5W PR

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Selecting and Training Your Crisis Team Small businesses can’t afford dedicated crisis specialists, so cross-train existing employees to handle emergency communications. These sessions help team members internalize their roles while identifying gaps in your response plan.

Small Business 78

Small Business Crisis Communications Crisis Communications 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It’s about one of the key departments Korey oversaw – customer service – and its seemingly impossible standards. These days, customer relations is public relations, especially for high-growth DTC brands. You can tell a lot about a company by how it handles customer complaints.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Employee Reputation Leadership 156

Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

When a journalist writes a negative article, internal stakeholders may jump to conclusions about the impact that will have on your brand. With a robust social listening tool, you can create compelling reports in minutes that will speak volumes to senior internal stakeholders. Identify de-influencers or detractors Yes, that’s right.

Strategy 370

Strategy Communications Reputation Measurement 370

Presspage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By keeping tabs on both internal and external developments, youll gain a clear picture of which trends or potential issues could impact your organization. Negative online reviews: Customers complain about your product or service on social media. Those same instincts are essential for issue management. Here are several examples.

Reputation 78

Reputation Crisis Trends Customer Service 78

Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook. If they are in any way responsible for content, customer service, monitoring or answering fan questions, they need to have a deeper level of training. A fast food worker stomps in a lettuce bin and posts it on YouTube.

Social Media 239

Social Media Crisis Training Media 239

Cision

AUGUST 30, 2016

Watch for issues around the globe and the impact they may have on your business, clients, customers and employees. How many international organizations were prepared for #Brexit and its impact on their business? Look at your industry for additional scenarios that might be playing out right before your eyes.

Crisis 220

Crisis Crisis Communications Crisis Management Exercises 220

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

PR service isn’t customer service. Behind a counter, it’s good for business to go along with all of your customer’s wishes. Performance issues are easy to avoid when there is high internal visibility on employee output vs. hours worked. Client relations are not customer service.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Course Internal International 60

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 6, 2016

A PR agency employee starting in the business today will be creating programs, telling stories, and reporting to clients in ways very different from just a few years ago, in part due to the rise of digital technology and the blurring of lines between paid, earned, and owned media. The Holmes Report estimates the global PR industry at $14.2

SEO 204

SEO Analytics B2B Measurement 204

Cision

APRIL 3, 2015

10 Tips to Activate Employees on Social Media. To tap into this market, brands need to empower internal supporters and stakeholders to join the conversation on social media. Our free tip sheet taps into the industry’s brightest brains to provide 10 you’re your brand can build an active, effective employee base on social media.

Marketing 120

Marketing Customer Service Employee Mobile 120

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate communicators regularly work with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute pertinent info to employees and key affiliates. Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. How do you know what’s working?

Training 195

Training Media Training Crisis Communications Reputation 195

Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

When employees at one of the companies went on strike over the summer, customers and vendors joined them. The employees wanted him back and weren’t going to work until he was. The story became one of helping employees and reinstating an employer known for taking care of his workers and customers. What to do.

Employee 120

Employee Print Customer Service Local 120

Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 15, 2020

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Most brands have learnt that the customer service or reputational impact of the occasion rogue tweet isn’t worth the cost of 24/7 social media management. It is enjoying significant growth.

Storytelling 78

Storytelling Social Media Internal International 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

In an internal company email CEO Bob Gamgort explained that the company didn’t intend to appear to “take sides” in the emotionally charged dispute and apologized to employees for their distress. It pays to overprepare for the public and internal response after any move that may seem controversial.

Branding 136

Branding Brand Advertising Advertising 136

Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Employee advocacy. Transparency. Brand humanization.

Social Media 156

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 156

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Video also works well as an internal tool for company announcements or simply to show accessibility, as Intuit CEO Brad Smith does in his “ new employee welcome message.” Internal communications teams use video to convey a corporate culture. A personalized way to attract talent. An expression of corporate values.

Video 149

Video Case Study Agriculture B2B 149

Cision

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Successful enterprise social strategies span silos and involve all departments, creating a cohesive plan that accurately reflects your business, employees and overall goals. Plus, you’ll be able to identify the internal thought leaders in your organization. Integrated social strategies also require integrated social tools.

Enterprise 120

Enterprise Strategy Pinterest Customer Service 120

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Customers / clients. Once you have your groups listed out, you’ll want to identify the owners of each of these relationships (for example, your investor relations department owns the relationships with your investors, while HR owns the relationships with your employees, candidates and some vendors, such as recruiters).

Crisis Communications 193

Crisis Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Management 193

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2017

These early arrangements can include a junior in-house employee or possibly a “shared” situation where the PR function is wedged into marketing or even customer service. Knowing the signs that lead to such a decision can help ensure a smooth transition from internal to external team.

Company 136

Company Interviews Reputation Privacy 136

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 15, 2011

As a cable company, Comcast is notorious for poor customer service. However, they are able to leverage a personal experience to their Twitter account by humanizing the customer service experience. Bill Gerth is the trust agent for Comcast and he responds to customer inquiries and issues with his own voice.

