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PR News Q&A: Keys to Effective Influencer Measurement

January 24th, 2011 by

StrategyOne’s Natasha Fogel—the leader of  measurement initiatives for brands like Starbucks and eBay—discusses aligning influencer efforts with business goals and handling negative influencers, among other topics.

PR Crisis Roundtable: Speed Is Needed; Transparency? Well, Maybe

January 24th, 2011 by

Crisis/reputation management experts weigh in on what PR has learned from the major crises of 2010, and what lessons PR pros can take from those crises and apply this year.

Data Point: The Top Corporate Citizens and Their Presence on Facebook

January 24th, 2011 by

We track the Facebook "likes" of the top 15 corporations in CSR as seen by the public—technology and food & beverage organizations appear to be leading the charge.

Visual Brand Identity Strengthens Connection With Employees

January 24th, 2011 by

A compelling visual brand identity targeted at employees instills pride, loyalty and motivation that cannot be achieved with bland, unappealing graphics.

Harried Journos Need Your Story-Shaping Skills

January 24th, 2011 by

Honing your own storytelling skills and journalistic instincts can only strengthen your relationships with time-crunched, resource-challenged reporters.

How to Expertly Prep Your Spokespeople for Video

January 24th, 2011 by

Today’s journalist not only expects an interview for print and online—they will also ask for a video interview. Here’s how to meticulously prepare your execs/clients for one.

Quick Study: Corporate Trainers Wary of Social Media as Learning Tool; Heavy Internet Usage Spawns Army of Volunteers

January 24th, 2011 by

â–¶ Trainers’ Social Media Reservations: Informal learning—learning that takes place independently from structured instructor-led classes or course-specific work—via social media is on the rise, but corporate training leaders cite concerns about security, productivity and quality… Continued

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.

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.