Digital & Technology

3 Ways to Cut Through in the Shark Days of Summer

July 31st, 2015 by

We’ve reached the point in summer when the accumulation of heat and humidity slows the reflexes and thought processes. This is when stories about shark attacks dominate news cycles. Calculated, outrageous statements by politicians running… Continued

55% of PR Pros Rate Their Data Analysis Expertise as Fair or Poor

July 30th, 2015 by

PR News and Nasdaq Media Intelligence conducted a joint study this July, surveying more than 370 communications professionals to benchmark the state of PR measurement and get a clearer picture of PR pros’ grasp of analytics and insights.

Hacker Gives NY Mag Cosby Cover Unexpected PR Boost

July 27th, 2015 by

Score another for good ol’ print media—and check the reaffirmation box that you foster what you condemn.

Which Big Brands Are the Best Strategic Storytellers? [Infographic]

July 23rd, 2015 by

PR News and Nasdaq Media Intelligence launched a poll earlier this month asking the PR News community which of Fortune’s 2015 Most Admired Brands succeeds best at telling humanizing stories that drive positive awareness.

PR is Sales is Marketing is Advertising

July 23rd, 2015 by

The lines are blurry. As a communicator you are usually selling something – an idea, a story, an interview to the media, a budget, a campaign. To close on that effort – to get the story, win the account, score a larger budget – is a similar feeling your Marketing counterpart has when her campaign […]

PR is Sales is Marketing is Advertising

July 23rd, 2015 by

The lines are blurry. As a communicator you are usually selling something – an idea, a story, an interview to the media, a budget, a campaign. To close on that effort – to get the… Continued

3 Budget Web Animation Tools to Help Tell Your Brand’s Story

July 22nd, 2015 by

You only need to look at your own digital habits to know that if you’re in the business of brand communications, you need to find a way to add more visuals to your mix—and, if possible, animated visuals.

5 Factors in Choosing a PR Agency

July 22nd, 2015 by

Here are some tips on selecting the right PR or social media agency representation from among the thousands of firms out there.

Ashley Madison Breach: Another Reason Why PR and IT Need to Work Together

July 21st, 2015 by

PR pros should pay careful attention to the hacking of AshleyMadison.com.

6 Questions to Ask the Moment Your Organization Enters Crisis Mode

July 20th, 2015 by

Sure, there are more online tools (read: social channels) to help mitigate a crisis faster and cauterize the wound without incurring any serious damage. But what the Web giveth the Web also taketh away.