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Archive: March 2010
Ford and General Mills Among Corporate Ethics Leaders
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSThe Ethisphere Institute found in its annual survey that L’Oréal, Ford and General Mills are among the "world’s most ethical companies." The institute assessed over 3,000 organizations based on a range of metrics, such as corporate citizenship and governance, innovation and broader "industry leadership."
Marketers Face IT Pressure
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSA Unica study reveals that virtually all marketers struggle with turning data into actions, and IT support of communications technology is the No. 1 industry bottleneck.
Biz Elite Devour Media
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSIpsos’ latest Business Elite study reveals that media consumption is growing among U.S. business leaders. The uncertain economic conditions of recent years have made access to business news more important for the most powerful businesspeople.
Echoes of Hawthorne Effect in Social Media Age
March 29th, 2010 by FRANK OVAITTThe Hawthorne Effect may be more relevant than ever in the time of social media. But here are a few more lessons that emerge from recent research about communications to engage today’s employees.
Influencers Vary Widely
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSA study by Epsilon reveals that influencers can be hard to pinpoint specifically, but they cross gender, age, income levels and channels. The one constant is their tendency to talk about products and events.
Report: 2009 PR Salaries Cut and Bonuses Slashed
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSA new study from PR executive search and consulting firm Spring Associates reveals that base salaries for both corporate and agency PR professionals decreased by double digits in 2009.
Ten Billion Tweets Served: Twitter Usage in PR Efforts Still Evolving
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSIt’s safe to say that if an organization hasn’t at least experimented with Twitter by now, it has missed the proverbial boat. Now, three years since the microblogging platform’s launch, PR News speaks with a quartet of social media strategists across nonprofit, B2C, B2B and agency functions to find out how their own Twitter efforts have evolved, and how they are moving their business needle with the tool.
Influencer Mapping: Identifying and Mobilizing Key Constituents
March 29th, 2010 by PRNEWSEngaging influential third parties and stakeholders has long been a strategy of PR executives as they look to build awareness and improve the reputations for their organizations and clients. Recent improvements in mapping tool technologies have made influencer analysis more accessible.
Measurement Conference: Proving ROI With Quantifiable Terms
March 24th, 2010 by Scott Van CampPR News’ Measurement Conference in Washington, D.C., featured real-world, tested advice for developing and implementing effective measurement programs.