Even in this inscrutable economy, PR agency directors and owners are still earning a nice living, clients are remaining and talent is plentiful. Why fret about profitability? Well, I’m here to tell you that attention… Continued
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Consumer Organization Offers Unique Perspective on How Individuals Define CSR
October 20th, 2008 by Iris DorbianAs corporate social responsibility grows in importance to both consumers and the companies they deal with, it is helpful to take a step back and examine where we are in the issue more closely. What… Continued
Consumers Set Bar High for Companies, Even During Poor Economic Climate
October 20th, 2008 by Iris DorbianThe recently released 2008 Cone Cause Evolution Study reveals that consumers continue to have high philanthropic expectations for companies struggling amid the current economic crisis. More than half (52%) of Americans feel companies should maintain… Continued
Five Ways to Identify Influential Bloggers in Your Space and Maintain Ongoing Relationships
October 20th, 2008 by Iris DorbianAs a member of a minority group of PR pros who are on “both sides of the fence,” I get pitched often for my blog and send out pitches on behalf of my clients. It’s… Continued
Newspapers/TV Most Trusted Source of Info
October 20th, 2008 by Iris DorbianA new survey finds that Americans consider television and daily newspapers the most credible sources of news and information. Television was viewed as the most trusted media source, scoring a 6.6 on a one-to-10 credibility… Continued
All Work & No Play? Digital Media Use Survey Puts Web 2.0 to Work
October 15th, 2008 by PRNEWSDigital media platforms may define the way people interact in the modern workplace, but how integrated is it in their personal communications repertoires? According to the results of the PR News/Medialink Digital Media Use survey,… Continued
How to Make Your Web sites Media-Friendly
October 14th, 2008 by Iris DorbianTake t from an experienced reporter/writer/editor, there’s nothing a media person loathes more when scrolling for information on a Web site than disorganization, unneccessary complication (i.e. too many clicks) and clutter. Just a cursory glance… Continued
Greening the Landscape of Modern-Day Businesses
October 14th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWith soaring gas prices, concerns about global warming and the conservation of the Earth’s water and energy supply on the rise, today’s generations are bonding together in an effort to preserve our health and natural… Continued
Align the Right Company with the Right Cause
October 13th, 2008 by Iris DorbianMasterCard’s Project Math community relations/philanthropic program that stressed and promoted the value of math education, worked well because all the components fit together nicely. When picking an issue for your company to promote, make sure… Continued
Eight Tips for Pitching Radio
October 13th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWith all the attention paid to online and print, it’s easy to forget another important channel of communication: radio. According to a recent study, an overwhelming majority (95%) of Americans still tune in on a… Continued