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The best way to insure your good reputation is to ensure your good reputation

PR in High Definition

There’s an insurance policy for everything these days – and we mean that literally. Whitney Houston insured her voice, Michael Flatley insured his legs – and America Ferrera insured her smile for $10m in 2007. However, in our industry, reputations are a bit less tangible – but you can nonetheless take out insurance to cover them! According to a study in 2018, reputation represents as much as 41% of the FTSE 100.

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Eight Reputation Enhancement Actions to Take in 2023

Reputation Us

As we move toward a new year, ReputationUs encourages keeping your organization’s good reputation at the forefront of your business initiatives. Our annual list of Eight Reputation Enhancement Actions to Take offers guidance for the year ahead. Action 4: Promote Thought Leadership.

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Insurance companies issue COVID-19 credits, Panera offers groceries as H-E-B sells restaurants’ meals, and Google bans Zoom

PR Daily

Here are today’s top stories: Insurance companies issue refunds and credits. Allstate, Geico, American Family Insurance and Liberty Mutual are giving consumers credits and refunds for their vehicle policies as the number of customers on the road has dropped with stay-at-home orders.

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Monday Roundup: Building Thought Leadership

Waxing UnLyrical

Building thought leadership is one of the primary reasons companies engage in PR, so that’s our editorial theme this month (in case you hadn’t noticed). Btw, that photo was taken at a thought leadership panel discussion I participated in a few months ago, co-hosted by WWPR , ColorComm , and Johns Hopkins , all organizations I’m involved with in some capacity or other. So, how do you start building thought leadership in your organization?

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Digital Marketing Transformation Webinar for Insurance Sales Reps Pros

wiredPRworks

Where can you find a digital marketing transformation webinar for insurance sales rep pros? PR [Personality + Reputation]: The secret to instantly becoming a credible resource for new leads. Inspiration: How Barbara went from the absolute worst group insurance sales rep in the company to winning a sales trip to Hawaii – in 18 months. The post Digital Marketing Transformation Webinar for Insurance Sales Reps Pros appeared first on wiredPRworks.

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Thousands of brands’ ads found on sites with COVID-19 misinformation, Facebook labels UK climate change posts, and job listing language leads to museum’s leadership change

PR Daily

We are ashamed of Newfields’ leadership and of ourselves. If your organization won’t take an honest, hard look at its current actions, sincerely apologize and commit to meaningful actions and change, don’t expect the crisis communications and reputation building efforts to find much success.

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How to Create an Employer Brand That Attracts Top Talent

PRSay

It’s the reputation your company has as an employer. Beyond the tangible and functional benefits like pay, insurance coverage and time off, what gives them a sense of purpose and fulfillment? Thought Leadership branding employee communications reputation management success

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Five Types Of Bylined Content That Work For PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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.

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Kent State president faces first big leadership/PR challenge

Tough Sledding

Kent State’s Beverly Warren faces the first major leadership challenge of her 8-month presidency this Wednesday. On March 11, Warren will ask the KSU Board of Trustees to expand the university’s insurance coverage to include dependent children of domestic partners — and that includes same-sex partners. Reputations at Stake. It provides a chance to showcase her leadership in word and deed. Beverly Warren.

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How offering historical context helps in a crisis

PR Daily

Here are some ways to tell that story to help bolster your reputation and build trust. Following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire, Fireman’s Fund Insurance was devastated. First, it conveyed that the insurer was still open for business.

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How Public Relations And Customer Relations Can Work Together

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

One of the quickest ways to understand an organization’s reputation is to look at its response to a consumer complaint. A company can spend millions on a brand reputation campaign, use high-powered PR agencies, and reap the benefits of CEO thought leadership, but if unhappy customers hit a brick wall instead of help, those investments may be squandered. Crenshaw Communications imPRessions public relations reputation customer relations customer service PR

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Communicators reveal work perk preferences and employer attributes

PR Daily

The results confirm the immense recruiting and retention value of establishing a strong company reputation and a well-defined, compelling corporate mission. Almost all organizations provide medical insurance and vacation time. Most also offer dental and vision insurance and sick time.

