Anyone who aspires to sports star status should be required to successfully complete a course in public relations prior to signing any contract. Anyone who has any knowledge of PR knows that the bigger… Continued
Archive: January 2013
Image Patrol: Manti vs. Lance: One Can Plead Youth, the Other Should Know Better
January 28th, 2013 by Katie PaineESPN/PBS ‘Frontline’ Concussion Collaboration a Perfect PR Storm
January 28th, 2013 by PRNEWSThe Concussion Watch website created by “Frontline” exemplifies the investigative series’ entrance into the digital realm, allowing for fan engagement early and often during the documentary making process. On Feb. 3, all eyes will be… Continued
CaseStudy: Personalized Strategic Outreach and Grassroots Effort Turn the Public Tide in Support of a Copper Mine
January 28th, 2013 by PRNEWSAt a U.S. Forest Service public hearing on the Rosemont Copper Mine, supporters show their support by wearing “green thumbs,” signifying the mining company’s focus on good environmental practices. Company: Rosemont Copper Company Agency: Davies… Continued
Quick Study: Consumers Take Closer Note of Companies’ Practices; Digitally Satisfied Shoppers Likely to Purchase More
January 28th, 2013 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Consumers Care More About Corporate Practices, Policies: The majority of the public (62%) say they care more about companies’ practices and policies today than they did 10 years ago, according to the Champion Brand… Continued
So, How Many Articles Do I Get Placed for $2,000?
January 28th, 2013 by Rodger RoeserThe Eisen Agency CEO Rodger Roeser says a legitimate hit or news interview will never cost you money. Never.
Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of PR News
January 28th, 2013 by PRNEWS1. ESPN and PBS’s “Frontline” partnership on NFL concussions could spark a PR crisis for the league. (p. 1) 2. Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o’s biggest mistake: not coming clean about his fake girlfriend before… Continued
Poll: Most PR Pros Wait One to Three Days to Call After an Email Pitch
January 28th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergPR News polled its online community and found that most PR pros will wait one to three days before calling a journalist after emailing him or her a pitch.
Restaurant Chains Lead CSR Charge
January 25th, 2013 by Scott Van CampThe news this week that McDonald’s will use only Alaskan Pollack—sustainably fished in the wild—in its Filet-O-Fish and Fish McBites products, proves the point that corporate social responsibility is taking the business world by storm. And these …
What Vine, Twitter’s New Video Service, Means for PR Pros
January 25th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergTwitter acquired a six-second video editing sharing service, which means video integration has entered the Twittersphere.
H+K Strategies’ Pan-African Expansion: ‘Go Where Your Clients Will Need to Be’
January 25th, 2013 by Scott Van CampYears of research has led the communications agency to make a big investment in Africa.