Corporate Social Responsibility

2011 Platinum PR Awards: Cause Related Marketing

September 14th, 2011 by

MWW Group & Samsung mobile created a nationwide program to collect and recycle mobile phones and educate students about the importance of cell phone recycling while raising brand awareness among this key demographic.

2011 Platinum PR Awards: Annual Report

September 14th, 2011 by

Co-Winner: Entergy Corporation – Low Income Customer Assistance Progress Report The annual progress report for Entergy Corporation’s Low Income Customer Assistance Program delineates the company’s strides in providing assistance for low-income households that face a… Continued

For Google, Transparency and Cynical Feedback Go Hand in Hand

September 12th, 2011 by

Google may have invited criticism when it revealed details about its energy use, but it also enhanced its reputation for corporate transparency in the sustainability movement.

‘Waffle House Index’ Strengthens Restaurant’s Crisis Response Rep

September 1st, 2011 by

Diner chain Waffle House’s reputation for handling crises has been further strengthened by its masterful response to Hurricane Irene.

Ticker Shock: Five Strategies That Move the Stock Price Needle

August 1st, 2011 by

To a CEO, there’s nothing like having the stock price move upward, and PR can play a big role in that outcome.

Ticker Shock: Five Strategies That Move the Stock Price Needle

August 1st, 2011 by

To a CEO, there’s nothing like having the stock price move upward, and PR can play a big role in that outcome.

Americans Skeptical of Brands’ Association With Causes—Cite Disconnect Between Cause and Offering

August 1st, 2011 by

Consumers are skeptical of companies supporting causes that don’t align with their business or their brands, proving the importance of authenticity.

2012 Communications Budgets: What’s In? What’s Out?

July 18th, 2011 by

It’s budget planning time for next year—PR pros weigh in on "must-have" and "must-delete" budget line items for 2012.

Quick Study: Financial Sector Dominates ‘Black List’ Transparency Ranking; E-Mail Delivery Rates Up, Open Rates Are Down

July 18th, 2011 by

â–¶ In the Black: Corporate Responsibility Magazine announced its annual Black List, the Russell 1000 large-cap companies that tie for the bottom ranking in transparency and corporate citizenship. The list features 58 dimly lit companies,… Continued

Financial Sector Dominates ‘Black List’ Transparency Ranking

July 17th, 2011 by

The financial sector accounted for more than half of the companies that failed to reveal public data points about their corporate citizenship policies.