Stories by PRNEWS

Journalists Open to Pitches Via Twitter

January 19th, 2011 by

As more reporters migrate to social media, they are increasingly looking to Twitter and Facebook when researching stories and receiving pitches.

Match Social Media Strategy With Goals and Brand Values

January 18th, 2011 by

When goals and objectives are clearly defined, melding them with strong social media strategies usually results in an effective campaign.

Optimal Agency Relationships: Clarify Internal Message First

January 18th, 2011 by

At Sara Lee, working with an outside agency initially required plenty of internal collaboration between communications and brand teams.

Good Customer Service Proves Elusive

January 18th, 2011 by

Although customer service is second only to price and quality in influencing buying decisions, consumers say that positive customer experiences have been few and far between.

Celebrity Spokespeople Yield Negative Ad Scores

January 18th, 2011 by

If you’re thinking about hiring a celebrity to front a campaign, consider that unless that celeb is Oprah, you may be wasting resources.

Americans’ Optimism on Economy Increases

January 18th, 2011 by

Twice as many Americans think the economy will be better rather than worse this year—is this a sign of economic recovery?

Influencer Measurement Tools: They Drill Down, But How Far?

January 18th, 2011 by

Social media consultant Jason Falls has developed a list of influencer measurement tools—here’s a small sampling of such tools, including their features and pricing.

Americans’ Optimism Reigns Supreme; Celebrities Largely Ineffective in Ads; Customer Service Smells

January 17th, 2011 by

â–¶ Optimism Up in U.S.: According to results of a new Gallup poll, twice as many Americans think the U.S. economy will be better rather than worse in 2011. Gallup analysis suggests this could represent… Continued

PR News Announces CSR Awards Finalists

January 17th, 2011 by

As CSR efforts resonate more and more with the public, trumpeting an organization’s good citizenship is critical. PR News honors the best of these efforts with its annual CSR Awards. Here are the nominees.

Social Media Shake-Up: Twitter Transforms PR/Journalist Relationship

January 17th, 2011 by

As the media moves to social platforms to hunt for and receive story ideas, PR pros must exploit this change and adjust their outreach strategies accordingly.