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Annual Reports Version 2.0: Taking IR’s Main Attraction to Cyberspace

August 18th, 2008 by

Never a function ripe with proverbial sex appeal, investor relations has experienced a makeover in recent years, having been bitten by the digital bug alongside many of its conservative corporate counterparts. Now, IR executives are… Continued

Study Shows Many Americans Suffer from E-mail Addiction

August 18th, 2008 by

According to AOL Mail’s fourth annual E-mail Addiction Survey, 46% of e-mail users report being hooked on the medium. In case you needed any confirmation, the survey reveals that people really do check their e-mail… Continued

Think Green, Act Green, Create Green

August 18th, 2008 by

Today, most companies have some type of environmental policy or social responsibility initiative in place as part of their brand identity or corporate mission. These efforts may vary in breath and depth, but in most… Continued

Sustainability Reporting—Where’s the Context and What is Your Role?

August 18th, 2008 by

No company would ever think of reporting its financial performance without including some measurement of costs or expenses along the way. Yet that is exactly what most organizations do when preparing their non-financial reports. Here,… Continued

Simple Techniques for Media Interviews: How to Skillfully Deliver Your Message

August 12th, 2008 by

Most of us have found ourselves in awkward situations where we, or others, said something that ground communications to a halt. Or, we’ve left a meeting wishing we’d said more to advance our position but… Continued

How to Forge Stronger Media Relations with Media Tours

August 12th, 2008 by

You’re the PR pro at a technology company. The engineering team has had initial success with a new product and timing is right to launch. You have recommended a media tour. Next thing you know,… Continued

Social Media Marketing Best Practices

August 12th, 2008 by

Yes, everybody is doing it—incorporating social media into marketing campaigns—but that doesn’t mean everyone is doing it right. Connecting a brand and its messages with target audiences in an authentic way is essential to ongoing… Continued

Aligning Your Brand with Green Causes:  How to Get Started 

August 12th, 2008 by

There are ways you can align your company brand with green causes—just follow these nine tips: •    Identify the areas that matter to your stakeholders. •    Identify the areas for which your company is positioned… Continued

Green Business: From Risk Management To Opportunity Capitalization

August 12th, 2008 by

When the first wave of environmentalism washed ashore in the 1980s and early ’90s, it was easy to cite the increase in regulation as the main driver. Businesses implemented green practices out of necessity and… Continued

10 Ways NonProfits Can Maximize Press Coverage

August 7th, 2008 by

Yes, even cash-strapped nonprofits can increase their media profile without dipping into limited company coffers. Here are 10 ways to do so: 1. Make a Flash file that goes along with an e-mail pitch. This… Continued