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4 Ways Your Tweet Could Lead to a Crisis

August 22nd, 2014 by

Twitter is a powerful tool that can take your brand to new heights, but in the wrong hands it can be a terrible weapon that can lead to a PR disaster.

2 Essential Qualities of Successful Social Media Strategists

August 21st, 2014 by

Catherine Allen, executive vice president for SHIFT Communications, has learned from long experience what kind of communicators have a tendency to rise to leadership levels. In this Q&A, she looks at those qualities through the prism of social media.

3 PR Lessons from the Ice Bucket Challenge

August 21st, 2014 by

Nearly four weeks into the phenomenon, the Ice Bucket Challenge shows no signs of letting up. The idea of dumping cold water on one’s head to raise money for charity may be a watershed for both brands and nonprofits alike when it comes to how to raise money for charitable causes and get the word […]

Infographic: When’s the Best Time to for PR Reps to Send Emails?

August 21st, 2014 by

Getting your timing down can make the difference between a purchase and unsubscribe, a happy customer and a disgruntled one.

4 Tips for Effective Integrated Marketing Messages

August 20th, 2014 by

Positioning and developing an effective integrated message needs to be more focused the consumer’s needs and less on the features of your product or service.

British Bakery Chain Serves Perfect Response to PR Debacle

August 20th, 2014 by

In a digital age—with some imagination—it’s much easier to turn a negative into a positive, as evidenced by how bakery king Greggs responded after an offensive company logo appeared on Google.

7 Keys to Crisis Message Development

August 19th, 2014 by

Your brand’s communications team should have a comprehensive crisis-management plan in place that includes these key items for message development.

8 Questions to Ask to Determine If You’re Producing ‘Quality’ Content

August 18th, 2014 by

If you’re in the business of producing content, you need to get a handle on what puts the “quality” in quality content.

More Noise in the Feed? Twitter Experiment Provokes a Backlash

August 18th, 2014 by

Since it went public late last year, Twitter has made a series of changes designed to monetize the microblogging service. Its latest experiment—a change to user timelines—has upset some users.

PR Insider: Learning Effective Communications from Military Practices

August 18th, 2014 by

Civilian organizations and corporate brands can learn helpful tips from military communications practices.