The discussion about how PR pros can get a “seat at the table” is a perennial issue. In many organizations there hasn’t been an expectation that PR could or even should drive business results. When you think like a C-suite executive about business value, you can creatively implement meaningful measurements that connect to the overall health of your organization.
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Monetize Social Media Platforms
December 8th, 2014 by Ned BarnettBusinesses large and small are starting to invest increasingly high percentages of their promotional budgets in social media. A consensus on just how this social media investment impacts their top- and bottom-line revenue continues to be elusive, however.
National Zoo Gets in the Holiday Spirit with #25DaysofReindeer
December 5th, 2014 by Mark RenfreeNational Zoo’s successful #25DaysofReindeer cuts though the clutter with fun, albeit a little geeky (in a good way) facts about the real-life Rudolf.
6 Tips for Pitching Journalists on Twitter
December 5th, 2014 byTwitter is one of the most effective tools for media outreach. Any good media pitch delivers a succinct news angle, and writing a message that fits in Twitter’s 140-character limit is a great way to boil down your pitch to its essentials.
PR Insider: PR’s Original Content Vehicle Deserves a New Conversation
December 4th, 2014 by Aaron SchoenherrWhat if we transformed the press release into such a useful tool that journalists were clamoring for more time with them? It’s up to dynamic PR leaders to make it happen.
PR Insider: Is Uber’s Meteoric Rise Threatened?
December 4th, 2014 by Patrick PannettThere are important lessons we can take away from a close look at the rise of Uber.
5 Tips for Building Relationships with the Media
December 4th, 2014 by Richard BrownellA friend in the newsroom is a valuable resource for a communicator. Here are some thoughts on what works when developing contacts at a news media outlet.
NYPD Responds to #ICantBreathe with #WeHearYou and Faces Backlash
December 4th, 2014 by Mark RenfreeThe NYPD has fallen prey to another Twitter miscue after a high-ranking officer responded on Twitter to the public reaction of grand jury decision.
Infographic: The State of Infographics
December 3rd, 2014 by Richard BrownellInfographics have grown to become one of the most powerful communications tools in use today. Are you using them to your advantage?
Hershey’s Moving Away From Corn Syrup, But Not Communicating the Move Very Well
December 3rd, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzThe candy king is looking to replace the controversial ingredient it uses in its sweets, but the brand needs to communicate a lot more to consumers about the potential switch.