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Reaching Critical Mass: Taking Stock of Stakeholders’ Fears During a Crisis

June 23rd, 2008 by

When a patient died during a clinical trial last year, Targeted Genetics, a publicly traded biotech company based in Seattle, found itself in a tailspin as it dealt with a flurry of negative media attention,… Continued

Crisis Plans: Take Control With Speed and Compassion

June 23rd, 2008 by

One of the best responses to an anticipated crisis is taking action to prevent the crisis from occurring in the first place. By doing so, you have a better chance of avoiding being pulled into… Continued

Make Your Videos Make Money

June 17th, 2008 by

53% of all people age three and up will watch online video this year. That is a staggering amount of people, considering that last year that number was below 40%. At the MPA Video Magazine… Continued

Elle and Microsoft: Know Your (Digital) Audience

June 17th, 2008 by

Knowing your audience is the number one key to success in any industry. But at the Elle/Microsoft “Seeking the Sought After” breakfast last week, Microsoft Advertising Global Research Director Beth Uyenco explained that simply knowing… Continued

Online Video’s 1% Problem

June 16th, 2008 by

OMMA Video conference opened today. Here, digital media guru and frequent min contributor Steve Smith discusses in a Media Post article the changes in the online video world over the past year, what YouTube is… Continued

Tip Sheet: Reaping Biz Benefits of Philanthropy Programs

June 16th, 2008 by

By Elise Mitchell Generosity comes easily when business is booming and optimism is running high. But when companies experience economic setbacks, corporate giving programs may face increased scrutiny from internal stakeholders who are looking for… Continued

Case Study: The Golden Years: In a Gen Y-Focused Age of Talent Management, One Company Begins to Mature

June 16th, 2008 by

Company: CVS/pharmacy Agency: Weber Shandwick Timeframe: 2005-ongoing As with many pharmacy retailers, CVS/pharmacy is experiencing a shortage of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. And, as Baby Boomers continue to hit their sixties and contemplate retirement, there… Continued

Quick Study: Consumers Judge Global Reputation; Go-to-Market Deficiencies; Sustainability Strategy Deficits

June 16th, 2008 by

*Talkin’ Bout My Reputation: The Reputation Institute’s third annual Global Pulse consumer perception survey puts Toyota ahead of other mega-corporations like Google, Ikea and Johnson & Johnson in reputation rankings. The survey was designed to… Continued

How To…Integrate IR and CSR Communications

June 16th, 2008 by

CSR is becoming an increasingly relevant element of investor relations–at least, that was the message at the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Annual Conference, held last week in San Diego. As this issue’s story “It’s… Continued

Did You Know?

June 16th, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. 66% of executives polled have undertaken fewer than four high-profile initiatives to improve their marketing and sales capabilities over the course of… Continued