One sure-fire way to generate buzz for both your company or product/campaign is to align it with a cause. Following are some short tips for your review and edification: Pick your favorite non-profit organization and… Continued
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How To Avoid Learning Blog Lessons The Hard Way
December 11th, 2008 by PRNEWSThe blogosphere has seen its fair share of imposter bloggers whose stated identity or affiliation is far from the truth. Sony indulged in such identity concealment in 2006 when its marketing agency launched and maintained… Continued
2008 PR News Platinum PR Issue Winner: Research/Measurement
December 11th, 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
How to Court and Win Over Editorial Boards
December 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWe’ve seen it happen over and over again. A newspaper writes a scathing editorial about a politician, a non-profit organization or a company that did something stupid—prompted, in part, by the refusal of the news… Continued
Time Names Top Ten Green Stories for 2008
December 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianTime Magazine has just named its top ten green stories for 2008. The choices range from completely unsurprising (i.e. Barack Obama, offshore drilling) to eyebrow-raising. Check it out and see if you agree with Time:… Continued
The Ten Commandments of Cause-Related Marketing
December 9th, 2008 by Iris DorbianCause-related marketing is a partnership between a for-profit and a nonprofit where each has something to offer the other, and both realize a benefit. When you select a potential partner that has a natural affinity… Continued
Media "Untraining"—Avoiding Overprocessed Media Images
December 9th, 2008 by Iris DorbianRemember the days of the formally dressed, carefully contrived talking head that looked into the camera and sternly parroted the company line? Good, now forget it because that spokesperson is a dinosaur, and training today’s… Continued
Starting from Scratch—Five Steps Toward a Greener Business
December 8th, 2008 by Iris DorbianPerhaps 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
Need Help Pitching? Try These Resources
December 8th, 2008 by Iris DorbianIf you need help pitching to press, then it behooves you to check out these additional online resources. For the budget-strapped, they are free (or they offer a substantial free trial), and are packed with… 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