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Managing a Crisis Online: Heading Off a Disaster in Cyberspace

October 20th, 2008 by

In today’s 24/7 information universe, where adversity can affect–or, worse yet, pummel–the reputation of a company regardless of its office hours, mastering the art of online crisis communications is an industry imperative. Nowhere was this… Continued

Online Social Media in Presidential Campaign Provides Tips to Marketers

October 15th, 2008 by

Forget the lawn signs, campaign buttons and bumper stickers. The internet and more specifically, social networks are providing a compelling and persuasive platform for this year’s presidential candidates to lure and rally prospective voters. Each… Continued

Quick Study: Consumers Want to Socialize With Companies; Revenue Potential Falls Short; Biz Travel Spending a Mixed Bag

October 13th, 2008 by

*Consumers Crave Social Interaction: According to the findings of the 2008 Cone Business in Social Media Study, nearly 60% of Americans interact with companies on a social media Web site, and one in four interact… Continued

Did You Know

October 13th, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of PR News 1. Communications-related programs are among the most popular for students abroad. 2. Customer service is a great way to demonstrate ROI of online… Continued

Closing the Gap With the C-Suite: Digital Times Call for Digital Measures

October 13th, 2008 by

Like it or not, the media–and business–landscape has changed dramatically in recent hours, weeks, months and years, leaving communications professionals to educate their C- suites as to how to understand new audiences and adjust their… Continued

Social Media Measurement Lags Behind in Rising Tracking Trend

October 13th, 2008 by

Social media may have already made its way into mainstream communications but, according to the results of the PR News/BurrellesLuce Media Measurement and Analysis Survey, it hasn’t broken through the measurement front–yet. The survey, which… Continued

Communicating to Clients: The Word from Dix & Eaton CEO

October 13th, 2008 by

Scott Chaikin, head of Dix & Eaton, sent this email to clients last week, and provided a copy to PR News. If you’d like to share similar communiqués with clients or other stakeholders during these… Continued

Tip Sheet: Lessons Learned From PR Cases Abroad

October 13th, 2008 by

When we compiled the first collection of international cases for The Evolution of Public Relations: Case Studies from Countries in Transition a decade ago, we had a very specific audience in mind. It was to… Continued

Case Study: MasterCard Adds PR to the Mix to Enhance Math Education Efforts Among Local Communities

October 13th, 2008 by

Company: MasterCard Agency: Weber Shandwick Timeframe: 2006-present It’s no secret that mathematical achievement is seriously lagging in this country. For technology-based companies like MasterCard Worldwide, this has serious, far- reaching ramifications with regard to shortages… Continued

Honorable Mentions

October 6th, 2008 by

ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN PC Magazine & Rosen Group PR–PC Magazine 25th Anniversary: TO COMMEMORATE 25 YEARS, PC MAGAZINE TEAMED UP WITH THE ROSEN GROUP TO INCREASE MEDIA IMPRESSIONS AND ENGAGE ADVERTISERS. THE TEAM HOSTED A SPECIAL… Continued