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Release Tactics, Changing Perceptions of Press Releases

November 23rd, 2009 by

Fielded to nearly 600 PR professionials, this PR News/PRWeb survey aimed to learn the tactics, perceptions and trends around traditional (sent through the wire) and online press releases. The survey findings show that press releases are in a transformational stage.

Why Should Luxury Companies Care about Sustainability and Social Responsibility?

November 23rd, 2009 by

Running a business through today’s economic downtown is like lightening striking a forest and taking it through a natural burn. The process is extreme, painful to most but ultimately it regenerates the life cycle, weeds… Continued

Study: Big Shift in PR Pros’ Perceptions and Use of Releases

November 23rd, 2009 by

While the press release is still considered a key vehicle for delivering news to the media, PR professionals are using them for much more in the digital age, according to a new study that examines PR professionals’ perceptions of press releases, and their motivations to using them as part of their communications platform.

10 Tips to Remember When Real Crisis Strikes

November 23rd, 2009 by

Michael Odle shares the following tactics he’s used during wildfires in California, the worst firefighter aviation accident in U.S. history and the recent emergency flood operations in North Dakota.

Tips For Making Twitter a Reality For an Organization

November 23rd, 2009 by

Tips and tricks on how to integrate this micro-blogging tool into your company’s communications’ initiatives.

Aiming for the Perfect Metrics Formula

November 23rd, 2009 by

There may be no such thing as perfection but you can come close with your measurement campaigns if you do the following:

Writing for the Web: Best Practices

November 16th, 2009 by

Writing for the Web requires an innate expertise that diverges from writing for traditional media. Following are a few guidelines:

How To Leverage the Reach of Local Newspapers

November 16th, 2009 by

The reports of newspaper’s impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. The most hallowed of traditional  media can still be an effective tool for PR campaigns.

Honoring CDC’s Efforts to Manage and Contain a Pandemic

November 16th, 2009 by

On November 3, 2009 at the Press Club in Washington, D.C., PR News Nonprofit PR Awards recognized the most outstanding nonprofit campaigns. The following entry from CDC, which worked to contain public hysteria arising from the H1N1 crisis, was the winner.

Coping with the Rise of the Fractured Communications Class

November 12th, 2009 by

On any given day, we get our news and information in bite (and byte) sized chunks. While drinking our morning coffee and perusing through what’s left of our city’s newspaper, we’re tapping into a favorite… Continued