1. One of every five reviews submitted to review platform Yelp are of dubious nature. (p. 1) 2. Speed and volume of information, crisis management and employee engagement are top of mind with PR pros… Continued
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Customer Reviews, Testimonials Can Beat Ads in Effectiveness—Just Avoid Snowballs
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampTo some PR pros, the prospect of receiving negative customer reviews sound daunting. But with some planning and process, reviews can move the business needle.
Brand Equity and Corporate Reputation: A Hidden Harmony?
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWSA study by Council of PR Firms and Harris Interactive finds while positive brand equity and corporate reputation individually drove greater purchase consideration and recommendation, combining the two produced stronger effects. Organizations can benefit from… Continued
B2B Communications: Listening, Patience are Critical for a Successful Migration to Other Industries
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWSB2B public relations and marketing professionals can often find themselves migrating across disparate business sectors to transition into new career communications opportunities. Thrust into high-profile roles within previously established teams, B2B communications leaders have to… Continued
Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of PR News
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWS1. Hurricane Sandy forced the cancellation of a Google smartphone launch and a Facebook event. (p. 1) 2. Tweets of 11-15 words in length work best for B2B companies, while 1-5 words get the most… Continued
Tip Sheet: Will Social Media Be the Election Game-Changer?
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWSThe 2008 elections in the U.S. were heralded as the first “social media election.” Voters took to budding social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to broadcast their electoral activities—from voicing their support… Continued
Quick Study: PR Being Reshaped by Digital and Generational Divides; Young Consumers Mix Media Channels, But TV Still Rules
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Volume, Velocity of Information Top PR Issue: A new study delving into the state of public relations finds that the profession is being reshaped by forces as current as digital networks and as timeless… Continued
As Hurricane Sandy Hit the Coast, PR Pros Adjusted and Informed
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWSAs Hurricane Sandy worked its way toward the East Coast on Monday, Oct. 29, communities braced for the worst but hoped for the best. Businesses were shuttered, airports were closed and cities up and down… Continued
Election PR Lesson: Inform, Never Mandate Employees’ Voting Decisions
October 29th, 2012 by Scott Van CampIn this election season, companies who coerce their employees to vote for one candidate or the other are playing with fire.
Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of PR News
October 29th, 2012 by PRNEWS1. In Sept. 2012, photo editing and sharing platform Instagram amassed more visitors than Pinterest. (p. 1) 2. Almost half (46%) of business leaders think ad agencies are struggling to incorporate a more digital platform.… Continued