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Quick Study: Consumers: Not All Go Green; Moms Most Trusted Media Info Source; Small Retailers Optimistic About Economy

September 29th, 2008 by

*Not All Is Green: According to a recent Yankelovich survey of more than 2,700 consumers regarding their environmental attitudes, only 34% of consumers feel much more concerned about environmental issues today than a year ago.… Continued

Did You Know?

September 29th, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. When launching a PR initiative, consider what you can do in-house before partnering with external organizations. 2. When asked what their most… Continued

Survival of the Fittest: Communications Darwinism Defines Economic Crisis

September 29th, 2008 by

It’s no secret that the entire economy has officially collapsed, with the proposed $700 billion buyout–and, as a result, the future financial infrastructure–hanging in the balance. While a tumultuous economy is nothing new to business… Continued

Social Media Survey: Execs Have Motivation, Lack Confidence

September 29th, 2008 by

The results of the PR News/Cision Social Media Survey are in, and one thing is for certain: Engaging with and tracking social media are now standard PR practices. That said, the more than 900 communications… Continued

Tip Sheet: Advocacy Advertising: More Than Slightly Alive

September 22nd, 2008 by

By Michael Schick In this digital media age in which two-way communications and social media tools continue to grow in use and influence, it’s tempting for a client to conclude that a less "cool" media… Continued

Case Study: Steel Magnolia: Research Tracks–and Backs–an Effort to Polish One Industry’s Tarnished Image

September 22nd, 2008 by

Company: AISI Agency: Blue Worldwide & Vistance Timeframe: 2006-ongoing Despite the technological and environmental advances that transformed it into a recycling leader, America’s steel industry was still being characterized with outdated terms by U.S. policy… Continued

Quick Study: Top 100 Global Brands; Good vs. Bad Stress Among Leaders; Media Multitasking Isn’t What It Used to Be

September 22nd, 2008 by

*Global Brand Blockbusters: For the eighth consecutive year, BusinessWeek teamed up with Interbrand, a leading brand consultancy, to publish a ranking of the top 100 global brands by brand value. Google, Apple and Amazon are… Continued

How To…Communicate Your CSR Commitments

September 22nd, 2008 by

In the past, a few watchdogs may have kept close tabs on an organization; today that number has skyrocketed, with social networks monitoring, discussing and questioning the motives of deep-pocket companies that claim to be… Continued

Did You Know?

September 22nd, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. When measuring the success of media training for blogs, consider keyword pickup and tonality. 2. Coca-Cola is the top global brand for… Continued

Hoax-Busting: Managing Gossip and Rumors Online

September 22nd, 2008 by

We’ve all seen our share of Internet hoaxes. The random e-mail calling for a boycott of a major oil company; the forwarded message of a worried mother whose daughter was sickened by a popular food;… Continued