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Tying a Company’s Brand Message to Its Green Message

August 4th, 2010 by

Sustainable Life Media’s 2010 Sustainable Brands conference in June brought together design communities, brand marketing professionals and sustainability experts to discuss innovation and the steps towards real sustainable brands. These are brands that achieve positive… Continued

Business Information Publishers Combat Trend of Email Click Fatigue

August 3rd, 2010 by

Open and click rates for marketing emails have continued to drop worldwide. Publishers have taken some innovative measures to slow, and in some cases even reverse, this decline.

For Best Brand-Building Results, Listen Up!

August 2nd, 2010 by

If done correctly, brands can use active listening online to identify relevant audiences and understand the best approaches to reach them.

Traditional Media Relations Tactics Still Apply on the Social Web

August 2nd, 2010 by

The single most common mistake that PR practioners make in media relations efforts is failing to research the audience of the media outlet they are trying to pitch.

How CEO Robert Dudley Can Restore BP’s Reputation

July 28th, 2010 by

Robert Dudley has a once-in-a-career chance to be a hero. As the new CEO of BP, he must take the reins of what to date has been not only an ecological and economic disaster, but a near-complete collapse in reputation, goodwill and basic belief in the competence of its people.

Customers Will Spend More for Great Service; Public’s Perception of Green Brands Decidedly Positive

July 26th, 2010 by

More than 60% of Americans surveyed say they will spend of average of 9% more when they believe a company provides excellent service.

Deep Knowledge of Customers Drives Today’s Engagement Tactics

July 26th, 2010 by

While a set definition of "engagement" continues to elude the experts, some organizations are getting a handle on often complex engagement processes and metrics.

Tap Into the Mass Mind for PR Success

July 26th, 2010 by

While embraced by some healthcare organizations, the idea-generation technique of crowdsourcing should be closely examined by PR pros across industries.

Consumer-Based Review Sites Offer PR Execs Pain and Pleasure

July 26th, 2010 by

Dealing with consumer review sites might sound scary, but positive PR opportunities and outcomes abound.

Is a Crisis Really a PR Problem?

July 22nd, 2010 by

In times of crisis, PR always seems to be at the heart of the story. But should it be?