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PR Training: Not Just Nice-To-Have, But Necessary Cost of Business

May 6th, 2013 by

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.

Friday’s Uses the Mayan Calendar to Remind Consumers of Origin of Its Name and Rally The Call to Party

April 29th, 2013 by

It 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

Zumba 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

Every 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

When 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

Facebook 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

Contrary to conventional wisdom, PR measurement should inspire (rather than thwart) creativity.

ROI From Corporate Sustainability Efforts Improves With Employee Engagement

April 22nd, 2013 by

Many 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

As 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

The 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