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A Recipe for McDonald’s’ Image Problems: You Should Want Fries With That

May 14th, 2015 by

“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.” […]

A Recipe for McDonald’s’ Image Problems: You Should Want Fries With That

May 14th, 2015 by

“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

Facebook’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

Before 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

Patricia 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

“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

Facebook, 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

An 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

Airbnb sends a strong message and Walmart’s insult to injury.

Did Silos, Groupthink Ignite Bud Light Debacle?

May 11th, 2015 by

Bud 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.