Perhaps it’s not time to appoint a chief sustainability officer just yet, but you might be closer than you think. More than ever, companies are realizing that “going green” is not only cool and good… Continued
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Product Launches: 10 Tips For Success
December 2nd, 2008 by PRNEWSHere are 10 tips for product launch success. These are practical suggestions for media relations pros from BurrellesLuce. 1. Survey the landscape. Determine how your new product or service will fi t into the competitive… Continued
80% of Americans Influenced by Green Concerns
December 2nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianLooks like more and more people are "going green." According to a recent survvey by the National Marketing Institute, 80% of American adults say they are motivated to some extent by green considerations. In the recent… Continued
The TV Interview Tip Sheet
December 2nd, 2008 by PRNEWSHere are 10 tips for Interview Preparation (for TV). These are practical suggestions for media relations pros from BurrellesLuce. 1. Bring in a coach. An outside pro can infuse the training sessions with realism— and… Continued
Six Reasons to Give
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianIf you run a business, you undoubtedly feel many pressures on your time and money. Why would you want to add "giving to the community" to your "to do" list? Here are six reasons …..… Continued
The Secrets of a Successful Press Conference
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianYour company has breaking news it wants to announce to the press. You want to set up a press conference. Great! But how do you do it SUCCESSFULLY? That is the question.
Four CSR Program Basics
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianFollowing are four tips on how to benchmark your new or existing green and/or CSR efforts: 1. Identify issues related to the environment, employment, the community, policy, and governance that are important to the company and… Continued
The Do’s and Don’ts of Offering Food to the Media
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianWhether you’re taking a reporter to lunch at the local coffee shop, or inviting the media to an elaborate press conference complete with tables of gourmet delicacies, feeding the media can be fraught with problems.… Continued
Five Video Coaching Basics
December 1st, 2008 by Iris DorbianFollowing are five steps to developing your company’s message using videotape. 1. Be clear: People freak out when they see you with a video camera. Assure them that the footage you’re shooting isn’t going to… Continued
2008 PR News Platinum PR Issue Winner: Web Site
November 25th, 2008 by PRNEWSThe winners and honorable mentions in this year’s PR news Platinum PR awards issue exemplify the most innovative approaches to redefining traditional PR with anything-but- traditional strategies. From a marketing communications effort that united a… Continued