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PR and Communications Amidst Rapid Growth

February 24th, 2014 by

The communications team at Acorda was challenged with maintaining the collaborative spirit and sense of community that defined the company from its inception, while also encouraging new employees to enrich the company culture through their own professional experiences.

Case Study: To Promote Its New Burger Patties, Ball Park Spreads the Media Field

February 24th, 2014 by

Ball Park, which is owned by The Hillshire Brands Co., called on its longtime PR agency MWW to create a PR campaign that would leverage the brand’s equity and carve a new niche among both sports fans and food shoppers.

What’s the Best Way to Defuse a Tense Situation within the Workplace?

February 21st, 2014 by

A frazzled employee can quickly turn into a crippled one, unable to perform his or her task with confidence because of unnecessary tension.

Under Armour Grabs the Gold in Communications

February 21st, 2014 by

It’s a model for crisis management: Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank responded to the criticism politely, defended his brand and refused to sling mud back at his detractors.

Directing What Could Be the Second Act for Your Brand

February 20th, 2014 by

F. Scott Fitzgerald wore many hats. He was the chronicler of the Jazz Age; author of “The Great Gatsby;” a charter member of the so-called “Lost Generation” and inveterate boozer. He also coined one of the most enduring quotes: “There are no second acts in American lives.” Well, no one is perfect. In America, second […]

What’s a Great Question to Ask a PR Job Candidate?

February 20th, 2014 by

You may not believe this, but conducting a job interview can be as stressful as being interviewed for the job. Well, sometimes. Anyway, there’s an art to sizing someone up in an interview, and it… Continued

Here’s Why Facebook, the ‘Largest Data-Mining Operation in Human History,’ Bought WhatsApp

February 20th, 2014 by

At its core, WhatsApp is meant for user-to-user communication, creating a difficult task for Facebook to monetize the app in its current form.

PR Insider: Don’t Be Stifled by PR Tenets

February 20th, 2014 by

Here is some abridged contrarian thinking about how to approach important aspects of PR that you didn’t learn in school.

Going for PR Gold With Celebrity Spokespeople

February 19th, 2014 by

Figure skater Gracie Gold and hockey player T.J. Oshie have captured the hearts and minds of fans for their performances during the Winter Olympics. Will that translate into sweetheart endorsement deals selling various products and services? And what’s in it for communicators when they align their brands with celebrity spokespeople?

Chevron’s Pizza Party PR Fails to Make Amends

February 19th, 2014 by

The Appalachia division of Chevron distributed 100 gift certificates for free pizza to Pennsylvania residents after a natural gas well explosion.