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Capitalizing on the New Crisis Timeline: Issues Management in the Social Media Age

July 13th, 2009 by

That stories of irate consumers turning to social media to gang-tackle brands have become so commonplace, it can only mean one thing: The time to recalibrate crisis management in a digital world is now. Companies… Continued

Quick Study: Measurement Matters; Bloggers & PR Execs Learn to Work Together; Social-Media Savvy Nonprofits

July 13th, 2009 by

â–¶ Measurement an Integral Part of PR: According to a report released by Benchpoint for AMEC and the Institute for Public Relations (IPR), measurement isn’t called the Holy Grail of PR for nothing. The findings,… Continued

MEASURING EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS

July 13th, 2009 by

Management teams often see employee recognition programs as an expense, and an unnecessary one at that. However, with the right approach—and a healthy does of measurement and ROI—these programs can become a solid investment in… Continued

Through the Looking Glass: Promoting HR-PR Integration via Internal Metrics

July 13th, 2009 by

Measurement has always been—and will always be—a pillar of PR and communications, but it is usually associated with quantifying the results of external-facing initiatives, especially those that are media relations-related. But, as organizational strength and… Continued

TECHNIQUES FOR STREAMLINING EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

July 13th, 2009 by

1. Clear Line of Sight: • Alignment of job to vision and business strategy • Understanding of values and behaviors expected • Understanding of how actions impact the customer experience 2. Participation: • Opportunity to… Continued

Change Communications: Top 10 Priorities

July 13th, 2009 by

1. Communicate from the very start. 2. Link to business strategy, vision, mission and values. 3. Align, engage and equip all levels of management, especially the frontline supervisors. 4. Develop consistent methods of communications and… Continued

For Better or for Worse: Employee Engagement, Recession-Style

July 13th, 2009 by

Internal communications just might be the most multifaceted of all communications’ sub-functions. After all, it’s one part employee relations, one part HR/talent management, one part crisis communications, one part change management—and, thanks to the recession’s… Continued

Agency Benchmarks Beget Best Practices

June 29th, 2009 by

As discussed in “Play to Win: Prove Your Worth (and Profit) as a Results-Oriented Agency” (see pages 1, 6), billing strategies are a key benchmark of an agency’s bottom-line success, but by no means is… Continued

Zeroing in on Your Universe of Online Influencers

June 29th, 2009 by

You could have the greatest messaging, the best brand identity or the coolest content in the world, but if you don’t know where your target audiences are talking to each other online, you’ll never get… Continued

The Art of Listening: Finding & Monitoring The Most Influential Online Conversations

June 29th, 2009 by

“From listening comes wisdom and from speaking, repentance.” So goes the old proverb, and nowhere is it more relevant than in social media. After all, with the vast number of online platforms enabling universally broadcast… Continued