Media Relations

9 Tips to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn

October 28th, 2011 by

Krista Canfield, senior manager of consumer PR at LinkedIn, provides some tips and statistics to help you make the most of the professional social networking platform.

No Bobbling From Ben & Jerry’s

October 26th, 2011 by

When its newest flavor, Schweddy Balls, provoked a boycott, Ben & Jerry’s chose a do-it-yourself method to get its product to supportive consumers.

Can Olympus’ Newest Leader Restore Confidence?

October 26th, 2011 by

In light of a series of managerial changes and puzzling acquisition figures, Olympus has found itself in a struggle to keep both investors’ and the public’s confidence.

15 Steps to Social Media News Release Success

October 25th, 2011 by

Journalists pressed for time need PR’s help to do their jobs, and one way to help is to provide reporters with a comprehensive social media news release. Here are the major steps in creating such a release.

15 Steps to Social Media News Release Success

October 25th, 2011 by

Journalists pressed for time need PR’s help to do their jobs, and one way to help is to provide reporters with a comprehensive social media news release. Here are the major steps in creating such a release.

How to Make a Slippery Media Pitch Stick

October 24th, 2011 by

Alpaytac VP Caroline Sherman proposes five questions to consider when your pitches aren’t producing the placements you had hoped for.

Request for Free Labor Comes With a Price for Obama Campaign

October 20th, 2011 by

A poster design contest produces an expected outcome for the Obama team.

Advances in Crisis Communications Tied to Social and Natural Upheavals 

October 18th, 2011 by

At the PRSA Conference, John Deveney of Deveney Communication discussed trends and advancements in crisis response and suggested that communicators keep an eye on the Occupy Wall Street movement.

CaseStudy: Mobile Optimization and Content Packaging Elevate Raytheon’s Digital Presence at the Paris Air Show

October 17th, 2011 by

Looking to differentiate its aerospace offerings from competitors at the Paris Air Show, Raytheon’s communicators turned to brand journalism and technical innovation.

How to Practice Media Basics—But With a Twist

October 10th, 2011 by

When dealing with the media, don’t forget the tried-and-true tactics that have stood the test of media relations time—but be aware of the 24/7 nature of journalists’ lives.