PR News

MAY 30, 2017

Andrew Hayes, VP, corporate communications at Fifth Third Bank, has seen media relations from the other side, and he wasn’t too impressed by the view. The post 3 Takeaways From a PR Pro on the Receiving End of Media Pitches appeared first on PR News Blog.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The answer is corporate social responsibility (CSR). Get people to volunteer by making it an opportunity to have fun and give back to the community. If you’re working in the local community, share updates and photos. How is Mrs. MacGregor’s community garden coming along? Tactics for generating word-of-mouth are plentiful.

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PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2020

When I graduated, I spent my spare time offering to write press releases and manage social media for community groups in my native Detroit. At the mid- and senior-levels, our profession often halts our ascension up the corporate ladder under the vague excuses of “client-readiness” and discriminatory salary practices.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Programming this month includes “ Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication ” on Sept. It was a party atmosphere one afternoon as bank employees drilled open safe deposit boxes that their owners had abandoned. Is the action or situation truly reflective of a responsive community citizen?

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Bank, which launched its “Power of Possible” Podcast earlier this year. So, I thought I’d sit down with Susan Beatty , vice president-external communications manager, to talk about why they started the POP podcast, how they go about producing it and a host of others questions. Bank focused podcast wouldn’t work.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 8, 2017

I just wrote about this last week , but Susan is one of those rare corporate-side folks who gets the power of networking. I always tell people that I have one of the best roles within the Corporate Communications team at U.S. Bank and that I get to do all the “fun stuff.” Bank Stadium). She’s so great.”

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Cision

JUNE 28, 2016

While I am currently in charge of everything from operations to finance, my main focus will be providing communications and strategic counsel to the companies we invest in and to our CEO. What is the biggest communication challenge facing financial brands today? How has digital transformed corporate communication?

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PRSay

APRIL 18, 2024

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album, The Tortured Poets Department (out April 19), sounds like it should be about a corporate communications team. Whether you choose to make a monetary gift, volunteer your time or provide pro bono communications expertise, our profession has the power to make a positive impact.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We recently announced that San Francisco Business Times included Landis in its Top 100 businesses in the Bay Area Corporate Philanthropy list. In our last blog, Landis President Sean Dowdall and Founder David Landis discussed business’s role in fostering and supporting the communities in which our clients, community and family live.

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PRSay

APRIL 7, 2021

Seeing these acts against other members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community (AAPI), which I am a part of, both saddens and infuriates me. My college job was telemarketing sales for a bank. I knew I had to keep using my voice and I needed to keep staying visible, for myself and the community.

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Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

We care about our clients, we care about each other, and we care about our communities. Today, we are proud to launch our official Barokas PR Corporate Social Responsibility program outlining our commitment and offerings as a company. it’s refreshing to work for an agency that is doing it because it’s part of who we are.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media, isn’t this what we normally see from brands? Posts like these are all too common when it comes to corporate volunteerism and social media for big brands. Wouldn’t that be an interesting way to shine the light on the corporate volunteerism work? Good story.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 11, 2017

And my angle–corporate blogs. You see, whenever I see any kind of list post involving corporate blogs, the same corporate blogs keep popping up: Coke, Whole Foods and GE come to mind. But, you RARELY see a Minnesota-based corporate blog on these lists. US Bank: [link]. Taste of General Mills , for sure.

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Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

But recently, the importance of corporations working with nonprofits has been proven to successfully enhance a company’s reputation. Nonprofits that work to leverage this information can help support their own organization—and strengthen the reputation of their corporate partners, thus creating a win-win partnership.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 5, 2019

Good will and strong community relations are also in demand as Silicon Valley is blamed for a host of problems, from data privacy threats to income inequality. Visibility from earned media coverage and social sharing can differentiate a brand by aligning it with exciting ideas or communicating corporate values.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. When PR professionals target people in poor, rural communities, relying on stereotypes and misconceptions often hinders their campaigns, said Deana Rachelle Haworth, M.A., 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 31, 2017

This is the Hurricane Harvey Community Connections Facebook Group , created (as you can see from the screen grab) by volunteers distraught over what’s happening in Houston and areas hit hard by Harvey. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 22, 2017

But it’s the single-most effective way for you to seed your story among multiple communities of influence… so that they start to encourage their communities to take action. The kinds of action that makes sense to them, their communities and to you. Nothing is. And that is when the magic starts to happen. Win-win-win.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

I cried not only for the victims, not only for their families, not only for my son who would have to re-live this someday when he reads about it in a history book, but also for my friends and colleagues who had the daunting task of communicating such heart-wrenching news to a variety of publics.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I cried not only for the victims, not only for their families, not only for my son who would have to re-live this someday when he reads about it in a history book, but also for my friends and colleagues who had the daunting task of communicating such heart-wrenching news to a variety of publics.

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Cision

AUGUST 17, 2015

In an AdAge piece, Quaker’s digital lead, Elena Parlatore describes the advantages of Pinterest for her business : Less trolling behavior in the Pinterest community than on other sites. Buyable Pins are currently limited to iOS apps , and a few corporate and e-commerce platforms but are expected to expand in the future.

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Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

We also talked on a weekly basis to our coastal communities and had them give us updates on what their rental properties/hoteliers were reporting to back that evidence. Q: How did Visit North Carolina communicate with area businesses to assure them the agency was working on their behalf? They just weren’t there.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 9, 2017

Over time you’ll see that this extremely useful automation that we’ve come to rely on will make you look anything but robot-like to your network … and help transform them into your community. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Courtney landed her permanent role off a 6-month social media internship in the Corporate Communications department at UnitedHealth Group. She quickly demonstrated a willingness to ask questions in what can be large, intimidating corporate meetings, and she eagerly sought opportunities to get in front of C-suite executives.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 23, 2019

Whether you represent a non-profit or corporate client, there is an excellent opportunity for positive public relations in strategic sponsorships. The Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) recently gathered a panel of corporate decisionmakers to share what works, what doesn’t, and why they value this kind of partnership.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2024

At the same time, many are struggling with corporate real estate leases, even as their offices remain largely vacant. Since corporate leases tend to run over a time – five or 10 years is not unheard of – it’ll take some time to right-size. This is putting a lot of pressure on the operating budget. Work has changed forever.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 28, 2017

We find ways for people to talk to and understand each other better, to come together in communities, to advocate for causes they believe in , to welcome brands into their work and homes … to literally live better, more fulfilled lives thanks to being able to communicate more effectively. Just look at what we Social PR pros do.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2017

Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 2, 2017

Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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PR for Anyone

MAY 26, 2024

Whether you’re planning a high school or college graduation party, there’s no need to break the bank. Now is the perfect time to pursue your dreams, whether you’ve raised your kids or spent years in the corporate world. With a little creativity and some budget-friendly tips, you can throw a memorable bash. Let’s dive in!

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 24, 2017

Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 15, 2017

measurePR community member Aidan Lukomnik chimed in: A2) Perfect is a target. Founder and publisher of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke helps smart businesses make bank by taking their communications from corporate codswallop to community cool™. Many in biz obsess over WHAT to post but skip over WHY they post.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 2, 2013

On how to undertake research that doesn’t break the bank, whereupon Sandra said something really smart, and important, about metrics in general: @ gleenyc Most important metrics don’t come frm the platforms – it’s not tweets, likes or follows that matter. Techalone can’t solve the measurement issue.

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