Digital & Technology

How PR Can Take Ownership of Integrated Brand Communications

August 17th, 2015 by

Now PR agencies call themselves integrated communications firms. The transition is subtle, but it says a lot about the evolution of PR.

How an Entire City Was Rebranded on a Shoestring Budget

August 14th, 2015 by

Nebo Agency and its partners set out to alter the perception of Atlanta to reflect the cultural, technological and financial powerhouse that it is.

How to Increase Your Press Release ROI

August 13th, 2015 by

You can improve the effectiveness, reach and impact of your press releases by following these 8 simple steps.

The Week in PR, August 3 – August 10

August 10th, 2015 by

Using words designed to boost emotional engagement, marketers shun visual storytelling techniques and Robert Gray takes charge at PR Newswire.

8 Tips for Boosting Your Snapchat Campaign

August 10th, 2015 by

Move over, Facebook? Snapchat says users now send at least 700 million photos and videos per day via the ephemeral-messaging service.

3 Case Studies from Organizations Making Press Releases Work More Effectively

August 10th, 2015 by

Writing obituaries for the traditional press release has become a growth industry. Nevertheless, organizations continue to rely on press releases as a cost-effective means to disseminate their messages. Yet the nature of the press release is changing.

7 Points to Consider When Your Brand Gets Involved in Social Issues

August 4th, 2015 by

Your brand’s social or political action is likely to catch the attention of the audiences that care about you the most—and those who don’t. Are you prepared to respond quickly and responsibly if questions come up?

Social Media Engagement on Video Posts Soars 163 Percent in 2015

August 3rd, 2015 by

Engagement on video posts outpaced the growth of video content, up 163 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2014, according to an exclusive study conducted by Shareablee on behalf of PR News.

Where Does PR Stand on Paid Social Media? Survey Shows Ambivalence About Spending

August 3rd, 2015 by

With Facebook leading the pack, social media channels are fast moving to a pay-for-play model. Yet nearly half of communicators surveyed by PR News are foregoing purchasing Facebook’s paid media offers.

4 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Reporting and Measurement Process

August 3rd, 2015 by

Face it, data alone is unable to tell a story. It can’t highlight the most important issues; tell you what to do next or where to focus limited resources. And adding more data won’t help.