Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

I couldn’t imagine a vice president of marketing at any of the local tech companies could get behind that idea. So, it’s no surprise then that storytelling has surfaced as a top tactic in the annual JOTW Communications Survey for the last three years. Communicating organization or product values and impact through real-life examples.”

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Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 136

Prowly

MARCH 12, 2025

There are still so many opportunities to earn mentions in paper publications on a national and local level. B2B companies care about mentions in trade publications. NGOs and public affairs keep print opinion magazines in their tier 1 lists. Part of a print monitoring mention. And you can help them get there.

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Print Strategy How To Newspapers 104

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, where I now live, and contributed my professional skills to local chapters of Indivisible and Black Lives Matter. Those of us who are activists may be reluctant to go public about our affiliations for fear of losing clients or alienating the boss or C-suite. I have marched the streets of Washington, D.C.,

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System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 190

PRSay

MAY 3, 2024

You can download a copy of “Tackling Misinformation: The Communications Industry Unites” here. About half also say they have at least moderate confidence in the election information they will receive this year from either national or local news organizations. Comms pros can find more resources on the topic from PRSA here.

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Public Affairs Local Survey Resources 88

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. The Communicating in a Crisis report records how public relations was successfully deployed during in the pandemic. This included participation in BBC and Sky documentaries about the crisis.

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Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our Global Network of Local PR Partners Bring You On-The-Ground Expertise Worldwide Do you need PR support for a new automotive manufacturing facility in Mexico? Or navigating public affairs with the European Union? Or announcing a new technical R&D center in China? Our network — PRGN – can help you.

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Automotive Local Public Affairs Agency 89

Cision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I’m going to push the boundaries of what clients expect from a public relations agency. Everything we do, from multicultural engagement and community building to corporate communications, reputation management and crisis communications, is built on the foundation of our “Brand PR” approach.

Nonprofit 120

Nonprofit Public Affairs Reputation Newspapers 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. Key expertise of Perspective Strategies Perspective Strategies is a full-fledged Public Relations and Strategic Communications Consultancy.

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Marketing Tourism Local Government 101

PRSay

JULY 26, 2016

Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) members are very excited to welcome the National Association of Government Communicators to the now nine-member consortium of public relations professional organizations. NAGC representative Laura Kirkpatrick, APR, met with the UAB for the first time during our April board meeting.

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Government Agriculture Communications Public Affairs 60

Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Your communication is only as strong as your relationships. Steve Majors, vice president, communications at Communities in Schools, says in order to find opportunities and tell your brand’s story effectively, you need to make good connections. How did you get your start in PR and communications? I laugh most at…my kids.

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Television Public Affairs Pitching Healthcare 120

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

To find success in such highly competitive markets as those we see today, businesses must establish, carry out, and surveil different forms of public relations strategies. That’s because it’s important to properly communicate to customers, investors, and other stakeholders why they should remain interested in the company.

Public Affairs 62

Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Purdah places restrictions on government and public bodies during elections. There have already been two claims over the misuse of communication and resources. Purdah covers civil servants of Government departments, local government, and the board members and staff of public bodies, and arm’s length organisations.

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Resources Communications Government Policies 62

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. Diverse and Regionally Nuanced Media Landscape: Italy boasts a diverse media landscape, with a wide array of local and international news outlets.

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Fashion Automotive Marketing Public Affairs 70

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 12, 2012

I stumbled into the field of public relations some 40-plus years ago so … The obvious … and first … response is “a lot.” Yes, I was alive and kicking when the fax machine altered the way in which we communicated!

Publicity 79

Publicity Public Affairs Nonprofit Banking 79

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation.

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Marketing Radio Automotive Television 100

Stuart Bruce

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

In-house PR people within companies – the regional and local operations of multi-nationals and big indigenous companies. Local independent PR agencies, some of which operate across several African markets. PR academics – many African universities offer PR or ‘communication’ courses.

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Mobile Public Affairs Government Conference 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

Our new strategy was to educate the community that by adopting a rubber duck for as little as $5, they were truly helping a child. That is where we started to get creative and blended what we do with our local media and how we can expand the reach using social media.

Media Relations 51

Media Relations Social Media Media Real Estate 51

Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 16, 2014

The former one-way flow of warnings, information and updates from emergency management to the affected public has become, not just a two-way system, but one of many partners, sources and systems. I have seen many government relations and public affairs manager positions that have caught my eye quite a bit in the private sector.

