Corporate real estate (CRE) executives are less likely to be willing to pay a premium for green office space than they were a year ago, even though more of them see energy and sustainability as… Continued
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Most Environmentally and Socially Controversial Companies in October 2008
November 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianAccording to the reputational risk radar RepRisk, the top ten most environmentally and socially controversial companies in October 2008 were: Sanlu, Yili, Wal-Mart, BAE Systems, Chevron, BP, Exxon Mobil, Fonterra, Shell, and Monsanto. Last month’s… Continued
Turning a Media Pitch into a Media Hit
November 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianAnyone who has ever read a book on sales or taken a sales course has heard it – on average it takes anywhere from 3 to 10 contacts before a sale is reached. Although sales… Continued
Ten Tips for Creating and Executing a Successful Speaking Program
November 10th, 2008 by Iris DorbianA successful speaking program consists of identifying and generating a full calendar of potential speaking opportunities in a specific business arena, and then creating a targeted speaking submission or pitch to be considered as an… 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
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
Media Pros Want 24/7 Online News Access
November 3rd, 2008 by Iris DorbianPublic relations practitioners who want insights regarding journalists’ use of online newsrooms, blogs, RSS and social media now have research to guide their media relations practices. The second annual study conducted by Bulldog Reporter and… Continued
How To Respond to Media’s Facts and Opinions
November 3rd, 2008 by Iris DorbianA 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
Five Steps to a Successful Cause Marketing Program
November 3rd, 2008 by Iris DorbianIn this new era of social responsibility, what you don’t do can cost you. "Cause marketing" is now the norm, and customers who visit your Web site and see your advertising want to know that… Continued