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2011 Top Places to Work in PR – Linhart Public Relations
November 30th, 2011 by PRNEWSThe staff at Linhart PR surely appreciates the monthly chat ’n’ chew breakfasts with senior management and the weekly Beer Friday gatherings, but few things show appreciation like fair compensation. In its annual employee satisfaction… Continued
2011 PR People Awards – Media Relations Professional of the Year
November 30th, 2011 by PRNEWSAlpaytac’s Kristy Finch puts her experience as a TV producer to good use in her pitches to the media.
2011 PR People Awards – Media Relations Professional of the Year
November 30th, 2011 by PRNEWSAlpaytac’s Kristy Finch puts her experience as a TV producer to good use in her pitches to the media.
Facebook’s All Ears When It Comes to Privacy Complaints
November 30th, 2011 by PRNEWSFacebook has revamped its approach to privacy issues, with more than 20 new tools and resources and two new privacy-based positions.
Gov. Brownback Gets an F in Social Media
November 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSThe Kansas governor’s staff couldn’t abide a disparaging tweet from a high school student, and is now being criticized for attempting to limit free speech.
Klout Gives PR Pros Another Reason to Be on Google+
November 23rd, 2011 by PRNEWSBy integrating the new social network into its online influence measurement calculations, Klout has increased the viability of Google+ as a messaging tool.
Qantas Takes a Nose-Dive on Twitter
November 22nd, 2011 by PRNEWSQantas promoted a luxury-themed contest on Twitter just as its labor negotiations broke down—with predictable results.
Need a Powerful Army of Advocates? Think ‘Inside’ the Box
November 21st, 2011 by Sandra Brodnicki and Gigi WestermanJust as the role and definition of a journalist is changing today’s hyper-communication environment, an organization’s internal advocates can and should be groomed to help serve as company storytellers.
Don’t Fear Quantitative Information—Put It to Work for Your Clients
November 21st, 2011 by Martin JonesIn addition to being masters of words and language, PR pros need to embrace quantitative information to turn data into meaningful information.