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Quick Study: Communicators Vs. Consumers; Value of Conversations; CEO Pay; Transforming HR

December 17th, 2007 by

*Media Myths: The way communicators spread information is out of sync with the way consumers use media, a new Ketchum/University of Southern California’s Annenberg Strategic Public Relations Center survey of media usage among consumers and… Continued

How To…Integrate PR into Ad Efforts Surrounding ‘The Big Game’

December 17th, 2007 by

Few events in our culture generate as much discussion about brands as the annual advertising showcase on the Big Game. But PR should be as excited as their advertising counterparts–and should play a big role… Continued

Did You Know?

December 17th, 2007 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. To integrate PR into Super Bowl ad efforts, always prepare a crisis plan for unanticipated backlash. 2. Always partner with an agency… Continued

The Innovation Imperative: Aligning Innovation with the Customer Experience

December 17th, 2007 by

“Innovation” just might be the most overused buzzword of 2007, but in no way does that diminish its significance. It is the crux of modern-day success stories, as organizations in every industry are shifting their… Continued

The Year That Is, Was and Will Be: Bringing Your PR Full Circle

December 17th, 2007 by

The end of the year is always a time of reflection, and 2007 gave business people plenty to reflect upon. There were corporate crises galore, from Chinese-manufactured product recalls to phony FEMA press conferences; a… Continued

Case Study: Crystal-Clear Communications Cut One State’s Community Of Meth Abusers

December 10th, 2007 by

Company: Tennessee District Attorneys Conference Agency: McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations Timeframe: September 2005–August 2006 Since the early 2000s, the abuse and manufacture of methamphetamine (better known as crystal meth, or simply meth) in… Continued

Quick Study: Charitable Giving During The Holidays; Made In China Spells Trouble; Global CEO Departures

December 10th, 2007 by

*The Gift of Giving: While tight budgets mean that fewer Americans will be engaging in charitable activities this year, most holiday shoppers are more inclined to choose a brand that supports a charitable cause when… Continued

Charting The Industry: Agency Staff Turnover Implies A Need For Better Retention Plans

December 10th, 2007 by

Employee engagement and high morale is the backbone of strong organizational performance and, as the year comes to a close and companies look ahead to 2008, one industry report highlights a major management conundrum: PR… Continued

Did You Know?

December 10th, 2007 by

Seven Things You Will Learn In This Week’s Issue Of PR News 1. Of surveyed PR agencies, the average staff turnover rate was 20.5%. 2. Beginning a campaign without benchmark data makes post-initiative measurement extremely… Continued

A New Year’s Resolution Of Quality Control: Building Your Best Team In 2008

December 10th, 2007 by

New Year’s comes but once a year, and it’s traditionally a time of renewed energy and promises of better performances to come. Personal commitments as we transition into 2008 are front of mind for many,… Continued