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2011 Platinum PR Awards: Media Relations

September 14th, 2011 by

Winner: Navistar International Corporation – A Boss Saves Jobs, Helps the Community In order to avoid laying off skilled workers, Chuck Sibley, manager of Navistar’s engine plant in Huntsville, Ala., devised a unique program that… Continued

2011 Platinum PR Awards: Influencer Communications

September 14th, 2011 by

Winner: Intel and Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide – Intel Advisors To help consumers become aware of the importance of Intel processors and other Intel technology innovations, the Intel Advisors board was devised in December 2010… Continued

2011 Platinum PR Awards: Green PR

September 14th, 2011 by

Hormel Foods kept "green" top-of-mind with its employees through its annual CR report for stakeholders and an engaging communications program which featured a Twitter contest challenging participants’ knowledge of the company’s sustainability practices.

2011 Platinum PR Awards: Crisis Management

September 14th, 2011 by

Winner: Deveney Communication – Louisiana Office of Tourism BP Oil Spill Response On April 20, 2010, an explosion and oil leak devastated tourism in the Gulf Coast region. By July 15 the leak was capped,… Continued

How to Double Your Web Site, Double Your Voice

August 29th, 2011 by

Building a second Web site may conjure fear and loathing, but there are certain advantages as communications challenges multiply and grow more complex.

Looking for PR Magic? Pull Some Political Strategies Out of Your Hat

August 29th, 2011 by

Looking to engineer a grassroots campaign? Here are three proven strategies from the political comms front that you can use.

Public Relations in the Age of the Mega-Crisis: Real-Life Strategies That Work

July 11th, 2011 by

Conventional wisdom says B2B communicators are behind the curve when it comes to crisis response—here are four examples of enterprise crisis comms that disprove that theory.

Nonprofits and Corporate Partners: Adding Value Is the Big Payoff

May 16th, 2011 by

Nonprofit organizations should consider a corporate partnership more than just a revenue source, instead developing a long-term relationship with mutually beneficial objectives.

PR News Council Roundtable: Lots Keeping Nonprofit PR Pros Awake

May 9th, 2011 by

PR News’ Nonprofit PR Council members weigh in on their most pressing challenges, including managing resources for social media outreach and, especially, measuring the results of their communications efforts.

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.