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Necessary Evil: How To Conduct An Internal Audit

February 9th, 2009 by

According to Paul Argenti, professor of corporate communication at the Tuck School of Business, "The point of a communications audit is to figure out what everyone is doing, and if they are working in the… Continued

Global Participation in World Monitoring Day Increased 60% in 2008

February 9th, 2009 by

More than 73,000 people worldwide visited their local streams, rivers, lakes and other water bodies in celebration of World Water Monitoring Day in 2008.

Executive Coaching & Media Training: Same Difference?

February 9th, 2009 by

To many, executive coaching sounds an awful lot like media training—just for a broader stakeholder base. And, in many ways, you are right. PR professionals’ expertise in coaching, training or other types of counseling is… Continued

Dare to be Different: Attracting Media Attention

February 9th, 2009 by

Sometimes being whimsical in your messaging or presentation may provide a boost to your client or company’s profile when it comes to attracting media attention. However, it must make sense in the framework of your… Continued

Many Consumers Still Buying Green Despite Economy

February 9th, 2009 by

Four out of five people say they are still buying green products and services today—which sometimes cost more—even in the midst of a U.S. recession. A new study commissioned by Green Seal and EnviroMedia Social… Continued

Tip Sheet: Proving Value: 10 Measures of Success

February 9th, 2009 by

By Mark Weiner If "proving value" remains one of PR’s greatest challenges, why do so many people get it wrong? The difficulty may be that values are subjective: They change from organization to organization but… Continued

Quick Study: Marketing Talent Pool Drying Up; Customer Experience Not Quantified; Reputation Risks Increase With Web

February 9th, 2009 by

*Shallow Talent Pool: Chief marketing officers (CMOs) at top U.S. brands place the highest value on creative thinkers and leaders in their hiring practices, but 39% of the executives revealed they are somewhat to very… Continued

Charting The Industry: Distrust in a Time of Uncertainty

February 9th, 2009 by

World events that defined the past year have ushered in a new era, marked by political shifts and economic upheavals. Thus, it’s no surprise that the public’s trust in global institutions, including business, government and… Continued

Recession Communications: Managing Employee Relations While Downsizing

February 9th, 2009 by

Often when people talk about how to communicate layoffs, what they’re thinking is, "What do I say to the people I have to let go?" That’s understandable–layoffs are stressful. But before getting into the weeds,… Continued

Play to Win, Part II: Executing Executive Coaching Programs

February 9th, 2009 by

Last week, PR News introduced the topic of executive coaching programs and considered how they can be valuable assets for communications executives, especially in a turbulent business climate. Developing a strategic program within an organization… Continued