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Call Off the Funeral: The Press Release is Alive and Well

October 13th, 2008 by

The press release is certainly not dead as some PR people may have you believe. Yes, it’s been loaded up with jargon. Weighed down with buzzwords. Scrubbed clean of any meaningful executive quotes. But, in… Continued

Six Ways to Court Bloggers

October 7th, 2008 by

For PR  professionals hoping to cultivate bloggers for media coverage, here are six invaluable tips: Take a blogger out to lunch: "If  you value the blogosphere, [it’s imcumbent upon you to do so,"] says Michael… Continued

Thinking It Through: Best Practices for Launching a Cause Initiative

October 7th, 2008 by

For other companies wishing to launch a similar cause initiative to the Start! Program that addresses adult inactivity with a multifaceted integrated communications program, Robyn Landry, executive vice president of communications for the American Heart… Continued

How to Put Together a Green Marketing Media Partnership

October 6th, 2008 by

If you are a green expert or run a green business you’ll probably find the welcome mat out at most local broadcast stations. If you aren’t greeted with open arms, go to the next station.… Continued

How to Stage Great Media Events

October 6th, 2008 by

In order to increase the likelihood that the media will cover your press conference or promotional event, you need to make it as easy as possible for journalists to attend by removing every logistical obstacle.… Continued

Corporate CSR Journey: From Uncharted Territory to Roadmap

October 6th, 2008 by

Corporate social responsibility is one of two areas in which public relations can lead rather than support an organization. This gives us the opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line success of our companies… Continued

Five Ways to Get Great ROI in Media Relations Research

October 1st, 2008 by

While media relations is only one form of PR, the following Q & A can provides guidance for getting the best ROI in media relations research. â–¶ Do you provide content for the media analysis… Continued

Case Study: Fueled by Research and Measurement, Shell Oil Rehabilitates a Tainted Image

September 29th, 2008 by

Organization: Shell Oil Company Agency: Burson-Marsteller; Penn, Schoen & Berland Timeframe: 2006 – 2007 When Shell Oil Company undertook an 18-month face-to-face campaign to build public understanding of energy issues, research and measurement quickly became… Continued

Tip Sheet: Ten Questions to Ask a Media Measurement Firm

September 29th, 2008 by

By Mark Weiner A study sponsored in part by the Institute for Public Relations and The Arthur Page Society revealed that, while executives who fund PR programs desire measurement to gauge performance and ROI, they… Continued