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Image Patrol: News Corp. vs. BBC: Crises Linger For Two Major Media Properties

November 19th, 2012 by

While the media cranks out content that it prefers to be long remembered by readers, the BBS and News Corporation would prefer that their major crises would just go away. Here’s how each have fared.

For Communicators, ‘4 More Years’ Means Anything But the Status Quo

November 12th, 2012 by

You might think the re-election of Barack Obama would mean more of the same for communicators, but there’s plenty of work to do on a variety of issues.

Tip Sheet: Match Celebrities with Your Brand’s Personality

November 12th, 2012 by

Consumers take note of celebrities and their activities, and it is widely believed to result in better “stickiness” for brands and campaigns.

Customer Reviews, Testimonials Can Beat Ads in Effectiveness—Just Avoid Snowballs

November 12th, 2012 by

To some PR pros, the prospect of receiving negative customer reviews sound daunting. But with some planning and process, reviews can move the business needle.

Tip Sheet: Will Social Media Be the Election Game-Changer?

November 5th, 2012 by

The 2008 elections in the U.S. were heralded as the first “social media election.” Voters took to budding social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to broadcast their electoral activities—from voicing their support… Continued

Instagram Picks Up Steam as an Engagement Tool—and the Press Digs It

October 29th, 2012 by

The mobile photo editing app is fast becoming a major conversation platform among PR pros, and a way to reach journalists.

How to Create Crisp Calls to Action in Content

October 29th, 2012 by

With engagement the name of the PR game, calls to action are critical to getting the conversation going with an audience.

Election PR Lesson: Inform, Never Mandate Employees’ Voting Decisions

October 29th, 2012 by

In this election season, companies who coerce their employees to vote for one candidate or the other are playing with fire.

Tip Sheet: Tone, Trust Critical For an Effective Ethics Program

October 29th, 2012 by

As ethics become more pervasive in Corporate America, here are five tips from an ethics expert for "doing what is right."

Tip Sheet: Avoid the Squirrel Syndrome: Don’t Be Distracted

October 22nd, 2012 by

As the father of 12- and 8-year-old daughters, most of my movie-going time these days is spent either watching something animated or the latest riveting flick featuring Justin Bieber or Katy Perry. One of my… Continued