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It was a year when the blogs took over the media, Mother Nature and FEMA gave New Orleans a one-two punch, PR professionals faced new concerns regarding issues of measurement and message control, and the… Continued

The most talented print, broadcast and crisis media spokespersons were recognized and honored for their skills and ability to effectively deliver their organization's messages in a crowded, competitive 24/7 news environment. At ceremonies held in… Continued

CHALLENGE: Encourage the PR industry to learn and profit from the tactics practiced by guerrilla marketing agencies. In terms of learning, it may depend solely on the individual considering the challenge. For some PR professionals,… Continued

PR News and CommCore Consulting have unveiled the finalists in the first annual Spokesperson of the Year Awards, saluting the "masters of messaging" at corporations and nonprofits nationwide. Categories include top spokespeople at nonprofits, for-profits,… Continued

For Allen Weiner, when it comes to worthwhile communications with the PR community, analyst newsletters just don't do the trick. "I'm into speed and accurate information with good contacts and follow-up that's sent to me… Continued

Does this sound familiar? You go online to search for a simple piece of information on a company's Web site -- a telephone number for a particular department, say, media relations, or a street address… Continued

Physician, Heal Thyself "If we, as a profession, wish these online attacks would stop, then we have to do something about cleaning our own house. We have tolerated the worst practice of public relations long… Continued

In 2003, Andrea Johnston was serving as VP of corporate communications at drug-development company aaiPharma (Wilmington, N.C.). She needed someone to help develop press releases, to manage media relations and to release clinical news, among… Continued

By Matthew Schwartz Along with death and taxes, I now have a third guarantee in life: a steady dose of weekly e-mails plugging the latest public-relations award. More often than not, the e-mail sender asks… Continued

Brits jumped for joy last week after London was awarded the 2012 Olympic Summer Games following an agonizing selection process. (Editor's Note: The celebrations were marred the very next day after terrorists exploded four bombs… Continued