Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Overall, communication leaders reported higher-quality relationships with marketing and public affairs and lower-quality relationships with finance and information technology (IT). Regardless of structure, communicators should focus on being valued and invested in by top leadership.

Corporate 135

Corporate Communications Public Affairs Resources 135

PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2020

After attending several APR information meetings, she decided it was time to “get serious about Accreditation.”. She had signed up for an APR Boot Camp in April, but like many other face-to-face meetings, the course was canceled. “Now This year, my goal was to buckle down and cross the APR finish line,” she explained.

Study 157

Study Public Affairs Course International 157

Cision

JUNE 1, 2016

How has the public affairs industry changed since you started that organization? Twenty years ago, almost every company of any real size had an in-house public affairs staff. Try to learn the surprising things and the difficult things that you may have no clue about as the leadership group. Talk to your customers.

Public Affairs 120

Public Affairs Community Energy Strategy 120

Stuart Bruce

MARCH 8, 2017

The State of the Profession 2017 survey by the UK’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) reveals that the PR profession still has a very long way to go before the skills and competencies of its practitioners meet the needs of modern future proof public relations best practice.

Publicity 134

Publicity Analysis Public Affairs Measurement 134

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Those of us who are activists may be reluctant to go public about our affiliations for fear of losing clients or alienating the boss or C-suite. We’re professionals by day and activists by night, and the two shall never meet. Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, will be joining the faculty at the Edward R.

System 189

System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 189

PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

We protect meetings from “Zoom-bombings” and give “elbow bumps.” A public affairs officer for the Army did not heed this advice and took a tone-deaf approach in posting about COVID-19, using emojis when referencing death and a racial slur that joked about eating bats (in reference to a disproven theory for how the virus started).

Communications 198

Communications Viral Fashion Public Affairs 198

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The role has required expansion of the previous need to be a generalist who is knowledgeable on business topics, to being one who can effectively take on a business leadership role where needed.”. More responsibility given the pandemic, working remotely, leadership being asked to speak out on social issues, DEI, and ESG.”.

Communications 148

Communications Crisis Internal International 148

Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 8, 2009

No matter who your client is, or what demographic they are a part of -- old line companies with brand pedigree, start ups with deep VC funding, or a nonprofits dedicated to doing good – they will have their internal meetings during your weekly PR conference call. I think we should add a meeting coordinator fee to our monthly retainer.

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Meeting Conference Public Affairs Nonprofit 40

Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2024

The corporate communications or public relations function was elevated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communications leaders participated proactively in management meetings and daily executive standups and addressed a wide range of issues, from public health emergencies to mental health and public relations challenges.

Report 64

Report Communications Public Affairs Ethics 64

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the announcement, Meltwater says sales teams can use the plugins to find “insights and sales triggers to prospect for new leads, personalized outbound emails, streamline prep for sales meetings, and stay up to date with the latest news and insights for customer engagement.” Staffbase appointed Jerilan Greene to its board of directors.

Software 145

Software Pitching Ethics Technology 145

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2024

Malaysia’s multifaceted strengths, encompassing strategic positioning, digital leadership, and halal leadership, collectively position it as a dynamic and forward-thinking player in the evolving Southeast Asian landscape. Malaysia is a dynamic market for Halal products and services and a world leader in Halal certification.

Marketing 101

Marketing Tourism Local Government 101

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.

Marketing 100

Marketing Radio Automotive Television 100

Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

With calls for recession waxing and waning, PR strategies like thought leadership become more and more important. Instead, proactive marketers turn to thought leadership to drive revenue and acquire new business. Do we have access to your senior leadership?

Leadership 105

Leadership SEO Measurement Reputation 105

PR Conversations

DECEMBER 19, 2014

As a result of the recent course, I’ve been reflecting on how in 2015, professional use of social media and digital communications will be essential for anyone working in PR, internal communications, public affairs, marketing and many other functions, in almost every type of organisation.

Social Media 90

Social Media Trends Communications Crisis Management 90

Sword and the Script

JUNE 16, 2020

Cohesive, compelling brand narrative that makes an emotional connection and all the tactics that flow from it such as thought leadership, website, and social.” Illustrating values, thought leadership or the value and use of products or services through an organized campaign of shared anecdotes.” Humanizing the brand.”

Storytelling 135

Storytelling Communications Survey Case Study 135

PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. 5 webinar “Crisis Management on an International Stage: Takeaways from Boeing’s Biggest Crisis and Time Spent in the West Wing.”.

