Stories by PRNEWS

The Next Millennium

June 30th, 2014 by

As millennials occupy a larger and larger swath of the U.S. population, the one-way conversation that marketers have practiced for years is slowly but surely being eclipsed by more give-and-take between brands and consumers.

Hunger Program Persists Despite Government Shutdown

June 30th, 2014 by

Nonprofit localizes nationwide crisis For two weeks last October, the federal government of the United States shut down. The opposing sides of the Affordable Care Act reached what seemed to be an

How To Pitch Female Baby Boomers

June 30th, 2014 by

For decades, marketers have considered women 50+ (and even women in their 40s) barely worth marketing to, instead going after dewy women in their 20s and 30s. That’s despite the fact that at 40 million

When ‘TMI’ and PR Strategy Collide

June 30th, 2014 by

If we accept that some millennials tend to overshare information, the challenge lies in how to harness the behavior to get the most out of your millennial employees without robbing them of their identities.

When Brands Take a Stand, PR Must Connect the Dots

June 30th, 2014 by

When a brand or organization takes a stand on a societal issue (and puts its money where its mouth is), PR managers are responsible to drive the program.

Look Beyond the Usual Social Media Suspects

June 27th, 2014 by

Hunt down the hidden gems, find the wealth Have you fallen into a social media rut? Do all of your client program recommendations consist of the obvious channels: Facebook , YouTube , Twitter and LinkedIn

How To Reach Hard-to-Reach Employees

June 23rd, 2014 by

Even with all factors stacked in our favor, we have to work harder than ever to engage even those employees who would seem the most engage-able. No surprise, then, that it can be an epic struggle to connect effectively with our non-wired employees.

Turn and Face the Change

June 23rd, 2014 by

Whether you provide communications for a highly regulated brand or a consumer-facing company, there are some universal themes for PR pros to think about when trying to create more shareable content.

Telling Jokes Is a Serious Way to Spread the Word

June 23rd, 2014 by

In a professional setting, making someone laugh is the most intimate connection one can make.

YouTube: Not Just ‘Nice-to-Have’ Communications Tool

June 23rd, 2014 by

YouTube, owned by Google, regularly moves the goal posts to try and ensure more quality subscribers and that the best video content floats to the top of the search rankings. What’s your YouTube Channel strategy?