By acting thoughtfully and strategically, you will demonstrate your business acumen, provide informed counsel and get the information you need to move forward with your work.
Internal Communication
For PR Pros, Bonding With Sales Reps Should Be Top Priority
March 4th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzTraditionally, PR and sales have been like two ships passing in the night. No more. As communicators play a strategic role for their companies and organizations, they must condition themselves to sales cycles, financial objectives and the top and bottom lines.
5 Tips to Using Metrics to Transform Perceptions of PR
February 27th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinAndrew Bowins, who will be presenting a case study on his analytics work at MasterCard at PR News’ April 8 Measurement Conference, offers five tips to help you use metrics to transform the way PR is perceived.
The Gap Sends a Message About the Minimum Wage
February 24th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzThe battle in Washington regarding raising the minimum wage is just getting started. But The Gap has decided to take a stand on the issue and, in the process, sent a strong message about its brand to both the public and its employees.
What’s the Best Way to Defuse a Tense Situation within the Workplace?
February 21st, 2014 byA frazzled employee can quickly turn into a crippled one, unable to perform his or her task with confidence because of unnecessary tension.
Getting a Better Handle on Pay Scale in PR
February 10th, 2014 by Derek LaValleeBeing able to acquire and retain the best and brightest talent in the industry is the competitive advantage. So, how do you get a handle on what to pay your junior employees, senior executives, and everyone in between?
10 Favorite Employee Perks of PR Pros
February 7th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinWe asked PR News’ followers on Twitter and Facebook to name their favorite employee perk. Two words: free food.
On Leadership: Things a Great Boss Always Does
February 3rd, 2014 byWe polled our Facebook and Twitter audiences, asking our readers what a great boss always does. Here are some of the best responses.
How To Avoid Branding Misconceptions
February 3rd, 2014 by Dorian CundickCEB research has identified four misconceptions about the corporate brand, which, if addressed, can help you get more of the right people choosing you in the right ways.
What We’ve Got Here Is Failure to Communicate—With Millennials
January 31st, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinMaybe you recall Strother Martin’s pained, twisted line of dialogue spoken to Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke, delivered after Martin has struck chain-gang prisoner Newman with a blackjack: “What we’ve got here is failure… Continued