Digital & Technology

Quick Study: High Cost of PR Metrics; Social ROI Murky; Social Moms Big on Banks; Site Redesigns Planned; WOM Silenced?

May 16th, 2011 by

â–¶ Measurement Proves PR Value at a Price: Executives expect PR professionals to provide measurement illustrating the impact of their work on business outcomes. However, many are hindered by the high cost of measurement tools… Continued

Develop Your Digital Identity With a Savvy Online-Centric Employee Style Guide

May 16th, 2011 by

A rebranding initiative isn’t complete without an internal style guide that reflects the organization’s changed messaging and culture, plus employees’ specific needs and skills.

Social Marketing ROI Remains Murky

May 16th, 2011 by

While more companies are investing in social and mobile initiatives, return on these investments remains unclear.

Metrics Prove PR Value at a Price

May 16th, 2011 by

For PR pros, measuring and analyzing the impact of their work on business outcomes is the ultimate way to prove communications’ value, but for many, the cost is simply too high.

Burson-Marsteller Hits the Delete Button

May 15th, 2011 by

In this socially connected world, there’s no such thing as too much transparency—especially on Facebook.

Facebook’s Network Effect on the News: Key Takeaways for Any Brand

May 12th, 2011 by

With Facebook serving as a common online space for consumers and brands to share, like and interact with content, it’s important for PR pros and marketers to understand how that content is being discovered and disseminated.

No Longer Your Mother’s Employment Database, LinkedIn Proves Powerful for PR

May 9th, 2011 by

With more than 100 million members and an IPO that values the company at more than $4 billion, LinkedIn has become a popular outlet for driving brand awareness that deserves more attention from PR pros.

PR News Council Roundtable: Lots Keeping Nonprofit PR Pros Awake

May 9th, 2011 by

PR News’ Nonprofit PR Council members weigh in on their most pressing challenges, including managing resources for social media outreach and, especially, measuring the results of their communications efforts.

Small Companies Go Big on Social Media

May 9th, 2011 by

Being active on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter is now an everyday business activity for small- and medium-size organizations looking to both maintain relationships with existing customers and attract new ones.

Video Explodes on Media Sites

May 9th, 2011 by

The use of video by online media Web sites dramatically rose in the last year, and shows no signs of slowing in 2011.