Stories by PRNEWS

Students Resist Marketing Tactics on Social Media

January 10th, 2011 by

College students prefer to have private discussions with their friends on social networking sites—eschewing conversations with corporate marketers, says a new study.

Tablet Sales to Soar, With iPad Leading the Charge

January 10th, 2011 by

Sales of tablet computers are expected to double over the next five years, resulting in increased competition, says a new study.

Public Divided on WikiLeaks’ Document Dump

January 10th, 2011 by

Free speech or security threat? Americans are conflicted about how much freedom organizations like WikiLeaks should have in publishing confidential documents.

Investing in Wellness Programs: Measurement Is Lacking

January 10th, 2011 by

While employee wellness programs are on the rise—particularly in North America—only about a third of employers are actually measuring the success of such programs.

Want to Dig Deeper Into SEO? Follow the Experts

January 10th, 2011 by

There are plenty of search engine optimization resources to help make you a search master. Sterling Communications’ Devin Davis and Weber Shandwick’s Karianne Stinson provide a list of SEO blogs and experts to either get you started or keep your SEO efforts on track.

Exploring the Veteran’s Mind to Achieve Campaign Success

January 10th, 2011 by

Focus group sessions with returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan uncovered key attitudes and beliefs that helped form the messaging for a successful outreach effort.

Working With the Ad Council: Pro Bono Doesn’t Mean ‘Free’

January 10th, 2011 by

Working with the Ad Council on an initiative can be a fruitful exercise, but it’s important to have a measurement system in place—particularly when it comes to dollars spent.

Don’t Play Google Hide & Seek: Robust SEO Tactics Can Raise Your Ranking

January 10th, 2011 by

Search engine optimization may sound complex to the uninitiated, but by following some basic essentials, PR pros can easily raise the visibility of their content online, including news releases.

Lend Marketing a Hand, But Avoid the Kool-Aid

January 10th, 2011 by

Sometimes marketing’s enthusiasm and rush to generate revenue results in the wrong message sent to customers. How can PR pros help temper marketing’s claims? By maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism and asking hard questions.

Wellness Programs Lack Metrics; WikiLeaks Divides; Consumers Swallow Tablets; Students Go Private Online

January 10th, 2011 by

â–¶ Wellness Gains Traction: A new global report by Buck Consultants finds that employers spent 35% more than in 2009—about $220—on each employee who participated in a wellness program. But despite spending more on wellness… Continued