Digital & Technology

PR News Honors Winners of Legal PR Awards

March 7th, 2011 by

Spanning digital PR, media relations, community relations and more, here are seven of the best legal PR initiatives from last year, feted at this year’s CSR Awards/Legal PR Awards luncheon in Washington, D.C.

PR News Survey: How Do You Define ‘Influencer’?

March 2nd, 2011 by

Given the importance of identifying and measuring influencers, PR News asked communicators to provide their own definition of the term. We present the top 10 answers, plus some honorable mentions.

Packed House in D.C. Proves Metrics Are Top of Mind Among PR Pros

March 2nd, 2011 by

Social media ROI and proving PR’s value to the C-suite were hot topics of discussion at the PR News PR Measurement Conference, held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C..

Big Brands Underuse Facebook, Local Merchants Signing On

February 28th, 2011 by

Top brands remain cautious about soliciting audience engagement on Facebook, while smaller companies can’t resist the low cost of marketing on the social network.

How to ID and Respond to Social Media Red Flags

February 28th, 2011 by

Monitoring social media is your first line of defense. Here are some social media red flags that indicate you may have a PR crisis on your hands.

The Digital B2B Campaign: Agree on the Metrics First, Worry About Tools Later

February 28th, 2011 by

Too often, the objectives of B2B social media programs are expressed using vague terms like “improve” or “expand.” Nearly everything can be measured, and the mere fact that you’re measuring results will make your CFO smile.

CMOs Take Optimistic View of the Economy

February 22nd, 2011 by

A Duke University and American Marketing Association study also says spending on social marketing continues on an upward trend.

Tip Sheet: In a Time of Change, PR Pros Must Be the Agents

February 21st, 2011 by

As seismic changes occur abroad and at home, PR pros must become strategic, long-term planners to make sure they continue to play important roles in their organizations.

How to Get in Consumer Reports’ Good Graces

February 21st, 2011 by

Landing a positive review in Consumer Reports can make a company’s year. Here is some behind-the-scenes insight straight from the pub’s editors on their product review process.

Subject: E-Mail Is Alive and Thrives Despite—and Because of—Social Media

February 21st, 2011 by

A new study shows that nearly all online consumers continue to use e-mail, but that doesn’t mean you can get complacent with your e-mail targeting, content and frequency.