Digital & Technology

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.

Case Study: Lois Paul and Partners Teams Up With SynapDx to Help Spread New Message About Early Autism Detection

December 16th, 2013 by

Without any prior PR experience, SynapDx needed LPP’s expertise in story development and media relations in order to promote the first clinical study of its kind.

Your Existing Business Model is on Borrowed Time; Brand Loyalty Can Be Won (or Lost) in Mere Seconds

December 16th, 2013 by

More than 9 out of 10 U.S. companies are changing business models to meet new client demands and keep up with disruptive technologies, according to a recent study from KPMG.

Forbes’ DVorkin: Mobile Is Going to Crush Newsrooms

December 13th, 2013 by

Given the proliferation of media voices, companies need to legitimize their content. Forbes’ Lewis DVorkin knows about that better than anyone.

What You Need to Know About Instagram’s New Messaging Feature

December 12th, 2013 by

Facebook’s Instagram, announced its newest messaging feature that will allow users to directly message 15 friends simultaneously.