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How to Put Real Buzz in Brand ‘Innovation’

October 11th, 2010 by

Saying your brand is "innovative" has taken on a hollow ring from overuse. To put real meaning behind the word, you need to establish what makes your brand visibly distinct as a marketplace leader.

PR News/BurrellesLuce Survey: Staffing Constraints Limit Social Media Measurement

October 11th, 2010 by

A new PR News/BurrellesLuce social media management and measurement survey also finds that metrics for social networks are lacking.

Reacting to Leadership Change: How to Introduce a New CEO Successfully

October 11th, 2010 by

Introducing a new CEO to internal and external stakeholders requires a detailed communications plan and solid execution skills.

Self-Police Your Green Claims Now, Don’t Be Sorry Later

October 11th, 2010 by

Examine your green claims carefully and do everything you can to avoid the taint of greenwashing. If something is supposed to be "all natural," it had better be truly all natural.

With Social Media Measurement, Tools Come Last

October 4th, 2010 by

Don’t let the myriad of tools decide how you set your social media measurement strategy; think about what you should be measuring first.

Positive Topics (and Apple) Grab Big Share of Tech Coverage in Media; Global 500 Lag in Carbon Reduction

October 4th, 2010 by

â–¶ Positive Tech: While the media is not extremely focused on technology coverage—it accounts for less than 1.6% of total—much of the coverage in this area is positive, with about 23% of all technology-themed stories… Continued

Nonprofit PR Awards Finalists Announced

October 4th, 2010 by

The finalists of PR News’ Nonprofit PR Awards have set benchmarks for creativity, passion and commitment. PR News will honor their work at a luncheon event in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 3.

Promo Items Can Have Real Branding Power, But Beware of Recalls

October 4th, 2010 by

No longer relegated to the desk drawer, new product and promotional trends are propelling swag to greater heights. PR News looks at the state of tchotchkes, and how today’s organizations put them to good use.

Working With Legal in a Crisis: How to Prevent a Clash of Strategies

October 4th, 2010 by

Mutual trust and a set of firm ground rules go a long way toward keeping PR and legal counsel on point during a crisis. Having the CEO on board with messaging doesn’t hurt, either.

When It Comes to PR Agency Bills, Breaking Up Is Not Hard to Do

September 27th, 2010 by

PR agency/client relationships are sometimes frayed by monthly bills, but a "no surprises" strategy makes the process smoother.