*Eat, Sleep, Work: A recently released study conducted by BIGresearch reveals that Americans spend 60% of their waking hours working, the largest percentage ever. Operating under the assumption that these long hours inevitably impact consumers’… Continued
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Tip Sheet: The Legacy of Tim Russert: A Teaching Moment
June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWSBy Andy Gilman Perhaps too often we learn from others’ mistakes rather from their examples. In this vein, one of the positives that has come from Tim Russert’s unexpected passing is the reminder to learn… Continued
Case Study: Emergency Landing: A Potential Hostile Takeover Prompts Proactive PR–and an Unlikely Victory
June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWSCompany: Delta Airlines Agency: Ketchum Timeframe: 2006-2007 It couldn’t have come at a worse time for Delta Air Lines. The company was about to file its reorganization plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, when, on… Continued
Quick Study: Best-Dressed Gets the Promotion; Increasing Agency Performance; Socializing Online; Sharing via the Web
June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWS*Professional Attire Gets the Edge: Dressing the part at the office is more important than ever, according to a CareerBuilder.com report, which found that 41% of surveyed employers believe that people who dress better/more professionally… Continued
How To…Market Your Brand on Social Networks
June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWSSocial networks have become a mainstay of many successful PR campaigns based on their ability to host interactive communications among audiences. Now, marketers are increasingly tapping these platforms to help them “hook up” with their… Continued
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June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWSSeven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. Recommendation engines are good tools to help customize marketing on social networks. 2. 54% of surveyed employers give greater consideration to job… Continued
Reaching Critical Mass: Taking Stock of Stakeholders’ Fears During a Crisis
June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWSWhen a patient died during a clinical trial last year, Targeted Genetics, a publicly traded biotech company based in Seattle, found itself in a tailspin as it dealt with a flurry of negative media attention,… Continued
Crisis Plans: Take Control With Speed and Compassion
June 23rd, 2008 by PRNEWSOne of the best responses to an anticipated crisis is taking action to prevent the crisis from occurring in the first place. By doing so, you have a better chance of avoiding being pulled into… Continued
Revival of the Fittest: Resurrecting a Dormant, Dying or Dead Brand
June 16th, 2008 by PRNEWSLast week, PR News explored the nuanced challenges of reinvigorating a personal brand after a professional transition (PRN 06-09-08, “Comeback Kids: Refreshing Your Personal Brand in the Wake of Change”). This week, we’re taking this… Continued
It’s More Than the Color of Money: Investor Relations Goes Green
June 16th, 2008 by PRNEWSAlthough it’s widely known that CSR is much more than a passing trend as far as public interest is concerned, executives are still challenged to engage all corporate audiences in the context of CSR. Among… Continued