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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

Freezing Months For Hiring

February 6th, 2009 by

A survey released by Watson Wyatt paints a dismal picture in the context of HR and hiring, revealing that the number of companies implementing cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, hiring and salary freezes and smaller pay… Continued

What To Do If You Know You Will Be On Camera

February 6th, 2009 by

Be ready: In addition to being well-groomed, plan in advance for sound bites–short, pithy statements that show passion or "net it out" for the viewer–that will be great on camera. As in a podcast, be… Continued

Harnessing the Wind to Go Green

February 4th, 2009 by

In 2005, Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (Varian) was approached by Boreal Renewable Energy Development1 to investigate the feasibility of a wind turbine project. 

The PR News Interview: Gil Bashe – Specialized Knowledge a ‘Buoyant’ in this Economy

February 3rd, 2009 by

Gil Bashe, Executive Vice President, Health Practice at Makovsky + Company, understands how to engage the media and even, at times, disengage with them.  He’s deliberative in his PR approach and prescriptive with regard to… Continued