By 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
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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
Did You Know?
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
Case Study: The Golden Years: In a Gen Y-Focused Age of Talent Management, One Company Begins to Mature
June 16th, 2008 by PRNEWSCompany: CVS/pharmacy Agency: Weber Shandwick Timeframe: 2005-ongoing As with many pharmacy retailers, CVS/pharmacy is experiencing a shortage of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. And, as Baby Boomers continue to hit their sixties and contemplate retirement, there… Continued
Quick Study: Consumers Judge Global Reputation; Go-to-Market Deficiencies; Sustainability Strategy Deficits
June 16th, 2008 by PRNEWS*Talkin’ Bout My Reputation: The Reputation Institute’s third annual Global Pulse consumer perception survey puts Toyota ahead of other mega-corporations like Google, Ikea and Johnson & Johnson in reputation rankings. The survey was designed to… Continued
How To…Integrate IR and CSR Communications
June 16th, 2008 by PRNEWSCSR is becoming an increasingly relevant element of investor relations–at least, that was the message at the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Annual Conference, held last week in San Diego. As this issue’s story “It’s… Continued