Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Like fluffy yellow chicks marching in line after their mama, many companies are stuck in push marketing tactics of the past, favoring carefully crafted, conservative external messaging and expecting their executives to rigidly follow corporate directives when it comes to having (or not having) a digital voice. “It’s too risky!”

Corporate 100

Corporate Leadership Brand Branding 100

5W PR

JANUARY 26, 2025

Today’s consumers demand authentic commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social impact from the brands they support. Beyond their well-known flavors, they consistently use their platform to support causes like racial justice and climate action across social media, advertising, and corporate communications.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Employee 78

Landis PR

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Thought leadership is more than just “blowing your own horn.” Are you commenting on serious policy topics, taking a stand on social change or supporting a corporate social responsibility program? An active thought leadership program needs a content calendar that is eminently doable. More of a consumer audience?

Leadership 98

Leadership How To Trade Shows Pinterest 98

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

And I just addressed some of these questions in my recent podcast appearance , with host Marti Sanchez , who also runs content and thought leadership firm Influence Podium. Well-known businesses, such as Fortune 100s and companies with celebrity leadership, can reach a certain point where bad press will not affect consumer habits.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Facebook Trends 282

Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A new report examines how the core strategies, structures and capabilities of the corporate affairs function are evolving as companies strive for growth amid disruption and uncertainty. The study investigates the function's role from the perspective of corporate communications leaders and senior management.

Corporate 98

Corporate Reputation Telecommunications Study 98

Reputation Us

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Corporate reputational risks are rapidly evolving, and as of now, the top ones include a mix of longstanding challenges and emerging concerns driven by digital transformation, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting societal expectations heading into 2025. Today, RepUs published its TEN REPUTATION RISKS AND IMPACT FOR 2025. MITIGATE RISKS.

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Reputation Ethics Employee Government 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2017

The study’s participants named leadership attributes like “courage, innovation, managing through ambiguity, developing talent, and contributing to strategy” as critical to their positions, which are wielding greater clout among C-level executives within the organization. Thought leadership is more important than ever.

Trends 124

Trends SEO Leadership Print 124

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Corporate America is stepping up. This comes as a happy sign for public relations professionals who preach corporate responsibility or even strategic activism to clients. Yet the need here is not mere public relations messaging, but leadership and action. ” 2020 Brings A Leadership Test. But there is some good news.

Leadership 156

Leadership Corporate Energy Government 156

5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to PwC’s Global Crisis Survey, 69% of leaders have experienced at least one corporate crisis in the last 5 years, yet only 49% have a response plan ready. This team should include representatives from PR, legal, operations, and executive leadership.

Reputation 78

Reputation Brand Branding Crisis 78

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Corporate blogging has never been bigger. According to the annual University of Massachusetts study of how Fortune 500 companies are using social media, a whopping 77% of companies are using a corporate blog. Those blogs probably drive organic traffic to their corporate sites (a huge goal, I’m sure).

Blogging 109

Blogging Corporate Survey Interviews 109

Onclusive

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. Formerly Impact Live, this conference is a team-focused event that aligns marketing, sales, and leadership groups. Dates: March 19, 2020. Location: New York, NY. Location: Austin, TX.

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Conference Marketing Case Study Measurement 329

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Corporate CEOs rallied to aid those affected by the administration’s suddenly announced travel ban. Mainstream marketers are gradually losing their reluctance to advocate for politically and socially charged issues in their paid content and corporate social responsibility positions. Ad dollars will move to influencer marketing.

Trends 185

Trends Storytelling Corporate Leadership 185

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

Thought leadership isn’t just for B2B brands. B2B executives in professional or technology services have long distinguished themselves by linking their corporate brand to a compelling idea or point of view. But today so-called “thought leadership” is also relevant to consumer product companies.

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 17, 2023

Sustainability has become a major focus of companies around the world—because of consumer expectations, of course, but also as a business strategy to build stakeholder trust that will strengthen resilience.

Corporate 78

Corporate Strategy Leadership Course 78

PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. But few flood victims after Hurricane Harvey had the luxury of interviewing contractors. This is a valuable perspective.

Corporate 107

Corporate Communications Crisis Management Crisis 107

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

For the past several years industry organizations, PR professionals, and experts have attempted to experiment with new models for accurate measurement of PR outcomes and the value of corporate communications to an organization. Media mix modeling provides insights that allow marketers to refine their campaigns based on several factors.

Media 243

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

PRSay

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Hunters career in the communications profession spanned over five decades, blazing a trail for women on Madison Avenue and advocating for the power of women as both business leaders and important consumers. This decision led to the departure of all but two male agency leaders, who took their corporate clients with them.

Ethics 78

Ethics Agency Journalism Leadership 78

Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 16, 2024

On this episode of Minds Worth Meeting , we sit down with the founding director of the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation and author of “The Reputation Game,” Rupert Younger. Today, though, bad actors can tarnish a reputation in the blink of an eye thanks to social media and artificial intelligence.

