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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In his 1906 manifesto, “Declaration of Principles,” he articulated his recommendation for honest, open, and accurate communications between companies and the public. But Edelman really thrived later when his agency built a reputation for creating product marketing events and stunts.

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PR and social media set for continued growth

Stuart Bruce

For example, last autumn, an initiative by British Gas, which is owned by FTSE 100 group Centrica, to use its Twitter account to promote customer service was greeted by hundreds of tweets pouring scorn on the company’s decision to raise energy prices ahead of winter.”.

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The ESG opportunity for public relations 

Stephen Waddington

We argue that issues related to ESG have been the domain of public relations and public affairs practitioners for at least 50 years. Strategic communication planning Failure of an organisation to meet the expectation of its public in any of the three dimensions of ESG will result in reputational and investor risk.

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3 former PR pros who made mid-career shifts and lived to talk about it

Communications Conversations

Former role: Vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). I resigned my last full-time PR job in December 2014, as vice president of communications and public affairs with Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE). What was your last PR job? Full time, nearly 22 years.

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13 Truths About PR ? How Many Do You Believe In?

PR Matters

The purpose of PR is genuinely unique , because it’s the only profession solely concerned with the protection and growth of an organization’s and/or individual’s reputation through credible communication [ Tweet Quote ]. The practice of PR is reputation management [ Tweet Quote ]. A crisis is, by default, a reputation issue.

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13 Fortunate Truths about PR

PR Matters

The purpose of PR is genuinely unique , because it’s the only profession solely concerned with the protection and growth of an organization’s and/or individual’s reputation through credible communication [ Tweet Quote ]. The practice of PR is reputation management [ Tweet Quote ]. A crisis is, by default, a reputation issue.

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#20: Building the bridge between infrastructure and data-driven media intelligence

NewsWhip

Infrastructure is a pillar of today’s society but it is also a major topic at the center of policy and public debate. Brett: So, I guess is that, when we chatted before, I mean, that’s really the definition of a data-driven public affairs agency, correct? It really has to be at the center of what you do. Zach: Yeah.

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