Stories by Scott Van Camp

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‘Kony 2012’ Controversy Puts Spotlight on Crisis Response Time

March 26th, 2012 by

Invisible Children’s CEO responded quickly and efficiently to public critiques of his organization, but there are times when a quick response to a crisis can serve to inflame rather than cool down a situation.

When Submitting a PR Resume, Always ‘Cover’ Yourself First

March 23rd, 2012 by

Makovsky + Company’s Steve Seeman and Ruder Finn’s Mindy Gikas provide tips on crafting the perfect cover letter.

Top Romney Aide Gets a Case of the Shakes, Stirs Up Rivals

March 22nd, 2012 by

Even grizzled media relations experts can unload a devastating gaffe, as Mitt Romney campaign adviser Eric Fehrnstrom has just learned.

Gamification Communications: When Game Playing is Good PR

March 22nd, 2012 by

Capitalize on the growth of online gaming with these three tips from Next-POV CEO Steve Brenner.

Digital/Social Platforms Power The Hunger Games

March 21st, 2012 by

Bolstered by strong Facebook and Twitter presences, The Hunger Games, set for release on Friday, is also the cornerstone of an ambitious Oxfam effort to fight hunger.

Earth Day an Annual Reminder of CSR Authenticity and Transparency

March 21st, 2012 by

Earth Day may include composting and dumpster diving, but it’s also become a day to introduce strategic CSR messages.

Deft Handling of ‘Kony’ Criticism Gets Upstaged

March 20th, 2012 by

"Kony 2012" filmmaker Jason Russell’s public romp in a San Diego neighborhood gets unwanted attention for Invisible Children.

PR Résumé Do’s and Don’ts: How to Keep Your Résumé From Going ‘On File’

March 19th, 2012 by

Keeping your PR employment options open? Here are key tips from PR employment experts on what to include—and what not to include—in your résumé.

Journalists in New Beats? Focus on Opportunities, Not the Headaches

March 19th, 2012 by

New media realities point to the possibility of relatively inexperienced journalists covering unfamiliar beats and industries—and that can be a good thing.

Charting the Industry: Engage in Real Time for Better Outcomes

March 19th, 2012 by

The addition of real-time marketing to communications outreach has been found to significantly increase desirable consumer behaviors.