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2010 NonProfit PR Awards: Advocacy Campaign & Lobbying

November 3rd, 2010 by

Winner: The New York Public Library – Don’t Close the Book on Libraries A potential budget cut of $37 million in spring 2010 motivated the New York Public Library to launch a 360 degree campaign centered… Continued

Capital Ideas for Attracting Influencers and Share of Voice

November 1st, 2010 by

To successfully build social capital around a brand, a 360-degree, multi-platform effort is required. Here’s a snapshot of Nike’s constant outreach that drives positive awareness around its brand.

Lawyerly Advice: Get Third Parties Ready in Advance

November 1st, 2010 by

In today’s always-on media environment, it’s critical to be in full readiness mode even before a litigation crisis hits. The ability to quickly leverage digital and human assets becomes critical.

Crafting a Winning Speech: It’s a Pain and Pleasure Thing

November 1st, 2010 by

Ditch statistics and make a real connection with the listening audience.

Fessing Up in Public: How to Admit Mistakes Gracefully

November 1st, 2010 by

Peter O’Toole, a director of public relations at GE, offers some tips on how to communicate mistakes.

Live TV-Watching Habits Shift

November 1st, 2010 by

Consumers who have shifted the majority of their video viewing to non-live video content make up a significant portion of adult Internet users in the U.S., says a report by SAY Media, with comScore and TRU.

Brands Beat Celebs in Social Media Following

November 1st, 2010 by

Twitter or Facebook users are more likely to follow brands than celebrities, a new report has found.

Case Study: Defining Moment—At Depth of Recession, GE’s CEO Stands and Delivers Powerful Speech at West Point

November 1st, 2010 by

GE’s Jeff Immelt’s 2009 leadership speech was effective in reaching a number of audiences, including the attending Army cadets, his corporate peers, government officials and GE employees.

Consumer Confidence Remains Low; Celebs Socially Snubbed; Time Shifters Shake Up Live TV Viewing

November 1st, 2010 by

â–¶ Consumers Still Pained: Pressure on jobs and tight finances knocked consumer confidence levels around the world in Q3, with North Americans really feeling the pinch, cites Nielsen’s latest Global Consumer Confidence Index. Findings include:… Continued

Non-Corporate Public Affairs Pros Use Social Media More than Corporate Counterparts

November 1st, 2010 by

The majority of non-corporate public affairs departments use social media platforms, while less than half of corporate PA departments do, according to data exclusive to PR News.