Sword and the Script

JULY 17, 2018

Merritt Allen is the owner and executive director of Vox Optima , which is a strategic communications firm with a long history of working with the government. So much has changed in PR, I wanted to understand how it has impacted communications in government. Merritt Allen is my guest on this edition of the Off Script series.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Internal Communications Internal communications are crucial in determining how things are accomplished in any organization. Experts have often debated the interesting PR problem of measuring the effectiveness of internal communications. How do you know what’s working? Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. “A new role that emerged in this study was that of an internal social media manager, which involves managing internal social media channels used to communicate with employees.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 12, 2022

It covers business models, audience strategies, journalism practice, regulation, and future technologies. Three-quarters (75%) of respondents say they are confident about their company’s prospects for 2022, though fewer (60%) say the same about the future of journalism. Generational issues are a key theme.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We added new committee structures to our operations to address governance, membership, professional development and thought leadership. A highlight of the year was serving as host at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston. All of this was done with great diligence and thought for the good of all our members.

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Stern + Associates

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A leading expert on the reform and expansion of Chinese capitalism and its interaction with the rest of the world, Rithmire offers leaders vital knowledge about the multifaceted intertwining of politics, the economy and international affairs in the global market. and Chinese competition isn’t just about GDP numbers or trade wars.

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Ishmael's Corner

APRIL 28, 2015

“In 2012, a continued erosion of news reporting resources converged with growing opportunities for those in politics, government agencies, companies and others to take their messages directly to the public.”. Reviewing this 18-year runway doesn’t show PR is taking “oxygen” from journalism. Can you imagine?

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 19, 2023

The book is a critique of capitalism, seen here as a system gamed in favour of big corporations, which has undermined government independence and responsiveness to the needs of citizens. But it’s nonetheless a valuable read for professionals to consider how much truth or traction there is in this perspective. But is it still all-powerful?

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Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

I oversaw corporate communications for Anchor Gaming – a publicly traded slot machine developer – before the company was sold to International Game Technology in 2001. and our challenge is helping different audiences – media, government, regulators – understand the business. The business model is beginning to grow in the U.S.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

I would do so via a live satellite feed, providing insights, and sharing my experiences at international conferences from London to Shanghai. Before my release from prison, the media reporting had two legs–criminal conduct and a failed government sting operation. Most of this happened in the U.S. If so, how?

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 5, 2021

He was a frequent contributor to All Things Considered and Morning Edition and ended up as an intern in NPR’s Washington Bureau a year later, gaining extensive industry experience and honing his writing skills. After college, Doug was a typical journalism nomad, working in newsrooms in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.

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PRSay

APRIL 15, 2021

The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 86 percent of the general population expects CEOs to speak publicly on social issues while 68 percent feel that CEOs should step in when the government does not fix societal problems. . Those using the scorecard are finding some common themes: [It’s important to] think internally first.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 15, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I dabbled at my college newspaper, but my career began in earnest at an international business newsletter called EDM Publications, which was based in Paris at the time but has since moved to Munich. Almost 20 years.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Joining me this week’s episode is Tatevik Simonyan , the co-founder and director of communications and international relations at SPRING PR company in Armenia. Besides SPRING PR, I’m the founder of the Doing Digital International Forum , one of the largest tech events in the region. It’s a huge dilemma.

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Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

I went to school at Arizona State University and I was majoring in communication and journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Interestingly enough, when I was doing my internship, I got the bug to be a reporter because I worked with so many of them and I was majoring in journalism and communications.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Propel, which is headquartered in Tel Aviv said its technology is currently being used by elements of the Israeli government and NGOs in its armed conflict with Hamas. Truescope named Jim Collishaw as vice president of Government Sales. click image for higher resolution) 2. PR tech mentions Meltwater releases “winter” updates.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 1, 2022

Or the Longview Journal in the case of this particular announcement. The earnings release named new customers in this segment “as Marriott International, Nike, McKinsey & Company, Lego and Bayer.”. It has “more than 250 corporate and government clients across Singapore and New Zealand,” according to the announcement.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2024

Existing customers can “verify in one step,” while new customers will be asked to enroll by sending a government identification card “and a quick selfie” to Clear. It’s often an assistant account executive or an intern. Internal comms platform Staffbase added a major franchise of the Domino’s pizza chain to its list of customers.

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Privacy B2B Pitching Analysis 91

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. has been exploring in her work on women in journalism.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The leading PR expert and former President of ICCO will be one of the respected judges of the MENA Awards 2021, among some of the biggest names from the worlds of PR, communications and journalism in the region. Winners will be announced at the PRCA MENA Regional Awards 2021 event in Dubai on February 2021.

