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Announcing Layoffs: Treat It Like Crisis to Minimize Reputation Loss

In recent months, many companies worldwide, especially social media and tech-based companies, have cut their workforces citing inflation, the ever-looming recession and loss in revenue as the chief reasons to blame. While some of these layoffs generated only a few headlines in the news, some well-known CEOs and bosses have not handled the communication of…

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What is PRGN?

Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) is a leading international network of independent public relations firms. It was founded in 1992 and has grown to include more than 50 member firms in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa… find out more

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Top Five 2022 Corporate Crises – And The Lessons Learned

Every year, hundreds of companies face major scandals and crises that require a significant amount of damage control. There is a lot that PR and marketing professionals can learn from these situations and the selected response. Here are some of the top five corporate crises from 2022 and key takeaways that every leader can use to improve their crisis response management process…

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Plan But Embrace Change

Spider pre-dates PRGN by two years. On January 1, 1990, I set out on a journey to build a PR agency. I knew very little – if anything – about business plans, balance sheets or exits. All I knew was I had three small children and I needed to make a living…

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PR Predictions 2023: Tougher Markets, More Strategic Roles and New Opportunities Await Communicators

Ethics and transparency, AI and innovations, ESG agenda and constant crisis mode – these are some of the key trends that will shape 2023 for brands and communicators, say PRGN’s leading global communications experts in our annual collection of PR predictions. As the end of the year approaches, PRGN is asking every December its member…

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What Your Brand’s Sustainability Resolutions Should Be For 2023

New Year’s resolutions are destined to be broken. It takes more than a statement of intent to change a behaviour. At least that’s what we know from behavioural science. It requires a change of habit and that’s easier said than done. When it comes to making a resolution for your brand there are two parts to consider.

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Holidays of The World: A Communicator’s Guide for Cultural Diversity

In an increasingly connected world, it’s critical for public relations, marketing, and communications specialists to understand the dynamics that exist when communicating across cultural lines. Throughout the year, billions of people celebrate hundreds of holidays, religious events, and festivals. Communications specialists need to understand how to effectively navigate and understand holidays of the world, especially when communicating to geographically dispersed audiences…

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Signs to Watch When Selecting the Matching Influencer for Your Brand

In the last two decades, digital advancements have drastically changed the way people select products and services. Newspapers, magazines, TV news and press releases are all still relevant and valuable forms of communication, but social media platforms have had an explosive impact on an entire generation and offer more contemporary tools to connect with your…

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Why Sustainable Development is Important to Business

Something any public relations person or business can do today that will make a difference is to embrace sustainable development. The move will set them up as individuals or companies for success. Embracing sustainable development means understanding and reporting the social and environmental (non-financial) impacts and risks associated with a company’s operations…

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What Your CEO Needs to Know About Podcasting

Hosting your own podcast — or pitching your leader as a guest on other podcasts — can be a very smart business decision. Podcasting accomplishes three important things. First, it heightens your visibility, allowing you to position both your leader and your organization as authoritative experts in your field. It’s also a great way…

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