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Melding with Millennials

July 28th, 2014 by

For PR managers and directors who want to appeal to millennials, organization and stress management take a backseat to showing that your company takes initiative and motivates teams.

Comcast Debacle Points Out Need for HR/PR Collaboration

July 28th, 2014 by

The recent episode involving a Comcast customer service representative may be particularly cringe-worthy for communicators.

3 Questions to Ask When Choosing a PR Measurement Partner

July 25th, 2014 by

If you are not an expert yourself, it’s recommended that you align with strategic partners, firms and/or resources that specialize in PR measurement.

Facebook Just As Relevant As Ever for PR

July 25th, 2014 by

Let this week’s stellar earnings report for Facebook remind you that the social media platform is still relevant, and you need to be engaged on it.

PR Insider: How Do You Know When Your Client is Ready for Social Media?

July 24th, 2014 by

When it comes to social media, it is doesn’t matter if your client is ready. The media is ready, and they are waiting.

6 Ways to Make Brand Journalism Work for You

July 24th, 2014 by

The best way to generate content that is useful and sharable is to practice brand journalism.

Frito-Lay Crowdsources Potato Chip Flavors, But One Detail Might be a Buzzkill

July 24th, 2014 by

Frito-Lay CFO Hugh Johnston told the AP that the new flavors are more profitable for the company because they put “maybe an ounce or two less” chips in the special bags but charge the same price as a standard bag.

Stephen Colbert Generates Positive PR for Authors—and Himself—in Hachette-Amazon Dispute

July 23rd, 2014 by

Two debut Hachette authors are enjoying the “Colbert bump,” a phenomenon already known in the publishing world whereby books written by authors who appear on “The Colbert Report” see an increase in sales.

Getting Out of the Way Is the Least the Boss Can Do

July 23rd, 2014 by

We offer senior PR managers some food for thought when it comes to strengthening relationships with the rank-and-file.

Google-funded Bus Provides Mobile Showers for Homeless in San Francisco

July 22nd, 2014 by

Thanks in part to a $100,000 grant from Google, an organization called Lava Mae fitted a former public-transit bus with two full private bathrooms, offering hot showers and clean toilets.