Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Blog: Code of PR Ethics? It’s hard to predict.”

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

It is well documented that today’s rising generations value a company’s ethical stance and an authentic commitment to social responsibility. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. When brands like these take a stand on social issues, they are humanized, making it easier for like-minded consumers to engage.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership. From then on, every decision she made was ultimately informed by this goal.

Strategy 258

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 258

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

When people hear “PR”, most think of only media relations. PR is the storyteller of the organization. The new digital media landscape has created a free-for-all that can be intimidating for brands and I believe we can be useful to companies in both navigating the opportunities as well as behaving in an ethical way.

Industry 79

Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 25, 2018

Leadership is at the heart of The Darkest Hour ‘s brilliant portrayal of Winston Churchill. Above all, through speeches, radio addresses, and his writings, Churchill presaged the modern business or political leader bent on making his mark through strategic thought leadership. In this case, we add, and watch certain films.

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Film Local Leadership Radio 136

PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 28, 2021

You could even have a metaverse CEO or leadership team and mould them into whoever you want them to be, regardless of who they really are on the outside. There also remains the ethics behind isolated worlds being owned by different companies and collecting our data, and monetising on every move we do in the metaverse.

Communications 62

Communications Wikipedia Meeting Technology 62

Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

It is no longer credible for a company to say one thing and perform another, when so many design, social media and digital marketing resources exist to optimize results. The thinking solidly supports the fact that dated brands don’t compete. Clicks and followers alone do not quantify success or translate to immediate sales.

SEO 120

SEO Creativity Mobile Journalism 120

Beyond PR

AUGUST 22, 2017

While Game of Thrones is undeniably a high fantasy tale, fans connect with it on such a passionate level because apart from the beautiful scenery and mystical beings, the storytelling is spectacular. Daenerys Targaryen: Demonstrate Thought Leadership. From then on, every decision she made was ultimately informed by this goal.

Strategy 74

Strategy Trade Shows Case Study Course 74

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Focused on the world of financial and corporate communications, club membership and participation in its SOJC stock index has increased 50% under his leadership. Courtney is the director of Allen Hall PR our student run public relations agency at the University of Oregon and the president of the American Women in Sports Media chapter.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Brands will look to public relations professionals to help them not only write compelling content but also place it in industry trade publications and other media outlets that may be a fit. Once coverage appears, it can then be shared via social media and clients can also leverage paid media to boost it even further if they choose.”.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Tactically, we feel data storytelling is going to be a key pillar in 2024 – so now is a good time to build the infrastructure to be able to pull that data, analyze and present it on a regular and timely basis.” Cleverer, GenAI-enhanced social media bots and convincing deep fakes aimed at interfering with the U.S.

Writing 190

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 190

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

This field involves a combination of media relations, content creation, event planning, and social media management to effectively communicate a company’s innovations, milestones, and values to the target audience. Social Media Engagement: Leveraging social media platforms for technology brands is a fantastic idea.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Social media statistics from 2020. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

Media bias and PR ethics. The survey shows, most respondents say the media is objective “often” (41%) and “sometimes” (37%); few chose absolute answers (i.e. One respondent defined storytelling as “Developing a narrative arc with strong, relatable characters who live their values and make a difference.”

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 117

Cision

APRIL 27, 2017

Communicators need to learn a new language: One of the biggest themes was addressing the elephant in the room: earned media (PR/communications/media relations) budgets do not get as much money allocated to them as owned media or paid media (internal content or advertising) do – despite the fact consumers trust earned media the most.

Data 264

Data Leadership Tools Advertising 264

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

Meeting planners are seeking out authoritative Black perspectives, accomplished Black professionals are being appointed to leadership positions, and companies are actively working to root out conscious or unconscious biases in product development, supply chains, brand messages and the workplace. The Advantages of Inclusive Leadership.

Leadership 62

Leadership Policies Engineering Technology 62

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips. Share Tweet Share.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

And, how can companies better work with the media in the years ahead? There is such a large news content hole that needs to be filled between newscasts, websites, social media, etc. Media still need content. PR professionals still need earned media to promote priorities. We still need each other. A lot of things.

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

“My idea of ethical behavior is treating people like you want to be treated,” Craig Newmark said. 4 guest for the “PRSA Storytellers Series: Leading With Ethics — A View From the Top,” a live webinar hosted by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards.

Ethics 170

Ethics Communications Nonprofit Journalism 170

Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It doesn’t mean abandoning ethics. Sell out our ethics and values? what we really need not is leadership, not ……” “We must always protect the right of Americans to report misdeed or illegal acts, especially in government.” It’s getting tiresome to hear these nonsensical exaggerations and no real leadership or solutions.

How To 52

How To Insurance Insurance Ethics 52

Communications Conversations

MARCH 14, 2017

This year, Heather starts her stint as president of MN PRSA–a big leadership spot. To be compared to Gail is insanely flattering for so many reasons – her leadership abilities, her guts, her killer fashion sense. PRSA has a code of ethics. First is elevating the code and making it understood that ethics matter.

Ethics 68

Ethics Leadership Examples Fashion 68

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There’s something in here for every discipline of marketing – be it strategy, PR, content marketing, SEO, digital, social media, customer marketing, and so much more. There will be a notable uptick in socially conscious marketing. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. 15) Ethics in PR revisited.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 17, 2015

While the publication’s effort to celebrate PR leadership and their innovation year after year is notable, it’s hard to ignore the lack of diversity on the front cover, which featured the most senior leaders at the top 13 agencies by revenue and the top two agencies by revenue growth in 2013.

Agency 40

Agency Report Training Leadership 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Regulators have been unable to keep up with the changes in media, not just from an anti-competitive standpoint, but also in adhering to ethical standards. The Institute of Development Studies has published best practice guidelines for inclusive storytelling. In the past year Facebook has proven unfit to regulate itself.

Publicity 128

Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement. Readers are fragmented across apps and websites.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

Last summer she sought and earned a social media/editorial internship with New York Girl Style, a leading lifestyle media company where she wrote and published weekly articles, blog posts and social media content. Not to mention a huge fan of all things PR, social media, and fashion related.

Groups 60

Groups Internal International Conference 60

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2019

That has democratized access to information and storytelling but also contributes to information (and misinformation) overload.”. Before retweeting a news source during a natural disaster, check your sources. With each tweet and retweet you have power to affect events,” writes Emily Dreyfuss, a senior staff writer at Wired.

Instagram 86

Instagram Storytelling Writing Strategy 86

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

This is an article and deck about the outlook for public relations and social media in 2018. 12 months is an arbitrary period to measure change in a sector that is rapidly innovating in some areas such as artificial intelligence and digital media; but woefully slow in others such as diversity and ethics.

Publicity 164

Publicity Ethics Data Community 164