Stories by PRNEWS

Social Media Meltdown: Tweeting Your Way Into and Out of a Crisis

May 18th, 2009 by

Crisis communications was never black and white, but the proliferation of social media platforms has caused the shades of gray to get even hazier—so much so, in fact, that it can be difficult to distinguish… Continued

Quick Study: In Tough Times, CCOs Are Invaluable; Execs Having Meetings About Meetings; Restructuring Workforces to Stay Afloat

May 18th, 2009 by

â–¶ CCOs Becoming More Prominent: New research suggests that the rise of digital media has led to greater responsibility on the part of corporate communications executives despite the current economic instability. The survey, conducted by… Continued

Insomnia in the C-Suite: Comms Key to Mitigating Risks in Turbulent Economy

May 18th, 2009 by

The current financial crisis is a mixed bag for communications executives, according to a slew of recent industry reports. On the one hand, their value quotient seems to have increased exponentially in the eyes of… Continued

Twitter Do’s and Don’ts

May 18th, 2009 by

Do: • Post links and re-tweet information that relates to, parallels or complements your brand. • Add value to others’ Twitter experiences. • Be clear about the action you want people to take. • Talk… Continued

Go Forth & Tweet: Best-in-Class Twitter Strategies for PR Execs

May 18th, 2009 by

If you are still looking for a reason to join Twitter, then you’ve already missed the boat. With an estimated 5 million users (and growing), nearly $60 million in secured funding and interest from big-time… Continued

Using Twitter for Media Outreach: Start the Conversation

May 18th, 2009 by

When using Twitter for media outreach, tread carefully. More and more media are signing onto Twitter, but commnications execs might want to reconsider using the platform as a vehicle for pitching story ideas. "This is… Continued

Best Practices for Philanthropic Employee Relations Initiatives

May 18th, 2009 by

When looking to launch your own employee relations campaign around a CSR initiative, don’t overlook the following key components, as identified and described by Beth Courtier, head of BT’s Charity Program, and Joanna Sheehy, project… Continued

Sample Enterprise Community Metrics

May 14th, 2009 by

Financial Metrics: Revenue generated (direct and indirect, i.e. client retention or pass-through revenue gained through bundled services) minus operational costs. Operational Metrics: Fully burdened costs of community operations including technology, development, content acquisition and staffing.… Continued

SEO & SEM 3.0: Demystifying Social Media Optimization to Bring Consumers to You

May 14th, 2009 by

“Social media is not a campaign. It’s a commitment.”

These words, spoken by imc strategy lab Digital Managing Director Robb Hecht, neatly summarize the mind-set that is required to truly maximize the opportunities put forth in the digital space.

Debunking the Myths of Avoiding CSR Efforts

May 14th, 2009 by

There are all sorts of excuses—mainly myths—to avoid implementing CSR initiatives: Myth # 1 – CSR will hurt your bottom line. Truth – CSR will help save money and save the environment. In 2002 Xerox’s waste… Continued