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PR News Roundtable: In Media Relations, How Social Do You Go?

June 14th, 2010 by

As the media landscape continues to fracture, with traditional outlets shrinking and new digital-based platforms emerging, PR executives are challenged to adjust media strategies and resources to gain maximum media coverage.

Quick Study: Public Trusts Media in Spill; Companies Socially Wary; Online Stakeholders Important; 50+ Set on Facebook

June 14th, 2010 by

â–¶ Public Trusts Media in BP Leak: According a recent survey findings by Pew Research Center, the public expresses far more trust in the news media for information about the Gulf oil leak than it… Continued

Online Stakeholders Important

June 14th, 2010 by

A Verizon -sponsored study surveyed senior executives worldwide on their views of how an emerging group of nontraditional stakeholders is impacting corporate reputation. 33% say that online communities will be their most important category of “non-traditional stakeholder” in five years.

Social Media Can Boost Impact of Limited Budget Campaigns

June 11th, 2010 by

There may come a time in your PR career when you are commissioned to provide public relations services for a client, organization or business where there is little to no budget available to support its needs. Social media and online tools can help you fill the gap.

Scandalous Celebrities

June 8th, 2010 by

According to the findings of an Adweek Media/Harris Poll by Harris Interactive, almost three-quarters (74%) of Americans say when a celebrity endorser gets involved in a scandal, it doesn’t impact the way they feel about the brand or brands they endorse.

Online Users Start to Focus on Reputation Management

June 8th, 2010 by

Not just a practice for PR execs, reputation management has now become a defining feature of online life for many individual Internet users, especially young adults.

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.