Media Relations

Milking a Controversy for All Its Worth

July 22nd, 2011 by

When the California Milk Processor Board came under fire for its recent ad campaign, it harnessed negative comments to drive discussion and awareness of milk’s benefits.

7 Ways to Boost Your Trade Show PR Efforts

July 21st, 2011 by

Linda Musgrove of TradeShow Teacher provides a field guide for PR efforts at trade shows and exhibitions—from wardrobe recommendations to cocktail hour etiquette.

NFL Lets the Fans Fight Out the Concussion Lawsuit

July 20th, 2011 by

By posting on its own site AP’s story about a lawsuit filed by former players, the National Football League has avoided the stigma of willful obliviousness.

PR News’ Oct. 5 Digital PR Summit to Trace Hottest Developments in Social Network Communications, SEO and More

July 20th, 2011 by

Thought leaders and top communications experts in digital PR will share their success stories and online innovations at PR News’ Digital PR Next Practices Summit in NYC on Oct. 5.

Is WSJ’s Blast at Critics Part of the News Corp. PR Plan?

July 18th, 2011 by

While Rupert Murdoch is in apology mode worldwide, The Wall Street Journal is being feisty with critics of the phone hacking scandal.

2012 Communications Budgets: What’s In? What’s Out?

July 18th, 2011 by

It’s budget planning time for next year—PR pros weigh in on "must-have" and "must-delete" budget line items for 2012.

Tip Sheet: Beyond the Crisis—Rebuilding and Rebranding

July 18th, 2011 by

Once a crisis is over, take a deep breath and relax for one minute—then begin reaching out to stakeholders and reestablishing your brand.

How to Craft and Pitch a Killer Local TV Package

July 18th, 2011 by

Despite the new-age cable news flash, there are plenty of opportunities to place good stories on local TV outlets. Here are three tips for creating pickup-worthy packages.

Casey Anthony Jurors Offered Opportunity to ‘PR Up’

July 8th, 2011 by

In the aftermath of the Casey Anthony murder trial, a PR firm is offering pro bono services to the jurors to help them deal with the media.

News Corp.: Too Big to Have a Crisis Plan?

July 6th, 2011 by

Allegations of the hacking of a murdered girl’s phone have led to a staunch defense of a News International executive instead of a focus on phone hacking victims and their families.