Archive: May 2013

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Pin-spiration: Discovering Recipes (and Brand Advocates) Through Pinning Bloggers

May 14th, 2013 by

Pinterest has opened the door to discovering hundreds of creative food-focused bloggers, each with his or her own unique style and taste.

Just Because a New Social Media-Tool Exists, Doesn’t Mean Your Brand Needs to Use It

May 13th, 2013 by

The next shiny new thing in social media isn’t necessarily a slam dunk.

5 Tips on Writing Internal Communications

May 13th, 2013 by

Brevity is the soul of wit, don’t you know. Try and infuse a little humor into the memo and, don’t get bogged down with statistics from the spreadsheet.

Moving Beyond Communicators’ Comfort Zone

May 13th, 2013 by

Communicators must learn to work well behind the borders of their department. Here’s how.

SMBs Boost Spending on Digital Marketing; Facebook & Fans Worth About $174 a Clip to Consumer Brands

May 13th, 2013 by

Two thirds of small businesses plan to invest as much — or more — on digital marketing in 2013. The value of a Facebook fan has increased 28% since 2010.

Case Study: Exhibition Hockey Match Makes For Great Icing on the PR Cake For Ronald McDonald House Charities

May 13th, 2013 by

The exhibition game was successful because it possessed an “air of authenticity,” which hockey fans could appreciate.

Hertz Links PR and Customer Service As Social Channels Grow

May 13th, 2013 by

Last summer, the car rental company rolled out a new dashboard that integrates its social channels into customer service.

In Containing Damage, If You Can’t Be Substantive Don’t Say Anything At All

May 13th, 2013 by

Any good PR person could tell you that it is relationships and actions—not ads or new messages—that will ultimately shape people’s opinions of your company.

On the Power of Optimism in PR Communications

May 10th, 2013 by

Earlier this week I noticed this tweet from Business Insider’s Henry Blodget: “RT ‪@SullyCNBC: I’ve interviewed many successful people over the years. Many began with nothing. ALL shared one trait—optimism.” Blodget, of course, was retw…

On the Power of Optimism in PR Communications

May 10th, 2013 by

The power of a positive outlook works wonders in communications.