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Verbatim: A Glimpse Into The Mind Of The Executive

October 1st, 2008 by

When asked by the PR News/Cision Social Media Survey to describe their perceived value of the blogs and online forums they have created as compared to those they visit/engage with, respondents gave the following verbatim… Continued

Case Study: Walk This Way: An Integrated Marketing Juggernaut Takes on Obesity One Step at a Time

September 29th, 2008 by

Company: American Heart Association Agency: Cone Timeframe: 2007-ongoing In 2006, 65% of American adults were considered overweight or obese; physical inactivity was cited as a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke–the number one… Continued

Quick Study: Consumers: Not All Go Green; Moms Most Trusted Media Info Source; Small Retailers Optimistic About Economy

September 29th, 2008 by

*Not All Is Green: According to a recent Yankelovich survey of more than 2,700 consumers regarding their environmental attitudes, only 34% of consumers feel much more concerned about environmental issues today than a year ago.… Continued

Did You Know?

September 29th, 2008 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. When launching a PR initiative, consider what you can do in-house before partnering with external organizations. 2. When asked what their most… Continued

Survival of the Fittest: Communications Darwinism Defines Economic Crisis

September 29th, 2008 by

It’s no secret that the entire economy has officially collapsed, with the proposed $700 billion buyout–and, as a result, the future financial infrastructure–hanging in the balance. While a tumultuous economy is nothing new to business… Continued

Social Media Survey: Execs Have Motivation, Lack Confidence

September 29th, 2008 by

The results of the PR News/Cision Social Media Survey are in, and one thing is for certain: Engaging with and tracking social media are now standard PR practices. That said, the more than 900 communications… Continued

Case Study: Fueled by Research and Measurement, Shell Oil Rehabilitates a Tainted Image

September 29th, 2008 by

Organization: Shell Oil Company Agency: Burson-Marsteller; Penn, Schoen & Berland Timeframe: 2006 – 2007 When Shell Oil Company undertook an 18-month face-to-face campaign to build public understanding of energy issues, research and measurement quickly became… Continued

Tip Sheet: Ten Questions to Ask a Media Measurement Firm

September 29th, 2008 by

By Mark Weiner A study sponsored in part by the Institute for Public Relations and The Arthur Page Society revealed that, while executives who fund PR programs desire measurement to gauge performance and ROI, they… Continued

Tip Sheet: Advocacy Advertising: More Than Slightly Alive

September 22nd, 2008 by

By Michael Schick In this digital media age in which two-way communications and social media tools continue to grow in use and influence, it’s tempting for a client to conclude that a less "cool" media… Continued

Case Study: Steel Magnolia: Research Tracks–and Backs–an Effort to Polish One Industry’s Tarnished Image

September 22nd, 2008 by

Company: AISI Agency: Blue Worldwide & Vistance Timeframe: 2006-ongoing Despite the technological and environmental advances that transformed it into a recycling leader, America’s steel industry was still being characterized with outdated terms by U.S. policy… Continued