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Journalists Open to Pitches Via Twitter

January 19th, 2011 by

As more reporters migrate to social media, they are increasingly looking to Twitter and Facebook when researching stories and receiving pitches.

Match Social Media Strategy With Goals and Brand Values

January 18th, 2011 by

When goals and objectives are clearly defined, melding them with strong social media strategies usually results in an effective campaign.

Good Customer Service Proves Elusive

January 18th, 2011 by

Although customer service is second only to price and quality in influencing buying decisions, consumers say that positive customer experiences have been few and far between.

Build Stronger Relationships: Take Digital Conversations Offline

January 18th, 2011 by

With digital communications drastically improving audience targeting and reach, establishing a real, human connection sometimes gets short shrift. Here’s how to elevate online relationships to the personal level.

Influencer Measurement Tools: They Drill Down, But How Far?

January 18th, 2011 by

Social media consultant Jason Falls has developed a list of influencer measurement tools—here’s a small sampling of such tools, including their features and pricing.

Measuring Your Influencers: Relevance Precedes Popularity

January 17th, 2011 by

While revolutionizing the identification and measurement of influencers, social media—and its coolness factor—can also cloud the picture. PR Measurement Conference speakers Gary Lee of mBLAST and Katie Paine, among others, weigh in on the relevancy factor.

PR News Announces CSR Awards Finalists

January 17th, 2011 by

As CSR efforts resonate more and more with the public, trumpeting an organization’s good citizenship is critical. PR News honors the best of these efforts with its annual CSR Awards. Here are the nominees.

Social Media Shake-Up: Twitter Transforms PR/Journalist Relationship

January 17th, 2011 by

As the media moves to social platforms to hunt for and receive story ideas, PR pros must exploit this change and adjust their outreach strategies accordingly.

Public Divided on WikiLeaks’ Document Dump

January 10th, 2011 by

Free speech or security threat? Americans are conflicted about how much freedom organizations like WikiLeaks should have in publishing confidential documents.

Don’t Play Google Hide & Seek: Robust SEO Tactics Can Raise Your Ranking

January 10th, 2011 by

Search engine optimization may sound complex to the uninitiated, but by following some basic essentials, PR pros can easily raise the visibility of their content online, including news releases.