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7 Ways to Separate Yourself From the Pack When Pitching the Media

February 2nd, 2012 by

PR agency vet Arthur Solomon offers seven tips to help make your media pitches stand out.

PR News Poll: All Hands on Deck for Social Media

February 2nd, 2012 by

PR News asked members of its online community if everyone on their communications team is expected to engage in social media.

As Google+ Grows, Early Adopters Reveal Brand-Page Best Practices

February 1st, 2012 by

The new year brings a sense of optimism to PR professionals, as budgets are set, programs are under way and that new iPad is now full of great apps. But this new year also brings… Continued

Madonna is Nervous About Her Super Bowl Gig: Let’s Help Her Out!

February 1st, 2012 by

She may strike a pose like no other, but Madonna is a nervous wreck about her half-time show during Sunday’s Super Bowl. In interview after interview this past week, she’s mentioned how “nervous” she is. You might be thinking, &…

5 Tips for a Successful Social Media Crisis Response

February 1st, 2012 by

Proper crisis communications now requires monitoring and responding across social media channels. Salesforce Radian6’s David B. Thomas provides five ways to organize a social crisis strategy.

College Flunks Trust, Reputation Test

January 31st, 2012 by

While the 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer doesn’t include the academic world in its rankings, it would be a good bet that people have a decent amount of trust in institutions of higher learning. After all, colleges and universities are imparting str…

How to Determine Which Social Comments to Respond to in a Crisis

January 31st, 2012 by

Not every tweet or comment requires a response during a crisis—here’s a formula to help guide your social response strategy.

Google+ Hangouts Gets Presidential Seal of Approval

January 31st, 2012 by

President Obama’s appearance on Google+ may have had promotional elements to it, but it was effective at putting the Hangouts feature on the map.

CEO Cred Suffers Biggest Barometer Dip in 9 Years

January 31st, 2012 by

Edelman’s 2012 Trust Barometer study reveals a considerable decrease in CEO credibility and an increase in trusting social networking sites as sources of information about companies.

Tip Sheet: 10 Ways to Solidify PR’s Role in Social Strategy

January 30th, 2012 by

For the PR executive, it’s not all about smart social media tactics—it’s also about becoming a strategic leader in social media within your organization.