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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.

Sharp Contrasts in Response to Crises

May 11th, 2015 by

There’s a British proverb that says, “Youth looks forward but age looks back.” That pretty much sums up the way Blue Bell Ice Cream and Twitter handled their respective crises last month.

Is Your Content Ready for Prime Time?

May 11th, 2015 by

If you’re like most PR pros, one of your concerns is feeding the content maw virtually 24/7. Perhaps a new report can sharpen your targeting plan. A generational study shows most people consume online content between 8 p.m. and midnight.

PR Insider: How Legacy Brands Adapt to a New Age

May 7th, 2015 by

Legacy brands face a unique challenge in maintaining relevancy in the digital age. Here is how one such company met and overcame that challenge.

How Tom Brady Can Stop His Reputation’s Deflation

May 7th, 2015 by

Everyone makes mistakes, sometimes egregious ones, but in time those can be forgiven. What is not forgiven is lying about your role in bad behavior.

A Plain Truth About the Media Ecosystem

May 7th, 2015 by

There are so many sources of news media now and so many ways to get the news, it’s difficult to determine which outlets and journalists have the most influence. Also, social media has leveled the playing field, and traditional media brands don’t matter as much now. So you’ve been led to believe—or want to believe. […]

A Plain Truth About the Media Ecosystem

May 7th, 2015 by

There are so many sources of news media now and so many ways to get the news, it’s difficult to determine which outlets and journalists have the most influence. Also, social media has leveled the playing field, and traditional media brands don’t matter as much now. So you’ve been led to believe—or want to believe. […]

A Plain Truth About the Media Ecosystem

May 7th, 2015 by

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7 Ways to Manage the Press Release Approval Process

May 7th, 2015 by

Google started putting company press releases in its news search results this spring, which likely silenced some who claimed the press release was dead. It remains an important tool for communicators, which means the stress of managing edits from senior leaders and clients is not going away anytime soon.