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
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I’m Going on TV; What Do I Wear?
November 24th, 2008 by Iris DorbianYou’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 PRNEWSGlobalization 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 Iris DorbianWikipedia 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 Iris Dorbian“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 PRNEWSOn 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 Iris DorbianOnce 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 Iris DorbianIdentifying 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 Iris DorbianWhen 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 Iris DorbianAccording 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