â–¶ Optimism Up in U.S.: According to results of a new Gallup poll, twice as many Americans think the U.S. economy will be better rather than worse in 2011. Gallup analysis suggests this could represent… Continued
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PR News Announces CSR Awards Finalists
January 17th, 2011 by PRNEWSAs CSR efforts resonate more and more with the public, trumpeting an organization’s good citizenship is critical. PR News honors the best of these efforts with its annual CSR Awards. Here are the nominees.
Social Media Shake-Up: Twitter Transforms PR/Journalist Relationship
January 17th, 2011 by PRNEWSAs the media moves to social platforms to hunt for and receive story ideas, PR pros must exploit this change and adjust their outreach strategies accordingly.
Don’t Play Google Hide & Seek: Robust SEO Tactics Can Raise Your Ranking
January 10th, 2011 by PRNEWSSearch engine optimization may sound complex to the uninitiated, but by following some basic essentials, PR pros can easily raise the visibility of their content online, including news releases.
Lend Marketing a Hand, But Avoid the Kool-Aid
January 10th, 2011 by PRNEWSSometimes marketing’s enthusiasm and rush to generate revenue results in the wrong message sent to customers. How can PR pros help temper marketing’s claims? By maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism and asking hard questions.
Wellness Programs Lack Metrics; WikiLeaks Divides; Consumers Swallow Tablets; Students Go Private Online
January 10th, 2011 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Wellness Gains Traction: A new global report by Buck Consultants finds that employers spent 35% more than in 2009—about $220—on each employee who participated in a wellness program. But despite spending more on wellness… Continued
How to Optimize Your Content: A Three-Step Program
January 10th, 2011 by Laura KempkeNothing is more crucial in creating awareness and attracting eyeballs to your products or services than great content. Here are three elements needed to successfully create, customize and market content.
Quick Study: Failing Grade for Corporations; Organic Skepticism; Antisocial Customer Service; High Income=High Web Use
January 3rd, 2011 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Conduct Unbecoming: Most Americans were disappointed in how the nation’s businesses conducted themselves in 2010, with 61% saying corporate America failed to meet their expectations, and only 5% saying that businesses exceeded their expectations,… Continued
Companies Not Yet ‘Like’-ing Social Media Customer Feedback; Communicators Boost Budgets, Eye E-Mail
December 20th, 2010 by PRNEWSâ–¶ Companies Not Feedback Fans: While consumers are increasingly engaging with brands through social media, the vast majority of companies—94%—do not use social media to gather customer feedback, according to a study from MarketTools. How… Continued
How to Reinvent, Recharge Press Releases With SEO Tactics
December 20th, 2010 by Vanessa BugaschSocial/digital media has changed the press release—for the better. Here are 10 tips to help you make your press release come alive online with search optimization techniques.