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10 Top Brands Using Twitter Effectively

July 27th, 2009 by

1. Comcast offers customer support via Twitter. Comcast’s Twitter account, @Comcastcares, was created by Frank Eliason. One of the heroes in the social media space, Eliason single-handedly turned around Comcast’s negative service reputation (at least… Continued

Quick Study: Direct Correlation Established Between Social Media Engagement and Strong Financial Performance

July 27th, 2009 by

The connection between engagement in social media and financial performance has always been assumed by the most forward-thinking brands but, based on a new report from Wetpaint and Altimeter Group, there is now overwhelming evidence… Continued

How To…Media Train C-Suite Executives

July 27th, 2009 by

Never have the stakes been higher for managing a brand’s perception or for effectively stating your market position in a way which confers trust and credibility while also establishing product distinction. And, for marketing managers… Continued

Inside Job: Cultivating a Culture of Engagement That Translates Externally

July 27th, 2009 by

In the dynamic of social media-fueled conversations, modern business communications has become a game of tug of war, with management teams on one end of the proverbial rope, and various stakeholder groups on the other.… Continued

FROM START TO UPLOAD: LAUNCHING A YOUTUBE PROGRAM

July 27th, 2009 by

1. Write a script. 2. Get a “star.” 3. Decide on a background. 4. Fix the lighting. 5. Adjust the microphone. 6. Start recording. 7. Transfer to computer. 8. Edit best take. 9. Add graphics.… Continued

Lights, Camera, Upload: Leveraging YouTube for Blockbuster PR Hits

July 27th, 2009 by

For most people seeking their 15 minutes of fame, YouTube is the best shot they will ever have—and it’s a good shot, at that. Case in point: The video-sharing platform, which launched in 2005 and… Continued

Women Bloggers Gaining Clout

July 27th, 2009 by

A recent survey reveals that female bloggers are becoming increasingly influential for PR pros; but don’t assume that all female bloggers are "mommy bloggers."

How To Media Train C-Suite Executives

July 27th, 2009 by

Four best practices to help whip your C-Suite execs into tiptop media-friendly shape:

Agency Benchmarks Beget Best Practices

July 23rd, 2009 by

As discussed in “Play to Win: Prove Your Worth (and Profit) as a Results-Oriented Agency” (see pages 1, 6), billing strategies are a key benchmark of an agency’s bottom-line success, but by no means is… Continued

Employee Engagement, Recession-Style

July 23rd, 2009 by

Internal communications just might be the most multifaceted of all communications’ sub-functions. After all, it’s one part employee relations, one part HR/talent management, one part crisis communications, one part change management—and, thanks to the recession’s… Continued