Lockheed Martin’s recent announcement of compact nuclear fusion development invites interested investors and partners to help fund the project and attempts to change the way the company is perceived by the public.
Media Relations
Lockheed Martin’s Nuclear Fusion Project: A Case Study in Changing Corporate Perception
October 16th, 2014 byDigital PR Awards: Blog
October 13th, 2014 by Chris SeymourWinner: Time Warner Cable – Time Warner Cable Untangled Blog Time Warner Cable (TWC) has successfully evolved its Untangled Blog from a siloed content vehicle staffed by a single author, best viewed on desktop, to… Continued
How To Maximize Your Media Training Efforts
October 13th, 2014 by Phil CarpenterIf you can make the interview process less mysterious, you will spark your CEO’s drive to master the game himself.
Will PR and Marketing Get Married One Day?
October 13th, 2014 by Diane SchwartzInevitably the question arises when you’re in a room full of communicators: how do we break down the silos between PR and Marketing? I recently moderated a panel with Andrew Bowins of Mastercard and Jay… Continued
As Hewlett-Packard Announces It’s Splitting, Internal and External Messaging Are Key
October 6th, 2014 byHewlett-Packard, one of the world’s most stalwart information technology corporations, announced Monday that it will be splitting into two separate entities in an effort to keep up with changes in the various industries that it operates in.
Inconsistent Policies Hurt Employee Communications
October 6th, 2014 by PRNEWSBill Simmons’ suspension from ESPN for calling NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a “liar” regarding the now infamous Ray Rice video has cast attention on the relationship between the sports network and the NFL.
Your PR Effort May Not Be Changing Anyone’s Mind
October 6th, 2014 by Dorian CundickIf we are ever to engage our stakeholders in a meaningful meeting of the minds, we have to have a better idea of their mental models—what they’re comprised of and where we have an opportunity to change them in our organization’s favor.
5 Keys to Perfecting the Art of Email Subject Lines
October 3rd, 2014 byKnowing how to make your subject line both succinct and magnetic will give your pitch an edge right off the bat and help you cross the that first bridge with the media—getting them to open your message.
Derek Jeter’s ‘The Players’ Tribune’ to Offer First-Person Stories from Athletes
October 1st, 2014 byFor professional communicators, especially those who work in the sports world, The Players’ Tribune offers yet another example of how the media are becoming more siloed and, at the same time, more open and direct.
‘National Coffee Day’ Fuels Creative Marketing for Dunkin’, Starbucks and Others
September 29th, 2014 byIf you encountered a longer-than-usual line at your local Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts or McDonalds today, you should at least have a free cup of coffee to show for it. Today is National Coffee Day, an unofficial holiday that many coffee chains are celebrating by giving away free cups of joe.