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Corporate Success Linked to Smaller, More Diverse Boards

March 15th, 2011 by

Companies that have more female directors performed better during the financial crisis, according to a new study by Eversheds.

Hoop Fans Add Social Media to Madness

March 15th, 2011 by

One-quarter of American adults online are expected to use social media to follow the 2011 men’s NCAA basketball tournament.

Cyber Watch: So Far, Rising Gas Prices Fuel Little Concern Among Netizens

March 14th, 2011 by

The amount of online chatter about gas prices has remained consistent despite the political protests in the Middle East, according to WiseWindow data exclusive to PR News.

Want to Make a Living Record of Your Organization’s Insights? Think Inward

March 14th, 2011 by

An internal social media program will not just chronicle an organization’s ecosystem—it can also serve as a proving ground for external social media efforts.

Quick Study: Hoop Fans Add Social to Madness: Smaller Boards Equal Better Biz; Bad News Travels Fast; Mobile Keeps Growing

March 14th, 2011 by

â–¶ March Madness Turns Social: Nearly one in four online American adults (23%) revealed that they will be using some form of social media to follow this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament, says new research from… Continued

Charting the Industry: Ad Agencies Say PR Is Better at Social Media

March 14th, 2011 by

While advertising may give PR high marks on its social media prowess, there’s still plenty of digital work to keep both worlds busy, so collaboration between the two is critical, say experts.

Risk Communication Formula: Avoid Half-Truths, Manage the Outrage

March 14th, 2011 by

While crisis management is top of mind for most PR professionals, the following risk communication principles might just tip the scales from a negative to a positive crisis outcome.

Five Key Steps to Implementing Successful Green Initiatives

March 9th, 2011 by

Lew Rakowsky, director of marketing and stakeholder engagement at Coppervale Enterprises, lays out five elemental guidelines for going green.

Making PR Objectives Work: A Three Step Process

March 9th, 2011 by

Evan Welsh of SAP offers three tenets to keep in mind when planning and following through on PR objectives.

Social Media and Crises: Identify Audiences Before You Need Them

March 9th, 2011 by

Capt. Dave Werner of the U.S. Navy Office of Information and Tracy Johnson of Booz Allen Hamilton offer some tips for using social media during a crisis.