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Public affairs pros take note: More industries are banding together to protect their mutual interests, writes Derek M. LaVallee, making advocacy work more complicated yet ultimately more powerful.

Crystal clear goals, authenticity and a consistent strategy are some of the rules PR pros must follow when communicating good corporate citizenship practices.

What 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.

Don’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.

â–¶ 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

A recent study of how brand names "click" with consumers finds that words with double letters really resonate. Way to go, Larry and Sergey.

Resourcefulness, 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.

Taking 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.

Thanks 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.

In what could be your most critical pre-crisis decision, here are some important considerations when choosing the right crisis communications help.