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Why the ‘Stealing Thunder Theory’ of Crisis Comms Requires Focus and Intent

PRSay

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. Consider this: A study by Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported “more than 21,400 media jobs were lost in 2023, the highest (excluding 2020) since 2009.”

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Glassdoor reviews as a signal of corporate misconduct

Stephen Waddington

However, new research set to be published in the journal Management Science suggests that Glassdoor posts are a good early warning sign of a sick culture and corporate bad behaviour. It tracked the corporate misconduct at Wells Fargo between 2009 and 2013. I’m suspicious of any organisation that has a perfect Glassdoor score.

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In Memoriam: Diane Gage Lofgren, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Lofgren was a member of the College of Fellows Class of 2009 and sat on the Board of Directors with former College of Fellows Chair Geri Evans, APR, Fellow PRSA. Diane Gage Lofgren, APR, Fellow PRSA, a longtime communications executive and PRSA member who served on the Board of Directors, has passed away. She was 67.

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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

Source: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 1 Nisbett, R., & Wilson, T. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , 35, … Continue reading The Halo Effect and Spokesperson Selection For PR professionals , recognising the Halo Effect opens up a realm of opportunities. “The Source: Nursing Times 3 Smith, R. Halo Effect.

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Split Sessions: Recognition, Rewards, and Feedback

Doctor Spin

Source: Journal of Business and Psychology 1 Vries, R., Journal of Business and Psychology, 25, 367 – 380. “Leaders’ communication styles, particularly preciseness, are crucial for effective knowledge sharing, perceived leader performance, and subordinate satisfaction.” Bakker-Pieper, A., & Oostenveld, W. link] 2 Shute, V.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

PRSay

At MediaSource, we’ve been speaking with our key media contacts to keep a pulse on what’s happening in newsrooms, and speaking regularly with our partners in journalism. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is dominating the news cycle in unprecedented ways.

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Glassdoor reviews as a signal of corporate misconduct

Wadds Inc.

However, new research set to be published in the journal Management Science suggests that Glassdoor posts are a good early warning sign of a sick culture and corporate bad behaviour. It tracked the corporate misconduct at Wells Fargo between 2009 and 2013. I’m suspicious of any organisation that has a perfect Glassdoor score.