Walgreens is developing a test store to meet top environmental standards. To take the company’s green efforts in building construction to the next level, Walgreens is developing a test store in Mira Mesa, Calif., which… Continued
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How To…Respond to Media’s Facts and Opinions
November 3rd, 2008 by PRNEWSA recent exchange between CNBC Mad Money host/stock market revivalist preacher Jim Cramer and Edward Libby, CEO of AIG, illustrates one of several ways that individuals and organizations can fight back when they perceive a… Continued
Quick Study: ‘Health-Info-entials’ Wield Power; One in Four Firms Planning Layoffs; Media Pros Want Online News Access
November 3rd, 2008 by PRNEWS*Consumers Want More Health Engagement: A study just released by Edelman shows that people want more active, trusted and personal health interaction with companies, organizations and brands. Consumers want companies to help address their specific… Continued
Building Good Relations with the Media: The Dos and Don’ts
November 3rd, 2008 by Iris DorbianSome PR’s may claim “personal media contacts” are the key to successful PR. Exercising these media contacts may involve them charging meals and drinks to your account. Don’t entertain this notion. Good PR is about… Continued
Using Twitter to Join the Conversation
October 30th, 2008 by Iris DorbianMillions of Internet users have flocked to Twitter, a messaging application that has become the rage among the technorati, attracting more than 12 million registered users to date. Top tech industry analysts, PR and marketing… Continued
Measuring Social Media Efforts: How & Why You Need to Do It
October 30th, 2008 by Iris DorbianLike PR, social media is all about relationship building and user engagement. More and more often, message boards and blogs take the place of focus groups and in-person meetings. Consequently, measuring and quantifying your company’s… Continued
Seven Ways to Get the Media Attention You Deserve
October 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianTackling the complexities of media relations can be a taxing proposition. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you follow these guidelines: 1) Retain qualified help. Media relations is more complex that it… Continued
Carbon Conscious City Creates Green Aura Through ‘Protection Action’
October 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianThe City of Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, is establishing itself as the hub of environmental consciousness through its Climate Protection Action Campaign. The campaign launched in 2007 demonstrates the importance of homogenous market… Continued
Media Relations Damage Control: How to Prevent Your Interview From Becoming a Mess
October 27th, 2008 by Iris DorbianForget the old saying about things being "beyond control." As PR professionals, you know this is a rule not to heed seriously given what you go through every day. Following are some measured steps to take with… Continued
How to Get Journalists to Pay Attention to Your Press Release
October 27th, 2008 by Iris DorbianHow do I make journalists pay attention to my press release? Every public relations practitioner asks this question. Most find the answer in tight, informative copy. An unhappy few attempt to find the answer in… Continued