Digital & Technology

Virgin America Spins Drab Safety Information into Dynamic Brand Content

October 31st, 2013 by

Virgin American has given passengers (and Internet users) a reason to actually pay attention to the FAA-mandated pre-flight safety instructions. The brand recently rolled out a five-minute safety video that puts a whole new spin on safety.

6 Tips for Visual Storytelling Mastery

October 29th, 2013 by

The story you want to tell should lead image design, not the other way around, says Pete Ternes, senior social media and corporate reputation strategist for General Motors.

Relationships Come Before ‘Crappy’ Branded Content, Says @JeffJarvis

October 28th, 2013 by

The Council of PR Firms’ Critical Issues Forum featured a spirited debate about the growing influence of so-called native advertising, or branded content, which has quickly become a key component in marketing communications.

On Reddit, Unlike Other Social Sites, It’s About the Topic, Not the Brand

October 28th, 2013 by

At this stage in the evolution of social media, PR pros and communicators are fairly adept at crafting their messages for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Agency Uses Facebook To Promote a Presidential Library And Connect People With the Five Living U.S. Presidents

October 28th, 2013 by

The U.S. Presidential Library system began in 1939 and was developed to create living archives chronicling each president’s years in office.

How To Boost Value of Content Marketing

October 28th, 2013 by

Content marketing is quickly changing how public relations (PR) agencies engage target audiences and how they can demonstrate their value to clients.

Americans Don’t Want to Work for Companies With Bad Reputations; Millennials Don’t Like Your Email Promos

October 28th, 2013 by

▶ A Buyer’s Market For The Unemploye d? Nearly three-quarters of Americans (69%) would rather be unemployed than work for a company that has a bad reputation, according to a recent study by Corporate

Want to Write Like a Journalist? Start Here

October 25th, 2013 by

As a PR pro, writing is arguably your most important tool. But keeping that tool sharp is a never-ending commitment.

Write Right for Mobile: 3 Takeaways

October 24th, 2013 by

Mobile is a tough nut to crack, whether you are an analyst, marketer or PR pro. Nevertheless, it is a direct portal to your audience and your content is just a tap or swipe away.

4 Reasons Why Communicators Need to Make the Leap to Visual Storytelling

October 24th, 2013 by

With recent studies showing that consumers are exposed to an overwhelming 5,000 brand messages a day, visual content is an absolute PR/marketing must.