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Education Government Crisis Management Crisis 100

Communications Conversations

MARCH 10, 2015

In this Sunday’s edition of the Star Tribune, there was an interesting column about a major kerfuffle in the local restaraurant industry. Literally an institution in the local PR community. Dustee Jenkins, vice president-communications, Target. Amanda Brinkman, chief brand and communications officer, Deluxe.

Public Affairs 60

Public Affairs Leadership Local Corporate 60

Landis PR

AUGUST 27, 2024

As a communications professional, you might find it challenging to cut through the noise and get your message heard. How can you navigate the roiling communications seas when all seems…overboard? It’ll be difficult enough to keep the communications outreach going – adding anything new to the mix is rough.

Nonprofit 64

Nonprofit Policies Local Product Launch 64

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

In-house communications departments. Nonprofits often have PR departments or hire PR professionals to manage their communications and outreach efforts. Local, state, and federal government entities often hire entry-level PR professionals to handle public relations and communications tasks. Public affairs firms.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs eBook Nonprofit 52

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

Danielle Whitfield, Media and Public Affairs Executive, Newcastle Airport @daniellemalvina Northern boomerang: brands to Newcastle Christian Cerisola was motivated to move into PR after working for a provincial newspaper and receiving poorly targeted pitches. I’ve worked on communications, marketing and sales.”

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Corporate communications. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Internal communications. Public affairs. Some have local practices and others are international. Many have a side gig or passion that may or may not be related to communications. Direct advertising. Event planning. Fundraising.

Public Affairs 40

Public Affairs Internal International Community 40

Ethical Voices

AUGUST 29, 2022

Joining me in this week’s episode is Greg Bailey, APR, Fellow PRSA, the founder of Finley + Bailey Strategic Communications. He discusses a number of important public relations ethics issues including: What to do when a client asks you to hide their identity as part of a coalition. Why we need top to turn the mirror on ourselves.

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Ethics Groups Handbook Education 93

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A positive outlook and new found resilience underpins the UK and EU marketing communications marketplace, with acquisition opportunities for businesses offering strong propositions and sought-after capabilities. Mark Madsen is the founder of Madsen Advisory, which specialises in mergers and acquisitions of marketing communication agencies.

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Agency Sports Public Affairs Creativity 52

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. Photo courtesy of Pixabay At the intersection of public relations and public policy is an opportunity for communication professionals to exert considerable influence.

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Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

In this arrangement, you designate a specific PR agency as your primary agency for all public relations needs that may arise. The agency of record manages all aspects of your PR strategy , including media relations , crisis management, and strategic communications. Public affairs (PA). Internal communications.

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Agency Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

She graduates this spring summa cum laude , and has already secured a position as an account executive intern at Skyya Communications in New York City. With a passion for storytelling and nomadic spirit, Natalie realized she could combine her love for writing and travel with a career in public relations. Pete/Clearwater.

Groups 60

Groups International Internal Conference 60

Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations are still hosting events to meet business goals but in a more responsible way, but now we are planning with consideration about how the event will impact investors, partners, and attendees, but also its workers, the local community, and the planet.

Government 69

Government Measurement Groups Corporate 69

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Anna Lovely, senior communications director, Cargill. Susan Roeder, director of public affairs, Andersen. What I love about Susan isn’t how smart she is when it comes to navigating the world of corporate communications within a large org the size of Andersen (because she’s great at that). Another #client.

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Agency Groups Public Affairs B2B 60

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

The companies who are lauded for developing a “modern concept” of acting “ in the community interest ” and ensuring such initiatives are communicated, albeit “quietly; even subtly”, are recognisable predominantly as those employing The Wise Men. publicity and advertising. open house and tours.

Community 40

Community Employee Local Groups 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

The companies who are lauded for developing a “modern concept” of acting “ in the community interest ” and ensuring such initiatives are communicated, albeit “quietly; even subtly”, are recognisable predominantly as those employing The Wise Men. publicity and advertising. open house and tours.

Community 40

Community Employee Local Groups 40

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. If you have any thoughts on this topic, we invite you to continue our conversation in the comments. And that’s just managing the process.

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Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

Next, it was internal communications, and I loved that area, too. Excellent communication is key to our profession, and good writers always attract my attention, as well as help me strive to improve my own writing. That’s ego, I know; it’s something I’m working on. What is your favourite occupation in PR? Speech writing.

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Energy Measurement International Internal 53

PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

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Public Affairs Hotels Publicity Interviews 99

PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision. The local District Attorney, Christina Busbee, issued a statement that they wouldn’t be issuing statements. Despite very public and memorable examples, communicators seem to learn this lesson the hard way.

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Conference Crisis Training Public Affairs 183