As you know, doing more with less is a regular refrain in PR and marketing. As such, we regularly bring you tips about doing things on a tight budget. But can brands really create videos on a budget? Food Network didn’t think such lessons applied to it, but found out differently. Here’s what it learned.
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How to Pitch Successfully During the Content Marketing Revolution
September 12th, 2017 by Michael SmartWith brands creating content without going through media channels, is the art of pitching stories dead? It just might be more alive than ever, our author argues, although he admits pitchers will need to adapt some of their tactics slightly.

5 Steps to Protect Brands From Employees’ Controversial Politics
September 12th, 2017 by Pia SinghWith employees taking stands on political issues and urging their companies to do the same, what contribution can communicators make to keeping a brand’s reputation unblemished by political turmoil? Our author provides 5 steps that communicators can take to put their company in a position to receive limited negative public attention, minimize business impact and reputation damage.

Adair Homes and the ‘Shocking’ Nature of Customer Feedback
September 12th, 2017 by Melissa GallandWe ask PR and marketing leaders to tell us about people who’ve influenced their career, the best advice they’ve received and recent trends. This week we speak with Melissa Galland, marketing manager, Adair Homes. She tells us about answering customers’ questions and listening to customers online, in person and via surveys.

Consumer Engagement With Nonprofits’ Facebook Videos Up 48% in 2017
August 29th, 2017 by Seth ArensteinThe more things change…. Data from Shareablee tracking consumer engagement with brands’ posts on Facebook during the first half of the year shows nonprofits depending increasingly on video. It’s the same story for B2B and B2C brands.

Six Steps to Build Trust With Journalists on Social Media During the Fake News Era
August 29th, 2017 by Seth ArensteinIn an era where the hottest topic is fake news, how can you build trust with journalists? You’ll likely need to do so on social media. Here are tips that will help you do that and start to pitch more successfully, too.

Advice for Thriving as a PR Pro in a Highly Regulated Industry
August 29th, 2017 by Trista MorrisonFor some communicators working in highly regulated industries the best communications is none at all. That’s anathema to Trista Morrison, N. America VP Communications at biopharmaceutical brand Sobi. She explains how she’s adapted and thrived in a regulated environment.

The Week in PR
August 29th, 2017 by Seth ArensteinOur weekly roundup of news, trends and personnel announcements in communications and marketing. This week’s stories include PR lessons from the disaster in Houston, Uber’s new CEO, Bell & Pottinger’s fate and Chipotle gets a CCO.

B2C Brands Increased Video on Facebook 42% in First Half of 2017
August 22nd, 2017 by Seth ArensteinOnce again video was the star of the show for brands on Facebook in the first half of 2017. This week we look at B2C brands courtesy of data supplied exclusively to PR News from Shareablee.

Crisis Report Card: Merck CEO Moves First; Kaspersky CEO Gets Blustery
August 22nd, 2017 by Katie PaineKatie Paine grades the crisis response of Merck, whose CEO took a stand against the President that eventually led to the downfall of two White House advisory groups, and Kapersky Lab, which whiffed when its integrity was questioned.