The single external
communications unit is charged
with ensuring transparency
and accessibility of public
information on the activities and
services of the REC Group to all
interested parties.Domestic and foreign events attended by the Bank’s representatives in 2016
media publications about Eximbank of Russia published in 2016
Integrating internal communications across the business was
a part of the overall process of integration between Eximbank of
Russia JSC, EXIAR and the REC. A single external communications
unit was established within the REC. Thus, instead of assigning the
personnel to a specific legal entity, they were organized by expertise
area: event management, press center, marketing communications.This will result in optimizing the business processes and costs, since it is more cost-effective to have one external communications unit operating in a singlewindow mode than three independent units at each of the three legal entities.
The single external communications unit is charged with ensuring transparency and accessibility of public information on the activities and services of the REC Group to all the interested parties. To accomplish this task, it is essential to implement a comprehensive approach to establishing the communications with the target audience through the use of targeted messages and by promoting a positive coverage for the REC group.
Media outreach is one of the key focus areas for the press center. Due to its successful activities, Eximbank of Russia JSC scored a total of around 4,000 media hits in 2016. Most of the hits (around 97%) were positive or neutral. A large portion of the press materials (over 60%) is published in the federal mass media, with the internet being the primary communication accounting for 77% of total media hits. An important role is played by information agencies, including RIA Novosti, PRIME and TASS.
The specific character of the activities of Eximbank of Russia JSC implies that the Bank needs a separate domain and special information channels for the disclosure of information on the internet to meet the requirements of the Central Bank of Russia. The website of Eximbank of Russia, JSC was modernized in 2015, and is now a universal communications channel and a key source of information about the Bank.
In 2016 the site was visited by over 50,000 internet users, with an average of 3,000 site visits each month. The popularity of the website peaked in November 2016 — it was visited by more than 16,000 of unique visitors — which may be attributable to the fact that the “Made in Russia” Forum was held on 8 November.
The site offers convenient online functions that enable the visitors to obtain the information they require. These include:
In 2016 representatives of Eximbank of Russia JSC participated in various congresses and exhibitions held by both external partners and the external communications unit of the REC Group.
In June 2016 the REC Group, including representatives of Eximbank of Russia JSC, took part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Given the fact that developing non-commodity exports is one of Russia’s economic priorities, the REC Group held a series of topic-specific events providing insights on the system Russian exports support.
The external communications unit facilitated PR support of the REC Group during the SPIEF, in particular by organizing the publications and broadcasts in the leading media, as well as exclusive interviews with representatives of the REC Group and media coverage of agreements signed with companies and regions.
At the end of the Forum Petr M. Fradkov (Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eximbank of Russia JSC) was ranked among Top 10 most cited business leaders.
In addition, in 2016 the Bank participated in the regional sessions held by SPIEF, REC and ASI (Agency for Strategic Initiatives). The main topics at the SPIEF were the development of the current regional projects and exploring the possibility of new regional projects that would be attractive for investors and have export potential.
On 8 November 2016 the REC Group held the IV Annual International Forum “Made in Russia” at the International Trade Center in Moscow. The main topic for the discussion in 2016 was staged development of exportoriented production facilities and increasing the share of Russian non-commodity exports.
Prominent figures from the state system of export support — Russian government officials, representatives of relevant ministries, heads of state-owned companies and business organizations and leading journalists. The topic-specific sessions included presentations by government officials, representatives of Russian business, public and business organizations, as well as experts on international markets.
The Forum included a plenary session on the topical issues of export support, as well as a series of panel sessions on the development of services export, e-commerce, certification, cooperation with foreign countries, the activities of the Export School. In addition, the event featured the “Time to export” interactive exhibition showcasing the potential of Russia’s non-commodity exports. In addition, the guests of the Forum had an opportunity to take part in various educational events, such as master classes and seminars on exportsrelated issues.
The revamped Russian Exporter magazine became an important element of corporate communications in 2016. The magazine is a quarterly publication, and the online version is available at the REC website. The magazine features country and industry reviews, success stories of Russian exporter companies, mechanisms and instruments of export support (including financial). The magazine may be useful both to active exporters and the companies planning to enter international markets.
The Russian Export Center issues a monthly “Russian Export News” newsletter that carries insights, news and announcements from all the companies within the Group. The newsletter is published on the REC website and emailed to the subscribers.
The REC group has been represented in the main social networks (vk.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram). The Group pages feature latest news from all the companies within the Group and useful information for exporters on all areas of support. In other words, Russian companies now have an additional convenient and on-the-spot information channel, as well as an opportunity to contact a representative of the REC Group online.
Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation Moscow, Russia
REC, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) Yekaterinburg, Russia
Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade Tokyo, Japan
REC, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) Krasnodar, Russia
Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation Moscow, Russia
Russian Ministry of Economic Development, Trade Mission of Russia in Turkmenistan, Russian Export Center JSC Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
REC, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) Moscow, Russia
REC, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), Roscongress Foundation, Consultative Council on Foreign Investment in Russia, Ernst & Young audit and consulting company (EY) Tula, Russia
Russian Government, Roscongress Foundation St. Petersburg, Russia
Ministry of Economic Development of the Rostov Region, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Rostov Region Rostov-on-Don, Russia
REC Group Moscow, Russia
Export-oriented enterprises and commercial banks St. Petersburg, Russia
REC, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) Yaroslavl, Russia
Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation Moscow, Russia