Using Twitter can sometimes be confusing, and on Monday the company’s CFO proved it when he mistakenly tweeted publicly what was supposed to be a direct message, revealing plans to buy an unspecified company.
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Even Twitter’s CFO Has Trouble Using Twitter
November 25th, 2014 by5 PR Tips on Crafting a Compelling Biography
November 25th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzMore often than not, reading a typical corporate biography is the equivalent of watching paint dry. It’s a lost (and low-cost) opportunity to enhance the value of PR.
The End of Garden-Variety Conferences Is Nigh (or Should Be)
November 25th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzI was watching a New York Knicks game recently when Carmelo Anthony sank a three-point bucket to tie the game. Melo jumped for joy, as the Madison Square Garden crowd roared with approval. A guy sitting courtside (probably in his late 30s or early 40s) leaped out of his seat to revel in the moment, … Continued
4 Key Elements of Any Media Relations Strategy
November 24th, 2014 by Richard BrownellWhatever the size or nature of your brand, you need a solid media relations strategy to reach new customers and develop advocates for your brand.
Thanksgiving Shopping: Brands Justify Opening/Closing for Black Friday
November 24th, 2014 byIn the race to capitalize on the increasing commercialization of the holidays, Black Friday and Gray Thursday have sent more Americans to work on Thanksgiving in both early morning and late night store openings.
PR Insider: Newspapers and Editorial Boards Still Have Impact
November 24th, 2014 by Andrew Blum, AJB CommunicationsEven in today’s digital age and with social media on everyone’s minds, there are still tried and true uses for print media.
Helping the PR Team Soar
November 24th, 2014 by PRNEWSLinda Rutherford, who leads PR at Southwest Airlines, talks about how to motivate her communications team and the role of storytelling at the company.
Communication Lessons From the Ebola Outbreak
November 24th, 2014 by Mina ChangThrough my work with Linking the World, I’ve been involved in coordinating efforts during numerous crises, including the Ebola outbreak. While each situation is unique, the importance of effective communication in these instances isn’t.
Branded Content is Now Top Priority
November 24th, 2014 by Mary BuhayIn the drive to deepen stakeholder relationships, communicators continue to reengineer strategies to include more branded content as part of a paid-earned-owned media engagement strategy.
How to…Strategize for Mobile Apps
November 24th, 2014 by Diane Gage Lofgren and Holly PotterWhether for internal or external audiences, putting information and tools into the palms of your customers’ or employees’ hands seems to be a requirement. But is an app the best solution?