Reputation 62

Reputation How To Meeting Groups 62

Stern + Associates

JUNE 25, 2014

Your marketing and web teams are in constant communication and your website is consistently refreshed with thought leadership content. At the center of the problem is the fact that creating content that nobody consumes is like producing anything else that no one wants to buy – a waste of time, energy and valuable resources.

Leadership 93

Leadership Strategy Energy Advertising 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s time-consuming, and time is the basis for our compensation in most cases. Thought leadership content is persuasive. They surveyed 1500 members of a consumer panel and ran focus groups with a subset of them. The consumers found earned media stories the most credible of all the information sources they considered.

SEO 227

SEO Agency Policies Reputation 227

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success? Generating brand awareness PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. PR is a great vehicle for generating brand awareness through media relations, news coverage and thought leadership content distribution, all of which contribute to increasing your brand’s online footprint. What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned consumer behavior upside down but, in recent weeks, we have seen states begin to devise and even implement strategies for slowly reopening. During a normal year, corporations compete for LGBTQ buyers using traditional and sometimes antiquated methods, such as gay pride events and circuit parties.

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Consumer Travel Local Community 109

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

For the past several years industry organizations, PR professionals, and experts have attempted to experiment with new models for accurate measurement of PR outcomes and the value of corporate communications to an organization. Media mix modeling provides insights that allow marketers to refine their campaigns based on several factors.

Media 221

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 221

Cision

MAY 19, 2017

A few months ago, she was promoted to Vice President at Konnect Agency, where she will work to fortify the agency’s internal growth and provide support for their corporate offices. They are building a genuine story that leads to a more authentic connection between the brand and the consumer. I always ask two questions, “Why?”

Consumer 226

Consumer Trends Agency Pitching 226

Cision

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

This has resulted in it receiving a backseat to paid media in most corporate budgets. “The days of giving digital a pass are over,” P&G’s Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard said at the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Annual Leadership Meeting , urging the rest of the industry to follow their lead.

Media 230

Media Measurement Advertising Advertising 230

Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It’s fascinating to me just how many people in executive leadership have been resistant to these kinds of discussions. Create forms to capture consumer information, and track them through the sales cycle – and ultimately tally revenues. What’s the right channel to use? What’s the right timing? Focus on the content. Guest Post PR 2.0

Content Marketing 150

Content Marketing Marketing How To Leadership 150

Prowly

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Covering topics from finance and leadership to technology and innovation, Forbes delivers expert insights, rankings, and inspiring success stories. Its target audience includes business leaders, investors, and trendsetters who crave actionable advice and industry updates. #2

Pitching 104

Pitching Sports Financial Analysis 104

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. PR measurement and Hispanic consumer sentiment models have evolved and can be layered to quantify sales impact.

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Consumer Strategy 245

Reputation Us

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Content Considerations Rather than shamelessly pitching goods and services with ordinary sales copy, be sure to present facts, statistics and stories with your content marketing that enhance consumer knowledge. But content also includes your press releases, corporate communications and annual report.

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Content Marketing Survey 78

PRSay

JUNE 4, 2024

At the corporate level, it looks like the insurance company that offers equal benefits and access to promotions to every employee and that doesn’t just have an LGBTQ ERG, but actually listens to and acts on its recommendations.

Government 209

Government Employee Insurance Insurance 209

PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2021

Throughout her accomplished career, Linda Thomas Brooks has worked at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, data analysis and the media, a combination of experience that led to her new role as CEO of PRSA. How do you define your leadership style? PRSA is well-positioned to be the center of this universe.

Energy 180

Energy Journalism Leadership Meeting 180

PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. If you thought last year’s pandemic-influenced Pride was unusual, then this year promises to be even more different.

Employee 201

Employee Community Leadership Enterprise 201

Prohibition

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing , many don’t realise the true potential utilising this communications channel for B2B and corporate companies can have. Where the brand activity must centre on positioning the company ethos and values, the personal corporate presence is slightly different. Not convinced…?

Social Media 69

Social Media Corporate B2B Company 69

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

However, now that influencers have become commonplace and the FCC is cracking down on disclosures , consumers aren’t as easily captivated by celebrity promotions for hair regimens and face creams. According to recent studies , it’s been proven that consumers feel more loyalty to brands that make a positive social impact.

Trends 165

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 165

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Especially in today’s atmosphere of increasing corporate activism , a company that takes a stand on a controversial topic can create lasting bonds with customers – even if it alienates others in the process. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. Storytelling brings brands to life. PR helps differentiate.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In fact, measurement vendors such as Onclusive can now follow consumers’ online footprints to show how an earned-media placement leads to sales — the platform’s technology showcases PR’s business impact through metrics such as potential customers, amplification and website traffic. CSR stresses quality over quantity.

Trends 184

Trends Video B2C Measurement 184