“Know Thyself” —inscribed on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi *** In 1967, in what seemed like a far less-complicated time, a McDonald’s TV commercial, borrowing the tune from “Down by the Riverside,” claimed its burger restaurants were “my kind of place, a hap, hap, happy place, a clean and snappy place.” […]
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A Recipe for McDonald’s’ Image Problems: You Should Want Fries With That
May 14th, 2015 by Seth Arenstein“Know Thyself” —inscribed on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi *** In 1967, in what seemed like a far less-complicated time, a McDonald’s TV commercial, borrowing the tune from “Down by the… Continued
What PR Pros Need to Know About Facebook Instant Articles
May 13th, 2015 by Richard BrownellFacebook’s Instant Articles has the potential to change the way people absorb news and content, and how PR communicators do their jobs.
5 Questions Nonprofits Should Ask PR Agencies Before Hiring Them
May 13th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzBefore they pull the trigger on expenditures, nonprofits have to make sure they’re a worthy investment. Hiring a PR agency is no exception.
3 Questions to Ask to Make Killer Videos for Your Brand
May 12th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzPatricia Garofalo, global communications leader, Water & Process Technologies, GE Power & Water, shares three helpful questions to ask yourself when looking to create great videos for your brand.
Snapchat Edges Closer to Prime Time With Sophia Vergara Show
May 12th, 2015 by Brian Greene“Modern Family” star Sophia Vergara will be the subject of a six-episode short-form show, “Vergaraland,” which will be available exclusively on Snapchat’s Discover platform. For brand communicators wondering about Snapchat’s future, look no further.
Tumblr Accelerating Its (Desktop) Appeal [Infographic]
May 11th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzFacebook, move over. Well, not exactly, but the social networking giant certainly has more competition these days for both mind share and all-important eyeballs.
What Pro Sports Say About PR
May 11th, 2015 by PRNEWSAn axiom in pro sports is that there is no such thing as an off season. Athletes keep themselves in shape year round and sports execs constantly seek ways to improve their team’s competitive edge. Ditto for PR.
The Week in PR, May 4 – May 11
May 11th, 2015 by PRNEWSAirbnb sends a strong message and Walmart’s insult to injury.
Did Silos, Groupthink Ignite Bud Light Debacle?
May 11th, 2015 by PRNEWSBud Light apparently was trying to be anything but boring with a new marketing message on some of its beer bottles—and got burned in the process.