As the economy continues to encourage people to cut all expenses that don’t directly benefit sales, PR people are increasingly under attack. PR and public affairs executives will be the first to see their staffs,… Continued
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Ten Lessons to Communicate Sustainability
March 17th, 2009 by PRNEWSAccording to a recent survey by KPMG, annual reports on corporate social responsibility is on the rise—…"corporate responsibility reporting has gone mainstream—nearly 80% of the largest 250 companies worldwide issued reports, up from about 50… Continued
Rock the Vote: Media Tactics to Pump Up Public Affairs Communications
March 16th, 2009 by PRNEWSPublic affairs and media coverage go hand-in-hand, which inevitably leads to challenges for the communications executives behind the messages; after all, these campaigns are often chock-full of information that is highly regulated, contested, controversial and/or… Continued
When 1+1≠2: Upgrading Media Analysis to See Beyond Face Value
March 16th, 2009 by PRNEWSMeasuring the complete footprint of a company’s reputation in an exceedingly fragmented media environment is no easy task. However, thanks to emerging technologies and innovations within organizations across all industries, new media analysis techniques are… Continued
Ten Ways to Develop a Successful Cause-Related Marketing Program
March 16th, 2009 by PRNEWSCause-related marketing has become a part of strategic marketing plans. Cause-related marketing is an activity where businesses and charities form a partnership with each other to market an image, product or service for mutual benefit.… Continued
Leveraging Social Media for PR Campaigns
March 16th, 2009 by PRNEWSThe PR industry continues to rely on social networking opportunities to leverage their business and reach otherwise unreachable clientele. Please share your thoughts and your experience on using social media as a valuable tool for leveraging for PR campaigns, increasing ROI and promoting your business as a whole.
Managing Challenges Associated with Digital Integration
March 11th, 2009 by Courtney BarnesDigital integration is a necessary approach to all business communications, but the best place to begin incorporating Web strategies is inside the organization. But just because it’s the right (and only) thing to do to… Continued
Media Relations Best Practices for Nonprofit PR Professionals
March 9th, 2009 by PRNEWSFollowing are effective best practices for nonprofit pros seeking to execute a media relations initiative.
Going Green On TV: Thanks, But No Thanks
March 9th, 2009 by Iris DorbianYes, 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
Put a Human Face on Media Messages
March 9th, 2009 by PRNEWSIt’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