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Tip Sheet: Content, Deep Engagement Drive B2B Comms

May 9th, 2011 by

In this roundtable, B2B communications pros predict quality content, strategic social media outreach and intimate events will continue to have impact throughout 2011.

Quick Study: Google’s Rep the Best; Social Media Monitoring Rises; Video Explodes on Media Sites; Small Biz Big Socially

May 9th, 2011 by

â–¶ Corporate Reputation On the Rise: The 2011 Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient (RQ) Study shows that despite scandals, recalls and economic crises, public perception of corporate America has improved. Sixteen companies achieved an RQ score… Continued

Art Rooney Scores a PR Touchdown

May 5th, 2011 by

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ president reacted swiftly and effectively to a player’s incendiary tweets.

Apple: The Silence Before the Response 

May 5th, 2011 by

Apple’s failure to take a proactive approach to its recent data-tracking issue was a missed opportunity.

Social Web Is Driven By Content Sharing 

May 3rd, 2011 by

PR pros dedicating significant time and efforts in social media will be glad to know that consumers are also actively sharing content, including external links and brand mentions.

Companies’ Social Media Offerings Fall Short on Business Info  

May 3rd, 2011 by

Don’t disconnect your company’s phones just yet—few consumers find that organizations’ social media pages offer enough business-related information, and more than half prefer to connect with customer service via telephone.

Image Patrol: Southwest Airlines vs. Go Daddy: Proactive Approach Rules Again

May 2nd, 2011 by

The responses of Go Daddy and Southwest Airlines to their respective crises couldn’t be more different—one is listening and the other is talking louder. Guess which company gets the better grade?

Tip Sheet: Business Goals Point Way Toward CSR Success

May 2nd, 2011 by

George Washington University’s Larry Parnell offers up specific examples of companies that carefully match business objectives with CSR goals, resulting in initiatives with lasting value.

The Renaming Game: Crystal Clear Goals Trump New Business Cards

May 2nd, 2011 by

With their fingers on the pulse of stakeholder awareness, PR professionals are uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of an organization’s name change.

Quick Study: Hispanic Gap to Close; Relevance In Orgs Explored; Biz Info Lacking on Facebook; Online Content Consumed

May 2nd, 2011 by

â–¶ Social Media en Español: A social media gap that exists in the Hispanic market could present opportunities for communicators. The 2011 TeleNoticias-LatinoWire Hispanic Social Media Survey says 92% of companies polled have social media… Continued