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Digital & Technology
6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Freelance Writer
December 17th, 2012 by Andrew HindesManaging a freelance writer, if done correctly, can be a cost-effective way to develop high-quality press materials in a hurry.
5 Ways to Put Senior Execs at Ease During Media Training
December 17th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergKaren Friedman and Dale Weiss cover five ways to make even the most nervous executive receptive to media training.
For PR Pros, Turning the Tables During Job Interviews Is Key
December 14th, 2012 by Scott Van CampPR job candidates reduce their chances of landing a full-time gig if they don’t arm themselves with some probing question to ask the interviewer(s).
Data Inches Closer to the Core of Marketing Communications
December 13th, 2012 by PR News StaffStudy points to the growing demand among companies for data that can drive strategic marketing decisions.
Drive a Stake in the Ground: Leveraging Tent-Pole Events
December 13th, 2012 by Scott Van CampDaniel Garza, senior VP of PRx Digital provides six tips for promoting tent-pole events in today’s digital world.
As Mobile and Tablet Usage Soars, Video Opportunities Abound
December 13th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergNew Pew research shows that readers are consuming their news—and news videos—on a daily basis more and more through smartphones and tablets.
Content and Mobile to Lead B2B PR Strategy, says Chad Melton of Ingersoll Rand
December 12th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergIn the following Q+A, digital media manager Chad Melton discusses B2B manufacturer Ingersoll Rand’s content creation strategy.
CCOs, CMOs Work In Harmony, With One Exception: Social Media
December 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampCommunicators and marketers in the C-suite battle over "ownership" of social media, reports PR agency Makovsky.
CEO Missteps: 6 Steps to Maintaining Stakeholder Trust
December 11th, 2012 by Melissa BarattaAs a PR executive, what would you do if your company or client CEO has a personal blunder that went public?