Cold Stone Creamery used its official Twitter account to handle complaints about one employee’s rogue and incendiary Facebook post about President Obama.
Digital & Technology
Customer Reviews, Testimonials Can Beat Ads in Effectiveness—Just Avoid Snowballs
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampTo some PR pros, the prospect of receiving negative customer reviews sound daunting. But with some planning and process, reviews can move the business needle.
Brands Stand and Deliver to Honor U.S. Veterans
November 9th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergIn recognition of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, we’ve highlighted organizations that are using their brand power to honor our nation’s veterans.
PR People Awards Shines Spotlight on the Year’s Top PR Pros
November 7th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergPR News will celebrate the top communicators of the year, the up-and-coming stars of PR and the top places to work in PR at a Nov.29 luncheon event in Washington, D.C.
The Election Ends With a Victory for PR
November 7th, 2012 by Kenneth WisnefskiThe role of online PR was particularly important during the 2012 presidential election, and PR outlets will be able to leverage its data and insights for weeks to come.
7 Must-Read Books for Communicators
November 7th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergHad enough of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bossypants? Make room on your shelf for Edelman and the Rise of Public Relations.
3 Lessons on How a Broadcast Never Tells the Whole Story
November 6th, 2012 by Loretta MockWhen Matt Lauer interviewed Salmon Rushdie on the Today Show, it illuminated three lessons that must be remembered when working with broadcast outlets.
Young Consumers Mix Media Channels, But TV Still Rules
November 6th, 2012 by Scott Van Camp73% of people aged 16-25 years old look to TV to stay informed about daily events.
PR Being Reshaped by Digital and Generational Divides
November 5th, 2012 by Scott Van CampA University of Alabama survey of global PR leaders found divides over improving measurement of communication effectiveness and improving PR’s professional image.
Women’s Health Burned by Prescheduled Facebook Post
November 5th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergWomen’s Health magazine learned the hard way about the dangers of prescheduling social media posts when a message went out encouraging runners in the canceled New York City Marathon.