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When it Comes to Spending on Social, Facebook Dominates

May 5th, 2014 by

Asked what’s been the most effective social media channel, 50% of respondents said Facebook, with Twitter trailing far behind (27%).

Powerade Drops Controversial Ingredient After Teenager’s Petition

May 5th, 2014 by

A representative for the Atlanta-based company confirmed Sunday that Powerade will no longer include brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which the Food and Drug Administration describes as a stabilizer for flavoring oils in fruit-flavored drinks.

6 Reasons Why Your Email Pitches Wind Up as Spam

May 2nd, 2014 by

Knowing these common reasons why your email pitches are getting blocked by spam filters might help you recover your belief in your ability to control your fate—and give your pitches a fighting chance.

Communicators Beware: The Big Debate Around Big Data Is Heating Up

May 2nd, 2014 by

Placing limits on how data is used is certainly not going to make it go away. PR professionals still need to learn how to harness the power of Big Data.

Winning in the Court of Public Opinion

May 2nd, 2014 by

It’s a PR nightmare. Imagine your brand is under siege because one of your own uttered some repugnant remarks that found their way into the media and went viral. All hell is breaking loose and the “talent” that has made your brand very rich and very popular is putting the squeeze on you to make […]

Succession Messaging Is a Key as Ford Replaces Its Most Successful CEO in Decades

May 1st, 2014 by

New CEO Mark Fields will have big shoes to fill, as Alan Mulally was revered at Ford for the company’s successes since he took over.

3 Questions Brands Should Ask Before Launching on Snapchat

May 1st, 2014 by

Snapchat’s new messaging features inspire thoughts on how communicators can use direct messaging apps to share content and raise brand awareness.

What Would the NBA Commish Do? How to Manage Stress in a Crisis

April 30th, 2014 by

It’s a matter of scale, of course, but surely there are plenty of communicators and PR pros who can relate to having to deal with a severe crisis (with a lot of moving parts) that could result in severe erosion of the brand or organization.

Twitter’s Not Growing Fast Enough. Why PR Pros Should Care.

April 30th, 2014 by

Twitter’s Q1 earnings report holds an important lesson for communicators about focusing your resources on social media channels.

A Chrome Extension That Fixes Incorrect Usage of “Literally?” That’s Cool. Literally.

April 29th, 2014 by

A programmer named Mike Walker has invented a Google Chrome extension that changes every use of “literally” to “figuratively.”