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Five Ways To Get Better Photos for Your Media Kit

November 24th, 2008 by

A frequently overlooked component of a press package is the photography. Too often, the accompany photos, which are typically headshots of a company’s C-suite execs, look either like mugshots you would find in a post… Continued

I’m Going on TV; What Do I Wear?

November 24th, 2008 by

You’ve done your media preparation and practice. You’re well acquainted with your interviewer, you know what questions to anticipate and you have a game plan for your responses. Now the one question that remains is,… Continued

What Do We Mean by "Sustainable Globalization?"

November 24th, 2008 by

Globalization is defined as “the rapid expansion and integration of business activities across borders in response to dramatic technology and government policy changes in the latter part of the 20th century." Globalization has integrated national… Continued

How to Prevent Greenwashing Charges

November 24th, 2008 by

Wikipedia uses the sophisticated French-based portmanteau—a blend of two or more words—to classify greenwashing as a mixture of “green” and “whitewash,” describing the effect of company misleading consumers about its environmental practices or its products’… Continued

CSR Leaders Hopeful Despite Poor Economy

November 24th, 2008 by

“Corporate Responsibility in a New Economy: Findings of the Business of Social Responsibility/Cone “Corporate Responsibility in a New World” survey revealed that, despite difficult times and declining budgets, CR leaders are surprisingly optimistic, with 77%… Continued

PR by the Numbers: Johnson & Johnson’s Mommy Problem

November 19th, 2008 by

On November 12, the non-profit Babywearing International launched International Babywearing Week, a week when “nonprofit babywearing groups all over the world are celebrating babywearing, and thousands of volunteers are working to publicize the benefits of… Continued

Note to Spokespersons: Delivery Matters

November 19th, 2008 by

Once you have simple, clear messages with strong proof points and anecdotes to back them up, there’s one crucial ingredient left—a strong delivery. Speech experts say voice quality drives initial impressions even more than content,… Continued

Finding a Good Company Expert/Spokesperson

November 18th, 2008 by

Identifying a good and qualified company expert/spokesperson can be a challenge but if you follow these guidelines below, you’ll be on your way. When selecting your company expert, select an individual who:   •    Is open… Continued

How to Maximize Chances for CSR Campaign Success

November 17th, 2008 by

When working in tandem with another organization on a campaign, it’s imperative that both sides of the partnership be in sync with messaging, says Jerry Davies, media relations director for Farmers Insurance Group, which has… Continued

Cause Marketing Affects Sales, says New Study

November 17th, 2008 by

According to research conducted by Cone and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, cause-related marketing can exponentially increase sales. Nearly 200 research participants evaluated a new regional magazine and were exposed to either a cause-related… Continued