Internal Communication

NYPD Sends its Top Brass to Twitter School

September 3rd, 2014 by

For brands and organizations of all stripes it could be the next frontier for continuing education: Twitter school. The NYPD is signing up, sending its top commanders to take a course on the microblogging service following two Twitter fails.

‘Meet the Team,’ Ferguson and PR’s Diversity Problem

September 2nd, 2014 by

Take a look at your “Meet the Team” and “About Us” pages on your web site. Do these pages reflect a multifaceted workforce? Do the photos of your team and their bios underscore an understanding… Continued

When You’re Always On, You’re Off the Mark

August 25th, 2014 by

If our PR teams are always on, they’re going to be off. In creative capacity. In making smart decisions. In experiencing the world around them. In sharpening the focus.

5 Ways to Stay Calm at Work

August 22nd, 2014 by

There are ways to go about making your day at the office a bit more calm. Try incorporating these tips into your daily routine and you’ll see a reduction in pressure and tension.

PR Insider: Learning Effective Communications from Military Practices

August 18th, 2014 by

Civilian organizations and corporate brands can learn helpful tips from military communications practices.

The 8 Essentials of ‘Brand Security’

August 18th, 2014 by

When we think of “brand security,” we often think in terms of information technology, software and solutions that are done by “somebody else.” This thinking is actually incorrect. In fact, it is incumbent upon communicators to learn how to improve the security of their brand.

Map Out Your Messaging Strategies in a Changing Culture

August 18th, 2014 by

Whether it’s women breaking the glass ceiling (in an industry dominated by men), gay marriage, income inequality or immigration reform, several societal and cultural issues are starting to come to the fore.

Infographic: Succeed in Business Through Smart Nonverbal Communications

August 15th, 2014 by

They say that nonverbal physical activity is much more important in human communication than the spoken word. And intuitively, we all know it’s true. We’ve all had the odd meeting where someone wouldn’t make eye… Continued

Case Study: CITGO Kindle Program Helps Kids Turn the Page

August 11th, 2014 by

To encourage students to stay in school, CITGO Petroleum partnered with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to launch the “Kindling Young Minds” program across six Houston high schools spanning three independent school districts (ISDs).

4 Ways to Be the Philippe Petit of Work-Life Balance

August 7th, 2014 by

The 40th anniversary of Philippe Petit’s high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center sparked some a few thoughts on how PR pros can maintain a work-life balance.