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Navigating the New Media World: How to Reach Key Influencers

December 21st, 2009 by

The new media landscape, and how PR professionals cope with this media transformation, affects brands and ultimately the bottom line. Even the definition of media has changed: No longer does it refer to journalists from established media companies—some of which have ceased to exist, while others are down to bare-bones resources.

Tight PR-Customer Service Connection Ripe With Opportunity

December 14th, 2009 by

With the holidays upon us and companies intensely interacting with customers, responsive, positive customer service becomes tantamount to driving revenues and keeping consumers coming back. In the past, the role of PR in achieving optimal… Continued

Countering Online Criticism and Avoiding the Streisand Effect

December 14th, 2009 by

This is the story of a murder and the unfortunate public relations consequences of such. In your entire professional life as a PR person, you will probably never find yourself representing a murderer wanting to clear their name.

Quick Study: Geo-Targeted Banners Hit the Mark; Global Ad Spend to Rise

December 14th, 2009 by

According to a new report from BIA/Kelsey, the geo-targeted display (aka banner) ad market in the U.S. is expected to grow from $897 million in 2008 to $1.9 billion in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate of 16%. The forecast also anticipates that the geo-targeted display market will grow from 10.2% of all display ads sold in 2008 to 15% by 2013.

Pitch Your Ideas the Steve Jobs Way

December 14th, 2009 by

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is the world’s greatest corporate storyteller. His techniques, sharpened over the years, can be used by PR professionals to pitch their clients or win new business. Here are seven rules Jobs… Continued

Driving Sales Through Traditional Techniques

December 14th, 2009 by

Traditional tactics mesh well with sales results, particularly in the case of Verizon and its TV offering, FiOS. Eric Rabe, the company’s senior VP of media relations, says his role in creating awareness of FiOS launches is really all about sales.

Tying PR With Sales: New Techniques Create Better Results

December 14th, 2009 by

PR practitioners have long sought to prove their worth to the C-suite by generating return on investment. To this day, the primary way for PR pros to demonstrate ROI is through sales.

Facing an Ethical Dilemma? How to Make the Best Possible Call

November 23rd, 2009 by

In a recent episode of CBS’s “NCIS,” the erudite medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard explains to his assistant: “The ethical man knows he’s not supposed to cheat on his wife. The moral man actually… Continued

10 Tips to Remember When Real Crisis Strikes

November 23rd, 2009 by

Michael Odle shares the following tactics he’s used during wildfires in California, the worst firefighter aviation accident in U.S. history and the recent emergency flood operations in North Dakota.

Planning and Drills Ke

November 23rd, 2009 by