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.
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Relationships Come Before ‘Crappy’ Branded Content, Says @JeffJarvis
October 28th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzOn Reddit, Unlike Other Social Sites, It’s About the Topic, Not the Brand
October 28th, 2013 by PRNEWSAt 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 PRNEWSThe 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 Holly ReganContent 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 PRNEWS▶ 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 Caysey WeltonAs 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 Caysey WeltonMobile 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 Steve GoldsteinWith recent studies showing that consumers are exposed to an overwhelming 5,000 brand messages a day, visual content is an absolute PR/marketing must.
‘Did You See Me Faint at the White House?’ Click!
October 23rd, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinThe 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 tsilber@accessintel.comWhen 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