Digital & Technology

The Biggest PR Trends from 2013 SXSW

March 15th, 2013 by

Melissa Todisco, VP at Hunter PR, provided PR News with some boots-on-the-ground coverage from this year’s gathering in Austin.

Six Tips for How to Engage the ‘PANKs’

March 5th, 2013 by

“PANK” is the new pink–savvy, influential non-moms are a powerful, untapped demographic.

To Combat ‘Facebook Fatigue,’ Give the Audience a Content Jolt

March 4th, 2013 by

In this Q&A, Christine de la Huerta of rbb Public Relations opines on social engagement strategies, the most effective social platforms, measurement and more.

9 Ways That PR Pros Can Capitalize on Infographics

March 4th, 2013 by

Karl Gude, editor-in-residence, Michigan State University School of Journalism, provided 9 ways for public relations pros to capitalize on visual opportunities.

You’ve Been Hacked: What’s Your Company’s Comms Plan?

February 22nd, 2013 by

In light of the recent string of online hackers usurping brands’ social media accounts (Burger King and Jeep, in particular), we want to know how your organization is primed to handle such a situation.

Yahoo’s Revamped Website Signals an External Change in Corporate Culture

February 20th, 2013 by

CEO Marissa Mayer as in the process of lifting the morale of a once-troubled workforce. Now she goes external in touting the “new, modern” Yahoo.

Twitter: A Powerful Tool for Anticipating Needs of the Media

February 15th, 2013 by

Former journalist David Sommers explains that PR pros must add value to reporters via social media.

Amazon Bests Apple for Best Corporate Reputation in 2013

February 15th, 2013 by

It wasn’t a great year for the overall perception of corporate America, but not so for Amazon.

2013 CSR Awards: Social Media Campaign

February 11th, 2013 by

Winner: Cohn & Wolfe – Audubon and Toyota’s Exit the Highway For most people, "National Audubon Society" conjures images of bluejays, owls and sparrows. Cars? Not so much. So when Audubon and Toyota asked for Cohn… Continued

2013 CSR Awards: Employee Volunteer Program

February 11th, 2013 by

Winner: Grameen Foundation USA – JP Morgan Employee Volunteer Program J.P. Morgan employee, Ronak Sampat (far right), led a team of four volunteers and spent three weeks in Kenya developing a financing mechanism to facilitate… Continued