Digital & Technology

4 Tips for Building Relationships with Bloggers

March 13th, 2014 by

Although the digital world has made relationships sometimes feel less personal, it also has made it easier for PR pros to research and understand media targets.

10 Must-Know Tips for Getting the Message Out on Twitter

March 10th, 2014 by

Be sure you are getting the most out of Twitter by embracing these key tips.

Turning Big Data Into Smart Data

March 10th, 2014 by

The numbers are staggering. According to the 2013 Teradata-Driven Marketing Survey, 71% of marketing professionals plan to pursue big data deployment in the next two years.

Finding a ‘Happy Medium’ in User-Generated Content

March 10th, 2014 by

As more and more brands engage those followers who produce user-generated content via social channels, Paramount Pictures’ move is a bit of head scratcher.

How To Enhance Your Copy Editing Skills

March 10th, 2014 by

In a digital age editing copy no longer means making sure “just the facts” are presented in an inverted pyramid. Now, editors need to focus first on whether the writer is telling a good story—and if it can be summarized in a 140-character tweet.

Tell a Good Story First, Develop a Content Strategy Second

March 7th, 2014 by

The narrative is the rightful starting place for any communicator looking to spread his or her message in the digital space (as well as offline).

How Will You Use Getty’s New Free Images in Your PR and Communications?

March 7th, 2014 by

Nearly 35 million photos will be available through a new “embed tool,” which will frame the images with a code that links back to Getty’s website.

Top 10 SXSW Hashtags PR Pros Should Follow

March 6th, 2014 by

You’d like to be in Austin for SXSW, but you don’t have to be to keep up with the latest developments. Here’s a short list of hashtags to stay in the loop.

Stop Checking Social Media and Read This Article

March 5th, 2014 by

We asked PR pros the question (on social media, naturally) “How many times per day do you check social media?” and got some anguished responses.

5 Reasons You Should Focus Your Efforts on Social Media, Not Mainstream Media

March 3rd, 2014 by

Over the weekend, I repeatedly came across examples of the realities of the new media ecosystem. On Saturday, I saw on Facebook a hot conversation about an apparently serious car accident in my town. People… Continued