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Facebook’s Timeline Finally Launches

December 15th, 2011 by

The highly anticipated new feature offers compatibility with third-party applications, opening the door for more direct, and indirect, audience engagement.

Chuck E. Cheese’s Tells the Kids to Lay Off the Heavy Machinery

December 14th, 2011 by

Because of an internal communications snafu, some of the popular restaurant chain’s franchises have been breaking child labor laws.

Content Spend Considerable in 2011—More in 2012

December 14th, 2011 by

Social media and blogs accounted for a quarter of B2B marketing spending in 2011, and that number is expected to increase substantially in 2012.

Avon’s PR Staff on Call During CEO Transition Period

December 14th, 2011 by

Avon announced that it’s on the hunt for a new CEO, and its PR staff will now be tasked with publicly managing what might be a long CEO transition process.

Use Storytelling Skills to Transform Your Web Content

December 13th, 2011 by

Tanis Communications’ Stephen Terlizzi offers tips on how to craft your content so it reaches a wider audience.

Taking a Swipe at Sweepstakes: Five Legal Issues You Must Know

December 13th, 2011 by

Davis & Gilbert LLP partner Allison Fitzpatrick offers compliance tips for companies launching sweepstakes on social networks.

Case Study: Maytag Launches Facebook Page During Negative Spin Cycle, But Turns Dishwasher Disses Into Engaged Fans

December 12th, 2011 by

Mandated to launch a Facebook page during a product recall, Maytag and PR agency Peppercom successfully morphed the page’s tone from negative to positive.

Despite Weiner, Twitter Usage Rises Among Politicians

December 12th, 2011 by

In both the U.S. Congress and the U.K.’s Parliament, politicians have increasingly taken to Twitter to communicate with their constituents.

Data Point: The Top Corporate Citizens And Their Presence on Facebook

December 12th, 2011 by

PR News has tracked 15 of the top 50 companies with the best corporate citizenship reputations to see how well they’re building their communities on Facebook.

CSR Soars in 2011; Look for Better Integration With Biz Units in 2012

December 12th, 2011 by

Corporate social responsibility experts weigh in on the highlights—and lowlights—of CSR in 2011, and reveal the hot trends to look for in 2012.