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Tip Sheet: The Legacy of Tim Russert: A Teaching Moment

June 23rd, 2008 by

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

Case Study: Emergency Landing: A Potential Hostile Takeover Prompts Proactive PR–and an Unlikely Victory

June 23rd, 2008 by

Company: 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

*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

Social 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

Seven 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

When 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

One 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

Company: 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

*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

CSR 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