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Quick Study: Use of Social Media for Service Proves Powerful; Coca-Cola Tops Brand Rankings—Retailers Make Gains

May 7th, 2012 by

â–¶ Socially Attuned Consumers Wield High Influence: One in five consumers polled for the 2012 American Express Global Customer Service Barometer said they’ve used social media at least once in the last year to obtain… Continued

Quick Study: Use of Social Media for Service Proves Powerful; Coca-Cola Tops Brand Rankings—Retailers Make Gains

May 7th, 2012 by

â–¶ Socially Attuned Consumers Wield High Influence: One in five consumers polled for the 2012 American Express Global Customer Service Barometer said they’ve used social media at least once in the last year to obtain… Continued

Twitter Paid Products: A Little Knowledge Could Supercharge Your Social Outreach

May 7th, 2012 by

Integrating Twitter’s free and paid offerings is an underused way to reach a wider group of users or spark engagement from existing followers.

Tip Sheet: Make the Changing Media Paradigm Work for You

April 30th, 2012 by

The shift toward all media outlets operating in real time, engaging with their audiences on social media platforms and generating online video presents the PR pro with more opportunities than threats.

Charting the Industry: Nonprofits Slow to Use Social Media Tools

April 30th, 2012 by

While social media is transforming how nonprofits communicate with stakeholders, many organizations lack the digital tools to properly manage their social platforms.

Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of PR News

April 30th, 2012 by

1. Wal-Mart is not alone: there are 81 public companies now under investigation by the SEC, reports Fortune.  2. Nearly half of nonprofit communicators are satisfied with their social media success.  3. “Alpha females” are… Continued

Wal-Mart Crisis Underscores Need for Strong Corporate Governance

April 30th, 2012 by

As a rash of crises threatens corporate reputations and leadership, organizations must prove their commitment to cooperate with authorities and work toward resolutions.

Wal-Mart Crisis Underscores Need for Strong Corporate Governance

April 30th, 2012 by

As a rash of crises threatens corporate reputations and leadership, organizations must prove their commitment to cooperate with authorities and work toward resolutions.

Case Study: Full-Scale PR Campaign Helps Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Survive Transplant to New Facility

April 30th, 2012 by

A fully integrated communications approach—including print, broadcast, digital and social media—drove thousands of people to the grand opening festivities of a suburban Chicago hospital.

Digital Watch: Editing Wikipedia Posts a ‘Sticky’ Business

April 30th, 2012 by

Changing a brand’s or client’s Wikipedia page to a PR pro’s liking has always been a tricky business.