Barokas

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The rapid rate at which information is flows via social is probably why 2017 had some of the most epic PR fails of all time. After the incident, which everyone still has engrained in their minds, United’s corporate spokespeople resorted to an extremely legalistic approach, claiming the airline’s employees followed standard procedures.

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Business Wire

MAY 18, 2017

In March 2017, Postmedia Network, Canada’s largest newspaper company, announced 54 layoffs at the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province newsrooms. Newspaper companies are being challenged to do things differently and now, community papers are much more vertically integrated…they’re doing magazines, tradeshows, and events,” Hinds says.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

Sword & Script blogger Frank Strong wrote about the nuances of taking a stand , covering another Edelman study, and his own survey: A study by Edelman found… “64 percent of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.” Frank Strong mentioned the importance of employee concerns.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo was acquired by Brandwatch in 2017 , which in turn was acquired by Cision ( which owns a long list of other companies ). According to the release the software uses employee behavioral data to “identify content themes and gain insights into audience engagement.” Meltwater gamifies customer community.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. How do you know what’s working?

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Beyond PR

JUNE 16, 2017

While we were all enthusiastically traveling back (on June 9) from the 2017 NIRI Annual Conference in Orlando, the House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (FCA2017), a bill predominantly intended to undo various aspects of Dodd-Frank. A last comment: the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 has passed the in the House.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Given that apparent lack of ethics — and the fact that Japanese companies are largely staffed with life-long employees, making it very difficult to bring in new blood and facilitate change — observers might have expected Nissan to simply cut its ties with Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi’s history of scandals suggested an unethical corporate culture.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” Meet people where they are.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. Year of the employee. 2022 is going to be known as the year of the employee. But it’s employee retention and engagement that will take priority.

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PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2017

In August, PRSA is celebrating Diversity Month by focusing on the diverse communities, people and practices that comprise public relations. Conversely, undesired consequences can emerge when employees believe their ability to advance in an organization is hindered by bias on the part of their superiors, co-workers or clients.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Edelsburg, chief operating officer of Muck Rack , a PR and communications-software company based in New York, is a third-generation PR professional. His grandfather, Elias “Buck” Buchwald, was among the first employees at Burson-Marsteller and worked closely with the firm’s co-founder Harold Burson, APR, Fellow PRSA.

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The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Next year, these type of scandals will find their way into the business community. The more layoffs that occur, the more likely consumers and employees will see their bosses as greedy. Politics aside, the 2017 “America First” narrative sets up next year as one where the world will view U.S. The American Backlash Will Be Real.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Those considered part of an organization’s DNA more readily engage employee participation, make for better stories and inherently have more media appeal. Then the PR community can begin using some shiny new examples in 2017. The post Our PR Holiday Wish List appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

L’Oréal Paris stands in solidarity with the Black community, and against injustice of any kind. You dropped me from a campaign in 2017 and threw me to the wolves for speaking out about racism and white supremacy,” wrote Bergdorf. We are making a commitment to the @naacp to support progress in the fight for justice. BlackLivesMatter.”.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals. The project has brought me into contact with a new community of more than 50 thinkers and doers. The #FuturePRoof community goes from strength-to-strength. It’s pushed me to read more widely and think more critically.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2017

In August, PRSA is celebrating Diversity Month by focusing on the diverse communities, people and practices that comprise public relations. I’m not an expert on the topic of diversity, but I am a partner in a midsized, independent communications firm that has made a serious commitment to increasing its staff’s diversity.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 9, 2019

2017: $91,000. The diversity of opinions here demonstrates that there isn’t any single reason for an employee exodus – all of these things matter. The retention tools employees cited as most important were similar to those reported last year: 75% say career development and training are important benefits; and. 2018: $95,000.

