By Polly Winograd Ikonen Anticipatory beats reactive: learning to read the signals early The good news is that communications teams have more capability available to them than ever before, including AI tools you can configure to act as tireless front-line scouts. The discipline the industry is converging on is anticipatory communications: the shift from responding to what has already happened…
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By Polly Winograd Ikonen Reputation Health: Why Your Brand Needs a Fitness Plan, Not Just a First Aid Kit Reputation isn’t something you manage after it breaks. It’s something you build every day, across every department, so that it holds when you need it most. Let’s talk about your health. You work out. You see your doctor for annual physicals….
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By Abbie S. Fink This is a republished blog by Abbie S. Fink, President of HMA Public Relations and PRGN’s MarCom Chair. For the original blog, please click here. Brand influence has never been particularly easy to measure. Organizations can track media coverage, social engagement, website traffic, sales, and other concrete outcomes, but knowing what can be measured is different from knowing…
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The best public relations professionals face challenges and controversial topics head-on, with a thoughtful, transparent and well-prepared strategy. Whether you are currently experiencing PR backlash or want to be prepared for issues that might arise, here are some tried and true best practices for successfully navigating challenging situations. Understanding the Landscape Before crafting a response to a controversial or sensitive…
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By Brianne Miller Recently, Landis worked with long-time client Save the Redwoods League (Save the Redwoods) to amplify an event that’s usually behind the scenes…way behind the scenes. General Sherman, the world’s largest tree – a celebrity! – is located in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. Save the Redwoods aimed to raise awareness about the importance of giant sequoia…
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This week, we’re sharing insights from our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Martin Lucander, Aspekta AB, on the EU’s new Green Claims Directive. This legislation is designed to tackle corporate greenwashing by implementing strict regulations on sustainability claims in order to restore consumer confidence and promote fair competition. For the original blog, please visit here. With the passing of the Green Claims Directive,…
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Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michael Diegelmann, cometis AG. For the original blog, please visit here. Many awards aiming to measure large companies’ ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance suffer from non-transparent jury selection processes. Meet the Integrity Star Award which presents a completely new approach and objectively evaluates companies against 4,000 criteria in their published sustainability reports….
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By Makenzi Jordan Rodriguez “A good handshake should never be remembered, but a bad handshake can live in your mind f-o-r-e-v-e-r.” There’s that old saying, “you never get another chance to make a first impression.” So, if a handshake is part of that, how do you win that first encounter? Here are 5 ways your handshake can communicate effectively: A…
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By Sean Dowdall We all grew up with parents supporting “please and thank you!” Well, it’s more than just a way to raise kids…being polite is a vital part of business communications. Here’s why: Politeness attracts positive attention. People notice mannerisms and tend to respond in kind. Seeing a smile or hearing one tends to make you smile too. Politeness gives tough…
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Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Michelle Lyng, Novitas Communications. For the original blog, please visit here. Many people understand that public relations can drive reputation, but some struggle to recognize that public relations can drive revenue. More specifically, increasingly, we see PR playing a vital role in supporting the sales funnel, which is inherently more quantitative….
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