ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post.

Corporate 195

Corporate Training Reputation Sports 195

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

This awards event celebrates the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. The annual conference of the Arthur Page Society brings together a professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives.

Conference 210

Conference Content Marketing Marketing Education 210

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

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. What is your secret to Public Relations and media relations success?

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Consumer Strategy 245

Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. For a free consultation, please call 0113 430 4160 now.

Crisis Communications 62

Crisis Communications Crisis Agency Communications 62

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. Crimson Tide (1995) — Crisis Planning. Plus, communications technology plays a crucial role in the plot.

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

. “Lean” communications like emails or shared documents are best for routine updates and edits to materials. Although not every team will thrive with the same mix, it pays for teams to work together and experiment to develop the right communications blend. Misguided media relations strategy.

Skype 170

Skype Interviews Crisis Communications Crisis 170

PRSay

MAY 16, 2018

While the PRSA MBA/Business Program is currently focused on partnering with business schools, the need for strategic communications also affects CEOs, chief information officers, chief financial officers, engineers, cyber chiefs, medical doctors and other corporate and nonprofit leaders. But content variety remains.”.

Communications 119

Communications Public Affairs Crisis Communications Reputation 119

PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. For PR practitioners, crisis managers, and the organizations they counsel, the NBA episode offers some valuable tips. He has written on crisis management and corporate responsibility for Law360.

Corporate 100

Corporate Crisis Management Crisis Government 100

Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Alan Caldwell, APR, vice president and chief diversity strategist at Cerrell Associates, stresses the importance of authenticity in brand communication. In this interview, Alan discusses the critical steps for successful crisis communications, what it means for your brand to be human and how to improve communication through research.

Crisis Communications 120

Crisis Communications Crisis Reputation Social Media 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. The program has since grown to 15 schools nationwide.

Communications 121

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 121

5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Foundation of Crisis Simulation Crisis simulations in defense tech differ from standard corporate exercises due to the industry’s unique characteristics. Through regular practice and evaluation, teams can build the muscle memory needed to handle real-world crises with confidence and competence.

Crisis 78

Crisis Crisis Management Technology Exercises 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 12, 2016

Ownership is a strong word in the high-stakes game of corporate social media turf wars – yet consensus increasingly points to PR as primary proponents. A recent survey by the employment agency, The Creative Group , says corporate executives are increasingly inclined to pin the communications shop with such responsibility.

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Survey Social Media Corporate Media 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

PR and media relations statistics. Social media marketing statistics. Paid media and advertising statistics. PR and Media Relations Statistics. Earned Media Poised for New Prominence ). 11) Corporate reputation suffers with bad experiences. “82% 12) Emotion in crisis communications works.

Content Marketing 142

Content Marketing Social Media SEO Publicity 142

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. You want to be the eyes and ears for the media inside the building. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

Crisis Management 107

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 107

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. Media relations manager Media relations managers focus on cultivating relationships with media outlets to ensure positive coverage for their organization or clients.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

But a new survey out of the Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg shows that isn’t happening among some PR pros and corporate communicators. The annual survey polled 210 CEOs, 1,583 PR professionals and 378 students with an eclectic mix of questions to develop the 2019 Global Communications Report.

Technology 150

Technology Study Communications Survey 150

Prowly

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Agility PR is a media relations tool that helps agencies and businesses connect with journalists and get more coverage. No matter the size of your business, Agility PR has a plan for outreach, crisis communication, crisis management, media monitoring, and more.

Tools 104

Tools Software Enterprise Crisis Management 104

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”. Article: Communicators more valued than ever before (PR Daily).

Survey 151

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 151

5W PR

OCTOBER 1, 2024

PR is instrumental in enhancing brand visibility through media relations, for example. This is where PR works to secure placements in relevant media outlets that can substantially increase brand exposure.  Actively participating in social media conversations to build brand awareness and foster community. Developing

Branding 88

Branding Brand Crisis Management Crisis Communications 88

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Crisis communications. Managing perceptions is especially critical in public affairs , corporate communications, crisis communications , and media relations. When used manipulatively, it is also closely related to propaganda.

Ethics 52

Ethics Journalism Crisis Communications Public Affairs 52

Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

With all it encompasses – media relations, reputation management, crisis communications, content development, social media management, influencer marketing – and the list goes on – it’s endlessly fascinating. Here we look at a few reasons why we love what we do. There’s never a dull moment . via GIPHY.

