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Yahoo’s Bartz Stung by Firing, Then Stings Back

by PR News | 09/07/2011

Most CEOs don’t get fired in a phone call, and most CEOs don’t deliver a biting parting e-mail the way now ex-Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz did. But what does the e-mail mean for employee morale? | MORE »

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Is Panetta’s Terror Message the Right One?

by PR News | 09/06/2011

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says that while we’ve killed a number of terrorist leaders, including Osama Bin Laden, a real threat to the U.S. remains. | MORE »

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For Organizations, Social Media Rules Should No Longer Be Unwritten

by PR News | 09/02/2011

The Washington Post’s update to its social media policy and guidelines serves as a reminder for both journalists and PR pros alike that social media rules should no longer go unwritten. | MORE »

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‘Waffle House Index’ Strengthens Restaurant’s Crisis Response Rep

by PR News | 09/01/2011

Diner chain Waffle House’s reputation for handling crises has been further strengthened by its masterful response to Hurricane Irene. | MORE »

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High-Tech Grilled Cheese Joints Fuel Mobile PR Discussion

by PR News | 08/30/2011

A new chain of grilled cheese restaurants is decidedly high-tech, integrating mobile ordering and QR codes. As a PR pro, how are you doing with mobile? | MORE »

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Did Qantas Let Twitter Contest Go Too Far?

by PR News | 08/29/2011

Qantas Airlines was looking to create buzz around their sponsored rugby team, the Wallabies, as it played for a championship. What they got though, was unwanted buzz for a Twitter contest. | MORE »

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