Archive: May 2011

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Revisiting the Southwest Porch: Platinum PR Award Winner Cooks Up New Menu

May 11th, 2011 by

With the entry deadline for the 2011 Platinum PR Awards fast approaching, we checked in with Southwest Airlines, the 2010 winner in the "Wow" category, for an update on its porch in Bryant Park.

A Dangerous Toddler Chair, and a Slow Response 

May 11th, 2011 by

When it comes to even a hint of a recall of a children’s product, a delayed statement is like gasoline on a fire.

Build Two Extra Black Hawks Into All Crisis Plans

May 10th, 2011 by

Shortly before the bin Laden raid, the U.S. revised its plan for possible engagement with Pakistani forces. The crisis planning lesson: Never stop asking what else can go wrong.

Investor Relations and Social Media: Together at Last

May 9th, 2011 by

Dave Hogan discusses two new investor-friendly social media sites that are helping investor relations pros deliver earnings announcements to wider audiences.

Investor Relations and Social Media: Together at Last

May 9th, 2011 by

Dave Hogan discusses two new investor-friendly social media sites that are helping investor relations pros deliver earnings announcements to wider audiences.

Tip Sheet: Content, Deep Engagement Drive B2B Comms

May 9th, 2011 by

In this roundtable, B2B communications pros predict quality content, strategic social media outreach and intimate events will continue to have impact throughout 2011.

Quick Study: Google’s Rep the Best; Social Media Monitoring Rises; Video Explodes on Media Sites; Small Biz Big Socially

May 9th, 2011 by

â–¶ Corporate Reputation On the Rise: The 2011 Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient (RQ) Study shows that despite scandals, recalls and economic crises, public perception of corporate America has improved. Sixteen companies achieved an RQ score… Continued

Charting the Industry: Social Media: Time is Not on Your Side

May 9th, 2011 by

It’s a fact that as your social media programs develop, you’ll be spending more and more time on them. Here three PR pros give some time-saving tips for social media activities.

No Longer Your Mother’s Employment Database, LinkedIn Proves Powerful for PR

May 9th, 2011 by

With more than 100 million members and an IPO that values the company at more than $4 billion, LinkedIn has become a popular outlet for driving brand awareness that deserves more attention from PR pros.

PR News Council Roundtable: Lots Keeping Nonprofit PR Pros Awake

May 9th, 2011 by

PR News’ Nonprofit PR Council members weigh in on their most pressing challenges, including managing resources for social media outreach and, especially, measuring the results of their communications efforts.