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E-Mail Marketing’s Untapped Potential

June 23rd, 2009 by

A recent survey conducted by Internet Retailer suggests that although revenue numbers for retailers are down, sales conversion rates for e-mail marketing tactics rose for nearly a quarter of those surveyed, while more than half of the respondents reported little to no change.

The 5-Step Communications Measurement Scorecard

June 23rd, 2009 by

When trying to prove PR’s contribution to overall organizational success, it is wise to focus on how you can use PR planning to accelerate the accomplishments of your goals and objectives. According to Kathy Collins,… Continued

Road Trip: Making the Most of Trade Shows and Industry Events

June 23rd, 2009 by

Industry trade shows and conferences are an excellent way to increase your organization’s visibility, and to network with important customers. But with the rising cost of travel and diminishing marketing budgets thanks to the current… Continued

PR Prescription for Healthy Media Relations

June 23rd, 2009 by

Are you frustrated in your dealings with media? Are you becoming ill because you cannot achieve positive media coverage or a single media placement? If you responded YES, then the “PR Doctor” is recommending a… Continued

Anatomy of an Online News Release

June 22nd, 2009 by

Check out these online news release must-haves for building relationships with (and getting coverage from) journalists and bloggers.

Best Practices for Increasing Visibility of CSR Campaigns

June 22nd, 2009 by

Christine Dotts, CSR PR manager for Intel, provides the following best practices based on the widespread success of the company’s CSR initiatives: •    Tell the story: “We are constantly looking for opportunities throughout the organization… Continued

ASSESSING YOUR ORGANIZATION’S RISKS

June 22nd, 2009 by

There are a number of factors that come together to turn a potential issue into an actual risk. Linda Locke, group head of reputation and issues management for MasterCard, points out the following components in… Continued

Risky Business: Managing Issues to Protect Reputation & Build Brand Equity

June 22nd, 2009 by

Recent research studies and industry reports haven’t had much good news to report regarding reputation and trust in business. Here is a quick glimpse of some damning stats: • The 2009 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed… Continued

Anatomy of an Online News Release

June 22nd, 2009 by

The following outline offers a good template on how to construct an online news release.

B2B Journalists Feel Digital Media Makes Their Jobs Easier

June 22nd, 2009 by

A recent study by Arketi Group finds that 68% of journalists feel that social media has generally had a positive effect on reporting within the B2B sector. Of the 61 professional journalists across several B2B… Continued