The growth in the analysis of social media has been driven by the sheer volume of data it generates, allied to the need for greater scrutiny of the Internet.
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Human Touch Is Most Vital Part of Tracking Social Media Metrics
September 23rd, 2013 by Angela JeffreyHow To Brace for Social Media Attacks
September 23rd, 2013 by Jeremy RosenbergFrom Kenneth Cole’s tweet during Arab Spring to the recent YouTube video of a Golden Corral chef featuring meat behind a dumpster, the Web is littered with branded stories of woe.
Fresh Approaches to Media Training Offer C-Level Execs Better Results
September 23rd, 2013 by PRNEWSRodale may have calculated that she’s the boss and needed to communicate her message regarding the use of chemicals in the U.S. Fair enough. But the letter was not so well-received. A writer at Discover.com, for example, called it “insensitive crack-pottery.”
A Crisis Of Confidence Chips Away at Global Companies; PR Agencies Growing Annual Revenue at a Healthy Clip
September 23rd, 2013 by PRNEWSJust 32% of business executives believe their organizations possess the right strategy to achieve outlined goals, according to a recent survey released by Harvard Business Publishing.
How to Leverage Your Content on Pinterest Without Paying for It
September 20th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonPinterest announced that it will begin experimenting with sponsored content soon. What this could mean for brands within the space remains unclear, what is clear, however, is that sponsored content is making its way onto every social platform.
Your Autumn Cheat Sheet: Big Data, Branding and Mobile
September 20th, 2013 by Lucia DavisSeptember 22 marks the official start of the fall season. Here’s a sampling from some of the PR issues we covered this summer that are sure to become more pronounced this fall and in 2014.
Why Sticky and Shareable Content Matter for PR’s Digital Future
September 19th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonBig data keeps getting bigger, and everyone is trying to figure out which metric tells the most important and actionable story. Shares are increasingly becoming a big part of that conversation, but they aren’t always easy to come by.
PR Insider: Top 5 Phrases That Derail a Brainstorm
September 19th, 2013 by Lauren BegleyOften, these roadblocks are found in the form of off-the-cuff phrases that are meant to encourage, correct or redirect the discussion—but in fact, they do the opposite.
Media Relations Advice to Ignore: The Dreaded Friday Pitch
September 19th, 2013 by Lucia DavisContrary to conventional wisdom, Friday can be the best day to pitch the media. And oh, yes, don’t forget to pick up the telephone. We asked Lisa Zlotnick senior VP, media at Lippe Taylor, about media training advice that you have been getting for years, and why you should ignore it.
Walgreens Healthcare Decision a Study in Employee Communications
September 18th, 2013 by Lucia DavisWalgreens is moving 120,000 employees to a private health insurance exchange from coverage that’s provided directly from carriers. How this move will be interpreted is up to the company’s PR team.