Data from PeopleBrowsr (exclusive to PR News) shows that although there was a jump in negative social media comments about Southwest Airlines in the wake of its plane’s fuselage crack, most comments by far were neutral.
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Charting the Industry: How Communicators Value Facebook
April 4th, 2011 by PRNEWSWhat does a Facebook fan mean to an organization? A new study that delves into fans and brands finds that gaining insight and customer loyalty are two major benefits for communicators. ROI, however, is another story.
Quick Study: Public on Nuke Fence; Retailers Customer-Savvy; Managers Lack Training; Social Ads Low Traffic Drivers
April 4th, 2011 by PRNEWSâ–¶ U.S. Divided on Nuclear: Three weeks after a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled four nuclear reactors in Japan, Americans are displaying only a slight shift in their opinions on nuclear power, says a new… Continued
Crisis Comms Online: Keep Pushing And Please Don’t Feed the Trolls
April 4th, 2011 by PRNEWSDon’t wait until a nasty online post takes a bite out of your brand. Be proactive by creating and posting compelling content on varying domain names that will overwhelm the negative and accentuate the positive.
Tapping Human Emotions for PR: ‘I Laughed! I Cried! I Bought!’
March 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSThanks to a crowded marketplace, corporate messages can’t be just about performance and features. The trend toward leveraging emotions and, yes, customer irrationality, is growing.
Quick Study: Want Your Brand to Pop? Know Your Letters; Consumers Multitask While Watching TV; Green Public Certifiable
March 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSA recent study of how brand names "click" with consumers finds that words with double letters really resonate. Way to go, Larry and Sergey.
PR News Announces Nonprofit PR Awards Finalists
March 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSResourcefulness, innovation and creativity mark this year’s crop of PR News Nonprofit PR Awards nominees. Winners will be announced at the awards luncheon on May 18 in Washington, D.C.
B2B Companies Play the Field in Sports Arena for Branding Opportunities
March 28th, 2011 by PRNEWSTaking a cue from consumer brands, more B2B organizations are entering into sports sponsorships. Here’s the strategies behind this alignment from the communications leaders of three companies.
Tip Sheet: How to Pick the Right Crisis Comms Counsel
March 28th, 2011 by Roddy YoungIn what could be your most critical pre-crisis decision, here are some important considerations when choosing the right crisis communications help.
Is There a Case for Digital Public Affairs?
March 24th, 2011 by Daniel Florian & Klas RoggenhampTraditionally, public affairs—and lobbying—has been shrouded in secrecy. Now, with the public clamoring for transparency, the Internet and social media can be leveraged to engage and sway stakeholders.