As PR execs scramble to find ways to maximize the Internet, it’s important to keep in mind one of the oldest (and still robust) mediums: radio. It’s a powerful PR tool, particularly when targeting people… Continued
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PR Fumbles at Univ. of Colorado Could be Costly
March 8th, 2004 by PRNEWSIn 1992 the Naval Investigative Service released a report on the September 1991 convention in Las Vegas of the U.S. Navy aviators’ Tailhook Association. Its conclusion: 14 female naval officers and 12 female civilians were… Continued
Anyone Home? How PR Circumvents Spam Filters
March 8th, 2004 by PRNEWSFor PR pros, spam filters are a mixed blessing. An in-box free of Viagra ads, body parts and letters from Nigerian parliamentarians? Great. But there’s a downside. Outgoing press releases may be going into the… Continued
Harris Interactive Handicaps Corporate Reputation
March 1st, 2004 by PRNEWSJohnson & Johnson captures first place in the annual ranking, while UPS places second. The study, which measures corporate reputation, looked at familiarity and trust in NGOs (Non-Government Organizations) and provided updates on the public’s… Continued
Did you know???
March 1st, 2004 by PRNEWSThat Debra Shriver, VP/Chief Communications Officer of The Hearst Corporation will be honored at the 2004 Matrix Awards, sponsored by New York Women in Communications Inc. (NYWICI). Hearst Magazines President Cathleen Black will present Shriver… Continued
Study Says Companies Behind the Eight Ball on IT
March 1st, 2004 by PRNEWSIt’s no longer a matter of whether corporate America addresses its boardroom problems but when, where and how. Despite a growing reliance on technology — fueled by increased public scrutiny and new government regulations a… Continued
Most Admired Companies (in Social Responsibility)
March 1st, 2004 by PRNEWSFortune’s current issue feature’s the magazine’s annual list of America’s Most Admired Companies. Aside from the top 10 (the usual suspects, like Dell, General Electric, Microsoft and Starbucks) companies are ranked by industry. To arrive… Continued
Walking a Fine Line Between Inspiration and Intimidation
March 1st, 2004 by PRNEWSYou have to wonder how Halliburton employees reacted when their CEO called on them to write letters to the editor of local newspapers defending the company in the face of various misconduct allegations. Dave Lesar… Continued
After Some Well-Placed Deposits in Media, Bank Campaign Shows Positive Returns
March 1st, 2004 by PRNEWSAs the bank ING DIRECT moved into the San Francisco market in December 2003, bank executives knew their consumer message cold: Banking with us is easy, and it can save you money. They even knew… Continued