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When PR and Investor Relations Collide: Not a Doomsday Scenario

November 22nd, 2010 by

With public trust in corporations such a hot issue these days, the investor relations function must be in sync with both public messaging about corporate social responsibility as well as internal messaging to employees.

‘Dr. Google’ Is In: More Women Seek Health Help Online; Americans Sound Off on Needed Policy Changes

November 22nd, 2010 by

â–¶ Digital Doctoring Popular: A study by TNS and Ogilvy PR finds that “Dr. Google” is becoming a first-line defense for the health of today’s American families. One in three women (36%) agree that, at… Continued

How to Prepare Execs for Presentations, Speeches

November 22nd, 2010 by

Preparing for an executive’s speech can be just as nerve-racking for the communicator as it can be for the speaker.

Navigate Dangerous Crisis Roads With Opinion Research

November 22nd, 2010 by

Think of a crisis as a trip—with proper information, planning and execution, the damage to one’s reputation is minimized. A well-executed plan will keep you on track and minimize the possibility of dangers along the way.

Phrases Not to Utter During a Brainstorming Session

November 17th, 2010 by

Put-downs of employee ideas by managers not only inhibits staff creativity, it could also lead to missing the next Big Thing.

Pressing a Reporter on an Error: When to Make a Move

November 17th, 2010 by

Do you or don’t you? The ability to decide whether to call out a journalist for a misquote or factual reporting error could be critical in diffusing a crisis.

Leveraging WOM to Make Up for Shallow Pockets

November 17th, 2010 by

Getting external stakeholders involved in media outreach for a viral campaign requires a strong program and media tools your audience can use.

Maintaining Cohesive Team Efforts Across Multiple Orgs

November 17th, 2010 by

Partnering on an initiative has its advantages, but maintaining cohesive messaging and communications can be a challenge when multiple organizations team up.

U.S. Falls Three Slots in Country Brand Rankings

November 17th, 2010 by

Scandinavian countries move up the charts in FutureBrand’s country brand rankings, while Canada claims No. 1.

Swag Makes Good Advertising Impression

November 17th, 2010 by

Advertising specialties, or swag, is more cost effective than other ad mediums, and its cost per impression has remained steady for the last three years, says a study.