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Corporate social responsibility is the new business mantra. Everyone’s doing it, but why? “Well, you don’t want to appear anti-social or irresponsible do you?” A lame but very typical response. Cosmetic approaches, that just put… Continued

Media 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

I’m a devout tree hugger. I started my career as a bright-eyed optimist at the National Wildlife Federation. As already specified on recycled paper in my last will and testament, I’ll bequeath a good chunk… Continued

We’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

In the past, a few watchdogs may have kept close tabs on an organization; today that number has skyrocketed, with social networks monitoring, discussing and questioning the motives of deep-pocket companies that claim to be… Continued

The 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

If you are representing a client or are with a company that wants to alter a negative public perception based on outdated information, you’ll need to follow these best practices, says AISI’s communications VP, Nancy… Continued

Before you start any type of marketing or advertising campaign, you need a plan. You don’t have to put together a 200-plus-page document outlining all your goals and objectives, but you do need to define… Continued

Most media people have policies against receiving gifts.  But there is one gift that all of them welcome: a great story idea. Great stories get attention and can lead to promotions, awards and prestige.  That’s… Continued

Communications executives have an increasing number of tools in their arsenals with the advent of digital media. These are in addition to their old reliable media pitching techniques. While all of these options make media… Continued