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How PR Pros Can Turn Smart CEOs Into Dynamic Communicators

March 7th, 2016 by

Savvy communication professionals invest time thinking about the toughest business challenges their CEOs face, from outmaneuvering competitors to addressing operational vulnerabilities.

Who Gets Your Vote for 2016’s Spokesperson of the Year?

February 9th, 2016 by

Well, it’s almost a wrap on 2016, and what a year it’s been. I’ll bet you thought those presidential primaries would never end. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration. It only feels like the last five weeks… Continued

PR Lessons From Oscars and Apple Diversity Stories

January 19th, 2016 by

With diversity becoming a major topic of conversation, brands are advised to keep abreast of the issue and perhaps join the conversation.

5 PR Lessons From the Golden Globes

January 11th, 2016 by

Despite the criticisms of The Golden Globes, they can make careers and brands; in addition there are several PR lessons we can learn from them.

Leaving Las Vegas and Entering Reality, Here Are 6 Key Takeaways from CES

January 11th, 2016 by

The buzz surrounding this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was predictably ubiquitous and positive. Even the taxi driver who picked me up from the airport was talking drones and smart homes. Surely, when you have 170,000 people… Continued

6 Recommendations for Dealing With Unhappy Customers

January 4th, 2016 by

We've all had to deal with unhappy customers, whatever our line of work. If you're an agency PR pro, you have to respond to unsatisfied clients from time to time. If you're an in-house PR… Continued

Why You Should Avoid Newsjacking the Presidential Election

December 28th, 2015 by

The media needs voices to opine on the news, and the coming election is practically begging for you to put your clients into the mix. Do not do it.

PR Writing Bugbears to Grapple With in 2016

December 18th, 2015 by

Little things can make a big difference when it comes to a smooth reading experience.

Top 12 PR Stories of 2015 From PR News

December 15th, 2015 by

Here’s our purely subjective list of some of the year’s top PR stories covered by PR News, in no particular order, with links to coverage.

2015 PR People Awards: Government Communicator of the Year

December 9th, 2015 by

Winner: Shoshona "Shoni" Pilip-Florea, Director, Communications & Community Engagement, US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region Shoni Pilip-Florea is the platinum standard of government communicators. She deftly balances the role of serving as a speechwriter and… Continued