Digital & Technology

Big Data: The Most Powerful PR Tool That Communicators Are Not Using

February 3rd, 2014 by

In terms that will resonate with communications professionals, Big Data is really a lot like a giant survey, but better.

What We’ve Got Here Is Failure to Communicate—With Millennials

January 31st, 2014 by

Maybe you recall Strother Martin’s pained, twisted line of dialogue spoken to Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke, delivered after Martin has struck chain-gang prisoner Newman with a blackjack: “What we’ve got here is failure… Continued

Snapchat’s Popularity Influences Facebook’s Long-Term Plans

January 30th, 2014 by

Facebook’s willingness to break apart its platform into multiple apps is indicative that Zuckerberg is not afraid to take a lesson from his competitors.

Google Glass Comes Into Sharper Focus for Brands After VSP Deal

January 28th, 2014 by

How would your PR message look on someone’s sleeve? What about a wristwatch or a bracelet? Communicating your brand message via wearable technology may be one step closer to the mainstream, following Google’s deal with VSP, the nation’s biggest optical health insurance provider.

Why Daft Punk was Speechless at Grammys, and Other PR Lessons from the Big Night

January 27th, 2014 by

For those of you tired of awards speeches, you’ll find no better honoree than Daft Punk, the electronic music duo that won four Grammy Awards on Sunday including Record of the Year and Album of… Continued

Courtney Love’s Landmark ‘Twibel’ Case and the Potential Impact on Social Media Policy

January 23rd, 2014 by

Courtney Love made history Wednesday as the first person to go to trial to defend herself against charges of libel on social media—an act known as “Twibel.”

5 Things to Do When You’re in San Francisco for the Digital PR Summit

January 21st, 2014 by

So why is San Francisco, in particular, on the brain now instead of say, the Côte d’Azur? Because PR News is headed to San Francisco for its Feb. 4 Writing Boot Camp and Feb. 5 Digital PR Summit, and I’m getting hungry

How To Make Your CEO More Video Savvy

January 17th, 2014 by

Thanks to the new video series, “Dean’s Download,” Avery Dennison employees hear from their CEO first-hand, and in near real time, about everything from customer visits and trade shows to the company’s most important business initiatives.

5 Questions for Brands to Ask a Potential Content Partner

January 16th, 2014 by

Brands need to be aware of just what they’re getting themselves into when seeking a content partnership with a media group. Here are a few questions brands should be asking potential partners.

What Brands Need to Know About Facebook’s Latest Acquisition

January 14th, 2014 by

Communicators should familiarize themselves with the Branch platform and Facebook’s new focus on conversations.