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Archiving Social Media Content: For the 2011 To-Do List, or a Needless Action?

December 20th, 2010 by

Should social media posts, tweets, videos and the like be saved by an organization? Or is it enough to depend on the platforms themselves when the need to find such content arises?

PR Job Outlook in 2011; Americans’ Giving Spirit; Local TV News Grabs Viewers; Cisco Tops IT Enviro List

December 13th, 2010 by

â–¶ PR Positions in Demand: A new report tracking marketing and advertising finds that account services, public relations and social media are the areas in strongest demand among executives who plan to hire in the… Continued

Humor as a Competitive Communication Weapon

December 6th, 2010 by

Humor, when properly leveraged, can provide a communications firm with a distinct competitive advantage and a boost in workplace morale.

Social Media On the Rise at Small Businesses; Consumers Change Habits; Political Leaders Log On

December 6th, 2010 by

â–¶ Small Businesses More Digital/Social: Small business owners see social media as a key to customer engagement, says a survey by Constant Contact. In the study, small businesses reported an increased use of social media… Continued

Female Millennials: $$ Not the Big Prize

December 6th, 2010 by

According to a survey of the Millennial generation’s behavior and habits, today’s young woman is focused less on the "battle of the sexes" and more on individual achievement and satisfaction.

Plan Your Leadership Strategy for Your Next Crisis Today

December 6th, 2010 by

While dealing with a communications crisis may unpleasant, advance planning, skillful execution and honest evaluation could provide the ultimate PR learning experience.

While Climate Comms Can Be a Hot Potato, It May Be Worth the Risk

December 6th, 2010 by

With CSR becoming a big communications buzzword in the last few years, why shouldn’t climate change become a bigger part of the sustainability mix? Organizations large and small are finding that the rewards in addressing the topic outweigh the risks.

When PR and Investor Relations Collide: Not a Doomsday Scenario

November 22nd, 2010 by

With public trust in corporations such a hot issue these days, the investor relations function must be in sync with both public messaging about corporate social responsibility as well as internal messaging to employees.

Building Brand Consistency at Trade Shows

November 22nd, 2010 by

A company’s communications strategy plays a key role in reinforcing brand identity with customers and prospects. Too often, though, that strategy doesn’t extend to the way a brand is portrayed at a live event.

‘Dr. Google’ Is In: More Women Seek Health Help Online; Americans Sound Off on Needed Policy Changes

November 22nd, 2010 by

â–¶ Digital Doctoring Popular: A study by TNS and Ogilvy PR finds that “Dr. Google” is becoming a first-line defense for the health of today’s American families. One in three women (36%) agree that, at… Continued