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3 Tough Challenges Facing PR Counselors Today

October 12th, 2009 by

The PRSA Counselors Academy surveyed its membership last May to better understand the issues facing the leaders of PR firms across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Not surprisingly, three key issues rose to the… Continued

PR News Announces Nonprofit PR Award Finalists

October 12th, 2009 by

It’s that time of year again, when PR News shines a spotlight on the best nonprofit PR initiatives that top communications pros executed, and in the midst of a profoundly trying business climate, no less.… Continued

Media Measurement & Analysis: A PR News/Cision Survey

October 12th, 2009 by

1. How does C-level management require you to measure and report on PR activities? Deliver key messages through targeted media 24.2% Raise awareness 20.8% Actual results vs. agreed-upon quantifiable objectives 16.8% Generate a high clip… Continued

Heads or Tails: How to Raise the Odds of Being Recommended by Your Customers

October 5th, 2009 by

Question: What is the one thing a customer wants to hear before purchasing a product or service? Answer: An honest opinion, which is why 40% of surveyed customers report being strongly inclined to purchase a… Continued

Quick Study: Inflated CEO Pay Packages; Civic Engagement Online; Most Important Web Activities; Healthiest Occupations

October 5th, 2009 by

â–¶ Even Corporate Directors Think CEO Pay Packages Are Too Steep: A survey of 140 corporate directors, conducted by the USC Marshall School of Business, revealed that most corporate board members believe parts of CEO… Continued

On Twitter, Hold the Bitterness, and Other Tips for Effective Social Media Use

October 5th, 2009 by

Cas Purdy, PR consultant and owner of PURDYPR, shared an insightful social media tip with the online public relations community recently: “Don’t Twitter when you’re bitter.” “Sure, if customers, partners or media outlets have posted… Continued

Cost-Effective Ways to Quantify Your PR Efforts

October 5th, 2009 by

PR measurement is an issue for both the big and the small. Many organizations can benefit from public relations and not all of them are huge corporations with massive budgets. Those with more modest budgets can gain a lot from the value and cost-efficiency of PR, but measurement is one area where small to midsize clients are not getting as much as they could out of their PR efforts.

The Communications Toolbox of the Future

October 5th, 2009 by

No one seems to have a handle on when and how the downturn will begin to reverse itself, but one thing is certain: Social media will play a role in business and communications strategies no… Continued

Bouncing Back: PR/Comms Lead Companies Into the Future

October 5th, 2009 by

Is the economy showing signs of a comeback? The news is flooded with mixed messages, with predictions of a turnaround date ranging from early 2010 to—gasp—as far off as 2017. Regardless of various soothsayers’ accuracy… Continued

Debunking Myths About Social Media & B2B

September 28th, 2009 by

Whether they believe it or not, social media does apply to B2B marketers and communications executives. The online conversation has moved well beyond the retail, consumer products and technology space and into the hallowed halls… Continued