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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.

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.

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?

Listening to Twitter Is Not Only a Question of Who, But Where

July 19th, 2010 by

What does listening to Twitter really entail? Who should you be listening to and how do you know you’re listening to the right conversations?

Case Study: PR Outreach Helps Drive Utility Company’s Ambitious Energy Reduction Campaign—With Electrifying Results

July 19th, 2010 by

To promote the use of CFL bulbs among its customers, Puget Sound Energy engineered a fully integrated marketing/communications campaign the rocked the northwest–not bad for conservative utility outfit.

Low CEO Visibility: Is PR at Fault?

July 19th, 2010 by

While conventional wisdom tells PR executives to get their top management out in front of the media to build reputation and trust, data compiled by PRIME Research for PR News shows that compared to other PR disciplines “management” coverage by top media outlets is severely lacking.

Pause Before You Publish: Lessons From Dan Gilbert’s ‘LeBron Letter’

July 15th, 2010 by

From a PR perspective, Dan Gilbert’s letter to fans in response to LeBron’s departure could have been constructed differently—to reenforce the positive.

Message Control: Changing the PR-Journalist Dynamic

July 12th, 2010 by

Gone are the days of formality. Now, the relationship between reporter and corporation requires frequency and transparency.