Stories by PRNEWS

Carpet One PR Campaign Takes the Workhorse of Philanthropy and Gives It New Legs  

April 16th, 2009 by

It takes nothing away from the dreadful disease to say that breast cancer has become the workhorse of the philanthropic world. If a pink ribbon will stick to it, it’s been stuck. Sales from the… Continued

Building a Sustainable Workforce; Green Benefits Your Company, Your People And Your World

April 15th, 2009 by

The days when it seemed like sustainability and green practices might be a passing fad have come and gone. Going green has evolved to “living green” and turned into a movement that is backed up… Continued

Marketing Mandates for 2009; Hiring Managers Missing Red Flags; Enhancing Risk Management

April 13th, 2009 by

Marketing Budgets Stable, Efficiency Not: Customer anxiety and cutbacks are the biggest factors influencing marketing budget allocation in 2009, according to the CMO Council’s annual Marketing Outlook study. The Council’s audit of more than 650… Continued

Financial Firms’ Failure to Communicate; Networkers Balk at Ads; Downturn Damages Internal PR Depts

April 13th, 2009 by

Journalists Not Digging Financial Firms’ Communications: According to a survey of journalists conducted by BackBay Communications and Marketwire, financial services companies are not perceived as communicating effectively with their stakeholders during the current recession.

Ten Media Myths That Can Get You Into Trouble

April 13th, 2009 by

In the past three decades, I have had a hand in coordinating more than 1,000 media interviews. Working with the media is exhilarating and humbling – sometimes it’s both at once. Cooperating with the media… Continued

HUMOR IS THE BEST MARKETING MEDICINE

April 13th, 2009 by

For Peter Mitchell, chairman and chief creative officer of Salter>Mitchell, humor is a tool his agency frequently employs in public service campaigns. Aside from using it as a way to grab people’s attention, humor has… Continued

Quick Study: Consumers Want Proof of Green Claims; Sustainability Still Critical Investment; Benefits Boost Bottom Lines

April 13th, 2009 by

â–¶ Prove It or Lose It: According to a new BBMG Conscious Consumer Report called “Redefining Value in a New Economy,” 77% of surveyed consumers believe they “can make a positive difference by purchasing products… Continued

Develop a Long-Range Succession Plan

April 13th, 2009 by

The big picture is often the hardest to see for communications executives, who—especially given today’s business environment—are constantly putting out fires that ignite unexpectedly. Mired in the crises of the moment, they fail to see… Continued

BEST PRACTICES FOR USING VIDEO IN EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

April 13th, 2009 by

1. Find the hook. Employees will decide in the first few seconds whether they will watch a video or not. Draw them in with an interesting hook. 2. Entertain. People love entertainment. A fast-paced and… Continued

Communicating in the YouTube Era: Using Video to Reach Employees

April 13th, 2009 by

One of the main instigators behind the increased use and acceptance of online video to reach employees is the third most-trafficked site on the Web: YouTube. The impact of YouTube has its pros and cons,… Continued