Stories by PRNEWS

Belonging Big in Building Social Capital, But Is It Enough?

November 1st, 2010 by

"Social capital" may sound a little highbrow, but the rise of digital PR has caused some interest in the term among communicators. Key questions around it: Can social capital be built, and can it be measured?

True Green: Follow the FTC’s Latest Guidelines

October 25th, 2010 by

Looking to get a green product out into the market? Follow the FTC’s recently revised green guidelines to avoid making false green claims.

Testifying Before Congress? Time to Sweat the Details

October 25th, 2010 by

Here’s tips for communicators preparing a client for congressional testimony that can be applied to any speaking situation.

Translating Complex Science Topics Is Really an Art

October 25th, 2010 by

To communicate scientific research to audiences, frame it within shared values or beliefs—and use visuals.

Navigating a Crisis: Don’t Get Defensive, Stick to Your Guns

October 25th, 2010 by

Royal Caribbean’s Cynthia Martinez offers tips for turning negative media coverage into a PR success story.

A New CEO’s Checklist for Effective Communication

October 25th, 2010 by

These tips to make the introduction of a new CEO as smooth as possible can also be a window into the new leader’s communications style.

Beer and Politics: Latch Onto an Issue That Resonates

October 25th, 2010 by

The American Beverage Institute’s communications team offers tips for scanning the media for news hooks for one’s own messages.

Case Study: PR Helps to Articulate Brain Disease to the NFL and the Public While Lifting Research Group’s Expert Standing

October 25th, 2010 by

After discovering a brain disease caused by concussions, a small research organization turns to PR to help raise its profile and prepare for congressional testimony.

Ads Rival Friends as Generator of Brand ‘Likes’; Johnson & Johnson Leads List of Top CSR Companies

October 25th, 2010 by

â–¶ Ads In: Friends’ recommendations may be the primary driver of brand “likes” on Facebook, but ads are not far behind, says a DDB / OpinionWay study. Findings include: • 75% of those who liked… Continued

PR News Announces PR People Awards Finalists

October 25th, 2010 by

The cream of the communications crop, our PR People Awards finalists, including Hall of Famers and 15-to-Watch, will be honored on Nov. 30 at an awards luncheon in Washington, D.C.