Communicators have responsibilities that span various areas of corporate social responsibility. One would argue that the primary role of a communicator typically focuses on managing company and stakeholder alignment to anticipate stakeholder action. Increasing regulation… Continued
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Continuous Improvement: GE Military Product Disclosure in 2007 Citizenship Report
September 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianAdd Punch to Your CSR Initiatives Through Product Giving Programs
September 29th, 2008 by Iris DorbianWith increased pressure to demonstrate their social responsibility, today’s companies are realizing the need to align their giving programs with business needs, business objectives and branding. Whether you seek new ways to build positive brand… Continued
Tip Sheet: Ten Questions to Ask a Media Measurement Firm
September 29th, 2008 by PRNEWSBy Mark Weiner A study sponsored in part by the Institute for Public Relations and The Arthur Page Society revealed that, while executives who fund PR programs desire measurement to gauge performance and ROI, they… Continued
Ready, Train, Fire: Preparing to Face Traditional & Citizen Journalists
September 22nd, 2008 by PRNEWSMedia relations is a prime component of public relations, but it largely encompasses proactively engaging journalists to get coverage. When the tables are turned and communicators (or their clients) are in the media spotlight answering… Continued
Hoax-Busting: Managing Gossip and Rumors Online
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianWe’ve all seen our share of Internet hoaxes. The random e-mail calling for a boycott of a major oil company; the forwarded message of a worried mother whose daughter was sickened by a popular food;… Continued
Media Training in the Blogosphere
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianThe concept of training executives to face traditional media is nothing new; many communications professionals have tried-and-true strategies that they dust off and update when an interview opportunity arises. But the emerging (and rapidly metastasizing)… Continued
Want to Reverse a Negative Image? Get Some Backup!
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianIf you are representing a client or are with a company that wants to alter a negative public perception based on outdated information, you’ll need to follow these best practices, says AISI’s communications VP, Nancy… Continued
Hoax-Busting: Managing Gossip and Rumors Online
September 22nd, 2008 by PRNEWSWe’ve all seen our share of Internet hoaxes. The random e-mail calling for a boycott of a major oil company; the forwarded message of a worried mother whose daughter was sickened by a popular food;… Continued
Ready, Train, Fire: Preparing to Face Traditional & Citizen Journalists
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianMedia relations is a prime component of public relations, but it largely encompasses proactively engaging journalists to get coverage. When the tables are turned and communicators (or their clients) are in the media spotlight answering… Continued
Implementing CSR: The Dos and the Don’ts
September 22nd, 2008 by Iris DorbianCorporate social responsibility is the new business mantra. Everyone’s doing it, but why? “Well, you don’t want to appear anti-social or irresponsible do you?” A lame but very typical response. Cosmetic approaches, that just put… Continued