Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Do you need to meet reporters in-person to get coverage? The process is more casual; especially for websites, meeting-in-person is normally not necessary. A press conference is considered a good way to get connected with local media outlets, especially for new companies. Do they cover press U.S. releases in China?

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PRSay

MARCH 20, 2020

Your local grocery store issues updates about what’s in stock every few hours. Meanwhile, the boss has planned three video conferences and two individual check-in meetings. Using tools like Apple FaceTime, Zoom and Google Meet can also add a more personal touch than just sending an email. Everyone wants to offer breaking news.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 17, 2014

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know I’m a big devotee of reading the hard copy print edition of my local newspaper, the Minneapolis Star Tribune. We really do have more fun than you corporate folks. Plus, typically, we’re not quite as locked up in meetings as our corporate friends.

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PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2021

So, for the time being, the first meetings with her new colleagues will be virtual. But I’m looking forward to jumping in and then, hopefully, in the not-to-distant future, we can all go out in the world again and I’ll be able to meet everyone in real life.”. As a result, I helped her get around campus. And that’s fantastic.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 18, 2022

Shirley graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in public relations and a Master’s degree from Seton Hall in corporate and public communications. She’s looking at auditions for local choral groups and trying her hand at some fiction writing. Cross-country career path. Everything is smaller. I walk everywhere.

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Cision

JUNE 13, 2017

Corporations have to be more than simply transactional, or they run the risk of losing their customers’ loyalty for a more engaging brand that can provide the same service. Food and beverage corporations can blog about unique recipes, banks can blog about personal finance tips and travel companies can blog about exciting destinations.

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Cision

MAY 18, 2016

Sonja Warner, vice president of global corporate communications at TransMedia Group, says only through planning and strategy will you reach your target audience effectively. You recently joined TransMedia Group as the vice president of global corporate communications. Has it improved global corporate communication?

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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. We’re professionals by day and activists by night, and the two shall never meet. Full disclosure: I’m an activist for social and racial justice. I have marched the streets of Washington, D.C.,

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key expertise of Eje Comunicación Corporate Communications: Reputation management. Corporate events. Corporate Social Responsibility programs. Building strong relationships with local media and opinion leaders. It is crucial that they thoroughly understand the local environment and be capable of responding effectively.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2023

The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. The pro-bono initiative matches local nonprofit organizations with PRSA Colorado members who can provide the nonprofits with communications services. Communications projects will be completed in September.

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PRSay

MAY 26, 2020

Among the themes that emerged from the meeting were how to bring patients back for emergency treatments, surgeries, elective procedures, screenings, outpatient therapies and office visits. On May 14, several members of the PRSA Health Academy executive committee met virtually to discuss concerns and share ideas.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Story is a corporate punk. Founder Amanda Lowe arrived at our first meeting straight from a boxing workout. Birmingham is back under local restrictions. We work with corporates, B2B companies and the public sector, helping them to tell the real stories of people, places and those they serve. How was your lockdown?

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5W PR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Once you answer that question and put together a plan to actively promote and preserve your corporate reputation, the chances are that any damage occurring from such an incident will be minimal rather than catastrophic. How often do you meet someone who speaks negatively about the culture within their company?

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2021

Physical events cancelled during lockdown shifted online as COVID-19 disrupted conferences, meetings, training sessions and workshops. Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. This is likely to be an issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

We sat down with Bernadette to discuss how her background in journalism impacted her career in PR, how she struck out on her own as a solo PR pro (and grew both her client and employee roster) and how she’s using her PR skills to help prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion practices at her local PRSA chapter.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

When done well, social marketing programs can showcase corporate values, demonstrate commitment to community, and engage consumers, while providing needed resources for a group or cause. Our local partners knew the “lay of the land” and were cooperative on every level. That may be a good reason to look for an up-and-comer.

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Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large. Kathy: I am the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer at UL.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Which students at your local college or university are already making the world a better place, and how are they doing it? Can you make it happen?”

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PRSay

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I looked to opportunities with the Corporate Communications Section, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Chapters to do both in different ways. Chapter involvement introduced me to a broad local network that has always proved to be a wealth of resources.

