Digital & Technology

As Content Marketing Moves Into the Mainstream, Communicators Take a New Look at Paid Media

June 18th, 2013 by

Public relations executives must step up their efforts to integrate paid media into their overall communications strategy, according to Leslie Campisi, managing director, United States, for Hotwire PR.

4 Pillars of Content Marketing for PR Pros

June 18th, 2013 by

Real-world examples of content marketing took center stage at PR News’ Content Marketing Boot Camp. An opening session of the conference, which is taking place at The Yale Club in New York City, featured a discussion about some of the most effective content marketing strategies.

The Intersection Between Creative and Imperative

June 17th, 2013 by

Multiple social and digital platforms are replacing traditional media. These platforms move faster and cross boundaries more easily than national media.

Are You a PR Pro From Krypton?

June 14th, 2013 by

If you’re an immigrant from Krypton living in the U.S.—or in any spot on Earth—then flying without the benefit of a wingspan or jet propulsion and hearing the flutter of a butterfly in Ensenada while… Continued

Fast-Growing Vine Offers Vast New PR Possibilities

June 14th, 2013 by

Despite being around for only five months, Vine is already beating Instagram on Twitter. According to Topsy Analytics, the 6-second stop motion video app’s 2.86 million shares on Twitter beat out the social photo sharing service’s 2.17 million.

Top AOL Execs on Why Name Recognition Isn’t Always a Good Thing

June 13th, 2013 by

When you see an email address that includes “AOL.com,” what do you think? Chances are, the terms that come to mind are “not a Web native,” or “not savvy,” or even, sadly, “old.”

8 Rules for Effective Email Communication

June 13th, 2013 by

Professional reputation hinges on proper email communication. Use these tactics to ensure you don’t jeopardize your business relationships.

6 Instagram Tips for PR Pros

June 12th, 2013 by

Earlier this year, Instagram passed the 100 million monthly users mark. According to the photo-sharing giant, 40 million photos are uploaded per day and 8,500 “likes” and 1,000 comments occur every second.

5 Simple Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Company’s YouTube Videos

June 11th, 2013 by

Brands are increasingly using video as an engagement tool to connect with target audiences. Here are five easy ways to optimize your YouTube experience.

How to Generate News When Your Brand or Client Doesn’t Have Any

June 10th, 2013 by

Companies go through quiet periods when news output is limited. As PR pros, our job is to maintain clients’ presence in their industries during these times.