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The JetBlue Saga: A Model Response To A Media Crisis

February 26th, 2007 by

It was a text-book study of how an industry’s chronic problem can suddenly become a front-page firestorm. On Wednesday, February 14, 2007, a winter storm crippled commercial air flights across the U.S., but it was… Continued

Back Talk: Model Crisis Management

February 26th, 2007 by

The year is still in its early stages, but a number of crises have already shaken the communications landscape: Cartoon Network was thrown into the fire after a viral marketing campaign sparked a bomb scare;… Continued

Tip Sheet: Communicating To The Masses: It’s All About Word Choice

February 26th, 2007 by

Frank Luntz is often credited with playing a key role in developing the language or words that helped the Republicans regain political power in Washington, whether it was working with Newt Gringrich and his Contract… Continued

Case Study: Corporate Partnership Shows The Power Of A Collective ‘Thank You’ Heard Round The World

February 26th, 2007 by

Company: Xerox Nonprofit: Give2TheTroops Timeframe: 2006 By early 2006, approximately 150,000 U. S. men and women had been deployed to the Middle East, and Xerox Corporation wanted to find a way to show its -… Continued

Back Talk: It’s An ‘Organization’ Thing

February 19th, 2007 by

Based on this week’s feature “Integrating Comms into All Activities in a Changing Business Environment, the organizational structure of companies can fall into a variety of categories, but reporting relationships and open communications remain key.… Continued

Tip Sheet: Communicating Or Testifying Before A Regulatory Body: Don’t Remain Defensive

February 19th, 2007 by

Presenting or answering questions at the SEC or the FDA can be a daunting challenge, and PR professionals have an obligation to help prepare the spokespersons. Too often, presenters will concentrate solely on defending and… Continued

Leverage The Digital PR Track

February 19th, 2007 by

Now that blogs, podcasts and consumer-generated media are part of your business lexicon, how do you translate these new media technologies into effective public relations strategies? What do you know about Wikis and RSS feeds,… Continued

Case Study: Retail Giants Join America’s Second Harvest In CSR Partnership To Help Eradicate Hunger In The U.S.

February 19th, 2007 by

Companies: Wal-Mart, Sam’s Clubs, America’s Second Harvest Timeframe: 2006 When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf States in 2005, America’s Second Harvest was among the first responders, feeding the thousands who had lost their homes and… Continued

Quick Study: Market Research Drives Decisions; Unexpected Demographics Use Technology; Spellcheck Fails

February 19th, 2007 by

The Billion-Dollar Oversight It’s no secret that ethnic markets are plump with untapped consumers and, consequently, untapped dollars. But who knew its overlooked resources where in the billions? According to a Diversity Affluence report, the… Continued

How To…Get Your Blog Up And Running

February 19th, 2007 by

Unlike Web sites, which require design and HTML skills to produce, blogs are quick and easy to set up using off-the-shelf software with easy-to-use features. With just a little basic know-how, you can quickly and… Continued