Internal Communication

Video, Coding, Web and Data Skills Critical for Advancement in PR, But Training Is Lagging

June 1st, 2015 by

Being knowledgeable with video editing, coding and website development as well as data analysis and research are critical skills for those seeking career advancement, according to more than a dozen millennials in PR and communications who gathered last month for PR News’ inaugural Millennial Roundtable.

7 PR Tips Not (Easily) Found In Your AP Style Guide

May 28th, 2015 by

PR pros on a quest toward communications supremacy would do well to check out some of these hidden gems from the AP Style Guide.

How B2B Companies Are Converting Data Into Content

May 20th, 2015 by

B2B companies often get a bad rap for not taking full advantage of their data to create compelling content. But while they may not be as far as along as their consumer counterparts in how… Continued

Ten Lines from Mad Men You (Hopefully) Won’t Be Hearing at Work Today

May 18th, 2015 by

The series finale of ‘Mad Men’ left it up to us to decide if Don Draper took on a new, third identity or whether California bliss and an inspired retreat experience led him back to… Continued

How to Manage Communications for a Merger

May 18th, 2015 by

For most PR pros preventing leaks is just part of managing an M&A process. Communicators also are responsible for convincing stakeholders that the merger will bring added value to the company and, if the deal is rejected (read: Comcast-Time Warner Cable), where the companies goes from there.

A Recipe for McDonald’s’ Image Problems: You Should Want Fries With That

May 14th, 2015 by

“Know Thyself” —inscribed on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi *** In 1967, in what seemed like a far less-complicated time, a McDonald’s TV commercial, borrowing the tune from “Down by the… Continued

Hard Work Begets Talent

May 11th, 2015 by

“My parents taught me quitting is not an option. My mom is an educator and my dad was a forester. They were all about giving back to the community. Although I’ve had great jobs and some not-so-great jobs, I’ve never quit a job.”

Did Silos, Groupthink Ignite Bud Light Debacle?

May 11th, 2015 by

Bud Light apparently was trying to be anything but boring with a new marketing message on some of its beer bottles—and got burned in the process.

Steering the Right Content

May 11th, 2015 by

For Jeff Kuhlman, VP of global communications for Nissan Motor Co., it’s crucial to get out the company message as it relates to the three biggest challenges facing the automotive industry: autonomous driving; zero emissions; and the connected car.

What Pro Sports Say About PR

May 11th, 2015 by

An axiom in pro sports is that there is no such thing as an off season. Athletes keep themselves in shape year round and sports execs constantly seek ways to improve their team’s competitive edge. Ditto for PR.