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Case Study: PR in Iraq: Army Corps of Engineers Builds Schools, Goodwill—and Gets ‘Scooped’ by the Enemy

August 16th, 2010 by

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tailored outreach to the Iraqi people about its mission with the aim to educate the community and protect its staff with the help of public affairs specialists.

An Effective Research RFP Equals Better $ Value

August 16th, 2010 by

When communications professionals understand how to think about their own research needs and specify useful parameters, they’re far more likely to get real value for their research dollars. Here are tips for creating an effective RFP.

Successful Word-of-Mouth: Cast Out the Hook and Reel Them In

August 16th, 2010 by

Whether offline, online or both, WOM can pack a punch, and not just for big consumer brands.

PR News Poll: JetBlue and the Evacuating Flight Attendant

August 13th, 2010 by

Flight attendant Steven Slater’s angry, dramatic exit from a JetBlue aircraft has resonated with critics of airlines, airline employees and pretty much all working people. In this PR News poll we see how it resonates with PR practitioners.

Surviving a Social Networking Crisis

August 11th, 2010 by

In this age of social networking, brand images rise and fall at lightning speed, and just how quickly and strategically a company responds to a Twitter, Facebook or Yelp.com assault makes all the difference.

Hurry-Up Offense Propels Rollout of Jockey/Tebow Sponsorship Deal

August 9th, 2010 by

PR News tracks the media relations efforts that moved the Tim Tebow/Jockey International sponsorship deal story from beginning to end.

CSR and Sustainability Should Not Stand Alone

August 9th, 2010 by

Rather than CSR and sustainability as stand-alone issues with solely external drivers, consider the rising expectations that stakeholders and customers have of today’s businesses.

As YouTube Usage Explodes, PR Pros Explore Effective Video Tactics and Tools

August 9th, 2010 by

PR News asked three YouTube users—two very experienced and one relative newbie—to share ways that they’re leveraging YouTube in their communications programs.

One-Way Techies; Global Marketing Misses Mark

August 9th, 2010 by

â–¶ Tech Brands’ Twitter Trouble: A study by Wildfire PR found that while 90% of technology companies have a presence on two or more social networks, a significant majority are not actively using these networks… Continued

How to Write Subject Lines That Intrigue, Engage

August 9th, 2010 by

When it comes to subject lines, first impressions are everything. Here are five tips to keep in mind.