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11 Tips to Help You Prove PR Value in 2016 and Beyond

December 7th, 2015 by

As we enter the high season of planning for 2016, we must recognize that the executives who invest in PR have become more discriminating when evaluating our performance. The challenge to prove the value of

4 Press Release Alternatives That Drive Engagement

December 7th, 2015 by

You’d never guess it by looking at the rapid-fire barrage of press releases coming out of the major news wire services each day, but pretty much every Chief Communications Officer wants to issue fewer press

How Valvoline and its Agency Used Competition to Drive a Campaign

December 4th, 2015 by

To stand out in a crowded industry, Valvoline and Cohn & Wolfe realized they needed to take an extra step and get their audience involved in the campaign.

Zappos Takes ‘Giving Back’ Literally With Dead-of-Night Gift Drop-Off in Hanover, N.H.

December 4th, 2015 by

Please visit your local mom-and-pop shops this holiday season. Go to that toy store that's been around for 65 years and which just suffered another humiliating rent increase. Buy your wrapping paper at the greeting… Continued

Zappos Takes ‘Giving Back’ Literally With Dead-of-Night Gift Drop-Off in Hanover, N.H.

December 4th, 2015 by

Please visit your local mom-and-pop shops this holiday season. Go to that toy store that’s been around for 65 years and which just suffered another humiliating rent increase. Buy your wrapping paper at the greeting card store that’s hanging on by its fingernails and getting by on deeply felt smiles. OK, my commercial’s over. I’m … Continued

Zappos Takes ‘Giving Back’ Literally With Dead-of-Night Gift Drop-Off in Hanover, N.H.

December 4th, 2015 by

Please visit your local mom-and-pop shops this holiday season. Go to that toy store that’s been around for 65 years and which just suffered another humiliating rent increase. Buy your wrapping paper at the greeting card store that’s hanging on by its fingernails and getting by on deeply felt smiles. OK, my commercial’s over. I’m … Continued

Zuckerberg and Chan Raise the Bar for CSR

December 3rd, 2015 by

Never far from the headlines, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan made a special announcement on Tuesday, but this time the company is playing second fiddle.

2 Easy (and Important) PR Metrics You Can Get From Google Analytics

December 3rd, 2015 by

One of the best tools for measuring social media activity is right in front of you, and it’s free: Google Analytics. If you don’t have it set up to monitor your website, you’re missing out on extensive and easy-to-catch data that can help you optimize your PR campaigns on social media.

11 Periscope Guidelines for Expert Live Broadcasting

December 2nd, 2015 by

By all accounts, live streaming is affordable, powerful and can be used in many contexts by a variety of organization types. You just need some expert guidance to get started as live streaming broadcaster.

5 Tips for Creating a Quick Client Video

December 2nd, 2015 by

Creating video for your clients doesn’t have to be labor intensive, expensive, or highly produced. More than likely, the main ingredients are already at your fingertips.