Media relations is a prime component of public relations, but it largely encompasses proactively engaging journalists to get coverage. When the tables are turned and communicators (or their clients) are in the media spotlight answering… Continued
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Ready, Train, Fire: Preparing to Face Traditional & Citizen Journalists
September 22nd, 2008 by PRNEWSHow to Communicate Your CSR Commitments
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianIn the past, a few watchdogs may have kept close tabs on an organization; today that number has skyrocketed, with social networks monitoring, discussing and questioning the motives of deep-pocket companies that claim to be… Continued
Tip Sheet: Advocacy Advertising: More Than Slightly Alive
September 22nd, 2008 by PRNEWSBy 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 PRNEWSCompany: 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advances that transformed it into a recycling leader, America’s steel industry was still being characterized with outdated terms by U.S. policy… Continued
Quick Study: Top 100 Global Brands; Good vs. Bad Stress Among Leaders; Media Multitasking Isn’t What It Used to Be
September 22nd, 2008 by PRNEWS*Global Brand Blockbusters: For the eighth consecutive year, BusinessWeek teamed up with Interbrand, a leading brand consultancy, to publish a ranking of the top 100 global brands by brand value. Google, Apple and Amazon are… Continued
Tip Sheet: How to Win New Business During a Downturn
September 15th, 2008 by PRNEWSBy Gene Marbach A quick look at the headlines on any given day will tell you that times are tough. Corporate managers are pinching pennies and looking to maximize the value of their communications budgets.… Continued
Case Study: Half Cheese, Half Pepperoni, Will Travel: Media Relations Tells Consumers How They Can Text for Pizza
September 15th, 2008 by PRNEWSOrdering a pizza can now be done with the press of a button no matter where you are, thanks, in part, to the "What’s Next? Text!" campaign conducted by Papa John’s Pizza and Fleishman-Hillard.
How To…Communicate With an Ombudsman
September 15th, 2008 by PRNEWSCommunications executives have an increasing number of tools in their arsenals with the advent of digital media. These are in addition to their old reliable media pitching techniques. While all of these options make media… Continued
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September 15th, 2008 by PRNEWSSeven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. Ombudsmen are an oft-overlooked channel of access for conveying a message or defending a point. 2. 22% of surveyed hiring managers use… Continued
Get Going: Early Lessons for Going Green Before Internal & External Audiences
September 15th, 2008 by PRNEWS“Going green” is such a loaded phrase that it deserves some brief clarification. “Going green” is not a scientific phrase; it is vague enough to be deceptive. Decisions concerning the environment always involve trade-offs and… Continued