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Multicultural PR: Basic Tenets Apply, But Get to Know the Nuances

September 26th, 2011 by

For organizations that are willing to take the risk, multicultural PR outreach shows great potential for fruitful returns—just do the research first.

Multicultural PR: Basic Tenets Apply, But Get to Know the Nuances

September 26th, 2011 by

For organizations that are willing to take the risk, multicultural PR outreach shows great potential for fruitful returns—just do the research first.

PR and Customer Service: Every Customer Counts, Especially the Angry Ones

September 26th, 2011 by

For good or for bad, the old adage that "the customer is always right" still rings true today. But in the age of social media, PR pros must pick their battles with customers wisely.

Tip Sheet: Turning Corporate Responsibility Into Brand Opps

September 26th, 2011 by

Don’t just think of corporate social responsibility as strategic philanthropy; make it an integral part of your brand and product stories.

CaseStudy: Hyperactive Story Mining and Aggressive Media Relations Drive General Motors’ Brand Resurgence

September 26th, 2011 by

Compelling stories collected internally and a revved-up online media hub have helped GM change perceptions after its government bailout in 2009.

Gamification: Communicating Smarter by Allowing Customers and Prospects to Play

September 19th, 2011 by

More and more B2B organizations are turning to game technology to build skills, knowledge and drive customer and/or employee participation.

Quick Study: Consumers on Green Products: We Must Know the Score; Social Links and Buttons on Web Sites Drive Mentions

September 19th, 2011 by

â–¶ Public Demands Green Product Clarification: A September 2011 study conducted by Ryan Partnership Chicago and Mambo Sprouts shows health and eco-consumers want one universal green score to help them make sustainable-product buying decisions. The… Continued

Tip Sheet: Employees: The Best Tool in Your Comms Arsenal

September 19th, 2011 by

Research shows that when it comes to communicating products and company initiatives, customers respect in-the-trenches employees the most—so get them involved with customers.

Case Study: After the BP Oil Spill, a Single Voice Helps Inform Public That the State of Louisiana Is Open for Business

September 19th, 2011 by

After an oil disaster, how do you alter the public’s perception that your state is unfit to visit? For starters, Deveney Communication and the Lousiana Office of Tourism rallied more than 1,100 tourism-related partners to get the positive word out.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Communicating PR Outcomes

September 19th, 2011 by

Now that you’ve turned to measuring outcomes and not outputs, it’s critical to know the strategies around reporting your successes—and failures—to key stakeholders.