Two companies, two social media campaigns launched to reconnect with consumers. Which one gets the better grades? Hint: It isn’t the "Pirate Guys."
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Communicating CSR: Stats Are Fine, Impact Stories Are Better
August 23rd, 2010 by PRNEWSCSR leaders UPS and Cisco Systems Canada share tips on how they communicate their CSR programs to stakeholders. Tip No. 1: Don’t just spout statistics.
Embedded Influencers Redefine How Brands Connect With Consumers
August 18th, 2010 by Elizabeth Castro and Matthew YoungSteal your audience’s attention with a set of coordinated messages from "embedded," credible sources with independent voices.
Successful Word-of-Mouth: Cast Out the Hook and Reel Them In
August 16th, 2010 by PRNEWSWhether offline, online or both, WOM can pack a punch, and not just for big consumer brands.
An Effective Research RFP Equals Better $ Value
August 16th, 2010 by FRANK OVAITTWhen communications professionals understand how to think about their own research needs and specify useful parameters, they’re far more likely to get real value for their research dollars. Here are tips for creating an effective RFP.
Case Study: PR in Iraq: Army Corps of Engineers Builds Schools, Goodwill—and Gets ‘Scooped’ by the Enemy
August 16th, 2010 by PRNEWSThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tailored outreach to the Iraqi people about its mission with the aim to educate the community and protect its staff with the help of public affairs specialists.
PR News Poll: JetBlue and the Evacuating Flight Attendant
August 13th, 2010 by PRNEWSFlight attendant Steven Slater’s angry, dramatic exit from a JetBlue aircraft has resonated with critics of airlines, airline employees and pretty much all working people. In this PR News poll we see how it resonates with PR practitioners.
Surviving a Social Networking Crisis
August 11th, 2010 by Lydia HenryIn this age of social networking, brand images rise and fall at lightning speed, and just how quickly and strategically a company responds to a Twitter, Facebook or Yelp.com assault makes all the difference.
Hurry-Up Offense Propels Rollout of Jockey/Tebow Sponsorship Deal
August 9th, 2010 by PRNEWSPR News tracks the media relations efforts that moved the Tim Tebow/Jockey International sponsorship deal story from beginning to end.
As YouTube Usage Explodes, PR Pros Explore Effective Video Tactics and Tools
August 9th, 2010 by PRNEWSPR News asked three YouTube users—two very experienced and one relative newbie—to share ways that they’re leveraging YouTube in their communications programs.