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Creating a Different Message for the Workplace

September 8th, 2014 by

National Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month and Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month should serve as a reminder for PR pros to push for more inclusion in the industry and ultimately create campaigns that reach and appeal to the entire market, as opposed to just the majority.

As Budget Season Begins, Pricing Models Attract Scrutiny

September 8th, 2014 by

As PR managers prepare for the fourth quarter and early 2015, they’re creating new and innovative programs designed to leverage both social media channels and digital PR. Yet altering pricing models remains decidedly below the radar.

PR Can Help Engage the Supply Chain

September 8th, 2014 by

PR pros know that stakeholders along their supply streams can influence corporate reputation just as much as the end customer. To examine some of the ways that companies have effectively used digital and social media in their supply chains, we turned to a trio of PR managers working in B2B communications for their insight.

How To Brace for an Editorial Board Meeting

September 8th, 2014 by

What makes an editorial board meeting a great opportunity also makes it an opportunity for a meltdown if you don’t prepare your spokespersons and/or C-suite executives appropriately.

When a Crisis Eats Your Credibility

August 25th, 2014 by

DeMoulas Market Basket, Amazon and Hachette fare poorly in their handling of PR crises.

The Ice Bucket Challenge: PR Takeaways From a Sensation

August 25th, 2014 by

Nearly a month after it started, the Ice Bucket Challenge continues to be all the rage. A nationwide phenomenon, the challenge offers PR pros key lessons on how to leverage support for cause-related marketing and harness the overall message.

Reeling in the Eyeballs

August 25th, 2014 by

Consumers consider brand video the preferred way for marketers to share information, per a new study. Yet despite the high demand, most companies say video is not a top priority (excluding ads).

When You’re Always On, You’re Off the Mark

August 25th, 2014 by

If our PR teams are always on, they’re going to be off. In creative capacity. In making smart decisions. In experiencing the world around them. In sharpening the focus.

Measure for Measure: Tracking Social Media ROI

August 25th, 2014 by

No longer at the margins of communications, social media has moved to the epicenter of PR and marketing. The rub for PR managers is how to monetize their social platforms and convince C-level managers that Facebook, Twitter et al. can add to the company’s top and bottom lines.

How To Craft a ‘Made in America’ Message

August 18th, 2014 by

If a substantial amount of your products or services are manufactured or assembled in the U.S., you may be able to jump into the American Made movement that’s starting to accelerate.