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.
Digital & Technology
How To Attach LinkedIn to Your PR Strategy
February 17th, 2014 by Kristina JaramilloLinkedIn is still being underused by PR pros at both the agency and corporate levels.
7 Ways to Express Your Love for Your Favorite Influencers on Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinThis 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 byBy 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 byImitation 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 Richard BrownellStorytelling 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 byFiguring 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 Diane SchwartzThere 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
Organizations Put Low Priority on Growing New Leaders; C-Level Execs Unsure About How to Integrate Big Data
February 10th, 2014 by PRNEWSThere’s a major disconnect between C-suite executives who realize the value of big data but don’t know how to execute on it, a new study revealed.
Tailor Your PR Efforts to Make an Impact on Facebook
February 7th, 2014 by Richard BrownellSimply posting content to Facebook will not guarantee that you reach your fans. Here are some tips to develop a plan for your PR efforts.