Some online pressrooms are a study in obfuscating clutter and about as reporter-friendly as a tightly lipped C-suite executive whose company is about to be bought by another. But it doesn’t have to be that… Continued
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Learning From Tim Russert
June 23rd, 2008 by Iris DorbianPerhaps too often we learn from others’ mistakes rather from their examples. In this vein, one of the positives that has come from Tim Russert’s unexpected passing is the reminder to learn from his expertise… Continued
Media Guideposts for Emergency Situations
June 23rd, 2008 by Iris DorbianOne of the best responses to an anticipated crisis to always have a crisis plan in place. This is critical especially when dealing with the media. Following are a few guideposts every PR professional should… Continued
Make Your Videos Make Money
June 17th, 2008 by PRNEWS53% of all people age three and up will watch online video this year. That is a staggering amount of people, considering that last year that number was below 40%. At the MPA Video Magazine… Continued
Elle and Microsoft: Know Your (Digital) Audience
June 17th, 2008 by PRNEWSKnowing your audience is the number one key to success in any industry. But at the Elle/Microsoft “Seeking the Sought After” breakfast last week, Microsoft Advertising Global Research Director Beth Uyenco explained that simply knowing… Continued
If At First You Don’t Succeed, Try Another Angle
June 16th, 2008 by Iris DorbianFor Sue Vitters Howland, VP of Weber Shandwick, attracting the media’s attention to your company’s innovative initiatives may have everything to do with the focus of your pitch. “Workforce trends tend to have a broad… Continued
Online Video’s 1% Problem
June 16th, 2008 by PRNEWSOMMA Video conference opened today. Here, digital media guru and frequent min contributor Steve Smith discusses in a Media Post article the changes in the online video world over the past year, what YouTube is… Continued
Reaping Biz Benefits of Philanthropy Programs
June 16th, 2008 by Iris DorbianGenerosity comes easily when business is booming and optimism is running high. But when companies experience economic setbacks, corporate giving programs may face increased scrutiny from internal stakeholders who are looking for places to cut… Continued
Half of All Businesses Lack Sustainability Vision
June 16th, 2008 by Iris DorbianA global study on corporations’ concern for environmental sustainability shows that half of all businesses polled lack a sustainability strategy. The survey, developed by The Vandiver Group and sponsored by Pinnacle Worldwide, shed light on… Continued
Integrate IR and CSR Communications
June 16th, 2008 by Iris DorbianInvestors are increasingly beginning to see CSR as a form of risk management; it’s up to communications executives to bridge their IR and CSR messaging. The following tips serve as a guide for how to… Continued