Digital & Technology

4 Questions to Ask Before Launching Your Brand on Snapchat

February 24th, 2014 by

Snapchat users send more than 400 million disappearing “Snaps” per day, making it world’s most popular photo sharing service. Should your brand get in on the action?

Here’s Why Facebook, the ‘Largest Data-Mining Operation in Human History,’ Bought WhatsApp

February 20th, 2014 by

At its core, WhatsApp is meant for user-to-user communication, creating a difficult task for Facebook to monetize the app in its current form.

How To Attach LinkedIn to Your PR Strategy

February 17th, 2014 by

LinkedIn is still being underused by PR pros at both the agency and corporate levels.

Senior Managers Spooked by Public Speaking; Enterprise Companies Looking to Boost Communication With SMBs

February 17th, 2014 by

More than 33% of business professionals said they wanted training for knowing how to tell a story in public while 44% said they needed training to help them “connect and engage with audiences,” according to a recent survey.

7 Ways to Express Your Love for Your Favorite Influencers on Valentine’s Day

February 14th, 2014 by

This being Valentine’s Day, we offer these suggestions to show your favorite journalists, influencers, followers and customers (otherwise known as people) on social channels that you listen to and appreciate them.

Jeter Skips the Press Conference and Retires Via Facebook

February 13th, 2014 by

By going to Facebook Wednesday to announce his retirement from baseball following the upcoming season, the Yankee shortstop put on a clinic on how to use social media to strike the right tone for sensitive subjects.

Image-Heavy Twitter Profiles Could Be Coming Soon

February 12th, 2014 by

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? And that includes social channels. Twitter is experimenting with yet another profile redesign, channeling Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest’s image-heavy formats in a yet-to-be-released update. Mashable reports that… Continued

5 Storytelling Tips to Make Your Brand More Relatable

February 11th, 2014 by

Storytelling is a fundamental skill for communicators. Here are some tips to make your messaging shine.

Lessons in Social Media Writing: Define Your Audience and Ply Your Personality

February 10th, 2014 by

Figuring out what works on social media is an abstruse art, as audiences are fragmented and interested in specific, narrow topics.

9 Habits of Highly Effective PR People

February 10th, 2014 by

There are three types of PR professionals: ineffective, good and great. It’s as simple as that, really. Most PR pros are good – they’ve found a comfortable place to practice their trade and are making… Continued