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Archive: July 2014
6 Ways to Make Brand Journalism Work for You
July 24th, 2014 by Richard BrownellThe best way to generate content that is useful and sharable is to practice brand journalism.
Frito-Lay Crowdsources Potato Chip Flavors, But One Detail Might be a Buzzkill
July 24th, 2014 byFrito-Lay CFO Hugh Johnston told the AP that the new flavors are more profitable for the company because they put “maybe an ounce or two less” chips in the special bags but charge the same price as a standard bag.
Stephen Colbert Generates Positive PR for Authors—and Himself—in Hachette-Amazon Dispute
July 23rd, 2014 byTwo debut Hachette authors are enjoying the “Colbert bump,” a phenomenon already known in the publishing world whereby books written by authors who appear on “The Colbert Report” see an increase in sales.
Getting Out of the Way Is the Least the Boss Can Do
July 23rd, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzWe offer senior PR managers some food for thought when it comes to strengthening relationships with the rank-and-file.
Google-funded Bus Provides Mobile Showers for Homeless in San Francisco
July 22nd, 2014 byThanks in part to a $100,000 grant from Google, an organization called Lava Mae fitted a former public-transit bus with two full private bathrooms, offering hot showers and clean toilets.
PR Lessons from a Growing Meat Scandal
July 22nd, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzA suspect meat scandal in China is getting worse. The growing scandal surrounding Husi Food should focus the mind of communicators when it comes dealing with global supply chains and crafting a contingency plan for when a crisis ensues.
5 Steps to Creating Inspirational—Not Promotional—Content
July 21st, 2014 byBrands are scrambling to adopt the longtime model of traditional publishers—know your audiences, provide them with highly relevant content and build a platform that can deliver the content in unique and efficient ways.
Target Creates YouTube Webisodes Aimed at Millennials
July 21st, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzBrands and organizations of all stripes are scrambling to boost their appeal to millennials, or people born in the early 1980s to the early 2000s. Now Target is getting into the act.
How To Get to the Next Level Professionally
July 21st, 2014 by Julie BatlinerDoing more than your job description showcases that you are already working at the next level, helping you get promoted sooner rather than later.