While all organizations need some level of public trust in order to continue to operate, the American Red Cross and Uber are dealing with severe issues regarding trust and reputation.
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Integrity Critical in Owned Media Era
December 15th, 2014 by John RoderickWhile many brands have invested heavily in owned-media, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns for PR teams looking to own the mantle of official corporate storytellers.
Sony Hack: Racially Insensitive Emails About Obama Prompt Weak Apologies
December 12th, 2014 byThe fallout from the Sony Pictures hack continued on Thursday, as disconcerting and racially insensitive emails between film producer Scott Rudin and Sony’s co-chairwoman, Amy Pascal, were posted by hackers and reported by news sites around the world.
4 Ways to Improve CEO Engagement on Social
December 12th, 2014 by Richard BrownellThere are a number of benefits to having your brand’s leaders on social media. Here are some tips on how to do it right.
Instagram Hits 300 Million Monthly Users, Surpasses Twitter
December 11th, 2014 by Aaron BlankInstagram is a simple, easy-to-use way to reach an interested audience. For those PR pros who are still weary about joining Instagram—that is, if there are any of you left out there—here are 5 reasons to get your brand or organization on the platform.
6 Steps to Tie Social Media to Business Outcomes
December 10th, 2014 bySenior leaders and clients want to see a return on their public relations investments. This is particularly true with their social media spending, as its remains difficult to quantify exactly how an engaging social presence benefits the bottom line.
Infographic: How Your Holiday Shopping Habits Show Your Age
December 10th, 2014 byAlthough millennials, generation Xers and baby boomers now work together in the same offices, each group retains distinct traits and behaviors. This infographic details how, when and where each generation shops for the holidays—and how each feels about it.
‘YouTube Rewind’ Spotlights Viral Hits. Does Your Video Measure Up?
December 10th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzYou may get some inspiration from YouTube Rewind: Turn Down for 2014, a video mashup featuring some of the most popular trends of the year.
PR News Announces Winners of 2014 PR People Awards
December 9th, 2014 by Richard BrownellPR News celebrated the winners and honorable mentions of its 2014 PR People Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 9, 2014.
2014 PR People Awards: PR Student of the Year
December 9th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinWinner: Laura Plumb, Drake University Laura Plumb, a student at Drake University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications, has not waited for the launch of her post-collegiate, professional career to become a PR leader. As… Continued