Digital & Technology

‘Did You See Me Faint at the White House?’ Click!

October 23rd, 2013 by

The American Diabetes Association took a high-profile—and quietly dramatic—story and instantly turned it into a highly effective, must-click email campaign that drew attention to both the Affordable Care Act’s benefits, and the Stop Diabetes movement itself.

Firing of NSA Twitter User Underscores Need for Employee Social Media Policies

October 23rd, 2013 by

When National Security Council Director of Nonproliferation Jofi Joseph was fired last week by the White House for sending insulting tweets for more than two years under an anonymous personal account, it raised anew the… Continued

PR News Announces Digital PR Awards Finalists

October 21st, 2013 by

Whether it’s new PR channels, such as digital marketing and mobile media, or traditional PR disciplines, including crisis management and media relations, PR News has all the bases covered with its Digital PR Awards. This year’s event will take place at New York’s Grand Hyatt on Nov. 5 (to register, visit www.prnewsonline.com/digital-pr-awards-luncheon2013).

7 Ways to Build a Following on Instagram

October 18th, 2013 by

If you’ve determined that now’s the time to go visual with your PR messages, follow these seven best practices to build a following on Instagram.

Not so Fast, Twitter. Pinterest is Driving More Traffic for Publishers

October 17th, 2013 by

Despite publishers’ and journalists’ affinity for Twitter, it turns out that Pinterest is driving more traffic to their homepages. According to a recent Shareaholic study, when it comes to traffic from social, Facebook and Pinterest are leading the way.

PR Developing New Disciplines for The Not-Too-Distant Future

October 17th, 2013 by

The rapid proliferation of digital communications is leading to a wide range of new disciplines in PR. During PR News’ Digital PR Summit on Wednesday attendees got a taste of some of the new roles that PR departments and agencies are starting to employ.

5 Ways That PR Execs Can Drive Engagement on Facebook

October 16th, 2013 by

Although there is a perception that Facebook is already old hat, the platform still holds undeniable clout across social channels, particularly for 15 year-old- to 25-year-old demo. Plus, the platform’s 1.15 million active monthly users should not be ignored.

6 Pointers for Taking PR’s Role in Social to the Next Level

October 16th, 2013 by

Social continues to create new possibilities for public relations. As brands continue to move further into the social media space, the opportunities (and risks) have never been clearer.

PR News Announces 2013 Platinum PR Award Winners

October 15th, 2013 by

More than 300 communications professionals packed the Manhattan Ballroom in New York’s Grand Hyatt on Oct. 15, 2013 to celebrate the winners and honorable mentions of PR News’ Platinum PR Awards.

2013 Platinum PR Awards: Social Media Campaign

October 15th, 2013 by

Winner: Hampton Hotels – Hamptonality Moments Hampton Hotels wanted to discover ways to raise awareness of its distinctive personality and culture. It identified the perfect vehicle in a video series, “Hamptonality Moments,” which featured real… Continued