François Baird, Africa chairman of Edelman and the founder of Baird’s Renaissance, talks to PR News about how to do business in the African continent.
Archive: May 2013
Tips From a Reporter on Great PR Writing
May 28th, 2013 by Tony SilberWe’ve been doing a lot of writing in PR News lately on great PR writing and as I was reflecting on this very intricate craft—a form of writing that requires immense skill—I thought it might be useful to reflect on what a journalist looks for in P…
Report: PR agencies’ profitability up slightly in 2012
May 28th, 2013 by Matthew Schwartz“Model firms,” according to StevensGouldPincus, have been able to hold professional staff salaries well under half of total net revenue.
5 Expert Tips for Amazing Content Marketing
May 28th, 2013 by Lucia DavisHere are five PR tips on producing the best content marketing for your company.
Case Study: The UN Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign Mobilizes U.S. Moms to Fight Vaccine-Preventable Childhood Diseases
May 27th, 2013 by PRNEWSThe Foundation enlisted APCO Worldwide to help in the cause, which included conducting extensive research to building a brand that galvanized American mothers to join the fight against vaccine-preventable
SEC Rule May Boost Cooperation Between PR and Investor Relations
May 27th, 2013 by Jeff CorbinPR and IR execs have traditionally had a tenuous relationship. But that may be changing, albeit slowly.
Social Media Guidelines for Regulated Companies
May 27th, 2013 by Tracy SchmalerThe use of social media just got a little more relevant—and risky—for publicly traded companies.
How To Measure Your CSR Efforts
May 27th, 2013 by Susan NickbargThe SPI, or the world’s newest reporting standards on social and environmental reporting, is being introduced to countries and their governments.
Online Press Releases Can Be An Effective Vehicle To Drive Lead-Gen
May 27th, 2013 by Nick PandiscioPress releases are an effective way to get a message out to a large number of media outlets. Unfortunately, that isn’t the end goal of most businesses.
Consumers Will Pay a Premium For a Brand “Experience”; Bucking a Trend, Gen-Yers Focus More On Their Savings
May 27th, 2013 by PRNEWSConsumers will pay more for a product if the brand offers an interactive experience. Gen-Yers say they plan to increase their savings over the next year.