Media Relations

6 Tips for Message Clarity During a Crisis 

February 14th, 2012 by

Tips 1 & 2: Lay off the confusing legal jargon and ax the acronyms.

Keeping the Media at Bay: Counterintuitive Yet Often Necessary

February 13th, 2012 by

There are situations when tooting your organization’s horn must cease, and media deflection must begin.

BC Hydro’s PR Investment May Reap Powerful Rewards

February 8th, 2012 by

British Columbia’s electric utility company is loading up on PR research and consultation in advance of major price hikes.

5 Ways to Reinvent the Press Release With SEO

February 7th, 2012 by

The press release still plays an important role in media relations, and Cision’s Vanessa Bugasch provides five quick tips to help you integrate SEO into all of your announcements.

Case Study: Extreme Media Makeover: Baylor Health Care System Peps Up Tired Online Newsroom to Great Results

February 6th, 2012 by

Compelling content and innovative Web features have driven more than 10,000 visits per month for Baylor Health Care’s revamped online newsroom.

How PR Can Forge Peaceful Coexistence With Wikipedia

February 6th, 2012 by

Current PR/Wikipedia controversy aside, education and common sense should be used by PR pros looking to leverage the online encyclopedia.

How PR Can Forge Peaceful Coexistence With Wikipedia

February 6th, 2012 by

Current PR/Wikipedia controversy aside, education and common sense should be used by PR pros looking to leverage the online encyclopedia.

4 Tips for Building ‘Dark Sites’ To Help In Times of Crisis

February 6th, 2012 by

Wieck Media CEO Tim Roberts provides four tips for building a pre-populated destination to have waiting for the media in the event of a crisis.

5 Tips for a Successful Social Media Crisis Response

February 3rd, 2012 by

The speed, immediacy and reach of social media has forever changed business communications—particularly in a crisis. Social media provides the tools to turn a crisis around and turn detractors into fans. But there are tenets… Continued

PR News Q&A With Krisleigh Hoermann: Build Community at the Speed of a Tweet

February 2nd, 2012 by

The speed of Twitter can be intimidating to even the most social media-savvy communicator. But Krisleigh Hoermann, community manager for the American Heart Association, believes the platform is the perfect place to host a conversation—albeit… Continued