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For PR Pros, Bonding With Sales Reps Should Be Top Priority

March 4th, 2014 by

Traditionally, PR and sales have been like two ships passing in the night. No more. As communicators play a strategic role for their companies and organizations, they must condition themselves to sales cycles, financial objectives and the top and bottom lines.

Why is #NationalPancakeDay Trending on Twitter?

March 4th, 2014 by

On Tuesday, IHOP guests will be treated to a free short stack of pancakes in exchange for a suggested donation to charity.

5 Reasons You Should Focus Your Efforts on Social Media, Not Mainstream Media

March 3rd, 2014 by

Over the weekend, I repeatedly came across examples of the realities of the new media ecosystem. On Saturday, I saw on Facebook a hot conversation about an apparently serious car accident in my town. People were reporting what they saw. They were sharing second-hand accounts, and of course, opinions. I toggled over to the local […]

Want a Primer on Rolling Out Something Unpopular? Check Out What reddit Just Did

March 3rd, 2014 by

In a move that reflects its characteristically democratic and humanitarian personality, reddit announced on Friday that it will donate 10% of its 2014 ad revenue to charity.

PR Insider: Embracing Digital in Today’s Marketing World

March 3rd, 2014 by

Brands that aren’t leveraging digital opportunities are giving away business to their competitors.

4 Tips for Improving Brand Outreach on Google

March 3rd, 2014 by

Here are some methods you can employ to enhance your messaging and grow your audience on Google.

Qualities Workers Value Most Found to Be Most Lacking; Customer Complaints on Social Media Get Short Shrift

March 3rd, 2014 by

Depending on how much access they have toward the C-suite, PR pros can enhance their value by counseling senior managers to be more transparent when communicating to the rank-and-file as well as other stakeholders.

Switching Channels: Social Media First Model Starting to Accelerate

March 3rd, 2014 by

As social media platforms move to the epicenter of marketing communications, brands and organizations of all stripes are starting to ramp up the amount of content and messaging catering to social channels.

The Role of Storytelling in a Digital Age

March 3rd, 2014 by

Companies spend an inordinate amount of time and money on creating exhaustive and fancy messaging matrices that often times sit on a shelf. But messaging is just the starting point.

How To Write Press Releases That Get Read

March 3rd, 2014 by

To ensure that you stay out of basements—and enhance what is arguably the most important PR skill—here are a few tips on how to write great news releases and get them read.