Stories by PRNEWS

PR News Announces Platinum PR Award Finalists

September 11th, 2006 by

It’s not everyday that PR professionals get recognized for their hard work – some would argue they rarely get recognized. The Platinum PR Awards, now in its fifth year, continues to shine the spotlight on… Continued

Case Study: Internal Communications Where Everyone Benefits

September 11th, 2006 by

Company: Caterpillar, Inc. Consultancy: LaMarsh & Associates Timeframe: 2003-2006 The U.S. operates the largest and most expensive healthcare system in the world, and as it began its downward spiral into yesteryears’ economic rut, construction and… Continued

PR Sherpa: Academic Conferences

September 11th, 2006 by

With the early days of September behind us, the back-to-school season is in full swing, lending itself to spotlighting academic conferences that give PR professionals a chance to get ahead of the learning curve: International… Continued

Quick Study: CSR in the Workplace; Online Newsroom Trends; Rise in Experience Marketing

September 11th, 2006 by

Put Your $$$ Where Your Values Are A recent study conducted by CSR-based organization Care2 suggests that employees are willing to make surprising sacrifices in exchange for working at a socially responsible company. The survey… Continued

PR Pulse

September 11th, 2006 by

300 Million? No problem. Last week BusinessWeek reported that the United States’ population is on the cusp of 300 million – a status held only by two other economic powerhouses of late, China and India.… Continued

The Trust Barometer Shows Increased Pressure on Corporate Communicators

September 11th, 2006 by

When it comes to corporate trust, people no longer rely on a single source for information. This is one of several principle findings of the new 2006 global Trust Barometer research report conducted by Edelman… Continued

9/11 Five Years Later: The Highs And Lows of Airline Communications

September 11th, 2006 by

It was a crisis communicator’s worst nightmare: As Ken Capps began his first day on the job as the vice president, public affairs, of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the country was in the… Continued

Your Business: Communicating Internally Via Non-Traditional Mediums

August 28th, 2006 by

As the technology landscape continues to widen its purview at warp speed, so does the number of internal communications outlets available to managers and senior executives. Gone are the days when employee relations were relegated… Continued

Tip Sheet: Readying Your CFO for the Earnings Call

August 28th, 2006 by

A newly crowned high-level controller or Chief Financial Officer will find that he suddenly must communicate to broader and more diverse audiences than ever before and it is your job to prepare him. Reporting on… Continued

PR Scorecard: Good PR / Bad PR: Scooped Up in the Net

August 28th, 2006 by

Although the movie “Snakes on a Plane” opened in the number one box office position for its debut weekend (August 18-21), its lower-than-expected $15.2 million gross was considered a huge disappointment by the film industry.… Continued