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April 22nd, 2013 by

Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of 1. JCPenney may need to craft a “behaviorial message,” to stop the bleeding following Ron Johnson’s firing. (p. 1) 2. Nearly 20% of employees

Brands With Videos Have Easier Time Reeling in Viewers; Teens Are Starting To Migrate Away From Facebook

April 22nd, 2013 by

▶ Vying for Virality: Video is King: Social-media users are about twice as likely to engage in video content than non-video content, according to Adobe ’s 2013 Video Benchmark Report. And while videos

Key Principles for PR Measurement Taking Hold

April 22nd, 2013 by

The Barcelona Principles, which were adopted in 2010 by several PR industry groups, are comprised of seven precepts that serve as the foundation of how the industry should measure communications. The

A Reeling JCPenney Looks to PR Team to Craft New Brand Message

April 22nd, 2013 by

For decades JCPenney was able to appeal to customers who were conditioned to buy with coupons and discounts. That was its market position and its essential brand message. That changed dramatically in 2011.

ROI From Corporate Sustainability Efforts Improves With Employee Engagement

April 22nd, 2013 by

Many B2B organizations that have embarked on the path toward sustainability are looking toward their employees to foster a culture of environmental and social responsibility. Employees play a critical role

How to Implement a Newsroom Mentality

April 22nd, 2013 by

As the communications landscape continues to evolve smart brands are embracing the opportunity to build deeper connections with their customers.

Case Psychological Association’s Campaign Builds Awareness Of Therapy as an Alternative to Treatment With Drugs

April 22nd, 2013 by

The Sandy Hook massacre late last year put the spotlight on a major issue: mental health. Although countless studies indicate that psychotherapy helps people living with depression and anxiety, drug therapy in

10 Tips for Managing a Brand’s Wikipedia Page

April 16th, 2013 by

Marcia W. DiStaso, Ph.D., provides 10 best pracitces for managing a brand’s Wikipedia page.

Retooling Social Media Metrics To Provide Real, Actionable Insights

April 15th, 2013 by

Tracking metrics that provide real insights has proven to be a challenge and, regrettably, marketers are focusing on the wrong metrics resulting in poor strategic decisions.

For Leaders, Micro-Involvement is a Big Thing

April 15th, 2013 by

While working with a client to develop PR strategies to get its CEO and other leaders out and about with key stakeholders, it became clear that visibility isn’t enough anymore.