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In the aftermath of the Ann Curry debacle, Lauer let the media define him and, as a result, lost his perch atop the Peacock Network. Now his job seems to be in jeopardy.

Timberlake’s new album The 20/20 Experience sold 980,000 copies in its first week, in part thanks to these four ways he stoked the public.

As arguments regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) dominated the news cycles this week, several brands immediately took to social channels to chime in on the issue and give a boost to their brands in the process.

Recent article on Zappos’ corporate culture provides a few key steps on how to enhance employee relations.

After a BP communications exec altered the oil company’s Wikipedia page, there could be policy changes involving PR at the online encyclopedia.

Using a sample of 5000 press releases from 2012, Shift Communications found the most commonly used words in PR.

Former CIA director David Petraeus is expected to publicly apologize for an extramarital affair revealed in November 2012.

Upgrade of social network will enable communicators to expedite the search process and locate more tailored content.

In a country wracked by a series of high-profile sexual assaults, Ford issues statement of regret.

Today Facebook debuts a new comments system, which should help PR pros better manage their social listening.