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Management Roadblocks

April 21st, 2008 by

A survey released by Attunity and London-based research firm Loudhouse reveals startling results concerning senior management’s effectiveness in the workplace, which in turn imply integration needs that should be addressed by communications professionals. The survey… Continued

IT Risks are CEOs’ Worst Fear

April 21st, 2008 by

According to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, nearly a third of the 145 international senior executives surveyed listed IT systems collapse as their company’s greatest risk, ranked above natural disasters and terrorism. Only… Continued

Managing Countries and Companies

April 21st, 2008 by

Representing a multinational corporation is hard work, but according to a survey from Weber Shandwick, most business leaders believe that heads of state have a tougher job when it comes to managing their country’s reputation.… Continued

Tip Sheet: Crunch Time For Corporate Social Responsibility

April 21st, 2008 by

By James Wright As the economy continues to slow following the credit crunch and businesses tighten their belts, the world of corporate social responsibility (CSR) faces its toughest challenge to date. CSR has never had… Continued

Case Study: Media Relations And Skills-Based Volunteerism Come Together To Impact Communities Nationwide

April 21st, 2008 by

Company: Deloitte & Touche Agency: Cone Inc. Timeframe: 2007 Taking its philanthropic endeavors to a new level, Deloitte & Touche launched a program nine years ago that made volunteerism the chief attraction; however, in the… Continued

Quick Study: Marketers Fly Blind In Terms Of CRM; Americans Don’t Know What ‘Green’ Really Means; Choosing Vendors

April 21st, 2008 by

*Marketers Flying Blind: Marketers are leaving money on the table by not fully monetizing key relationships, according to the CMO Council’s recent study, “Business Gain From How You Retain.” The study, which evaluated where and… Continued

How To…Use LinkedIn As An Effective Business Tool

April 21st, 2008 by

Of the many business social networking sites that populate cyberspace, LinkedIn is by far the most often used by professionals across industries. It’s a little bit like MySpace for grown-ups–a place where you can post… Continued

Did You Know?

April 21st, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. Community involvement should have broader business implications. 2. 92% of surveyed journalists believe that online newsrooms are important communications channels during crises.… Continued

Putting The Success In Succession Planning: Fostering Thought Leadership

April 21st, 2008 by

Succession planning isn’t limited to communications departments within Fortune 500 companies that have celebrity CEOs and a lot to lose when the CEOs leave. Whether you work for a nonprofit with a skeletal staff, a… Continued

Go Digital Or Go Home: Ramping Up Crisis Communications Online

April 21st, 2008 by

When American Airlines began grounding its fleet of M-80s on April 8, 2008, due to necessary wire inspections, travelers across the country collectively grumbled–loudly–about yet another crisis in the airline industry that precipitated massive delays… Continued