Stephen Waddington

MAY 4, 2021

The role of public relation in supporting management decision-making has been at the forefront of the response to COVID-19 for many organisations. We argue that issues related to ESG have been the domain of public relations and public affairs practitioners for at least 50 years.

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Publicity Government Corporate Financial 197

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

But as VP of public affairs, he fashioned a unique response to mounting criticism of Mobil during the energy crisis. Mobil took out full-page advocacy op-eds in the New York Times to share the company’s viewpoint on public issues like technology, mass transit, and energy independence.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

5W PR

AUGUST 27, 2021

There are different types of PR specialists who are experts in their fields–fields such as public affairs, or social media. With public affairs, for example, PR professionals are required to communicate with media outlets and governments on behalf of clients. Crisis Managers. Employee Relations Managers.

Publicity 88

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Management Employee 88

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More crisis work. “A A lot more crisis work in addition to more duties usually shared between departments. Actual and perceived crisis 24/7. “A COVID, labor issues, economic issues, and crisis issues piled on top of each other.”. Crisis after crisis. Crisis interrupted. Proven business value.

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Communications Crisis International Internal 149

Presspage

MAY 22, 2024

Learning from Experience As Alastair McCapra, CEO of CIPR, points out, poor employee retention, burnout, and downsizing are only making the problem worse. Public sector PR teams have been shrinking year after year, leaving individuals isolated and bearing enormous responsibility.

Public Affairs 78

Public Affairs Policies Employee Survey 78

Presspage

MAY 22, 2024

Learning from Experience As Alastair McCapra, CEO of CIPR, points out, poor employee retention, burnout, and downsizing are only making the problem worse. Public sector PR teams have been shrinking year after year, leaving individuals isolated and bearing enormous responsibility.

Public Affairs 78

Public Affairs Policies Employee Survey 78

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. We even have new words and phrases to reflect these times: We “doomscroll,” poring over bad headlines. We protect meetings from “Zoom-bombings” and give “elbow bumps.”

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Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 198

5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

PR specialists build relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure media placements and handle crisis communication when necessary. They handle employee communications, manage press releases, coordinate public announcements, and maintain the company’s public image.

Publicity 78

Publicity Public Affairs Crisis Communications Policies 78

Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. The Communicating in a Crisis report records how public relations was successfully deployed during in the pandemic. This included participation in BBC and Sky documentaries about the crisis.

Publicity 131

Publicity Case Study Local Public Affairs 131

PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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Reputation Public Affairs Advertising Advertising 100

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Customers, investors, suppliers, employees, and even the community can be stakeholders. Better community relations can increase sales, employee morale, and reputation. Crisis communication Crisis communication is a type of public relations strategy that deals with handling a crisis situation.

Public Affairs 62

Public Affairs Publicity Local Crisis Communications 62

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 12, 2023

A perfect time then for the latest book from public affairs and economics expert Stuart Thomson - Reputation in Business: Lessons for Leaders. He discusses how crisis is inevitable, but how it can be either a threat, or an opportunity – handled right. All have the potential to boost or bust an organisation’s reputation.

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Reputation Public Affairs Case Study International 98

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

Crisis 63

Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

What do you do when you’re embroiled in a crisis that maybe wasn’t of your making? He is a crisis PR expert, a friend of mine for many years. I started actually as a Navy officer, turned Navy public affairs officer. What do you do when you get negative press? His name is Dave Oates. Dave Oates: Sure.

Crisis 78

Crisis Local Facebook Social Media 78

PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

If you’re going to be successful in reaching 130,000 employees, then you have to be consistent [with your messaging] and have the patience to stick with it,” he says. I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. Well, I don’t think we’ve had to shift our crisis approach.

International 67

International Internal Conference Public Affairs 67

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

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Marketing Radio Automotive Television 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Crisis Management and Brand Reputation: Given Italy’s diverse and sometimes polarized media landscape, businesses must be prepared for crisis management and stay proactive in maintaining a positive brand image. Understanding local sentiments and being responsive to public concerns are key to effective crisis communication.

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Fashion Automotive Marketing Public Affairs 70

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here we go: Public Relations Objectives Spin Academy | Online PR Courses Public Relations Objectives Public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion by strategically managing the spread of information between an organisation and stakeholders , influencers , and publics.

Publicity 52

Publicity Public Affairs Journalism Corporate 52

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations.

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.”

Exercises 87

Exercises Public Affairs Conference Education 87

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

Key services: Strategy and Organizational Culture Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Branding Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility Data Analysis and Future Scenarios Crisis Communications Top Advice for Foreign Companies Navigating Media and Communications Environment in Finland 1.

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Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

public affairs, community relations, lobbying, sustainability, among others) together with the communication functions (e.g. media relations, employee communications, digital communications, advertising and media planning, etc) under “bundled” Public Relations inspired organizations.

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Exercises Interviews Public Affairs Financial 70

Doctor Spin

JUNE 29, 2022

Example: An organisation faces a severe crisis, but the PR function manages the situation perfectly and minimises the loss of a) net income and b) brand value. To calculate the value of the investment, we must know how severe the crisis would’ve impacted the organisation without the PR investment. ROI in Marketing vs PR.

Public Affairs 52

Public Affairs Crisis Banking Print 52

Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tools and Tactics Public Relations: PR uses tools such as press releases , events, community involvement, web- and social media publishing, and interactions with the news media to earn public attention and goodwill. It also involves crisis communication to mitigate damage to the company’s reputation.

Publicity 52

Publicity Marketing eBook Public Affairs 52

PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

In my experience, employees from Communications department spend their lives performing the following functions: 1. Public relations professional strives to create a positive reputation for his/her client with the help of information materials. From social media management to crisis communications, content is king. Copywriting.

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Infographics Corporate Policies Reputation 63

Ethical Voices

MARCH 14, 2022

I started in Washington DC in Public Affairs and Crisis Management. Still am a crisis guy and always will be, I think. Thinking about all the crisis work and all the different hats you’ve worn, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? I worked for some great people there.

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. Unfortunately, recent history offers other examples of what not to do in a press conference after a crisis. Before crisis-related press conferences, communication rehearsals are necessary but often neglected.

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Conference Crisis Training Public Affairs 182

Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

JUNE 12, 2021

Soccer star Neymar can’t believe Nike terminated an endorsement deal with him because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee that he says was "an absurd lie." That person, an employee, was not protected. Nike says it is “deeply disturbed” by its findings.

Reputation 59

Reputation Crisis Management Public Affairs Crisis 59

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

During the work week, he’s an account manager with LTPR , a public relations firm based in Portland, Oregon specializing in the financial, healthcare and professional services industries, including crisis communications and litigation support. I’ve served in Army Public Affairs for nearly 17 years now.

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