators are striving to better inform employees – and improve engagement rates. Top internal comms goals: 74% said “keeping employees better informed with targeted/relevant content”; and. 70% said “improving employee retention and engagement.”. And what channels do they plan to use to achieve those goals?

Survey 89

Survey Corporate Communications Agency 89

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Public relations is locked into content and workflow that is more than 100 years old. A survey by Cision in 2021 reported that media relations came third in the list of reasons for distributing a press release via a wire service after brand visibility (68%) and thought leadership (36%).

Social Media 84

Social Media Television Publicity Media 84

PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

In our case, we have several employees who rotate as our AIM so it was really just a matter of checking the calendar and knowing who to text. The first three questions are normal, especially when I’m traveling. Like any good public information officer (PIO), I need to know who I am going to be getting information from.

Exercises 88

Exercises Public Affairs Publicity Conference 88

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Whatever your point of view on outside agencies, handling PR and media relations for an early-stage business is a blend of art and science. Sometimes you get lucky and you land a story with a reporter you haven’t worked with before because it’s timely, relevant, or perfect for that particular media outlet.

Media Relations 240

Media Relations Agency Media B2B 240

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. This is even more pertinent in the context of the current leadership deficit in both businesses and governance globally.

Marketing 197

Marketing Social Media Media Content Marketing 197

Sword and the Script

JULY 12, 2016

Just one ill-judged tweet from a key executive of a high-profile brand can bring the whole company into disrepute, or just one negative comment from a disgruntled ex-employee online can cause questions to be asked about how you treat your staff,” according to Simon Wadsworth, founder and director of Igniyte as cited by Communicate Magazine.

Crisis 60

Crisis Study Leadership Crisis Communications 60

PRSay

AUGUST 30, 2022

And when told they’ll lose their jobs, employees are just as shocked today. Still, when layoffs become necessary, there’s a lot that employers can do to mitigate the pain and difficulty that employees experience. Garg came to represent accusations that corporations treat employees as expendable units. People were shocked then.

Communications 88

Communications Employee Video Real Estate 88

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There are five key components to public relations that should all work together to build and improve your company’s reputation. Media Relations. As the name implies, media relations refers to the way you manage the media to secure positive coverage of your company and share exciting updates with your customers.

Crisis Communications 106

Crisis Communications Social Media Crisis Reputation 106

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). 88% of PR pros say creativity is more important in the era of Covid. Below are some of the findings that stood out for me.

Creativity 114

Creativity Study Publicity Ethics 114

Sword and the Script

MARCH 22, 2022

She continued, “Given communicators’ unique talents in stakeholder relationship management, it would make sense that CCOs and their teams are being asked to play a central role in efforts to improve collaboration and other employee-related outcomes across the organization.”. click image for higher resolution).

Survey 114

Survey Communications Crisis Employee 114

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

During the 60-minute session, panelists discussed how they are supporting their clients and employees during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as their approach to brand messaging and media relations. A company’s social media or digital channels might be better ways to communicate right now, Collie said. “If

Crisis 93

Crisis Agency Communications Media Relations 93

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Role of corporate communication function The most frequently mentioned responsibilities of the communication function included media relations (86%), social media (80%), and crisis/risk communication (75%). Regardless of structure, communicators should focus on being valued and invested in by top leadership.

Communications 135

Communications Corporate Public Affairs Publicity 135

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. What are some examples of public relations?

Publicity 104

Publicity Interviews Social Media Media Relations 104

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations. This is actually a new role for the agency, one that I was thrilled to take on.

Pitching 98

Pitching Consumer How To Media Relations 98

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

Another lesson we can take from the Uvalde and BP tragedies is that crisis communication plans should simulate crisis scenarios to train PR people and identify who will be responsible for making statements to the media. It’s worth the few minutes and will potentially save hours or days of backtracking later.

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Conference Crisis Crisis Communications Communications 183

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. On communicating with employees during the crisis: We want to communicate to employees first, before communicating to the outside world.

Crisis Management 93

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 93

PRSay

APRIL 23, 2018

What extraordinary customers (or employees, donors, patients) have you heard of recently?” Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgia Tech to help their media relations teams reach new levels of success. Get more media pitching knowledge from Michael Smart here. That typically bombs.

Pitching 133

Pitching How To Media Relations Media 133

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Communications 157

Communications Storytelling Writing Publicity 157

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. An organization needs to have a clear strategy and be able to articulate that strategy,” he explains.

Communications 62

Communications Strategy Crisis Communications Crisis 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. 10) Growing challenges of media relations. Read more: Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

Marketing 108

Marketing Content Marketing B2B Media Relations 108

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers. An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short. Inadequate resources. A client-agency mismatch. It happens.

Pitching 212

Pitching Agency Publicity Media 212