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Study Reveals Consumers Going Green Even with Bad Economy

April 21st, 2009 by

Most households are living a "green" lifestyle despite the economy being in the red, according to a survey of more than 7,500 consumers by Memolink.com.  While most respondents rate the environment as "important" or "extremely… Continued

Cause Branding Best Practices

April 20th, 2009 by

When A&E Network launched its “Recovery Project” cause-branding campaign in 2008, its executives, along with those at agency partner Civic Entertainment Group, had to overcome the challenge of de-stigmatizing addiction. Thanks to their integrated marketing… Continued

Using PR to Boost SEO

April 20th, 2009 by

Using public relations to boost search engine optimization (SEO) is a well-known discipline, but it’s far from simple. It’s a multi-pronged approach requiring careful analysis and execution. But the upside is the built-in quantification potential… Continued

2-4-6-8 How Do You Communicate?

April 20th, 2009 by

If you want to be a leader, you must be a good communicator.  Or as Winston Churchill once said, “The difference between leadership and mere management is communication.” Two of the most powerful statements you… Continued

Making Your Messages More Memorable for the Media

April 20th, 2009 by

Did your spokesperson’s last big interview opportunity result in an article peppered with company key messages, securing it a coveted spot on your office’s wall of fame?  Or did the messages fall flat during the… Continued

Ten Numbers Needed to Measure Social Media Engagement

April 20th, 2009 by

Katie Paine, CEO of KDPaine & Partners, recommends that communications executives consider a combination of the following metrics when attempting to measure engagement on a social media campaign: 1. Percent increase/decrease in unique visits 2.… Continued

Case Study: Road to Recovery: An Integrated Communications Campaign ‘Rebrands’ Addiction as a Treatable Disease

April 20th, 2009 by

Company: A&E Network Agency: Civic Entertainment Group Timeframe: 2008-ongoing Ever since Barack Obama kicked off his presidential campaign around the now-ubiquitous “Change We Can Believe In” platform, change itself has been a central theme in… Continued

Human Rights Threat Matrix: Corporate Responsibility Through a Legal Lens

April 20th, 2009 by

A company’s reputation and brand image are never more important than in an economic downturn—and never more vulnerable than when an unforeseen event captivates the media. While many companies appropriately tout their corporate responsibility (CR)… Continued

Greenwashing Affects 98% of Products with False Labels

April 20th, 2009 by

According to a report on the Seven Sins of Greenwashing released today by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing, between 2007 and 2009, the in-store availability of so-called ‘green’ products has increased between 40% and 176%, with 98%… Continued

Improve PR Writing in Media Pitches

April 17th, 2009 by

According to a recent survey of U.S. media conducted in conjunction with George Washington University and Cision, PR executives are valuable to media, but they have a lot to learn when it comes to writing for them. As noted in the 33-page report, 94% of journalists use submissions from PR professionals and large majorities also depend on other PR tools such as press kits and special events.