Branding 86

Branding Brand Customer Service Twitter 86

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 4, 2018

” Do I start to adjust expectations with internal stakeholders re: engagements? How to I better automate customer service via social media? Is now the time to double-down on an employee social advocacy program? Should engagements even be a key metric anymore? Should I look at chatbots more closely?

Trends 109

Trends Marketing Instagram Social Media 109

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Internal comms takes center comms stage in hybrid work. With the new dynamics of hybrid work established worldwide, Public Relations – as a professional who builds and consolidates relationships – becomes an even more strategic professional regarding the internal audience. Bill Byrne , Managing Director, Remedy Public Relations.

Marketing 212

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

5W PR

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Employee Engagement A strong internal brand is essential for creating a positive and productive work environment. Communicating the brand’s vision and values, recognizing employee achievements, and fostering a sense of pride and belonging build employee engagement.

Consumer 78

Consumer Branding Brand Crisis Management 78

5W PR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Power survey showed that more than half the first-time home buyers polled (54%) felt angry or confused when their mortgages were turned over to mortgage servicing companies. Bad customer service headed the list of complaints followed by poor self-service.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Policies Analysis Training 88

Sword and the Script

MARCH 2, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve lived through two acquisitions, contributed to internal and external comms for several more, and at different organizations, and even did a divestiture. Muck Rack is a comprehensive all-in-one tool – and it puts customer service front and center. The event is free with registration.

Company 160

Company Tools Technology Software 160

5W PR

APRIL 9, 2024

This team should include representatives from various departments such as PR, legal, engineering, and customer service. Equipping the internal team with the know-how and skills to execute it effectively is equally important. Conduct regular training for employees, particularly those on the PR crisis management squad.

Crisis Management 78

Crisis Management B2B Crisis Company 78

PRSay

JUNE 26, 2016

Of course, using social media data along with web analytics, customer service, and sales and marketing data helps to paint a much clearer picture of your customers and how they feel about your business. However, it’s not just your communication goals (exposure, message retention, engagement, etc.)

Social Media 113

Social Media Media Infographics Community 113

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This month was no exception, and perhaps because many of the launches were timed with annual PRSA International Conference which wrapped up recently. The feature enables “enterprises to analyze customer conversations from owned data sources” and let the Talkwalker AI engine analyze it. What sort of data? Why would you do this?

Internal 70

Internal International Data Media 70

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

A North Minneapolis native, Tess excelled in her journalism program at Drake University, during which she presided over the Coalition of Black Students and interned in business development with The Integer Group and in marketing/group sales with Iowa Events Center. Jordan has a true passion for communication and sports!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Polaris

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

A professional practitioner helps clients with internal communications, community engagement, social media best practices, speech writing, investor relations. Sharing the pros and cons of holding regular town hall meetings with employees, or. PR encompasses all forms of business communication. the list goes on.

Publicity 100

Publicity Interviews Reputation Construction 100

Presspage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By keeping tabs on both internal and external developments, youll gain a clear picture of which trends or potential issues could impact your organization. Negative online reviews: Customers complain about your product or service on social media. Those same instincts are essential for issue management. Here are several examples.

Reputation 78

Reputation Crisis Trends Customer Service 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. Internal communications: PR practitioners may also be responsible for communicating with employees and stakeholders within an organization. Should companies hire public relations people internally? What is public relations?

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The report provides an international perspective on the challenges facing the PR business. A study called the Velvet Ghetto commissioned by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) first called out the gender pay gap in the PR profession in 1986. ICCO consists of national PR trade associations in 55 countries.

Government 103

Government Print Education Ethics 103

Sword and the Script

MARCH 15, 2022

These tiers will be based on levels of customer service and data – this is where the way they handle syndication noted above will save you money. Finally, Mr. Croll is aiming to ensure his employees have experience working in communications. They have a couple of hundred international customers already.

Tools 164

Tools Media Software Analysis 164

Communications Conversations

APRIL 27, 2017

Who says the CEO can’t also handle customer service? In fact, he often serves as a “customer service” rep of sorts for UW-EC. Now, you might say, my executives don’t have time to handle customer complaints. What better way to connect with employees (or students, in this case)?

Twitter 60

Twitter Customer Service Interviews Employee 60

PR 20/20

AUGUST 22, 2017

While only 7% cite executive sponsorship as their paramount challenge, 40% indicated that the most common challenge—proving ROI—points to a crucial need to drum up and perpetuate internal support. Human Resources is uneasy about adopting an employee social media policy. My own experiences echo these findings. Pick Your Battles.

Marketing 87

Marketing Resources Technology Internal 87

Landis PR

JANUARY 5, 2023

Yet it can erode in a moment, such as it has for the airline Southwest – previously known for great customer service – cancelled 15,000 flights over Christmas. Align internal and external communications. Public trust is perhaps your business’s most valuable commodity. Again, see Twitter for how not to do it.).

Communications 52

Communications Airlines Internal International 52

Mindful Marketing

JULY 16, 2022

reported that between 2017 and 2021, hundreds of EY employees acted unfairly either by using an ill-gotten answer key for an ethics component of the CPA exam or by cheating on ethics tests required for continuing education. The Security and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) As punishment for the systematic abuses, the S.E.C.

Ethics 89

Ethics Pharmaceuticals Corporate Financial 89