The results of the PR News/Cision Social Media Survey are in, and one thing is for certain: Engaging with and tracking social media are now standard PR practices. That said, the more than 900 communications… Continued
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The Spirit of Sustainability
September 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianBrown-Forman, producer and marketer of more than 35 spirits and wine brands including Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Bonterra and Fetzer Wines, has always placed a strong focus on responsibility. From 1870 when Brown-Forman’s… Continued
Continuous Improvement: GE Military Product Disclosure in 2007 Citizenship Report
September 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianCommunicators have responsibilities that span various areas of corporate social responsibility. One would argue that the primary role of a communicator typically focuses on managing company and stakeholder alignment to anticipate stakeholder action. Increasing regulation… Continued
Add Punch to Your CSR Initiatives Through Product Giving Programs
September 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWith increased pressure to demonstrate their social responsibility, today’s companies are realizing the need to align their giving programs with business needs, business objectives and branding. Whether you seek new ways to build positive brand… Continued
Case Study: Fueled by Research and Measurement, Shell Oil Rehabilitates a Tainted Image
September 29th, 2008 by PRNEWSOrganization: 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 PRNEWSBy 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
Ready, Train, Fire: Preparing to Face Traditional & Citizen Journalists
September 22nd, 2008 by PRNEWSMedia relations is a prime component of public relations, but it largely encompasses proactively engaging journalists to get coverage. When the tables are turned and communicators (or their clients) are in the media spotlight answering… Continued
Hoax-Busting: Managing Gossip and Rumors Online
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianWe’ve all seen our share of Internet hoaxes. The random e-mail calling for a boycott of a major oil company; the forwarded message of a worried mother whose daughter was sickened by a popular food;… Continued
Media Training in the Blogosphere
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianThe concept of training executives to face traditional media is nothing new; many communications professionals have tried-and-true strategies that they dust off and update when an interview opportunity arises. But the emerging (and rapidly metastasizing)… Continued
Want to Reverse a Negative Image? Get Some Backup!
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianIf you are representing a client or are with a company that wants to alter a negative public perception based on outdated information, you’ll need to follow these best practices, says AISI’s communications VP, Nancy… Continued