By Virginia M. Sheridan When it comes to showcasing a property, destination, or attraction, the “Fam” trip remains a tried and proven method of introducing it to writers in the hope of landing future feature… Continued
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PR Pulse: When Bad Ink Creates Good PR
May 29th, 2006 by PRNEWSFrom the silver lining in the dark cloud department: On May 4, a quintet of young women in New York announced they were hosting a beer party fundraiser on behalf of Planned Parenthood of South… Continued
NASDAQ Fuels Alternative Energy PR In Launching the Clean Edge Index
May 29th, 2006 by PRNEWSUnless you’ve taken up residence under that celebrated rock where other out-of-touch denizens dwell, it is impossible not to be aware of the ongoing media obsession regarding energy in general and oil in particular. Almost… Continued
PRN Special Report: PR Leaders Offer the Class of 2006 Advice for Success in the Industry
May 29th, 2006 by PRNEWSIt’s that time of the year again – another wave of eager young college graduates are moving out of the safety of their academic setting into the wild, weird and woolly environment commonly known as… Continued
PR Personality Profile: Down From the Hill
May 22nd, 2006 by PRNEWSWhen your career includes Emmy-winning broadcasting and Congressional press secretary duties, what do you do for an encore? For Carson Chandler, the answer is his new position as vice president for The Aker Partners Inc.… Continued
Phil & Aaron Talking PR: The Wal-Mart Chronicles
May 22nd, 2006 by PRNEWS(This week, PR News editors Phil Hall and Aaron Jenkins measure the PR surrounding a certain mega-retailer from Bentonville, AR.) AARON: I admit it. I don’t shop at Wal-Mart. Haven’t done so since last October… Continued
PR Scorecard: Good PR / Bad PR: What’s Happening with Halliburton?
May 22nd, 2006 by PRNEWSFew companies have generated as much controversy as the Halliburton Corp. and its KBR subsidiary. Due to its connections to the White House (Dick Cheney was the Halliburton chief executive before becoming Vice President) and… Continued
Case Study: Barking Up the PR Tree with DVD Promos
May 22nd, 2006 by PRNEWSCompany: TLA Entertainment Group Timeframe: February to April 2006 The whimpers of the 3 p.m. work slump that dogs many employees at the offices of TLA Entertainment Group in Philadelphia are actually that of dogs.… Continued
The PR Sherpa: Have Corporate Blogs Arrived?; Keeping Quarterly Newsletters Fresh; Gay Unfriendly Workplaces
May 22nd, 2006 by PRNEWSQuestion: Many PR professionals see the value in corporate blogging. But what’s the view of the subject from the C-suite? ANSWER: A new report suggests the C-suite has yet to appreciate the view. The Makovsky… Continued
Tip Sheet: Leveraging Research To Meet Public Relations Objectives
May 22nd, 2006 by PRNEWSBy Annie Weber Well done research is an incredibly powerful tool for achieving many key public relations objectives. Whether it’s winning editorial coverage, establishing you or your clients as thought leaders, building a brand, or… Continued