Stuart Bruce

JULY 15, 2014

Lots of new research around at the moment that point to a positive future for the public relations business. The FT says : “The social media result is particularly striking given that some companies have had high-profile failures in this area.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2018

Who knew that when mom was dispensing her pearls of wisdom that she was preparing you for a public relations career? They’re the most concerned with public perception, social responsibility, and community relations. For a deep dive on media training , see our earlier post. Sit up straight. Learn to behave.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2018

Any crisis communications team must be ready to respond at any hour to an escalating event, and that speed is vital. Communications professionals must act decisively to safeguard corporate reputation, and many worry that they may miss something. The good news is the communications profession is flourishing.

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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.

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5W PR

AUGUST 1, 2024

Healthcare organizations can utilize press releases, website content, and social media platforms to keep the community informed about their work and achievements. Establishing thought leadership Public relations enable healthcare organizations to position themselves as trusted sources of health information.

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Landis PR

MARCH 18, 2024

By Andie Davis Photo courtesy of Pixabay There are many great benefits that come from media training, and not just for media interviews. If you get media interview requests, you will want experienced media trainers to guide you through the ins and outs (and the dos and don’ts) of being a great interviewee.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2018

An anonymous quote tells us, “A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker,” and those in public relations would be wise to remember it when something goes awry. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Some CEOs and others in leadership positions shun the idea of media training.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

Anything written inside an organization should be treated as if it could quickly go public. ” So, what are the best ways to lessen the potential negative impacts of your internal communications going external? Treat every piece of internal communication as if it were external. If the internal email goes out at 10:30 a.m.,

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

That quote from Mr. Rogers has gained new relevance in reference to health care workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Communicators can also be the “helpers” to the media right now. You will always find people who are helping.’”. Remember, we’re all in this together.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

A press release is a short, compelling news story written by an organization and shared with media outlets, journalists, or the public. Sally Stewart, author of Media Training 101 , reminds us that a successful press release should make the phone ring or the email ding.

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. In the event of a crisis, your reputation can be quickly damaged, and it can take a long time to recover.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 15, 2016

The extremely smart Nick Morgan of Public Words recently published an article that reveals the results of a study on stress. ” This is important for leaders to realize prior to experiencing a crisis. Because successful crisis management often requires an appearance, in some capacity, by the organization’s leadership.

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Shift Communications

JULY 26, 2017

While they may be faster than Michael Phelps in the water , they are way too slow in controlling their narrative in the media. The media and the public already have an established narrative around sharks and Shark Week is only feeding into it. Luckily, with a pre-approved crisis communications plan already in place, G.W.

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5W PR

JUNE 11, 2024

Sci-fi stories and media reports on biases and privacy issues have raised concerns about AI. At this crucial moment in time, public relations plays a key role in shaping how the public and media view this technology. Demystifying AI through PR fosters informed dialogues and engenders public trust.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

This provides an opportunity to build upon the individual experience and transition to reputation management and crisis communications, all the while having students emphasize how the brand plays into the narrative surrounding a corporate or personality crisis. Students write about a current event and critique the assessment.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

So when you get a little nutty and have a naked public meltdown or go fruit loops on an airplane headed for Vegas…and you’re the pilot , it’s going to negatively affect your brand. Invest in getting your spokesperson(s) media trained. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan. And why not?

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The February #PRprochat was lucky enough to have Gerard Braud as a special guest, author of “ Don’t Speak to the Media Until… ” and he shared some fantastic tips. He has specialized in media training and crisis communication planning since for the last twenty years, and is a wonderful source of expertise.

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Reputation Us

JUNE 23, 2019

” We partner with companies across many industries to develop comprehensive crisis communication plans, train executives and key staff to communicate effectively before, during and after a crisis. Our core crisis preparation services include: CRISIS COMMUNICATION PLAN. LITIGATION SUPPORT.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 11, 2019

We are also proud to have among our members seasoned crisis PR pros who have created sound PR crisis plan resources: Fran Stephenson of Step In Communications offers Five Crisis Communications Building Blocks. Join Solo PR Pro for access to a Media Training template and many more members-only tools.

