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How To…Field Hostile Questions During Interviews

July 14th, 2008 by

When faced with a crisis situation or controversy, many reporters and citizen activists will ask hostile questions of spokespeople, be it in the media, during speeches and committee hearings or at annual stockholder meetings. It’s… Continued

Did You Know?

July 14th, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. Responding to hostile questions using sensory modes can be an effective way to turn an interview around. 2. More than two in… Continued

System Reboot: Safeguard & Recover Your Reputation in an Uncertain World

July 14th, 2008 by

Times are tough for PR executives, and there’s no sign of that changing anytime soon. And it’s not because the public relations profession is deflating alongside other recession-stricken industries, or that its foremost leaders aren’t… Continued

Who Moved My Cheese? Change Management During a Merger

July 14th, 2008 by

When it rains, it pours, as the old adage goes, and no one is more attuned to this right now than Yahoo executives. Over the course of just a few months, the search engine company… Continued

Press Release SEO Tips

July 3rd, 2008 by

It seems like the press release factories never stop pumping out releases at an astronomical rate. But how many of the releases are reaching their intended audiences? Are they effective? And more importantly, are they… Continued

Seven (Mostly Digital) PR Tips To Boost Brand Awareness

July 3rd, 2008 by

Since the web is such a huge presense in all of our lives, naturally increasing your brand awarness is mostly going to involve some online tactics. Below are seven PR efforts that will help increase… Continued

Making Your Widget Work for You

July 3rd, 2008 by

Almost everyone understands the basic concept of a widget – what it is and what it does –  but understanding just how to maximize a widget’s functionality is another beast altogether. Since social media gives… Continued

Happy 4th Of July

June 30th, 2008 by

In honor of Independence Day, PR News will not be published on July 7. Publication will resume on July 14. Have a safe and happy 4th!

Tip Sheet: Measuring Corporate Responsibility’s ROI

June 30th, 2008 by

By Liz Gorman In years past, a company with strong philanthropic activities was viewed as a pillar of the community–a good corporate citizen. Today, companies are defining their corporate citizenship–or corporate responsibility–less by their charitable… Continued

Case Study: PR and Marketing Campaign Deconstructs Hollywood Standards, Rebranding the Concept of a Bad Hair Day

June 30th, 2008 by

Company: Dove Hair Care Agency: Edelman Public Relations Timeframe: 2007 Hair trends may fluctuate from year to year, but one thing remains constant: For many women, hair care is more than a routine–it’s an obsession.… Continued