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Archive: May 2013
The Best Career Advice for Communicators
May 7th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzNearly three dozen people weigh in on the question, What’s the best career advice you were given?
7 Steps to Better Communicating Your Brand’s Story
May 7th, 2013 by Carrie FoxHow do you become a strong brand, too, with a story that others want to tell? By leading with “why you do what you do.”
4 Ways to Manage a Celebrity Tantrum on Twitter
May 6th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinRainn Wilson got even with USAirways on Twitter when his connecting flight departed earlier than scheduled.
How to Use Great Writing to Draw Stakeholders In, Not Scare Them Away
May 6th, 2013 by Lucia DavisGreat communicators are usually great writers, and great writers create great PR.
7 Key Communications Takeaways from Iron Man 3
May 6th, 2013 by Diane SchwartzLike many CEOs, Iron Man alter-ego Tony Stark could use some media training.
7 Key Communications Takeaways from ‘Iron Man 3’
May 6th, 2013 by Diane SchwartzIn ‘Iron Man 3,’ there’s a scene featuring a reporter shoving his iphone in Tony Stark’s face asking him to make a public statement to his enemies. Stark stares into the iphone, makes his superhero threat, then throws the reporter’s…
Got ‘Vacationitis?’ An Offbeat Hilton Hotels Campaign Leverages Business-Travel Strength Into Leisure Market
May 6th, 2013 by PRNEWSHilton Hotels & Resorts wanted to find a way to help pressed-for-time business travelers see that the hotel chain could provide an escape, as well.
List of Most Reputable Companies Has a Few Surprises; Demographics Determine Social Media Activity PR Job Satisfaction
May 6th, 2013 by PRNEWSForbes recently released data from its 2013 Most Reputable U.S. Companies report.
Exclusive PRN Study: Social Spending Is Minimal; But Returns Are Encouraging
May 6th, 2013 by PRNEWSHe added that as social channels proliferate, companies will up the ante on budgeting for such channels. “Social media lets you get more creative, for a relatively low-dollar cost, on how to get out the