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
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HUMOR IS THE BEST MARKETING MEDICINE
April 13th, 2009 by PRNEWSFor 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 PRNEWSâ–¶ 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 PRNEWSThe 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 PRNEWS1. 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 PRNEWSOne 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
COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS TO USE DURING M&A
April 13th, 2009 by PRNEWSCharles Carr, director of corporate affairs at Celerant Consulting, cites a password-protected extranet as an essential platform for providing all stakeholders with up-to-date M&A information, but that’s not the only vehicle in communicators’ arsenals. Consider… Continued
Rock the Boat: Leveraging a Downturn to Engage in M&A
April 13th, 2009 by PRNEWSQuestion: What do Diageo, IBM, Bank of America and Johnson & Johnson have in common? Answer: Each company entered into or completed a successful acquisition that served its stakeholders and bottom lines well in the… Continued
How CSR Can Have the Opposite Effect
April 13th, 2009 by PRNEWSThis Valentine’s day, I enjoyed a corporate love-in. I was fortunate enough to attend my fourth annual Business in the Community (BITC) conference in six years. It is always fascinating to hear what the leaders… Continued
Humor is the Best Marketing Medicine
April 13th, 2009 by PRNEWSFor 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