When we compiled the first collection of international cases for The Evolution of Public Relations: Case Studies from Countries in Transition a decade ago, we had a very specific audience in mind. It was to… Continued
Topics
Closing the Gap With the C-Suite: Digital Times Call for Digital Measures
October 13th, 2008 by PRNEWSLike it or not, the media–and business–landscape has changed dramatically in recent hours, weeks, months and years, leaving communications professionals to educate their C- suites as to how to understand new audiences and adjust their… Continued
Social Media Measurement Lags Behind in Rising Tracking Trend
October 13th, 2008 by PRNEWSSocial media may have already made its way into mainstream communications but, according to the results of the PR News/BurrellesLuce Media Measurement and Analysis Survey, it hasn’t broken through the measurement front–yet. The survey, which… Continued
Focus on One Thing and Do it Transparently
October 13th, 2008 by Iris DorbianFor Nancy Tully, vice president, senior business leader for MasterCard Worldwide/Global Technology & Operations, the challenges of working on Project Math, which stressed the value of math education, were overcome by two best practices that… Continued
Align the Right Company with the Right Cause
October 13th, 2008 by Iris DorbianMasterCard’s Project Math community relations/philanthropic program that stressed and promoted the value of math education, worked well because all the components fit together nicely. When picking an issue for your company to promote, make sure… Continued
Six Ways to Court Bloggers
October 7th, 2008 by Iris DorbianFor PR professionals hoping to cultivate bloggers for media coverage, here are six invaluable tips: Take a blogger out to lunch: "If you value the blogosphere, [it’s imcumbent upon you to do so,"] says Michael… Continued
Thinking It Through: Best Practices for Launching a Cause Initiative
October 7th, 2008 by Iris DorbianFor other companies wishing to launch a similar cause initiative to the Start! Program that addresses adult inactivity with a multifaceted integrated communications program, Robyn Landry, executive vice president of communications for the American Heart… Continued
How to Put Together a Green Marketing Media Partnership
October 6th, 2008 by Iris DorbianIf you are a green expert or run a green business you’ll probably find the welcome mat out at most local broadcast stations. If you aren’t greeted with open arms, go to the next station.… Continued
How to Stage Great Media Events
October 6th, 2008 by Iris DorbianIn order to increase the likelihood that the media will cover your press conference or promotional event, you need to make it as easy as possible for journalists to attend by removing every logistical obstacle.… Continued