Stories by PRNEWS

Marriage of Necessity: Integrating PR & Marketing to Survive Turbulent Times

December 15th, 2008 by

Communications–and business in general–is in the midst of a sea change, what with the new incoming political administration, the recession and, of course, the ever-growing number of social media platforms. It’s certainly a time of… Continued

Measurement Redux: PR’s Holy Grail Still Tests Business Intangibles

December 15th, 2008 by

Calling measurement the Holy Grail of PR is as cliché as revisiting the struggle to get a seat at the table, yet somehow the term’s continued relevance (despite drastic changes to the communications landscape) justifies… Continued

How To Avoid Learning Blog Lessons The Hard Way

December 11th, 2008 by

The blogosphere has seen its fair share of imposter bloggers whose stated identity or affiliation is far from the truth. Sony indulged in such identity concealment in 2006 when its marketing agency launched and maintained… Continued

2008 PR News Platinum PR Issue Winner: Video Program

December 11th, 2008 by

The winners and honorable mentions in this year’s PR news Platinum PR awards issue exemplify the most innovative approaches to redefining traditional PR with anything-but- traditional strategies. From a marketing communications effort that united a… Continued

2008 PR News Platinum PR Issue Winner: Research/Measurement

December 11th, 2008 by

The winners and honorable mentions in this year’s PR news Platinum PR awards issue exemplify the most innovative approaches to redefining traditional PR with anything-but- traditional strategies. From a marketing communications effort that united a… Continued

Nonprofit PR Professionals Of The Year: Manager

December 8th, 2008 by

Michelle Alvarez, Senior Manager, AARP Media Relations As the lead communications contact for AARP’s media strategies, Michelle Alvarez has positioned the organization as the go-to resource for members of the 50+ demographic. Her leadership prompted… Continued

Nonprofit PR Professionals Of The Year: VP

December 8th, 2008 by

Taryn Holowka, Director of Marketing and Communications, U.S. Green Building Council Taryn Holowka is the consummate communications professional. During her seven-year tenure at the U.S. Green Building Council, Holowka has overseen an agenda that has… Continued

Volunteer Program

December 8th, 2008 by

Campaign: Birthday Blessings for Pope Benedict XVI Winner: Nat’l Catholic Educational Association What do you give a man who has everything–including the highest post in the Catholic Church–for his birthday? If you are the NCEA,… Continued

Public Service Campaign

December 8th, 2008 by

Campaign: United Way’s Born Learning Winner: United Way, Ad Council and Civitas Though some families are aware that the preschool years are critical to a child’s mental development, either many do not know exactly what… Continued

PR On A Shoestring

December 8th, 2008 by

Campaign: CEO Challenge: Race Against the Mayor Winner: Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre and Impact Public Affairs In anticipation of its annual fundraiser, the Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre partnered with Impact Public Affairs to plan a… Continued