How To

Living a Cause: Six Steps to Philanthropic Impact and Effective Communication

April 11th, 2011 by

Crystal clear goals, authenticity and a consistent strategy are some of the rules PR pros must follow when communicating good corporate citizenship practices.

M&A Comms: Straddling the Line Between Too Much, Too Little Info

April 11th, 2011 by

Often overshadowed by the deal and the deal-makers involved, mergers and acquisitions communications nonetheless can make or break the success of a marriage between two cultures.

Tip Sheet: Leverage Convergence for Public Affairs Success

April 11th, 2011 by

Public affairs pros take note: More industries are banding together to protect their mutual interests, writes Derek M. LaVallee, making advocacy work more complicated yet ultimately more powerful.

Charting the Industry: How Communicators Value Facebook

April 4th, 2011 by

What does a Facebook fan mean to an organization? A new study that delves into fans and brands finds that gaining insight and customer loyalty are two major benefits for communicators. ROI, however, is another story.

Crisis Comms Online: Keep Pushing And Please Don’t Feed the Trolls

April 4th, 2011 by

Don’t wait until a nasty online post takes a bite out of your brand. Be proactive by creating and posting compelling content on varying domain names that will overwhelm the negative and accentuate the positive.

Tip Sheet: How to Pick the Right Crisis Comms Counsel

March 28th, 2011 by

In what could be your most critical pre-crisis decision, here are some important considerations when choosing the right crisis communications help.

B2B Companies Play the Field in Sports Arena for Branding Opportunities

March 28th, 2011 by

Taking a cue from consumer brands, more B2B organizations are entering into sports sponsorships. Here’s the strategies behind this alignment from the communications leaders of three companies.

Tapping Human Emotions for PR: ‘I Laughed! I Cried! I Bought!’

March 28th, 2011 by

Thanks to a crowded marketplace, corporate messages can’t be just about performance and features. The trend toward leveraging emotions and, yes, customer irrationality, is growing.

Tip Sheet: How to Secure a B2B Client/Partner Endorsement

March 21st, 2011 by

While large B2Bs are often reluctant to recommend a partner or agency’s services, there are ways of making them speak out on behalf of your organization.

Charting the Industry: Top 100 Brands Fumble on Facebook

March 21st, 2011 by

While 84 of the top 100 brands have a corporate Facebook page, interaction with fans lags, with a full third of the brands not actively responding to fans’ posts and comments.