Stories by PRNEWS

Key Performance Indicators: The Measurement Solution of the Future?

January 12th, 2009 by

When 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

It 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

Outputs: What is said, quantified by analyzing content based on:

Communicating During an Acquisition: Increase Your Profile

January 7th, 2009 by

To 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

Just 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

Communicating 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

Tip Sheet: For PR Pros, Are Rules Made To Be Broken?

January 5th, 2009 by

By Courtney Barnes "Rules are for other people." That’s what my father told me just before Christmas, when I questioned the legitimacy of his prime curbside parking spot in front of a shopping center packed… Continued

Quick Study: Freezing Months for Talent Management; Green Investments; Blind Eye Turned to Corporate Misconduct

January 5th, 2009 by

The communications implication: Business is still about people, and organizations are only as strong as their weakest employee. When money is tight, the best strategy is to embrace nontraditional recruitment techniques and creative fringe benefits–two things the modern communications executive is well equipped to drive.

How To…Improve ROI in a Tough Economy

January 5th, 2009 by

It’s an unfortunate reality of business: When the economy takes a turn for the worse, marketing, advertising and public relations are among the first budget items businesses cut. But in tough economic times, it’s more… Continued

Preparing Execs for the Always-On World of Social Media Training

January 5th, 2009 by

With the emergence of social media, executives have to be ready to face cameras and microphones at all times when they are in public. It is not enough to be prepared for a face-to-face interview… Continued