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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.

Crisis Litigation: You Can’t Just Tell Your Story in Court

November 1st, 2010 by

Given the power of blogs and other social media channels, crisis expert Richard Levick writes that it’s critical that organizations have a digital-savvy litigation communications team in place.

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.