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Communicators Beware: The Big Debate Around Big Data Is Heating Up
May 2nd, 2014 byPlacing limits on how data is used is certainly not going to make it go away. PR professionals still need to learn how to harness the power of Big Data.
Winning in the Court of Public Opinion
May 2nd, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzIt’s a PR nightmare. Imagine your brand is under siege because one of your own uttered some repugnant remarks that found their way into the media and went viral. All hell is breaking loose and the “talent” that has made your brand very rich and very popular is putting the squeeze on you to make […]
Succession Messaging Is a Key as Ford Replaces Its Most Successful CEO in Decades
May 1st, 2014 byNew CEO Mark Fields will have big shoes to fill, as Alan Mulally was revered at Ford for the company’s successes since he took over.
3 Questions Brands Should Ask Before Launching on Snapchat
May 1st, 2014 by Richard BrownellSnapchat’s new messaging features inspire thoughts on how communicators can use direct messaging apps to share content and raise brand awareness.
What Would the NBA Commish Do? How to Manage Stress in a Crisis
April 30th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzIt’s a matter of scale, of course, but surely there are plenty of communicators and PR pros who can relate to having to deal with a severe crisis (with a lot of moving parts) that could result in severe erosion of the brand or organization.
Twitter’s Not Growing Fast Enough. Why PR Pros Should Care.
April 30th, 2014 by Richard BrownellTwitter’s Q1 earnings report holds an important lesson for communicators about focusing your resources on social media channels.
A Chrome Extension That Fixes Incorrect Usage of “Literally?” That’s Cool. Literally.
April 29th, 2014 byA programmer named Mike Walker has invented a Google Chrome extension that changes every use of “literally” to “figuratively.”
Browser Flaw Creates Major Communications Challenge for Microsoft
April 29th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzIt’s a delicate balance for PR pros and communicators: What is your obligation to consumers when your online products and services have been compromised in some way?
Beyoncé, The Time 100, and Leveraging the PR Value of the List
April 28th, 2014 by Tony SilberWhen the Time 100 was released last week, our editorial team discussed how we might cover it. The context was its relation to PR, and how communicators could leverage the value of making the list. This list is a PR person’s dream. It’s eclectic and interesting, and it covers a wide variety of human endeavor. […]