Publicity 125

Publicity Storytelling Nonprofit Creativity 125

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I actually laughed out loud when I read this story about the BBC’s world affairs editor John Simpson setting up a corporate consultancy to advise on crisis communications and then even more rapidly closing it again because of the crisis it created. It would be even funnier if it wasn’t so tragic. hrrlGl153Q.

Corporate 60

Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Journalism 60

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

It was increasingly filled with queries from corporate bloggers with commercial interests rather than journalists with stories to complete on a deadline. This latest move may make financial sense, but it’s the second serious crisis communications distraction for the company in Europe. Measurement templates. Reddit data.

Reddit 183

Reddit Software B2B Technology 183

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Consumer communication is now disseminated via multiple channels, incorporating platforms like social media (mainly Facebook, Instagram, and X for consumers, and LinkedIn for business), television and radio, podcasts, email, online reviews and ratings, print media, and out-of-home.

Meeting 90

Meeting Print Marketing Local 90

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How can you tell if your media relations efforts are having an impact? According to the product management team, one of its corporate PR customers was showing some of the firmographic and demographic data around their earned media coverage to a broader internal team. click any image for higher resolution).

Publicity 106

Publicity Media Advertising Advertising 106

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2024

Financial public relations is the best tool for developing this trust, utilizing various strategies to whip up a positive and transparent image. Media relations PR pros cozy up with journalists and media outlets, ensuring the company’s story gets told right in the public view.

Company 78

Company Publicity Financial Crisis Communications 78

Stern + Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate communication isn’t just a tool to roll out when a problem arises – it should be an integral part of an organization’s strategy , says Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Corporate Communication and Leadership Professor Paul A. Communication is a strategic general management function and such an important tool.

Strategy 62

Strategy Communications Crisis Communications Corporate 62

PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

Corporate malfeasance. From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Donnelly authored the opening chapter in a new e-book, “The New Rules of Crisis Management – Issues & Crisis Planning and Response in the Digital Age,” published by RockDove, with distribution support from PRSA Corporate Development.

Crisis Management 125

Crisis Management Crisis Airlines Viral 125

Sword and the Script

MAY 17, 2016

Social Media. The survey matches my own experience and I believe represents a substantial evolution to the classic corporate media relations program. Find out more about what we do to drive results for clients here: 7 PR, Content Marketing and Social Media Services that Deliver Results. Breaking news.

Survey 73

Survey Report Content Marketing Pitching 73

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 28, 2023

Wherever retirement takes her, though, Pennie simply wants to spend quality time with others as she will no longer face deadlines — something she’s become accustomed to for the past four decades working in communications. I learned in the three longest years of my life that working for a for-profit corporation was not for me.”

Meeting 87

Meeting Healthcare Nonprofit Corporate 87

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2022

Find more articles on crisis communications in the May 2022 issue of Strategies & Tactics. Managing a Chapter crisis. There are several resources on crisis planning, including books, PRSA courses and webinars. Not on my list? Pick one, study it as a team and then follow the steps to writing a plan.

Crisis 78

Crisis Crisis Communications Nonprofit Local 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Media relations and outreach: PR professionals can leverage their journalist and media connections to secure news coverage for NCSAM-related events, initiatives, and expert commentary. Using appropriate hashtags and social media platforms can amplify the campaign’s impact.

Education 112

Education Employee Measurement Agency 112

Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Before forming ReputationUs, Casey was president of LT Public Relations, directing the strategic communications efforts for corporations, financial institutions and public sector clients. Prior to LTPR, Boggs served as public relations director at AIG, leading the public relations efforts of six affiliated companies.

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Banking Financial Crisis Communications 68

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless. In the case of the law, it’s the judge that’s the decision-maker; in media relations, it’s the reporter/editor. In the case of lawyers, you pay more for someone with 20 years of experience and solid results; in communications and PR, it’s the same.

Communications 98

Communications Comparison Exercises Interviews 98

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

. “EKA is a government relations and public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, government relations, policy issues, and crisis communications strategy.” Having access to real-time media monitoring allows EKA to provide clients with instant news. ” What are Your Favorite PR Trends?

Communications 81

Communications Crisis Communications Media Public Affairs 81

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Upon graduating, Susan decided to leave reporting behind and instead put her skills to work doing media relations for a major retailer back in her hometown. When I first left my corporate job, I could not believe how much business was out there for someone who had strong media relations skills and good crisis experience,” Susan says.

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