Digital & Technology

5 ‘I’s’ of Social Media ROI

December 23rd, 2013 by

Measuring ROI is a challenge facing any organization with a social media budget. How can companies determine if their social media strategy is working?

Yes, Justine Sacco Really Said That on Twitter!

December 23rd, 2013 by

Justine Sacco, chief communications director for Barry Diller’s IAC, created a Twitter firestorm with a shockingly insensitive and offensive tweet.

Case Wheeling and Dealing: Campaign for Bike-Share Program in Minneapolis Inspires Tourists and Residents Alike

December 23rd, 2013 by

when Minneapolis decided to launch a bike-share program city officials knew that it would take a lot of citizen education at the front end and a sustained effort on the backend to get the program running smoothly.

Benefits of Reciprocal Mentoring Apply to Both Sides of the Table

December 23rd, 2013 by

Being a part of a global PR agency is a double-edged sword for a young professional: It is both freeing and intimidating. The career possibilities are endless and therein lies the dilemma.

Want to Write Engaging Tweets? Know Your Audience First

December 20th, 2013 by

Finding your brand’s voice on Twitter requires understanding the expectations of your audience and having a firm grip on your organization’s identity and purpose.

Target Gives Shoppers a New Meaning for ‘Black Friday’

December 19th, 2013 by

Bad news for Target shoppers this week as it was revealed that hackers might have compromised around 40 million credit and debit card accounts.

Facebook’s New Video Ads Could Be a Tightrope Walk for Communicators

December 18th, 2013 by

As Facebook continues to experiment with video distribution, here are some actionable tips you can put to use right now on YouTube.

It’s Google’s World—PR Just Lives in It

December 17th, 2013 by

With the recent release of updates to its search algorithm, Google has adjusted PageRank, the fundamental paradigm for determining website visibility.

Social Media Starting to Become Legitimate Tool for Internal Relations

December 16th, 2013 by

Leaders in social media for internal communications may offer useful lessons for the rest of us.

The ‘Did You Get My Email?’ Phone Call to Reporters Has Little Ring Left

December 16th, 2013 by

Wither “pray and spray?” Not anytime soon unless PR reps get better training and think smarter about how they pitch stories and deal with reporters.