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Athletic Apologies: Love Means Always Having to Say ‘I’m Sorry’

March 9th, 2009 by

By Katie Paine You know it’s a big deal when an admission of guilt on the part of a baseball player makes it into the first presidential press conference of a new administration. But when… Continued

Media Relations Best Practices for Nonprofit PR Professionals

March 9th, 2009 by

Following are effective best practices for nonprofit pros seeking to execute a media relations initiative.

Put a Human Face on Media Messages

March 9th, 2009 by

It’s common knowledge that smoking causes health issues that increase the risk of death–not an insignificant price to pay for lighting up. But, in spite of this widespread knowledge, thousands of people pick up the… Continued

Majority of Americans Still Prefer Print Over Digital

March 9th, 2009 by

Recently, The Rosen Group polled Americans on their media preferences, and the results suggest that, despite the prominence of emerging digital media platforms, print is still deemed the most credible news source. Among the additional… Continued

Tip Sheet: Study Gauges Media’s Perception of PR’s Value & Suggests Room for Improvement

March 9th, 2009 by

By Larry Parnell A newly released national study of 12,000 editors and reporters holds some surprises and reaffirms conventional wisdom on the relationship between public relations professionals and the news media. It also challenges us… Continued

Charting The Industry: Press Values PR – With a Few Caveats

March 9th, 2009 by

Digital media’s ongoing emergence may be rewriting the rules of traditional media relations, but PR pitches still drive coverage in a big way. Submissions from PR professionals are used by more than 94% of editors/journalists,… Continued

Pick Your Poison: Tips for Pitching All Types of Media Representatives

March 9th, 2009 by

Gone are the days when most journalists seamlessly fit the classic stereotype: scrappy professionals armed with a beat-up notebook and a fat Rolodex who dashed in and out of chaotic newsrooms the moment a tip… Continued

Going Green On TV: Thanks, But No Thanks

March 9th, 2009 by

Yes, we’ve read the innumerable studies that testify to the consumer’s eagerness to live a “green” lifestyle, coupled with an unflinching commitment to brands that are eco-friendly. But is green translating into action, drama-wise for… Continued

How Social Responsibility Can Work For You

March 9th, 2009 by

As a business owner you have a legal duty of care to all of your stakeholders. Although having a social responsibility is not a legal duty, however, operating a business in a community where there… Continued

Quick Study: Traditional vs. New Media; Media Spend’s Sharp Decline; Marketing Plans Fail; CMOs Pick Up Slack

March 9th, 2009 by

Majority Still Questions Blogs’ Credibility: The Rosen Group polled Americans on their media preferences, and the results suggest that, despite the prominence of emerging digital media platforms, print is still deemed the most credible news… Continued