After buying Al Gore’s Current TV channel for $500 million, the controversial news network must convince the U.S. public that it’s worth watching.
Stories by Scott Van Camp
Consumers Changing Stance on Old Spending Habits
January 8th, 2013 by Scott Van CampThe number of U.S. shoppers who expect they will "never go back" to their pre-recession purchasing habits is declining.
When Your Best Impression is Your Worst: Metrics Beyond the Obvious
January 7th, 2013 by Scott Van CampAnd as 2013 kicks into high gear, measuring the effectiveness of media relations has never been so daunting—yet exciting—to PR pros.
Lance Armstrong and an Apology: Too Little, Too Late?
January 7th, 2013 by Scott Van CampWith reports that Armstrong might issue a confession to doping during his cycling career, should he practice Crisis PR 101 and apologize, or has his apology "statute of limitations" run out?
PR News Announces CSR Awards Finalists
January 7th, 2013 by Scott Van CampWith consumers eager to interact with socially responsible companies, it’s fitting that PR News will honor best-in-class CSR campaigns and the people behind them on February 11 in Washington, D.C.
Can Avis Put Some PR Zip Behind Zipcar?
January 4th, 2013 by Scott Van CampAfter buying the car sharing company for $500 million, Avis communicators will play a big role in taking the Zipcar brand to the next level.
Shareable Social Content Moves to the Engagement Forefront
January 4th, 2013 by Scott Van CampPress releases and banner ads are being replaced as outreach vehicles by content marketing, says Salesforce.com’s Jennifer Burnham.
New Year’s Resolutions that PR Pros can Actually Keep
January 2nd, 2013 by Scott Van CampLet’s face it. New Year’s Resolutions more often than not don’t quite work out. Such resolutions (finish Robert Caro’s latest tome on Lyndon Baines Johnson or hit the gym more frequently) may last a few weeks or months into the New Year, but th…
Energy Drink Industry’s Latest Crisis: Time to Go On Offense?
January 2nd, 2013 by Scott Van CampA New York Times article should serve as a wake-up call to an industry already under intense scrutiny.
Wedding SEO to Social Media Major Priority for PR Pros in 2013
December 31st, 2012 by Scott Van CampPR execs need to step up their efforts to mix and match myriad digital media tools.