According to a new study, there is a strong link between a company’s corporate communications organization and the company’s ranking on Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list. Also, findings reveal that the professional background,… Continued
Media Relations
Planning Events on a Budget
January 31st, 2008 by Iris DorbianIt seems like a dichotomy: You want to plan an event that has strong CSR overtones but you can’t because you lack the budget for it. Or so you think. Whether it’s sponsoring another company’s… Continued
Six Sites You Should be Pitching
January 28th, 2008 by Iris DorbianForget about nytimes.com! Believe it or not, there are several compelling sites out there in cyberspace where you can get your message out about your product or company—and still make an impression. Sure, the Web… Continued
How to Woo Reporters and Keep Them on Your Side
January 16th, 2008 by Iris DorbianCultivating reporters can be an all-encompassing task, one that requires equal expenditures of energy, stamina and determination. Not only does it help knowing what a reporter’s beat is, how it relates to who or what… Continued
Pitching Bloggers
January 8th, 2008 by Iris DorbianBefore the Internet, it used to be that traditional media (TV, print, radio) was the avenue PR people targeted for their pitches. But now with the predominance of Web 2.0 and nontraditional media platforms, that… Continued
How to Pitch Like A Pro
December 11th, 2007 by Jaime SarachitAs PR practitioners, we’re often caught in a quandary between clients and companies who want results and journalists who won’t call you back because they want you off their backs. Unless, of course, they want… Continued
Media Messaging Out of Touch with Consumers, According to New Survey
December 10th, 2007 by Iris DorbianThe way communicators dispense information is out of sync with the way consumers use media, according to Media, Myths & Realities, a comprehensive survey of media usage among consumers and communications professionals conducted by… Continued
Globalizing Your Message
December 5th, 2007 by Iris DorbianIf you’re going to be practicing PR on a global scale, it is imperative you get acquainted with how public relations is practiced in different countries. Following are some tips culled from PR Landscapes,… Continued
Getting Media Coverage at Trade Shows
November 30th, 2007 by Iris DorbianTrade shows are always a great way for your company to generate attention for possible media coverage. But the question is how do you identify the relevant publications that may want to write about your… Continued
Tip Sheet: Crafting Your Message in the Digital Media World
August 14th, 2007 by Lana ZeksterPR professionals are wise to think a bit differently about how to craft messages before sending them into the digital media, including the blogosphere, RSS feeds, chats and online social networks. Why?