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Top Places to Work in PR 2014: ADP

September 16th, 2014 by

ADP The communications arm of ADP naturally understands the importance of both horizontal and vertical communications. With this in mind, ADP operates under a largely open and direct policy—if a member of corporate communications truly… Continued

What’s the Value of Shock PR? Urban Outfitters Appears to Mock Kent State Massacre

September 16th, 2014 by

The conventional wisdom is that there’s no such thing as bad PR. If you’re being talked about, there’s business value. And anyway, you can always apologize for your transgressions later, right? When you write about… Continued

Pew Study: Millennials Read More Books Than Older Generations

September 15th, 2014 by

According to Pew, 67% of those ages 16 to 29 read a book at least once a week, considerably more than the 58% of adults ages 30 and older who do so. For PR pros, it’s time to challenge the conventional wisdom regarding millennials.

Join Twitter Chat with PR News Measurement Hall of Famers on Sept. 17

September 15th, 2014 by

To participate in the Twitter chat, sign in to Twitter on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. ET and use the hashtag #prmeasure.

Measure Twice, Cut Once? How About We Just Measure!

September 15th, 2014 by

Measurement is one of those irrefutable initiatives in the PR and marketing world. You cannot argue with the idea that what can’t be measured can’t be managed. Nor can you dispute the reality that many practitioners do not take measurement seriously.

Measure Twice, Cut Once? How About We Just Measure!

September 15th, 2014 by

Measurement is one of those irrefutable initiatives in the PR and marketing world.  You cannot argue with the idea that what can’t be measured can’t be managed. Nor can you dispute the reality that many… Continued

PR Pros Need Better Strategies to Handle Crises

September 15th, 2014 by

This year is no exception to the numerous PR crises that have been worsened by faulty actions of crises specialists and clients.

The Fickle Consumer

September 15th, 2014 by

Even the most popular brands are not immune to rapidly changing consumer tastes.

How To Give a Presentation in 9 Words

September 15th, 2014 by

A presentation isn’t about great-looking slides, it’s about ideas that attract people. Refine your point, work out what’s important and make it matter to the other person.

Short. Fun. Sequential. How to Reinvent the Press Release

September 15th, 2014 by

It’s an unorthodox (and new) way of getting your message out. Call it press release by piecemeal. Considering how time-poor journalists are these days, communicators increasingly need to have their press releases cut right to the chase.