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CEO departures at the world’s 500 largest revenue-producing companies jumped 10 percent from 2006 to 2007, according to Weber Shandwick’s ongoing CEO Departures analysis. The CEO departure rate is returning to 2005 levels. “Given stagnant… Continued

After 60 years of delivering holiday joy to millions of disadvantaged children, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is launching its first year-round initiative, the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. This new initiative will offer… Continued

PR News and Peppercom will release the findings of their Digital PR survey during the March 11 webinar on “Building and Managing Your Company’s Online Reputation.” Below you will see a portion of the results.… Continued

In a May 2007 nationwide survey of broadcasters and reporters, DS Simon Productions asked 79 respondents to grade PR Pros, give insight into how story decisions are made, and address the growing role of management… Continued

PR professionals are wise to think a bit differently about how to craft messages before sending them into the digital media, including the blogosphere, RSS feeds, chats and online social networks. Why? Simply put, digital… Continued

CEOs Take The Heat According to a new survey released by Weber Shandwick and KRC Research, CEOs carry the lion’s share of blame when their company’s reputation is damaged in a crisis. The study, which… Continued

Those that know me know that I speak allegorically – I have a penchant for using nickel words and often turn to analogy and allusion to make a point. I have always found that it… Continued

By Richard Weiner Got a problem? Go into rehab. That’s the advice de rigeur that many public relations counselors offer to troubled clients. Can a short-term stay in a rehabilitation center really change serious addictions… Continued

Exclusive for Friends of PR News — Get a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, FREE! Here’s how: just take a quick demo of Vocus’ public relations software, which offers PR professionals all the tools… Continued

Every PR person knows that most phone calls to media people are received by voice mail rather than a live person. It’s frustrating, but it’s a fact of life. It’s particularly exasperating when our supervisors… Continued