It’s unusual for a company with revenue of $18 million to bypass media buys to help spread the word about its products and services, instead depending almost solely on non-paid, public relations efforts.
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Polansky: Clients Increasingly Looking to Their PR Agencies for the Big Idea
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSPR veteran Andy Polansky took charge as CEO of Weber Shandwick last November after serving as president of the agency since 2004. With Polansky at the helm, Weber Shandwick continues to move toward a
When a Company Changes its Culture, Communicators Play a Critical Role
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSChanging an organization’s culture is a daunting task. It requires comprehensive planning, both internal and external research and outreach and integration with all departments.
Report: Public Skeptical of Social Listening
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSSince the dawn of social media, communicators have had a laser-like focus on listening. According to Altimeter Group , 42% of companies have social media listening as one of its top priorities in 2013. Now, a
Smartphones, Tablets: the Public’s New Best Friends; Lack of Localization Impedes Communications Campaigns
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWS▶ Mobile Users Get Friendly with Devices: We see it on the subway, in restaurants, in theaters—just about everywhere: Head down, staring at the small screen. Now, a survey by Citrix of 1,000-plus American
Campaign Evaluation: Logic Models Ensure Results
March 4th, 2013 by Maria RodriguezEvaluation. Many communicators working for social change within limited budgets balk at the sight of this word, seeing instead, “Abandon hope all ye who evaluate here.” After all, it’s already hard
Case Study: Uncle Ben’s and Porter Novelli Create Facebook-Driven Contest To Make Kids Healthy—and the Next Top Chefs
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSThe kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home. It’s also a foundation for bringing up healthy kids. Consider that children who have regular meals with their parents do better in most every social
How To Maximizing Surveys to Create News And Strategically Generate Publicity
February 25th, 2013 by Louise M. PollockSurveys have been a mainstay in public relations because they are tried and true, and most important, when done right they are newsworthy. A well-thought-out survey can help reveal new information, expose the
Ethics Quiz (What to Ask Yourself Before You Act)
February 25th, 2013 by EMMANUEL TCHIVIDJIANMost of us believe or want to believe that we are ethical and in most cases the belief is valid. Very few of us wake up in the morning with the pronounced intention of cheating, lying and stealing. Yet
Case Study: The Ritz-Carlton Leverages Premium Brand Perception With Content-Rich Customer Platform on Foursquare
February 18th, 2013 by PRNEWSTravel is focused on the essence of discovery and experience. Whether you are an intrepid explorer, a parent traveling with your children or a professional traveling on business, The Ritz-Carlton wants to be