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Crisis Litigation: You Can’t Just Tell Your Story in Court
November 1st, 2010 by PRNEWSGiven the power of blogs and other social media channels, crisis expert Richard Levick writes that it’s critical that organizations have a digital-savvy litigation communications team in place.
Non-Corporate Public Affairs Pros Use Social Media More than Corporate Counterparts
November 1st, 2010 by PRNEWSThe majority of non-corporate public affairs departments use social media platforms, while less than half of corporate PA departments do, according to data exclusive to PR News.
Belonging Big in Building Social Capital, But Is It Enough?
November 1st, 2010 by PRNEWS"Social capital" may sound a little highbrow, but the rise of digital PR has caused some interest in the term among communicators. Key questions around it: Can social capital be built, and can it be measured?
Case Study: Defining Moment—At Depth of Recession, GE’s CEO Stands and Delivers Powerful Speech at West Point
November 1st, 2010 by PRNEWSGE’s Jeff Immelt’s 2009 leadership speech was effective in reaching a number of audiences, including the attending Army cadets, his corporate peers, government officials and GE employees.
Press Conference Confusion: Learn From Media Relations Mistakes
October 29th, 2010 by Abbey MalikAn ill-fated press conference is bad news for college communicators, but in the process becomes a valuable lesson that will ensure more effective efforts in the future.
Testifying Before Congress? Time to Sweat the Details
October 25th, 2010 by PRNEWSHere’s tips for communicators preparing a client for congressional testimony that can be applied to any speaking situation.
PR Pros: Social Media as a Bottom-Line Business Driver Still a Work in Progress
October 25th, 2010 by PRNEWSB2B communications leaders say they use social media as a conversation tool, but some reveal that directly linking the platform to bottom-line results has yet to be realized.
Seven Principles of Advocacy Communications
October 20th, 2010 by James MillerThese core principles will help you keep your advocacy and cause-based communications aligned with their central missions.
Charting the Industry: Do Product Stories Rule in Recession?
October 18th, 2010 by PRNEWSData shows that “product” stories resonate with the media, particularly when corporate reputations are suffering. Nevertheless, in good times and bad, push product news only when you really have something to say.