Crisis Management 107

Crisis Management Crisis Crisis Communications Airlines 107

Landis PR

MARCH 6, 2023

In-person meeting? Is it your company’s style to meet and spitball ideas or are you more of a “let’s review the slides” sort of group? You should feel confident in your potential agency’s leadership and team members and their ROI programs/metrics. Presentation over zoom? Make a judgement call here.

Agency 52

Agency Public Affairs Case Study Crisis Communications 52

PRSay

MAY 23, 2022

We joined the nightly prosecution team meetings to debrief on the day’s events and plan for upcoming witnesses and other arguments. And although it’s unusual for a public affairs firm to work on behalf of a prosecutor, this case also was drawing extraordinary worldwide media attention they needed help managing.

Ethics 110

Ethics Public Affairs Television Social Media 110

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.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

And one of the main roots of business development is relationship building, which is formed through familiarity, reputation, credibility and thought leadership. In total, 15 out of the top 30 public affairs graduate schools ranked by US News and World Report participated in the survey.

Creativity 40

Creativity Public Affairs Policies Survey 40

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 15, 2022

“Transgenerational thinking, which is really transgenerational ethics, allows you to expand how you think about the bigger problems in the world and what role you can play in solving them,” says Wallach, former adjunct associate professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Training 62

Training Public Affairs Ethics Groups 62

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

It may be that practitioners highlight the issue during planning discussions, engage with HR or their leadership team. It is probably no coincidence that major professional service firms (management consultancies and legal firms in particular) have established public affairs and PR divisions to offer crisis management expertise to clients.

Crisis 63

Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

The idea of PRGN started with a few agency owners in 1992 enjoying just getting together for in-person meetings and tell each other about how their businesses were doing and how they could help each other. To date those in-person meetings form the backbone of our network. Our members come together twice a year.

Agency 59

Agency Internal International Meeting 59

Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Susan Roeder, director of public affairs, Andersen. Natalie Bushaw, director-public relations, Life Time Fitness. And, I’ll just say this: Natalie is one of the most amazing people you’ll ever meet. Full disclosure: Anna is a (relatively) new client. Another disclosure: I’ve been a fan for a long time.

Agency 60

Agency Groups Public Affairs B2B 60

PRSay

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Ryder, director of public affairs in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Ryder is responsible for communications to build public understanding and support for the Air Force and the newly formed Space Force. Meet people in person.” Military communicators who were guest panelists for PRSA’s Oct.

Public Affairs 87

Public Affairs Communications Film Crisis 87

PR Conversations

MAY 9, 2017

How would you describe the current state of public relations? I’m so excited about where public relations is right now. When I meet or hire new practitioners and see how much they bring to the table, I’m convinced this translates to fantastic opportunities to improve our profession overall.

Energy 53

Energy Measurement International Internal 53

Stuart Bruce

JUNE 24, 2016

Public relations, corporate communications, public affairs and corporate affairs professionals will have an essential role in helping employers and clients to navigate this period of momentous change. Therefore the UK will likely leave the EU in October 2018.

Public Affairs 94

Public Affairs Corporate Publicity Communications 94

PR Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

However, what was even more frightening to me was a growing realization that the selfie mentality is gaining ground in political, social, business and academic leaderships. Between 2006 to 2014, he has also taught global relations and intercultural communication as well as public affairs and issues management at New York University.

System 40

System Construction Public Affairs Publicity 40

PR Conversations

MARCH 19, 2015

However, what was even more frightening to me was a growing realization that the selfie mentality is gaining ground in political, social, business and academic leaderships. Between 2006 to 2014, he has also taught global relations and intercultural communication as well as public affairs and issues management at New York University.

System 40

System Construction Public Affairs Publicity 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

He’s a good listener, helps other students with ideas and critique, and is looked up to for his natural leadership abilities. You wouldn’t know it when meeting Yunsoo at first, but she’s quite the conversationalist. He was a rock star in his work with the Navy, where he received multiple awards for his outstanding work and leadership.

Groups 60

Groups Internal International Conference 60

Mindful Marketing

JULY 28, 2015

An interesting aspect of our work is that we find ourselves doing more and more public affairs work. It’s also a phenomenal training ground for storytellers, a chance to meet and be exposed to so many different ideas, people and situations. As the CEO, you wear many hats. Which is the most challenging one?

Interviews 50

Interviews Communications Storytelling Marketing 50