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How To…Leverage the Reach of Local Newspapers

November 16th, 2009 by

“Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” So goes the famous quote by Mark Twain, and it certainly applies today to one significant portion of the newspaper industry: local community papers. While news of… Continued

Tips for Making Twitter a Reality in any Organization

November 16th, 2009 by

While there are a number of do’s and don’ts when it comes to using Twitter, there are two areas that require particular attention, says Nicole Duhoski, manager of client services at media relations software services… Continued

Twitter Lessons for Companies Big and Small

November 16th, 2009 by

Much has been touted about Twitter and how it is revolutionizing the way organizations communicate with targeted stakeholder groups. Big consumer brands like Dell, Starbucks, Ford, Best Buy, Starbucks, JetBlue and many more are effectively… Continued

Writing for the Web: Best Practices

November 16th, 2009 by

Writing for the Web requires an innate expertise that diverges from writing for traditional media. Following are a few guidelines:

Taking SEO Strategies Beyond Search Engines

November 16th, 2009 by

One needn’t look far to identify the crux of SEO—after all, it’s embedded into its very name. Search engines’ primary raison d’être is to account for all Web content and, in turn, provide results pertinent to specific search queries.

How To Leverage the Reach of Local Newspapers

November 16th, 2009 by

The reports of newspaper’s impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. The most hallowed of traditional  media can still be an effective tool for PR campaigns.

Honoring CDC’s Efforts to Manage and Contain a Pandemic

November 16th, 2009 by

On November 3, 2009 at the Press Club in Washington, D.C., PR News Nonprofit PR Awards recognized the most outstanding nonprofit campaigns. The following entry from CDC, which worked to contain public hysteria arising from the H1N1 crisis, was the winner.

Proving Your Worth: Managing Client Expectations

November 12th, 2009 by

Now that you are hired, what does the client expect you to deliver? What do you need to achieve for the effort to be considered a success? An organization has made the choice to invest in your firm and now you will need to devise a plan to deliver that return on investment.

CSR or So What?  The Smart Way to Being Socially Responsible

November 9th, 2009 by

CSR is still a relatively new word in the business environment and as a result, there is relatively little actual regulation.

NonProfit PR Awards: Media Relations Campaign: >$50,000 Budget

November 9th, 2009 by

This year’s finalists for PR News’ Nonprofit PR Awards raise the bar for doing well by doing good. The following winner and honorable mentions in the media relations campaign (over $50,000) is no exception to the rule.