Stories by PRNEWS

PR’s ROI: Still Elusive to Many, But New Methods, Metrics on the Way

April 18th, 2011 by

While 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

Mark 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

Fortune 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

American 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

Data 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

â–¶ 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

Crystal 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

Often 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

Social 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.

Following Japan’s Crises, American Public Is Divided on Nuclear

April 5th, 2011 by

In the wake of Japan’s nuclear fallout, the U.S. public is split on whether nuclear power plants should be built on American soil, due in large part to environmental benefits and nuclear waste disposal issues.