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Press Conference Confusion: Learn From Media Relations Mistakes

October 29th, 2010 by

An 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

Here’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

B2B 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

These core principles will help you keep your advocacy and cause-based communications aligned with their central missions.

The Social CEO: How ‘Out There’ Should Your Leader Be?

October 18th, 2010 by

With digital/social communications in the forefront, and with corporate and CEO reputations at an all-time low, why aren’t more leaders dipping their toes into cyberspace, at least in the shallow part?

Case Study: Post-Haiti Quake, Cruise Line Turns Rough Docking Decision Criticism Into a Smooth CSR story

October 18th, 2010 by

After a wave of negative press followed Royal Caribbean’s decision return to its long-visited Haitian port just days after the massive earthquake struck the island in January, the cruise company was able to turn the course of the coverage with consistent messaging.

Charting the Industry: Do Product Stories Rule in Recession?

October 18th, 2010 by

Data 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.

Leverage Brand Evangelists via Facebook Groups

October 18th, 2010 by

This simple, user-friendly enhancement meets a genuine need to share information with subsets of friends on Facebook.

Candidates Take Social Media Midterms: McMahon and Blumenthal Wrestle Online

October 18th, 2010 by

While many political candidates are getting social media right, others have proved that having a presence online can lead to more harm than good if not executed correctly.

Get the Inside Scoop: How Story Mining Can Boost a Brand

October 12th, 2010 by

Here are some tips for selecting the right people, setting the right expectations and asking the right questions to lead effective story mining interviews.