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PR Conversations

JULY 17, 2014

To leave the field of interior design and go into journalism–that eventually led me into PR. A detour into interior design led to journalism in radio and print for around 10 years, before landing in PR. Helen’s been self-employed for most of her 20 or so years in PR, with a brief in-house stint in local government.

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Real Estate Local Government Internal 71

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. I balance a lot of hats internally and externally but it’s a challenge and I enjoy learning each day. PR, marketing, sales and journalism. RW: How many hats we really do wear.

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Maxim Behar

DECEMBER 11, 2022

First - my cousin, the legend in Bulgarian international journalism, Joseph Davidov, the man who made me passionate about this wonderful profession - to write, to enjoy every word or punctuation mark and to do my best to combine them into a clear and useful message - lived and worked there, and still does successfully.

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Newspapers Government Fashion Meeting 72

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

The differences are less significant than what, at least in a good newsroom, they all share: a commitment to enduring journalism values that include accuracy, timeliness, balance, relevance, importance, emotional impact, counter-intuition, enterprise. How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services?

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 24, 2019

If you’re expanding to an international LOB, your new goal could be to build a loyal audience in the UK. Having served as the executive editor at Money Magazine, Magnarelli’s journalism experience gave her an advantage. Marketing stacks can get messy, so limit the tools in your arsenal to strengthen brand governance.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 18, 2023

Even though this year, I'm now 28 years in business and 15-16 years in journalism before that, this year has been the hardest year to do business at all. We have not been able to form a government, a government has fallen that was legitimately elected after a very complicated scheme of compromise with a very thin coalition.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 24, 2020

In response to this misinformation, the government has set up a specialised cyberteam tasked with cracking down on the spread of fake news. March also marks Women’s History month and ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th March, a few Fireflies attended an event with inspirational female founders in tech.

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Fashion Financial LinkedIn Government 48

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

That’s when the Edelman Trust Barometer listed it as one of the most trusted professions and people actually turned to the news media and government for truth. I also have led the internal communications team and launched a public affairs newsletter and advertorial for a large hospital system in California.

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Ethics Privacy Healthcare Industry 96

Stuart Bruce

MAY 23, 2015

On Thursday evening CIPR International hosted an excellent discussion on the work of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center. Since inception the Center has evolved into a key communications hub with outreach to both internal audiences in Ukraine as well as conducting active outreach to opinion formers and the media outside of Ukraine.”

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Handbook Crisis International Internal 60

Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But the inaction of a huge series of Bulgarian governments that have no desire to even show what Bulgaria is like outside the borders. I really hope this government can come out of this “mish-mash” that is here in the Bulgarian political PR landscape and say, "We have to do something now and show what Bulgaria is.".

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Tourism Government Crisis Meeting 64

Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Government relations. Internal communications. Journalism. Some have local practices and others are international. We have changed too, expanding from a blog to a popular twitter chat to an international membership organization. Community relations. Corporate communications. Direct advertising. Event planning.

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Maxim Behar

JULY 2, 2023

He is a past president of the International Communications Consultancy Organization, also known as, ICCO, which is the largest and most influential global organization of PR professionals and practitioners. And now is a president of The World Communications Forum Association, registered in Davos, Switzerland.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 21, 2018

The president of the agency knew I wasn’t happy doing PR and asked me to take on the role of leading the agency’s internal marketing department. See these related interviews: The Changing Face of PR in Government; Off Script #30: Merritt Allen of Vox Optima. PR, marketing, sales and journalism. Photo credit: Unsplash.

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Marketing Interviews Data Leadership 75

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 2, 2018

A3 I studied journalism in grad school. Department of Education, the International Chamber of Commerce, and a variety of nonprofits, government agencies, and international organizations. Shonali’s PR Virtuosos, blogs, etc.). Based in Washington, DC, she’s worked with the U.S.

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Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But the inaction of a huge series of Bulgarian governments that have no desire to even show what Bulgaria is like outside the borders. I really hope this government can come out of this “mish-mash” that is here in the Bulgarian political PR landscape and say, "We have to do something now and show what Bulgaria is.".

Tourism 52

Tourism Government Crisis Meeting 52

Beyond PR

JUNE 8, 2016

Although the trio’s conversation focused on the state of journalism in the District, the obstacles and opportunities they discussed not only apply to most news markets, they also impact their PR counterparts. 1. Quality still rules the day in journalism and PR. But there are basics of journalism that you have to know.”.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

I work with the lead editors of each CVG brand to support implementation and continuation of consistent internal processes. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? In my current position, I have a mix of operational and strategic responsibilities.

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