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Rolling Stone Failure a Stark Lesson for Communicators

April 6th, 2015 by

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.

How I Got Here: Better, On Time, Paranoid

April 6th, 2015 by

In 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

The 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

Is 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

When 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

Starbucks 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

Telecom 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

With 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

Working 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

This infographic demonstrates in a few simple steps how to get your brand set up on Instagram.