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Cision

JUNE 1, 2017

KD: The most memorable milestone in my career was taking a leap of faith and starting my own agency, Powerhouse Communications. I do enjoy the energy of female-focused business development and community building right now – from conferences like Create & Cultivate to co-working spaces like The Wing.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Jordan has a true passion for communication and sports! From helping communicate “the move” – when Sleep Number’s corporate employees moved from their Plymouth HQs to downtown Minneapolis – to hosting IG-live sessions at the Super Bowl, Jordan is building a great foundation for a well-rounded comms career.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 12, 2018

It’s hard to believe that 2017 has come and gone. In 2017 we saw consumers gravitate toward the experiential with a desire to make unique memories – and document them all on social media, of course. Now we turn to the new year and think about impending industry evolutions and how to get ahead of them.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 12, 2018

It spotlights the gap between what organisations say, and what they are actually doing, to support their employees. A #FuturePRoof project that I led with Sarah Hall for the PRCA in 2017 found that that mental illness in public relations is frequently ignored, or managed as a line management or performance issue. Not in my experience.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

Along the way, Nicole took on both full-time and consulting positions in community health, digital media and education where she has learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes and ultimately come to understand what is most valuable to her as a PR professional. In 2017, Nicole launched Nicole Lauren Consulting as a solo PR pro.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PR still builds trust “Authentic customer testimonials, peer and employee reviews will increase in importance in 2024. By focusing on building trust, marketing and communications pros will also raise Google search algorithm ranking. Great leaders make clear and transparent communication a top priority.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 16, 2022

A satirical example of the success of misinformation was born in January 2017 when 23-year-old Peter McIndoe created the ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ movement on a whim. community, partners, media, social influencers). It can mean insisting something is true despite lacking clear evidence. The Truth” is the New Misinformation. Your staff?

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 27, 2017

And, we learned he’s taking time almost DAILY to interact with media, legislators, community members, staff and students on Twitter (he also blogs here ). Chancellor Jim (@ChancellorJim) April 5, 2017. Chancellor Jim (@ChancellorJim) April 12, 2017. What better way to connect with employees (or students, in this case)?

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Texas-Sized Crisis: 7 Steps to Communicating During a Disaster. Published : August 31, 2017 in the Credit Union Times. This week, financial institutions and credit unions in Texas contacted us for our crisis communications expertise and guidance. Adjust your communications according to the needs of your audience.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

Today, the company is perhaps the largest of its kind, and I think understanding how it got to the place it is now, offers an interesting window into the world of PR and the evolution of technology for the digital PR community. WooPitch (@WooPitch) March 30, 2017. 7) March 27, 2017 : Bulletin Intelligence.

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Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Thomas (@UofStThomasMN) September 25, 2017. I also think we benefitted from the love our community has for the Twins. It was great for internal announcements and employees loved it , but we were starting to lose traction with students. link] pic.twitter.com/sblWWgWw84. Yep–that is an interesting story!

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PR Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2018

For me this suggests that we should consider how employers, and our trust networks (communities of relations and interdependencies) contribute toward our mental well-being – both positively and negatively. On your first point, community, I couldn’t agree with you more. These may constitute things outside our control.

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Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As we navigate various transitions over the coming months and years, leaders are likely to see employees struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout and trauma. When organizations invest in mental health, it’s better for employees and better for business. Make It Fearless. Going Beyond Work/Life Balance for True Mental Health.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

No business can survive without strong relationships with employees, customers, vendors and other audiences. Before you commit the resources to hiring a communications role, ask the following questions: What outcomes do you expect from this position? Reduce employee turnover or improve your reputation score?

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

And, helping executives communicate with employees, customers and other key stakeholders via LinkedIn publishing. It’s 2017 and LinkedIn STILL doesn’t have threaded comments. Another easy fix that would make community management so much easier for those responsible for LinkedIn brand pages. #3:

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The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In this rising contrast between those who work in the tech sector and those who do not, sometimes the outlook seems grim: In June 2017, Santa Clara County officials counted more than 7,300 homeless people — a rise of more than 800 in just two years. The result?

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 16, 2017

What advice would you give to the 25-year-old who’s considering starting his or her own shop in 2017? Isolation is death, and being active in Minnesota PRSA is one way to help nurture a warm community of PR pros. You started Maccabee PR back in 1996– more than 20 years ago. Congratulations!

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 28, 2023

That’s when she became embedded in corporate communications at the highest level and experienced one of the most challenging parts of her career: when the nonprofit hospital she was employed at was in the process of selling to a for-profit corporation — she was one of only a handful of employees to know about it for two years.

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MaccaPR

MAY 11, 2017

It’s no surprise that passionate “fitfluencer” Chris Freytag , who is a KARE-11 TV contributor and Get Healthy U social community founder, presented on the topic of health. May 5, 2017. "Strive for Progress, Not Perfection". Chris Freytag. She explained that in health, as in our daily work lives, perfection can be the enemy of good.

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