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The Proactive Report

JULY 23, 2017

A new report from BrightEdge reveals that although marketers at B2C and B2B Fortune 500 brands recognize the AI, voice and hyper-local revolution is here, most are not yet planning to adapt their marketing strategies to these new ideas. The wheels do tend to grind slowly in large corporations.

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2020

During a normal year, corporations compete for LGBTQ buyers using traditional and sometimes antiquated methods, such as gay pride events and circuit parties. Advertising in local LGBTQ publications are relatively inexpensive and a great way to support the community. You may get more bang for your buck donating to local organizations.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

She even went to his funeral locally (we asked their permission) – it was a full military funeral with honors – and photographed it and gave all the pics to the family. My wife worked for the same newspaper at the time, and she stopped by their house to pick up some photos that we ran with the story, and she was warmly greeted.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Back when I worked on the corporate side, I distinctly remember trying to get on my boss’ calendar. Because she was booked with back-to-back meetings all day long. Many of my big corporate clients today face the same dilemma. Meetings from 7:30 a.m. Do you really need to meet? It was impossible. Unbelievable.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The answer is corporate social responsibility (CSR). It’s a broad term referring to the social good your brand does locally, nationally or globally. It can take a variety of routes from volunteering at the local food pantry to partnering with a national cause like the American Cancer Society. Make it social.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A combination of competitive corporate tax rates, strategic location and robust regulatory framework has made Ireland highly attractive for FDI over the past two decades, with some of the world’s biggest tech firms (Google, Meta, Amazon) having their European headquarters in Dublin.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

International Business Hub : With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, Hong Kong is home to numerous international corporations. Diverse and Sophisticated Media Landscape: Hong Kong’s media landscape is highly developed and diverse, with an extensive range of local and international news outlets operating in both English and Chinese.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

Within its 22 local newsrooms around the world, Business Wire employs experienced and knowledgeable editorial teams who review this content to confirm legitimacy and accuracy. A newswire is a trusted method to meet Regulation Fair Disclosure, which ensures all interested parties have access to your news and financial data at the same time.

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Prakkypedia

AUGUST 9, 2014

Whether you call your role “PR” or “media relations” or “corporate communications”, it’s impossible to have a highly successful comms program without having some input from others around you. I was reminded of the importance of this recently when I published the post “ The To-Do List for Every New Corporate Communications Manager ”.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

In addition, Wiser also conducts local meet-ups around the world. WiserLocal is a local face-to-face gathering, supporting collaboration across sectors working towards social change. I remember my first WiserLocal meeting, to which one of my friends invited me via Facebook. Talking and tweeting. And either way, why?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Local economy is not as bad as it may look based on just the indicators. Key expertise of Integrate Communications We have branding, B2B and corporate PR as major expertise in tech, automobile and food industries. Economy in Japan looks blunt these days, but it is due to currency fluctuations.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Building relationships with local journalists, understanding the media landscape, and crafting tailored press releases can help secure media coverage. Naver is an influential local search engine, similar to Google in the global market. Consider creating content that aligns with local trends and interests.

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Flack's Revenge

JUNE 28, 2017

Axis connects investors and corporations with tech startups. The NYSE session was part of a two day event that includes “leading Israeli series A tech startups and US VCs, angels, and corporate investors… to develop business opportunities and ultimately make deals,” according to their site.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In smaller markets, like where I live, there has long been a tendency for media professionals to seek corporate roles when they become available. When I was director of corporate communications at a local healthcare organization, I would regularly receive a number of resumes from reporters whenever PR jobs opened up.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Speeches, white papers, blog posts and even tweets create expectations about an executive’s communication skills that must be met when they do live Facebook chats, meet customers or talk with employees. In local, regional and national workshops, Campbell has taught hundreds of professionals to be better ghostwriters.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When I graduated from Ivey back in the ’80s, reputation management and its kin, corporate social responsibility, were foreign concepts. dpms is a local London business that sells branded apparel, jewelry and products by local artisans. The win inspired Metro News , a local tabloid, to profile dpms in a feature story.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 17, 2021

I eschew corporate titles, and simply refer to myself as a freelance writer. I attended a symposium at the Engine Research Center, at the University of Wisconsin in Madison two summers ago entitled Technologies to Meet Ultra-Low NOx Standards, which should supply an excellent background for that article.

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