Author: Michelle Copans
Top five trends that defined strategic communications in 2024
December 3, 2024
We chatted to Michael Rubenstein our Head of Africa at Aprio Group about communications trends on the continent. We discovered that these are not too different to trends in other parts of the world.
Build reputation resilience with Armour
Navigating the modern reputation landscape can feel like sailing through stormy seas. Factors influencing your brand’s perception can erupt from anywhere, often beyond your control. One negative tweet can lead to a trending hashtag, and headlines can be reshaped in the blink of an eye due to global events or unforeseen crises. So, how do you stay ahead of the curve?
Your corporate website – what analysts look for
A corporate website portrays the company’s brand to the world and needs to be as informative as possible. A major challenge with corporate websites is catering for all the different audiences that will visit it. While a glitzy website with flashy photos and reams of descriptive paragraphs will impress many people, there are some with very specific needs.
Digital Strategy – Embracing Tech Stacks
The demands on corporate communications teams have intensified and we are now expected to juggle a variety of skills that help leadership teams monitor public sentiment, manage crises in real time, engage diverse stakeholders, and deliver data-driven insights. This evolving landscape has prompted a crucial shift: the most effective teams no longer rely on isolated tools – they’re building interconnected technology stacks that amplify their reach and responsiveness. But what exactly is a "tech stack," and why should communications professionals care?
The Corporate Comms Tech Stack
We’ve plotted a few example ‘tech stacks’ that companies might use to help digitise their corporate communications functions. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to incorporating digital tools into the communications strategy. Understanding how these tools ‘stack; together to help you achieve your aims may be different in each situation.
A message of gratitude. Celebrating resilience and growth.
As we approach the close of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on an extraordinary year for the Aprio Group. It has been a period of transformation, innovation, and growth – not only for Aprio, but also for South Africa and the continent.
Traditional strategic planning may be failing SA businesses
July 30, 2024
In the context of economic upheaval, SA businesses need to revise their strategic plans, and adjust based on their measure and understanding of ‘uncertainty’.
Cyber threats remain at the top of risk registers
In the face of a fresh wave of reported SA and global cyber breaches, Aprio Credence research confirms cyber threats remain at the top of risk registers for SA’s leading companies.
Can you handle a “Roaring Kitty”?
Who, or what is “Roaring Kitty”, you may ask? Well, cast your mind back to late 2020/early2021 when a saga played out on Nasdaq around a little-known share called GameStop (share code: GME). “Roaring Kitty” is the name used by former financial analyst Keith Gill as his YouTube and Twitter handle when he shares investment opinions.
Building reputational capital through crises
Over many years, Aprio has represented several clients in the resources sector. This sector faces numerous challenges that can negatively impact reputation and long-term success, including labour and community protest action, safety accidents, environmental impacts and activist campaigns, among others.