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Digital & Technology
PR Council Roundtable: Internal Communications, Social Media Cause Sleep Disorder Among Corporate PR Pros
February 27th, 2012 by Scott Van CampMembers of the PR News Corporate PR Council discuss the PR issues that give them the most sleepless nights. Tops on the list: the unpredictability of social media.
10 Points of Pinterest: ‘Inspiration Tool’ Has PR Pros Pining Away
February 27th, 2012 by Scott Van CampHere’s what you need to know to leverage the hottest social media platform around for your brand.
Of the Big Three Mobile Apps, Users Spend The Most Time on Facebook
February 27th, 2012 by PRNEWSMobile phone users spend about twice their time on Facebook compared to Twitter—and they also watch a lot of video.
NBA All-Star Weekend Highlights the League’s Global Social Media Reach
February 27th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergWith 3 million people having texted or tweeted their votes in to help decide the slam-dunk contest, the NBA must now focus on keeping and engaging its ever-expanding international social audience.
Charting the Industry: Social Media Now a Fixture for Live Events
February 27th, 2012 by Scott Van CampSeamless social integration with live events builds anticipation before an event, deepens the event experience itself and extends the lifespan of an event beyond its calendar date.
Big Brands Already Enjoying Their Oscar Moments on Social Media
February 24th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergBrands like JCPenney and Hyundai are taking to social media to spread the word about their ads for the Oscars telecast, and will be engaging during the awards ceremony as well.
Mysteries of Facebook Timeline for Brands Soon to Be Revealed
February 24th, 2012 by Sahil PatelFacebook’s upcoming launch of Timeline for brands is a hot topic among communications pros, whose questions are on the verge of finally being answered.
Don’t Throw Up An Airball: 4 Tips for Capitalizing on Great News
February 24th, 2012 by Scott Van CampSolomon McCown owner Ashley McCown provides four tips for boosting communications around an influx of good news—a reverse crisis of sorts.
Pinterest Excitement Tempered by Copyright Concerns
February 23rd, 2012 by Scott Van CampWhile Pinsanity is on the ascendant for communicators and brands, the ability of users to copy and post content from other sites has some crying foul.