For most PR pros, being prepared for crises is a major staple of the discipline. IR professionals, however, often don’t have an effective crisis management plan in place.
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PR’s ROI: Still Elusive to Many, But New Methods, Metrics on the Way
April 18th, 2011 by PRNEWSWhile many still equate ROI with the "value" or PR, measurement experts are working to give PR pros a template in which to more accurately prove ROI—financial or otherwise.
One Question Survey: Who Do You Want to ‘Like’ Your Facebook Page?
April 14th, 2011 by PRNEWSMark Zuckerburg, Charlie Sheen or Donald Trump? Which public figure would provide the biggest kick-start to your brands Facebook page?
Execs Wary of Sustainability Efforts
April 13th, 2011 by PRNEWSFortune 1000 executives and the general public alike are unconvinced that corporate America is "going green," as insufficient returns and a lack dedicated C-suite positions hamper efforts.
Local News Going Mobile
April 13th, 2011 by PRNEWSAmerican adults are relying on mobile phones and tablets more than ever to keep up with community happenings, creating real time opportunities for news providers.
Data Point: Plane Crisis Cracks Southwest’s Social Media Armor
April 11th, 2011 by PRNEWSData from PeopleBrowsr (exclusive to PR News) shows that although there was a jump in negative social media comments about Southwest Airlines in the wake of its plane’s fuselage crack, most comments by far were neutral.
Quick Study: Execs Brush Off Green Claims—Unless It’s Their Own; 
More Americans Consume Local News the Mobile Way
April 11th, 2011 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Execs Wary of Sustainability Efforts: Results of the second annual 2011 Gibbs & Soell Sense & Sustainability Study found that Fortune 1000 executives are confident about their own green efforts but join the general… Continued
Living a Cause: Six Steps to Philanthropic Impact and Effective Communication
April 11th, 2011 by PRNEWSCrystal clear goals, authenticity and a consistent strategy are some of the rules PR pros must follow when communicating good corporate citizenship practices.
M&A Comms: Straddling the Line Between Too Much, Too Little Info
April 11th, 2011 by PRNEWSOften overshadowed by the deal and the deal-makers involved, mergers and acquisitions communications nonetheless can make or break the success of a marriage between two cultures.
Traditional Advertising Remains Top Online Traffic Driver
April 5th, 2011 by PRNEWSSocial media sites are still trumped by more traditional advertising in driving Web site traffic, while search engines like Google and Bing yield the highest flow of traffic.