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Media Metrics

March 8th, 2004 by

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

PR Fumbles at Univ. of Colorado Could be Costly

March 8th, 2004 by

In 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

For 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

Overheard

March 1st, 2004 by

“Had I accepted I have little doubt that by now I’d have been indicted, if not imprisoned, discipline not being one of my strong suits… It was a tempting offer. But in the end, I… Continued

Harris Interactive Handicaps Corporate Reputation

March 1st, 2004 by

Johnson & 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

That 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

It’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

Fortune’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

You 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

As 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