It’s just not as effective as it used to be to send form e-mails or blanket the world with wire releases. Personal relationships with reporters are key, and it’s significantly more dangerous for PR professionals… Continued
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Tip Sheet: New Year’s Resolution: Embrace Social Media
January 12th, 2009 by PRNEWSBy Chris Johnson This year, public relations professionals will have to revolutionize the way we approach and influence new media. The year of 2009 will be defined by our ability to adapt to new media… Continued
Quick Study: Most Media to Retrench in ’09; Online Video Consumption Rises at Work; Millennials Still Hopeful
January 12th, 2009 by PRNEWS*New Year Brings Wary Ad Forecast: According to a new report by FitchRatings, the projected contraction in output among the major advanced economies will represent the steepest decline since WWII, with GDP in the U.S.… Continued
PR News Announces CSR Award Finalists
January 12th, 2009 by PRNEWSMost organizations are engaged in corporate social responsibility at some level, but there’s a short list of companies that are moving the needle in the CSR space, in particular by communicating their CSR successes. And… Continued
Key Performance Indicators: The Measurement Solution of the Future?
January 12th, 2009 by PRNEWSWhen the economy tanks, everybody starts to scrutinize the advertising, public relations and marketing budgets–especially the chief financial officer. So what do you say when your CFO asks you to prove that public relations is… Continued
Mtg @ 2: Private Microblogs Make Internal Comms Short and Sweet
January 12th, 2009 by PRNEWSIt may have started as a curious ritual among teens, aided and abetted by their growing dependency on mobile phones and text messages, but the concept of communicating via micro-messages that pack a punch has… Continued
Translating Measurement Jargon
January 9th, 2009 by PRNEWSOutputs: What is said, quantified by analyzing content based on:
Communicating During an Acquisition: Increase Your Profile
January 7th, 2009 by PRNEWSTo maintain longstanding, fruitful relationships with consumers, advertisers and stakeholders during an acquisition, Citigate Cunningham’s executive vice president Melissa Sheridan offers these best practices on how to keep your brand relevant.
Engaging with Activists: 10 Tips from the Trenches
January 5th, 2009 by PRNEWSJust as with any relationship in the early courting stages, activist engagement is never easy at the start. Most companies just don’t know how to talk to activists. Make no mistake―activists hardly know how to… Continued
Identifying the Right Spokesperson during a Complex Crisis
January 5th, 2009 by PRNEWSCommunicating about complex scientific issues is difficult on a normal day, but add stress and it can be overwhelming. Communication changes when concern is rampant and emotions are high. Building trust and credibility requires speed… Continued