Digital & Technology

Crisis Drills: Operational/Comms Disconnect Is a Recipe for Disaster

February 14th, 2011 by

If the BP communications debacle taught us anything, it’s that operations and PR must be in lockstep with each other during a crisis. That integration can be honed through carefully planned crisis simulations.

PR News Pop Quiz: How Do You ‘Measure’ Up?

February 14th, 2011 by

Test your metrics know-how with this quick quiz on PR measurement from Cision and PR News.

How to Create On-Point CSR Reports That Pop

February 14th, 2011 by

Reporting your organization’s CSR efforts has become an essential part of its "story." Here are six strategic and tactical pitfalls to look out for when planning and executing a CSR report.

A Single Voice: Accelerating the Evolution from Employee to Brand Ambassador

February 14th, 2011 by

Without the advantages of a broad consumer base, B2B companies must look to their own employees to help get core messages out. Four communications execs from top B2Bs tell how they align internal comms with brand messaging.

PR News Q&A: Separating the ‘Real’ Data From the Flawed

February 11th, 2011 by

Porter Novelli’s Israel Mirsky talks about what PR pros often miss in online measurement, and offers up a sneak pre-conference best practice.

Integrating Blogging and Media Relations: A Roadmap For Success

February 10th, 2011 by

With sound outreach strategies and tactics, organizations can leverage blogs to support outreach to the press.

Charting the Industry: Expert Insight Drives Agency Media Efforts

February 7th, 2011 by

A recent study named the top PR agencies in terms of the number of media mentions of their own brands—PR News checked in with some of them  to see what and how they are pitching to the media.

Optimizing Your Web Presence for Mobile: Once an Option, Now a Necessity

February 7th, 2011 by

As more people use their smartphones to access information, it’s become more critical for communicators to be sure a site’s content is ready for the mobile Web. This, of course, brings up the thorny question of resources.

Social Media Not All Good All the Time

February 7th, 2011 by

A study shows that Americans see both positive and negatives in their use of social networks—and there’s a divide in those views by age.

Twitter Watch: Was Taco Bell’s Crisis Recipe Tasty?

February 7th, 2011 by

With a quick and meaty response to a lawsuit that questioned the contents of its beef, Taco Bell appears to have deflected a lot of negativity around its brand—at least among Twitter users.