The process of internship applications and interviews marks the popping up of endless nerve-racking questions in one’s mind like, what will be the work environment like? What kind of work will you be doing? Will the timings be flexible? Will you get paid? What sort of colleagues you will be working with? Will the boss […]
Why CEOs need to communicate with employees
I am a strong proponent of the fact the CEOs need to communicate with employees frequently to establish the culture of open communication in any organization. The CEO has a communication role that is very symbolic in nature. Employees want CEOs to communicate with them about the bigger picture, vision, challenges, progress and results. At […]
Can journalists and PR professionals really become friends
Ever since I entered the PR and communication industry people around me have often asked me if journalists and PR professionals can become friends. In the first place, it is unfair to ask this question. Since friendship is based on a personal relationship, it is rather out of context to argue if one can […]
5 great tips for your first job in corporate communication
New beginnings are full of mixed emotions. Fear, excitement and plenty of nerves go around on the first day of any new venture. Your first PR job is no different. So I am writing this one for those fresh grads who have a passion to make their careers in PR and Corporate communication and have […]
How are you building brand advocates in your company
A common misconception in most organizations is that the only way to maximize their brand value is to focus on external stakeholders. This includes their paying customers, vendors, the media and regulators. These organizations fail to focus on one of their most important and influential stakeholder, the internal customer a.k.a the employee. Employees are just […]
Are you ready for crisis communication
[spacer] Crisis. The word sends a shudder of panic in PR teams across the world. No matter how big your organization is, how many storms it has weathered and how successful you have become, your crisis communication depends heavily on a number of factors. Your readiness. Timeliness. And most importantly your approach towards a crisis. […]
5 steps to deliver your message through a communication plan
A communication plan tells you how to go about building an image for your organization. A communication plan is made up of messages you want to communicate to the audience, be it masses, your own employees or an online niche. Generally, your customer is your target audience. The basic job of a communication plan is […]