Stories by PRNEWS

Consumers Seek a Voice in Corporate Decision-making

June 8th, 2010 by

According to the 2010 Shared Responsibility Study from communications agency Cone, a majority of consumers want to be engaged in how a company conducts its business.

PR News Q&A: John Deveney on the Importance of Citizen Journalists

June 7th, 2010 by

Deveney, appearing at PR News’ Media Relations Next Practices Forum on June 17 in Washington D.C., says that the ability to deal with the new realities of media relations is critical to the success of PR pros.

Dream Teens

June 7th, 2010 by

Communicators looking to engage with young consumers should target “teen influencers” who are highly active on social networks, according to a MyYearbook and Ketchum study.

How To Improve Your FAQs, or Consider Alternatives

June 7th, 2010 by

Is the use of FAQs on Web sites outdated and unnecessary? While expert opinions vary, there are ways to upgrade your FAQ sections, or change them into more compelling content formats.

Oil Spill: Crisis Experts Reveal Key PR Gaffes

June 7th, 2010 by

As the public’s anger builds over the Gulf oil spill disaster, just who gets the blame and what should the government and BP be focusing on from a PR standpoint?

Moving the Needle of Public Consciousness

June 7th, 2010 by

A veteran political campaign operative reveals what’s hot and what’s not in engineering a successful campaign or movement.

Starting a Grassroots Movement: Take a Page From World of Politics

June 7th, 2010 by

With social media outreach booming, it’s fairly easy to attract the public’s attention to an issue or cause—but it’s what you do to engage that passionate group into action that really counts.

PR News Q&A: Yanique Woodall and the 24/7 E-Commerce World

June 2nd, 2010 by

Woodall and her PR team at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM are prepared for handling customer-facing crises, but it’s the ones that could happen overnight and become viral in an instant that have her concerned.

Most People Find News Through Sharing

June 1st, 2010 by

Pew Research Center found that news today is increasingly a shared, social experience. Half of Americans say they rely on the people around them to find out at least some of the news they need to know.

Consumer Trust Matters in Entertainment

June 1st, 2010 by

Edelman’s fourth annual “Trust in the Entertainment Industry” study found that consumers believe social networks provide a higher value experience compared with other forms of entertainment.