Archive: October 2009

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The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Cisco

October 19th, 2009 by

Cisco’s leadership team is all about cultivating diverse skill sets among employees, and cross-collaboration between departments is strongly encouraged. “We take pride in understanding the many facets of Cisco’s business,” say one employee. “Sixty-three percent… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Chesapeake Energy Corporation

October 19th, 2009 by

This company is the top producer of natural gas in the United States, and employees are the first to tell you why: “Our employees work harder and faster than our competitors. They aren’t caught up… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Best Buy

October 19th, 2009 by

This one-stop shop for electronics, software and more is also a place that’s known for its “fun,” “creative,” “diversified” and “open” work environment. In fact, its communications department has been on the forefront of adopting… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Nonprofit— American Red Cross

October 19th, 2009 by

The American Red Cross team operates under the “Change your career … Change the world” mantra, and its national operations are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, resulting in a… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Agency—APCO Worldwide

October 19th, 2009 by

Since its inception in 1984, APCO Worldwide has been an advocate of corporate philanthropy, and these tenets remain central to the company’s culture. In this vein, the agency created the APCO Gives Back program, encouraging… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical

October 19th, 2009 by

This pharma company gets rave reviews from employees for its “inclusive” and “non-bureaucratic” culture in which hierarchies do not apply. Best of all, it’s a place where communications execs get respect from senior managers, who… Continued

PR News’ 2009 Top Places to Work in PR

October 19th, 2009 by

PR News has selected its Top Places to Work in PR, class of 2009. Winners in the corporate, agency and nonprofit categories were honored on Oct. 21 in NYC.

Communication Tips to Get Your CSR Program Noticed

October 19th, 2009 by

Generate media attention for your CSR initiatives.

Going, Going, Gone: How to Go Green Without Greenwashing

October 19th, 2009 by

How to tell an authentic environmental story without resorting to greenwashing

On Twitter, Hold the Bitterness, and Other Tips on Social Media

October 15th, 2009 by

Cas Purdy, PR consultant and owner of PURDYPR, shared an insightful social media tip with the online public relations community recently: “Don’t Twitter when you’re bitter.”