Communicators are likely to keep a close eye on how Rolling Stone magazine contains the damage after the publication last weekend retracted its article about a brutal gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity.
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How I Got Here: Better, On Time, Paranoid
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsIn PR News’ periodic look at how PR executives got to the pinnacle of communication, Matt Afflixio from Access Communications argues in favor of being paranoid, on time and always better.
Serving Up Content for a Snackable World
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsThe death of long-form writing may be greatly exaggerated. But when it comes to distributing PR- and marketing-related content that your constituents will pay attention to (and maybe even share), “snackable” content is the most promising recipe for success.
6 Ways to Help Manage a Heavy Load
April 6th, 2015 by Mike McDougallIs your to-do list spiraling out of control? Try these six suggestions to tame the beast.
Lessons Learned from the Kraft Heinz Press Release
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsWhen H.J. Heinz Co. announced its acquisition of Kraft Foods Group recently—creating the third-largest food and beverage company in North America—a smorgasbord of PR accompanied the move.
When the Conversation Gets Derailed
April 6th, 2015 by Katie PaineStarbucks and SeaWorld kicked off integrated messaging campaigns in the last month that were based on the most fundamental premise of good PR: Symmetrical (two-way) conversations are preferable to one-way. Both tightly integrated paid media with earned and owned. And both—judging from media and consumer reaction—failed spectacularly.
Telecoms Use Promos to Grow Social, Biz
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsTelecom companies are looking for a new lifeline on their social channels. Social media engagement in the telecom sector grew just 1 percent, from January 1-March 15, compared with the same period in 2014, according to an exclusive study by social media analytics company Shareablee.
3 Tips for Making Meetings Less Painful and More Productive
April 2nd, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzWith a “more-with-less” model seeping through corporate America, brands and organizations no longer have the luxury of constantly having meetings.
PR Insider: Staying Connected While Disconnecting
April 2nd, 2015 by Jennifer LeckstromWorking remotely isn’t a new concept, but for a culture that already has a habit of foregoing vacation days, is it possible to ever leave work behind?
How to Get Your Brand Started on Instagram [Infographic]
April 1st, 2015 by Richard BrownellThis infographic demonstrates in a few simple steps how to get your brand set up on Instagram.