You can feel yourself age when you use such antiquated words like “telephone” in front of your 12-year-old son. “Mom, who says ‘telephone’ anymore?” He has a point. Every now and then “telephone” creeps into my language, as do other throwbacks like Rolodex and VCR. Just as we don’t say “telephone” very often, we also […]
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PR Insider: Taming Twitter to Make it Work for You
January 17th, 2014 by Torsten MuellerHere are a few examples of how one can develop an effective and sustainable strategy for Twitter that reaches beyond the noise.
In Agency-Client Conflicts, Tools For Resolution May Already Be In Place
January 17th, 2014 by Ned BarnettConflict is part of most client/agency relationships. But conflict resolution is also a major PR agency client service. Resolving inevitable conflicts between agency and client should follow the same pattern and pathway as resolving external conflicts on behalf of clients in their own markets.
Bay Episode Underscores Need For Plan When Something Goes Wrong
January 17th, 2014 by PRNEWSMichael Bay’s meltdown at the Consumer Electronics Show underscores the challenges communicators face when producing PR programs and events, which are increasingly dependent on technology.
How To Make Your CEO More Video Savvy
January 17th, 2014 by Liz GuthridgeThanks to the new video series, “Dean’s Download,” Avery Dennison employees hear from their CEO first-hand, and in near real time, about everything from customer visits and trade shows to the company’s most important business initiatives.
8 Best Messages of Gratitude From This Year’s Oscar Nominees
January 16th, 2014 byThe true goal of all these humble reactions: to bask in the warm glow of positive sentiment. It’s the driving force of most actors and brand communications.
5 Questions for Brands to Ask a Potential Content Partner
January 16th, 2014 by Richard BrownellBrands need to be aware of just what they’re getting themselves into when seeking a content partnership with a media group. Here are a few questions brands should be asking potential partners.
Picking the Right PR Tune for a Media Tour
January 15th, 2014 by Matthew Schwartz“Duty,” the new memoir by former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, was officially released on Tuesday. To plug the book Gates has been making the rounds on the TV talk shows, and then some. His book is a reminder of what communicators need to know about how to conduct an effective media tour.
12 Questions You Need to Ask About Your CSR Program
January 15th, 2014 by Caysey WeltonYour CSR programs are an equally important communications and marketing strategy, thus it is important you are doing it right.