Envision a nationally televised debate among leaders in Public Relations. Who you picture on that stage is a pretty good indicator of the state of our profession. To keep the personalities out of this for now, what issues would you want debated? What are the themes resonating now that also will prepare us for a […]
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9 Issues for a Nationally Televised PR Debate
October 15th, 2015 by Diane SchwartzEnvision a nationally televised debate among leaders in Public Relations. Who you picture on that stage is a pretty good indicator of the state of our profession. To keep the personalities out of this for… Continued
A Peek Inside Southwest’s Social Response to Its Tech Glitch
October 14th, 2015 by Seth ArensteinSouthwest Airlines’ communication manager tells us how it used social media for crisis management on October 11, 2015.
Live Streaming Your Way to PR Success
October 14th, 2015 by Katherine DobleThe ability to engage clients in real-time is invaluable and live-streaming provides the accessibility, transparency and trust equity that today’s consumers demand.
Facebook Testing a Dedicated Video Feed That Could Challenge YouTube
October 13th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinIn its announcement of this test—and other video-related tests it’s launched recently—Facebook hinted that its goal is for users to turn to Facebook first when they want to “discover the videos that matter to them.”
4 Ways Southwest Tried to Keep ‘Luv’ Alive Amid System Breakdown
October 12th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinIt’s practically a given that Southwest knows how to handle itself in good times and in bad—yesterday’s electronic customer service breakdown that hobbled passenger and luggage check-ins was one of the bad.
How Nissan and its Agency Got Deadmau5 to Fall in Love With The GT-R
October 9th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeNissan and its agency partner TBWA saw an opening for a clever campaign when Ferrari issued a cease and desist to musician and automotive enthusiast Deadmau5, who had given his Ferrari 458 Italia a custom meme-inspired makeover.
Twitter’s ‘Moments’ Packages Trending Stories, But Is a No-Pitch Zone
October 8th, 2015 by Seth ArensteinAnother Twitter change debuted on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 12:01 a.m.—“Moments,” a pastiche of videos, tweets and photos of trending stories and events.
6 Ways PR Pros Can Prepare For Facebook’s “Dislike” Button
October 7th, 2015 by Matt CertoThere is still time for social media communicators to prepare for Facebook’s imminent “Dislike” button.
9 Visual Storytelling Tips to Lead the Pack on Social
October 6th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeEven though it’s a cliché at this point, the importance of visual storytelling cannot be understated. The truth of that statement becomes more evident when you throw social media into the mix.