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Brands With Videos Have Easier Time Reeling in Viewers; Teens Are Starting To Migrate Away From Facebook

April 22nd, 2013 by

▶ Vying for Virality: Video is King: Social-media users are about twice as likely to engage in video content than non-video content, according to Adobe ’s 2013 Video Benchmark Report. And while videos

Key Principles for PR Measurement Taking Hold

April 22nd, 2013 by

The Barcelona Principles, which were adopted in 2010 by several PR industry groups, are comprised of seven precepts that serve as the foundation of how the industry should measure communications. The

A Reeling JCPenney Looks to PR Team to Craft New Brand Message

April 22nd, 2013 by

For decades JCPenney was able to appeal to customers who were conditioned to buy with coupons and discounts. That was its market position and its essential brand message. That changed dramatically in 2011.

Retooling Social Media Metrics To Provide Real, Actionable Insights

April 15th, 2013 by

Tracking metrics that provide real insights has proven to be a challenge and, regrettably, marketers are focusing on the wrong metrics resulting in poor strategic decisions.

For Leaders, Micro-Involvement is a Big Thing

April 15th, 2013 by

While working with a client to develop PR strategies to get its CEO and other leaders out and about with key stakeholders, it became clear that visibility isn’t enough anymore.

Tackle Touchy Subjects Via Education

April 15th, 2013 by

Convincing members of the media—not to mention the general public—that “uncomfortable” topics should be discussed is always difficult at first.

Case Study: Comprehensive Research and Subject-Matter Expertise Drive Success of a Nonprofit Foundation’s Twitter Chat 50 Tweets Reach Thousands

April 15th, 2013 by

In 2012, for the first time ever, LRF integrated social media into the program at the Forum, tapping the expertise of one of the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board members and leading lymphoma experts to conduct a Twitter chat.

Smart Companies Leading the Charge To Fully Integrate PR and Marketing

April 8th, 2013 by

The relationship between public relations and marketing has traditionally been perceived as edgy.

4 Rules For Revealing Bad News In a Crisis

April 8th, 2013 by

There are four basic rules to keep in mind when communicating bad news.

How To: 5 Things That Communicators Should Know About Twitter’s Vine

April 8th, 2013 by

Vine, dubbed by some as “the Instagram of video,” appears to be one of the most promising video apps in recent memory, and is getting a long look from communicators.