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How to Create Visual Content People Actually Want to Look at [Infographic]

April 24th, 2015 by

In an era where catching people’s attention is getting more and more difficult, making your content look good is just as (if not more) important than actually having good content. But creating stunning visual content is much more difficult than it may seem, and the Internet is full of bad design and poorly executed visuals to prove it.

Blue Bell Creameries Tries to Get in Front of a Crisis

April 23rd, 2015 by

When an organization is hit with a crisis, the response will often determine how long the crisis will last, in terms of negative media coverage, as well as any long-term erosion in brand reputation or lead revenue. That’s why PR execs need to keep a close eye on how the crisis now engulfing Blue Bell […]

PR Insider: Making Facebook Work for PR

April 23rd, 2015 by

PR is about presence, positioning, and promotion. Facebook can help your client accomplish all three, if you use the platform for the reason it was created.

What Facebook’s Latest News Feed Changes Mean for PR Pros

April 22nd, 2015 by

For brands and organizations, the change means that they’re most likely going to have to redouble their efforts to produce more user-generated content.

8 Rules to Sharpen Your PR Writing

April 21st, 2015 by

Good PR writing does not happen naturally. There are some key rules that can guide your writing and make your PR communications fresh and exciting.

PR Insider: Keeping It Short and Simple With the Media

April 20th, 2015 by

For PR professionals, especially those tasked with pitching story ideas to the media, the mantra to remember is “Keep It Short and Simple.”

4 Inducted Into PR News’ Measurement Hall of Fame

April 20th, 2015 by

PR News inducted four new members of its PR Measurement Hall of Fame at its Measurement Conference April 20 at Washington, D.C.’s National Press Club.

Ben Affleck Learns the PR Dangers of Censorship

April 20th, 2015 by

Ben Affleck, who directed the political thriller Argo, should know better: you foster what you try to hide. Affleck now is learning that the hard way.

The ‘Duality Gap’ in Corporate Communications

April 20th, 2015 by

Effective PR measurement can often be an elusive goal. The dual truths—that PR should contribute measurably to the business and yet lacks the confidence and often the resources to measure its effectiveness—make clarity of the PR function an elusive goal for many organizations.

Survey: PR Still Spotty on Measurement

April 20th, 2015 by

A PR News survey which questioned 125 PR and marketing executives found that, when it comes to PR measurement and analytics, there remains a significant gap between rhetoric and reality.