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PR Insider: Internal Communications In Periods of Rapid Growth

December 23rd, 2013 by

Rapid growth is a great problem for a company to have, but it remains a challenge for corporate communicators. Learn to adapt to your new situation and keep employees in the loop.

How To Hire a Social Media Manager

December 23rd, 2013 by

While hiring a social media guru to guide your expanded PR efforts typically makes good sense, it’s important to find a proven practitioner with the tools to take your marketing to the cutting edge.

Benefits of Reciprocal Mentoring Apply to Both Sides of the Table

December 23rd, 2013 by

Being a part of a global PR agency is a double-edged sword for a young professional: It is both freeing and intimidating. The career possibilities are endless and therein lies the dilemma.

6 PR Archetypes in Search of a Solution

December 23rd, 2013 by

In the age of high-technology, PR pros need a different skill set if they want to succeed. There are those who flourish in digital PR and those who tank.

Tracking Nascent Social Media Platforms Cost of Doing Business

December 23rd, 2013 by

Facebook, Twitter and, to a increasing degree, Instagram tend to suck up most of the oxygen when it comes to how communicators can leverage social networks and align them with corporate goals and objectives. But in the last several months a slew of new social networking tools have strutted across the social landscape prompting massive attention throughout the media.

Case Wheeling and Dealing: Campaign for Bike-Share Program in Minneapolis Inspires Tourists and Residents Alike

December 23rd, 2013 by

when Minneapolis decided to launch a bike-share program city officials knew that it would take a lot of citizen education at the front end and a sustained effort on the backend to get the program running smoothly.

Social Sharing Comes Down to Trust; Too Many Brands Still Take Dim View of Employee Value Proposition Plans

December 23rd, 2013 by

Nearly than 9 out of 10 Americans (86%) trust recommendations from people they know, according to a new survey released by Social Media Link.

Duck Dynasty Star Creates Kobayashi Maru Scenario for A&E

December 20th, 2013 by

A&E faces its own Star Trek-style Kobayashi Maru test, as it attempts to manage the media crisis sparked by comments made by “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson in a recent interview with GQ.

Want to Write Engaging Tweets? Know Your Audience First

December 20th, 2013 by

Finding your brand’s voice on Twitter requires understanding the expectations of your audience and having a firm grip on your organization’s identity and purpose.

Non-Verbal Communications: The Underutilized Skill

December 19th, 2013 by

There are certain people who even when they’re smiling warmly have a certain gravitas. They have a certain air that suggests intelligence, calculation, control, even as they engage the people around them. Bill Clinton has that. So does Denzel Washington. Oprah Winfrey. Colin Powell does, and Ronald Reagan did too. One thing that struck me […]