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Immortalize Your Press Releases Online via SEO

June 7th, 2010 by

Packing your press releases with anchor text, links, metadata and more can significantly increase their shelf life while reaching a wider audience.

Oil Spill: Crisis Experts Reveal Key PR Gaffes

June 7th, 2010 by

As the public’s anger builds over the Gulf oil spill disaster, just who gets the blame and what should the government and BP be focusing on from a PR standpoint?

Dream Teens

June 7th, 2010 by

Communicators looking to engage with young consumers should target “teen influencers” who are highly active on social networks, according to a MyYearbook and Ketchum study.

How To Improve Your FAQs, or Consider Alternatives

June 7th, 2010 by

Is the use of FAQs on Web sites outdated and unnecessary? While expert opinions vary, there are ways to upgrade your FAQ sections, or change them into more compelling content formats.

Starting a Grassroots Movement: Take a Page From World of Politics

June 7th, 2010 by

With social media outreach booming, it’s fairly easy to attract the public’s attention to an issue or cause—but it’s what you do to engage that passionate group into action that really counts.

Apply Social Gaming Strategies to Win Public Relations Battles

June 2nd, 2010 by

The massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill is no game, but the oil industry could help salvage its battered reputation by making a socially responsible game of it.

How To Deftly Manage User Content on Facebook

May 31st, 2010 by

The ability to anticipate problematic user comments and the development of a comprehensive "Rules of the Road" will help keep a Facebook crisis at bay.

Case Study: Agency Recasts Water Bottle Maker’s Tainted Reputation With Refreshing Splash of Environmental Stewardship

May 31st, 2010 by

PR agency Cercone Brown’s "Least Wasteful Cities" campaign helped successfully turn a negative rep into a positive one for sports water bottle maker Nalgene.

Competitive Analysis: Setting Your Organization Apart From the Rest

May 31st, 2010 by

Tracking the competition isn’t just useful as a standalone benchmark metric—it’s critical in the creation of an effective PR plan.

CSR Garners Solid Media Share of Voice, But For the Wrong Reasons

May 31st, 2010 by

Corporate social responsibilty has long been talked about as a way to build trust and reputation. New data, however, finds that media coverage of CSR leaves a lot to be desired.