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Business Leaders Use Online Networks to Keep Track of Peers

February 22nd, 2010 by

So much for the previously heralded hoopla about business bigwigs not keeping apace with social media trends. In a recent survey by the Society of New Communications Research, more than half of those polled said they tap socal nets to keep track of their peers and colleagues.

Case Study: Animal Passion and a ‘Desperate’ Strategy Drives Pet Adoption Campaign

February 22nd, 2010 by

To increase awareness about pets in shelters, the Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC) teamed up with Procter & Gamble Pet Care’s flagship Iams brand over 10 years ago to launch Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH), a global pet adoption initiative.

Beyond Showing Up: Create a Social Media Roadmap in 8 Steps

February 22nd, 2010 by

Remember, social media isn’t a conversation; it’s where the conversation takes place. Just having a Facebook page or Twitter account or YouTube channel or blog doesn’t mean you or your clients are engaged in the social Web.

Opportunity from Conflict: Smart Engagement in the Energy Policy Debate

February 16th, 2010 by

For companies with a real contribution to make to the energy debate, helping the right audiences see the clien through the greenwash is absolutely the price of admission.

Weighted Media Cost: the Holy Grail of Metrics

February 15th, 2010 by

A new white paper published by the Institute for Public Relations Commission on PR Measurement & Evaluation entitled, “Media Cost Weighting: A New Paradigm,” demonstrates the superiority of the Media Cost Weighting metric with four rigorous case studies.

Prevent Lawyerly Leaks and Stay On Message

February 15th, 2010 by

In legal scenarios and trials, lawyers are frequently the greatest source of leaks and surprise releases of information. Every time you see, hear or view one of those in-depth analyses of a legal situation, it’s likely one of the participating attorneys is involved.

Getting the Best Return from Online Surveys

February 15th, 2010 by

While online focus groups gain some momentum as an effective qualitative measurement, some organizations prefer a more traditional digital research technique: the online survey. Following are best practices on how you can maxmize your ROI using this digital method of research.

Why Toyota Is Not Tylenol: Victim, Villain or Vindicator?

February 11th, 2010 by

A major PR player in the 1982 Tylenol scandal offers an inside perspective of Toyota’s current woes versus the Johnson & Johnson crisis. While the Toyota story seems complex, it really boils down to what the author calls the "Three V’s of Crises."

Using Research and Measurement for a Company Rebranding Effort

February 8th, 2010 by

American Water overhaults its brand thanks to an organized measurement and research program.

Define Green Success for Multiple Stakeholders Before an Initiative’s Launch

February 8th, 2010 by

Why communicators who are launching green initiatives need to address the needs of multiple stakeholders.