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Rise in Ransomware Attacks Demands Extra Crisis Vigilance

PRSay

Identify and engage a team with the skills and experience needed to simultaneously defend your company’s systems, reputation, customer relationships, and legal and financial interests. Jon Goldberg is the founder and chief reputation architect of Reputation Architects Inc. ,

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Our Team

Reputation Us

In addition to developing and editing content for RepUs, she works with the team to provide strategic planning and ad hoc support for clients seeking to enhance , protect and defend their valuable reputations. Hutchison focuses on business development for ReputationUs, by cultivating partnerships with companies and nonprofits who seek to enhance , protect and defend their valuable reputations. Casey Boggs. President. Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson. Content Manager. Judith M. Hutchison.

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What to consider before ‘rage-quitting’

PR Daily

Earning a bad reputation. If you rage-quit without giving your company sufficient notice, you could miss out on a paycheck, contributions to health insurance, retirement accounts, and any other perks you might have otherwise kept had you fulfilled your notice obligation.

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Why and how companies are turning to brand journalism

PR Daily

We wanted to do this through thought leadership with the business community, the chamber [of commerce], and nationally, as a forward leader in thinking about water in the West.”.

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Instagram boss defends podcast interview, how testing can reduce COVID-19 risk, and Latinx workers share about the impact of colorism

PR Daily

The company’s chief people officer, Dan Spaulding, shared how the leadership team’s thinking has evolved in recent months. The letter is just the latest example of how companies are trying to bolster employer reputations and woo new workers in a competitive market.

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McDonald’s CEO apologizes for lack of empathy, consumers absolve retailers of supply chain blame, and American Airlines increases holiday pay

PR Daily

Announcing the PR Daily Leadership Network. The Network provides daily insights and coverage on a range of topics including media relations, social media, measurement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, branding, thought leadership and crisis communications.

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Intel announces new Ohio plant, social media users increasingly value privacy, and CVS Health CEO stresses purpose over politics

PR Daily

State Farm is one company that won’t be advertising at the Super Bowl, however—despite airing its first-ever Super Bowl ad in 2021, the insurance company has decided to spend its efforts creating a TikTok challenge instead. Announcing the PR Daily Leadership Network.

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Mark Zuckerberg, Wake Up!

Scott Public Relations

Untrue content published online can destroy reputations, businesses, relationships, and even peace of mind. If people slander or harass others – suggesting someone is involved with a murder, for example – they are responsible for the reputational damage that is done.

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List of winners: PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards

PR Daily

Herbalife Nutrition: Global Thought Leadership Strategy: Building Consumer and Investor Trust in Pandemic Times. Pugh & Tiller PR: Raising Awareness for ProNavigator, the Google for Insurance. IMA Financial Group: Who will insure the metaverse? Thought Leadership Campaign.

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Twitch removes Hispanic Heritage Month emoticons, YouTube ‘Shorts’ to compete with TikTok, and McDonald’s offers ‘spicesurance’ and free McNuggets

PR Daily

One insensitive move can ruin your entire effort and tarnish your reputation instead of strengthening it, so do your research before going live. basically, you get Chicken McNuggets (6pc spicy or classic) as insurance for swimming out to spicier waters. ???? ??

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Ragan and PR Daily announce Media Relations Awards finalists

PR Daily

Herbalife Nutrition: Global Thought Leadership Strategy: Building Consumer and Investor Trust in Pandemic Times. Pugh & Tiller PR: Raising Awareness for ProNavigator, the Google for Insurance. IMA Financial Group: Who will insure the metaverse? Thought Leadership Campaign.

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How organizations plan to mark Juneteenth, Americans show deep concern for sources in news stories, and MLB explains new pitching rules enforcement

PR Daily

Also: Antitrust advocate becomes new FTC leader, National Parks manage crowds on Twitter, and Whole Foods offers rainy day insurance. Culled from more than 750 respondents, the 32-page report is available in its entirety exclusively to members of the Communications Leadership Council.

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5 tips for a successful crisis simulation

PR Daily

Organizations that adhere to this philosophy are better able to preserve and protect their reputation when the next crisis hits. A study by Marsh Insurance says that an organization saves $7 for each dollar spent on preparation. .

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Announcing Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards finalists

PR Daily

They told powerful stories, protected their organization’s reputation, navigated uncertainty during the pandemic and more—and they delivered success for the organizations or clients. Herbalife Nutrition: Global Healthy Lifestyle Thought Leadership Strategy. Thought Leadership Campaign.

