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The surprising 10 ‘decisions drivers’ that factor into B2B software deals

Sword and the Script

If you are a B2B technology company, thought leadership isn’t optional, it’s the biggest marketing lever you have. There is no cheap and cheerful path to thought leadership. Good thought leadership is not easy; if it was, everyone would do it. Thought leadership isn’t just about new sales – it also helps keep customers.

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Build marketing and PR programs rather than executing campaigns

Sword and the Script

A third example of a program is running a corporate blog like a news site. I’ve run a corporate blog that published a new post five days a week – it grew to rival industry trades. Publish at least once a week (2-5x is better), do it consistently and on deadline – rather than whenever you get to it. Over time you can add volume.

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How to manage corporate reputation with PESTLE analysis

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In this blog article as part of our managing corporate reputation with PESTLE analysis series, we are diving deeper into the “how to” of the PESTLE process and best practices for communications pros to keep in mind. Decide which actions to take with the goal of enhancing your corporate reputation.

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The 20 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

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Corporate Communications. Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Corporate communications regularly involves interaction with senior leaders and HR departments. . Executive Thought Leadership.

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Why the UK’s biggest corporates are at risk of reputational damage

The Resolution Blog

They talk about FTSE 100 businesses and the lack of PR expertise in executive leadership teams and on boards in the UK. In this episode Stella interviews the Chief Executive of the CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) Alastair McCapra.

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How does a CEO’s Personal Brand Impact Corporate Reputation?

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Today, corporate reputation is directly impacted by and intertwined with a CEO’s personal brand. Brand and corporate reputation are now a key drivers of business performance – meaning that the desire for positive stakeholder sentiment has surpassed the importance of profit margins. How can a CEO affect corporate reputation?

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The Value of Pitching Trade Reporters | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

If it's not the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, or the Associated Press—or an interview on CNBC—it's common for corporate leadership to ask, "Why bother?" Everyone wants to be featured in the New York Times.

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