Stories by PRNEWS

Few Brands Use a Cohesive Approach to Social Engagement

November 17th, 2010 by

Fewer than 40% of 241 online communities studied have any rewards or recognition programs—key drivers in keeping viewers engaged.

Ideation Creation: Culture and Clarity Keys to Driving Big Ideas

November 15th, 2010 by

The inability of an organization to generate big ideas internally can stifle innovation and negatively affect reputation and the bottom line.

How CEOs Judge Comms Efforts: Gut Feel Out

November 15th, 2010 by

More CEOs judge PR efforts by the amount of favorable media coverage and employee satisfaction levels, according to a new Weber Shandwick study.

Emergency Response Checklist for Communicators

November 15th, 2010 by

Judgment calls may be necessary during a crisis, but having a predetermined emergency response plan can prevent big crisis headaches and save valuable time.

Brands’ Social Efforts More Integrated; Swag Impresses

November 15th, 2010 by

â–¶ Cohesive Communities: A new study of 241 online communities from 78 major corporations found that 33% of the brands are using a cohesive approach to social engagement, compared to just 20% in 2009. The… Continued

Avoid the Firehose When Engaging Online

November 15th, 2010 by

A study finds that new media users follow fewer than five brands online, which makes it critical that brand communicators effectively get their messages across.

Calling Out Reporters a Tightrope Act Thanks to the 24/7 News Cycle

November 15th, 2010 by

While it’s important to make sure that quotes are correct and facts are straight in a story, there are times to call attention to mistakes and times to back off.

Local Media Buys: It’s Not All about the Ads

November 12th, 2010 by

By developing true partnerships with local media, communicators can get much more than a paid 30-second spot—particularly if their message resonates with the audience.

Social Threats Overwhelm CCOs

November 12th, 2010 by

More than half of respondents to a new study cited social media experience among the most important qualifications for tomorrow’s communicators.

Relevant Content Big B2B Challenge

November 12th, 2010 by

Those B2B marketers who are able to develop and employ a content marketing strategy see notable improvements in a company’s placement in search results.