It’s a chronic problem in PR and communications: Employee training. Despite the dizzying number of disciplines that are now being foisted on communicators—ranging from the ability to think strategically to how to leverage social channels—PR training remains the industry’s Achilles’ heel.
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Friday’s Uses the Mayan Calendar to Remind Consumers of Origin of Its Name and Rally The Call to Party
April 29th, 2013 by Rebecca MaasIt was the best of days; it was the end of days. So exactly how does a brand prepare for the Mayan Apocalypse?
Great Content and Consistency Are Critical to Melding Social Channels
April 29th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzZumba Fitness, the international dance-fitness program catering to roughly 14 million people in more than 150 countries, was looking to shake things up for its brand.
How To Be Culturally Ready for Social
April 29th, 2013 by Marc MonseauEvery day we are reminded of how digital communications platforms, including social networks, have changed how people interact with each other and how they expect companies to interact with them.
5 Ways For PR Pros to Gauge Social Media ROI
April 29th, 2013 by David PattonWhen we talk about the return on investment for social media, PR executives and their marketing counterparts are grappling with the same question.
Apple Stumbles and Facebook Rumbles On; Video Didn’t Kill The Radio Star and The Gadget We Can’t Live Without
April 29th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzFacebook is the top global brand for the third consecutive quarter, generating $730M of Impact Media Value, according to General Sentiment’s report.
Measurement Hall of Fame Inductees’ PR Tracking Insights: Q&A With the Experts
April 29th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzContrary to conventional wisdom, PR measurement should inspire (rather than thwart) creativity.
ROI From Corporate Sustainability Efforts Improves With Employee Engagement
April 22nd, 2013 by Mary BuhayMany B2B organizations that have embarked on the path toward sustainability are looking toward their employees to foster a culture of environmental and social responsibility. Employees play a critical role
How to Implement a Newsroom Mentality
April 22nd, 2013 by David TinsonAs the communications landscape continues to evolve smart brands are embracing the opportunity to build deeper connections with their customers.
Case Psychological Association’s Campaign Builds Awareness Of Therapy as an Alternative to Treatment With Drugs
April 22nd, 2013 by PRNEWSThe Sandy Hook massacre late last year put the spotlight on a major issue: mental health. Although countless studies indicate that psychotherapy helps people living with depression and anxiety, drug therapy in