In response to Tom Watson’s post in IPR’s Research Conversations blog on May 28, I agree that reputation resides in the minds of one’s stakeholders and it is they who grant the benefits of a good reputation based upon their direct and indirect experiences with the organization in question. For PR, I wonder about the … Continue reading Reputation and PR: A Follow-Up
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The following article was originally posted in Tom Watson’s blog, FiftyOneZeroOne. I’ve been following the various debates on blogs (PR Moment, Wadds, etc) and in PR Week (May 17) about the reputation of public relations. Much of the discussion has been about the virtues of PR and how these can be expressed, rather than showing … Continue reading Reputation and PR
The first element of an Institute for Public Relations (IPR) research program exploring best practices in global employee communications is now available free on the IPR website. The results of in-depth interviews can be found in a new report entitled “Best- In-Class Practices in Employee Communication: Through the Lens of 10 Global Leaders.” This qualitative … Continue reading Ten Leaders In Global Employee Communications Tell How They Do It
GAINESVILLE, FL — The first element of an Institute for Public Relations (IPR) research program exploring best practices in global employee communications is now available free on the IPR website. The results of in-depth interviews can be found in a new report entitled “Best- In-Class Practices in Employee Communication: Through the Lens of 10 Global … Continue reading New From IPR: Ten Leaders In Global Employee Communications Tell How They Do It
I’m a big believer that employees can be effective brand advocates. After all, Edelman’s 2013 Trust Barometer shows employees are viewed as a highly credible source of information about their company – often higher than the CEO and always higher than the media spokesperson. But I get concerned when I hear communications professionals talk about … Continue reading How to Help Employees Become Genuine Brand Advocates
Last month, PR News announced they would induct six new members into their Measurement Hall of Fame, which includes four leaders of the Institute’s Measurement Commission. The inductees include Mark Weiner of PRIME Research, Dr. David Michaelson of Teneo Strategy, Dr. Donald K. Wright of Boston University, and Katie Paine of News Group International. PR … Continue reading Six Metrics Masters Inducted Into Measurement Hall of Fame at PR News’ Measurement Conference in D.C.
GAINESVILLE, FL – Brian Lott, Executive Director of Group Communications for Mubadala, is the newest trustee to join the IPR Board of Trustees. Mubadala is a principal agent established by the Government of Abu Dhabi to diversify their economy. Lott’s addition to the Board will strengthen IPR’s international and research focus. Lott said his role … Continue reading IPR Names Brian Lott of Mubadala as New Trustee
The following article was originally posted in Ken Makovsky’s blog, My Three Cents. Public relations and capitalism have something in common. Both rely on some of the same principles: relationships, mutuality and community. Capitalism is grounded in value creation for all stakeholders. If business becomes more conscious, it can do what it does even … Continue reading My Three Cents: A Higher Purpose
GAINESVILE, FL – Jack Felton, former President & CEO of the Institute for Public Relations, passed away this week at the age of 84. The funeral will be on Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Below is the resolution passed by the IPR Board of Trustees in … Continue reading Jack Felton: 1929 – 2013
GAINESVILLE, FL, – Kate James, chief communications officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will headline the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) 52nd Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner, November 21 at the Yale Club of New York City. Addressing “The Business of Changing the World,” James will relate the role of communications to … Continue reading Gates Foundation Chief Communications Officer Headlines IPR Dinner
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) increased research expenditures by 23 percent in 2012 compared to 2011. The audited 2012 financials are available at https://instituteforpr.org/about/key-facts/financials/ . Total revenue from contributions, registrations and sponsorships topped $751,000, up four percent from 2011. Net assets at the end of 2012 stood at $374,559, only $6,200 … Continue reading IPR’s Focus on Research is in the Numbers
Employees are ambassadors of their employers. That idea of “ambassadorship” isn’t really new, and it is much more literal than figurative. Employees (and, really, members of any organization) are insiders who represent their employers to people outside the company’s walls. That insider status makes employees authoritative and authentic communicators about their employers. So the natural … Continue reading Employees as Ambassadors and their Effect on Corporate Reputation