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Shift Communications

JULY 19, 2017

As our VP of Marketing Tech previously summarized : In a crisis management situation, something has gone wrong and your brand is on fire. There’s the tide of public opinion – the heat, the energy. In this five part blog crisis management series, we’ll walk through how we would work with our pretend client, G.W., Media training.

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Presspage

AUGUST 5, 2024

The good news is that if your company has a great process in place for responding to requests from the media, creating connections with journalists is often an added bonus. Here are 3 tips that will teach you how to handle media inquiries as part of your crisis communication strategy. Who will respond to media inquiries?

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Presspage

AUGUST 5, 2024

The good news is that if your company has a great process in place for responding to requests from the media, creating connections with journalists is often an added bonus. Here are 3 tips that will teach you how to handle media inquiries as part of your crisis communication strategy. Who will respond to media inquiries?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Once I had kids, I moved into public relations for a better work-life balance. But before I made that transition, I took some public relations courses at a nearby university. Tasked with fundraising and event planning, I was doing little, if any, strategic public relations planning. No longer do I question myself and my skills.

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Stuart Bruce

MARCH 3, 2015

The rise of crisis management can perhaps also be explained by this as companies and organisations are under far greater scrutiny than ever before from individual citizens and special interest groups all of who have the ability to use social media to instantly reveal what they find.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 3, 2013

If you spoke at a party the way most businesses speak to the public, no one would know who you were after you left. Image: Jonas Bergsten [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons. Tech companies start calling themselves “idea incubators.” Staffing agencies sell “solutions.” Design firms become “marketing strategists.”. It has scissors.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

From cyber attacks, to hurricanes, to mergers gone wrong; the negative headlines seem to rule the front pages in media outlets across the CU world. The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.”

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As digital and social media continue to blur the lines between an individual’s public and private lives, and we move forward in a world where the fusion of these two seems inevitable, it is crucial for all of us to understand the difference between what is private and what is personal, but public. That’s media training 101.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

One of the things that keeps our industry interesting is the vast plethora of skills you can learn under the golf umbrella of public relations.

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Garrett Public Relations

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Lately, there seems to be no shortage of folks who seem hell-bent on creating a crisis for themselves, simply because they seem not to know when to be quiet. In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen several examples of public figures who would’ve benefitted from […].

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I get to work with so many different types of media on a daily basis – from tech outlets to both long- and short-lead lifestyle/consumer publications, to national and local news stations. All of this on top of facing endless negativity from the public, and people doubting her abilities along the way.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

It’s no longer enough to protect and serve their communities; law enforcement agencies must now rebuild public trust. From our work with law enforcement clients and our stronghold in crisis communications, the recognition that effective communication is necessary — even critical — is no longer the issue.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a challenging time in so many ways, yet crisis communications is a place where PR people can shine a light. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Amy Hesser , CEO Hesser Communications Group. Barbara Rozgonyi , CEO CoryWest Media. People are listening, especially for good news.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

One of the things that keeps our industry interesting is the vast plethora of skills you can learn under the golf umbrella of public relations.

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Landis PR

JULY 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, we are featured in Public Relations Global Network ‘s Faces and Markets of PRGN. Our services include key messaging, media training, public relations, digital marketing, social media, crisis communications, content marketing, influencer marketing and video production.

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Prohibition

APRIL 23, 2020

Because of this open narrative, often people take straight to social media to call brands out – when historically you may have just sent an email to complain. Nowadays, it can all be done in the public domain. The fast paced digital world we live in means it is essential that you are prepared for a PR crisis.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

A press release is a short, compelling news story written by an organization and shared with media outlets, journalists, or the public. Sally Stewart, author of Media Training 101 , reminds us that a successful press release should make the phone ring or the email ding.

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