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Here’s Why Facebook, the ‘Largest Data-Mining Operation in Human History,’ Bought WhatsApp

February 20th, 2014 by

At its core, WhatsApp is meant for user-to-user communication, creating a difficult task for Facebook to monetize the app in its current form.

PR Insider: Don’t Be Stifled by PR Tenets

February 20th, 2014 by

Here is some abridged contrarian thinking about how to approach important aspects of PR that you didn’t learn in school.

Chevron’s Pizza Party PR Fails to Make Amends

February 19th, 2014 by

The Appalachia division of Chevron distributed 100 gift certificates for free pizza to Pennsylvania residents after a natural gas well explosion.

Olympian Bode Miller Avoids Weepy Interview Blame Game

February 18th, 2014 by

Bode Miller’s reaction to his Olympic interview is a classic lesson for brand communicators in dealing a measured response.

How to Manage the Worst Situations Using Basic Rules and Authentic PR

February 17th, 2014 by

Whether it’s the mayor of a city or the president of a corporation, it’s crucial that the leader of the organization play a prominent role during a time of crisis.

Senior Managers Spooked by Public Speaking; Enterprise Companies Looking to Boost Communication With SMBs

February 17th, 2014 by

More than 33% of business professionals said they wanted training for knowing how to tell a story in public while 44% said they needed training to help them “connect and engage with audiences,” according to a recent survey.

When the Event Starts, Plans Can Be Worthless, but Planning is Everything

February 17th, 2014 by

There are important things to learn from the Olympics about communications—lessons that apply in all kinds of PR initiatives.

How To Attach LinkedIn to Your PR Strategy

February 17th, 2014 by

LinkedIn is still being underused by PR pros at both the agency and corporate levels.

In the Heat of a Crisis, Will Your PR Plan Work?

February 17th, 2014 by

Brands and organizations put so much faith in their written plan that they have difficulty adapting quickly to the inevitable unforeseen events and developments that occur.

Facebook’s Custom Gender Option a Lesson in Understanding Your Audience

February 14th, 2014 by

What does the announcement of Facebook’s new gender options tell communicators?