Archive: May 2011

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Steve Jobs the New Uncle Walt

May 31st, 2011 by

With the announcement that Jobs will keynote the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple is communicating that spiritually, Steve Jobs will never leave the company.

PR News Q&A: Monte Lutz on Engaging a Facebook Community

May 31st, 2011 by

Edelman’s Monte Lutz offers a preview of his Aug. 9 Facebook Conference discussion on how—and how not to—build a community of continually engaged brand advocates.

Women More Likely Than Men to Support Causes Through Social Media

May 31st, 2011 by

When it comes to social media, women are more apt to be believers in the role that sites like Facebook can play in facilitating cause-related involvement.

Event Communicators Prefer Face-to-Face to Virtual

May 31st, 2011 by

For all the talk of online events like webcasts and virtual meetings eventually supplanting live events, attendees still value the energy, face time and networking opportunities of a live event.

5 Steps to Prepping C-Suite Execs for Media Interviews

May 31st, 2011 by

Dentsu Communications’ Jim Miller provides five key steps to making any executive ready to confidently handle media interviews, from researching a reporter’s story angle to instilling confidence in a speaker.

PR Myth of the Month: Business Pace Calls for Real-Time Analytics 

May 30th, 2011 by

Mark Weiner, CEO of PRIME Research, debunks the assumption that the accelerated pace of business requires real-time analytics to make serious PR decisions.

Management POV: Mark Organizational Milestones by Giving Back

May 30th, 2011 by

Organizational anniversaries can mean little to stakeholders unless they are backed up with community outreach initiatives.

Quick Study: Event Communicators Prefer Face-to-Face to Virtual; Women More Likely Than Men to Support Causes

May 30th, 2011 by

â–¶ Virtual Events (Almost) Virtually Nonexistent: Exhibitor magazine’s 2011 Virtual Events Survey reveals that virtual events will not replace live, face-to-face events any time soon. More than 70% of corporate events executives are not earmarking… Continued

How to Spot Key Trends and Engage Influencers

May 30th, 2011 by

With the rise of digital PR/social media, identifying the true influencers and thought leaders for your organization has never been easier—but you must keep your mind open.

Treat Your Brand Ambassadors Right on Facebook by Using the Groups Feature

May 30th, 2011 by

While a Facebook page extends a brand to a potential audience of millions, Facebook Groups allows for the formation of exclusive communities that nurture true brand advocates.