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Biden’s new vaccine rules, Harvard announces divestment from fossil fuels, and Amazon takes heat over promoting debunked COVID-19 cures

PR Daily

It’s also emblematic of the true cost of reputation and trust with reporters digging into tech companies that have struggled to address COVID-19 misinformation on their platforms.

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Facebook launches ‘Business Suite,’ PepsiCo enters wellness market with drink to help sleep, and Barbados entices remote workers with 12-month visa

PR Daily

Focusing on these messages can help increase stakeholder trust and bolster your reputation as well as brand image. CRISIS LEADERSHIP NETWORK. You must earn an annual salary of at least $50,000 and have active health insurance, as well as pass security screening.

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How PR Can Boost A B2B Brand

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Think about business categories where the margins are high and the sales cycle is long – enterprise software, insurance, or any professional service, from accounting to management consulting. Thought leadership events, too, can support an expert positioning.

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Organizations remember Kobe Bryant, internet brims with rising ad spending, and Amazon workers speak out

PR Daily

Why it matters: Silencing your workers on social and political issues can often bring your organization (and its reputation) a more negative effect than encouraging employees to speak out on the issues they value.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. This gives rise to a range of issues including health and safety, insurance, London weighting, and other issues.

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5 things to consider before weighing in on social issues

PR Daily

consumers say that a company’s social responsibility reputation has at least some influence on their purchasing with that company. Looking within to make sure that a company’s outward-facing values match their inward-facing actions can be valuable insurance against missteps.

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Communications Week welcomes comms leaders to 2022 Advisory Board

PR Daily

Under Guarnaccia’s leadership, Kite Hill has grown to become recognized as one of the top tech PR agencies in the US. Andrew Bowins is known for his work in large, complex multi-national organizations managing difficult and highly sensitive brand, reputation and communications issues.

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Doordash hails new investment in workers, how Gen Z uses LinkedIn, and Elle Magazine pledges to go fur free

PR Daily

These roles will include traditional benefits like medical, dental and vision insurance. By focusing on trust, LinkedIn hopes to distinguish itself from other social media platforms like Facebook that are currently experiencing public reputational crises.

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Oracle and Walmart tout TikTok partnership, Nikola founder and chairman resigns, and brands silent after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death

PR Daily

Gen Z workers’ most-desired benefits include health insurance (32%), remote work (25%) and retirement benefits (25%): Image courtesy of Zippia. 1 on their list of job perks, followed by health insurance (33%) and retirement benefits (28%): Image courtesy of Zippia.

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How Aflac overcame changes in Facebook’s algorithm

PR Daily

In this digital environment, all avenues lead to content,” Ehrhart says, “and the quality of your content is important, but when it comes to building a company’s reputation on Facebook, I would lead with the following three focus points: authenticity, transparency, and an ‘others-centric’ approach.”. It’s the independent agent licensed to sell our products who is enthused about our insurance policies, services and brand reputation.

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Announcing PR Daily’s 2018 Media Relations Awards finalists

PR Daily

Crisis or Reputation Management. Weather, Power and Fire: Managing Reputation in a Safety Crisis Situation, SaskPower. Racepoint Global and Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents. Thought Leadership Campaign. Ascension Thought Leadership Strategy, Ascension. Craig Poulton and Flood Insurance Reform, Kimball Hughes Public Relations and Natural Catastrophe Insurance Program (NCIP).

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Announcing Ragan’s 2020 PR Daily Awards

PR Daily

Thought Leadership Campaign. The Zebra: State of Auto Insurance. Amendola Communications: Thought Leadership & Awareness Campaign Builds Singapore Start-up Biofourmis’ Reputation in the U.S. Thought Leadership Campaign.

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The Only B2B PR Event You’ll Ever Need

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

One nearly surefire tactic for building thought leadership, creating quality content, and earning trade media coverage is a panel discussion event we call the business thought leadership panel. Hosted panels are generally thought leadership and branding opportunities. A well thought-out panel can produce content for months, “rewarding” participants with coverage that adds to their professional resume and your reputation.

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PR Rock Stars: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota’s Laura Kaslow

Communications Conversations

And, she’s got a great reputation as a valued counselor over at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. It’s all growing and changing so fast, but the biggest driver for us (and I’d argue for anyone doing health care, or at least health insurance) is focusing more on the consumer. Historically, health insurance companies (like many areas of health care) are very B2B focused. I’m also focusing on taking electives courses that will help me in leadership development.