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Dig Deeper for Yourself and Your PR Team

December 16th, 2013 by

While the caliber of PR-focused training is at an all-time high, communicators are suffering from being too narrowly concentrated on “PR” issues.

PR Billing Rates Pegged to the Market

December 16th, 2013 by

Nearly a third of PR agencies calculate their billing rates by relying on what the market will bear, according to an exclusive study conducted by StevensGouldPincus on behalf of PR News.

Your Existing Business Model is on Borrowed Time; Brand Loyalty Can Be Won (or Lost) in Mere Seconds

December 16th, 2013 by

More than 9 out of 10 U.S. companies are changing business models to meet new client demands and keep up with disruptive technologies, according to a recent study from KPMG.

Social Media Starting to Become Legitimate Tool for Internal Relations

December 16th, 2013 by

Leaders in social media for internal communications may offer useful lessons for the rest of us.

PR Insider: The Changing Relationship Between Celebrities and Brands

December 13th, 2013 by

Celebrities pushing products in the media is not new. What is new is the way celebrity partnerships are taking shape.

Twitter Flip-Flop on Block Feature Raises Questions for Communicators

December 13th, 2013 by

Twitter on Thursday reversed course on a change to its “block” feature following negative reaction from users. The move is a potent reminder for PR pros to listen carefully to their audiences and customers. In a digital age, decision making by corporate fiat increasingly seems like a losing proposition.

Forbes’ DVorkin: Mobile Is Going to Crush Newsrooms

December 13th, 2013 by

Given the proliferation of media voices, companies need to legitimize their content. Forbes’ Lewis DVorkin knows about that better than anyone.

What You Need to Know About Instagram’s New Messaging Feature

December 12th, 2013 by

Facebook’s Instagram, announced its newest messaging feature that will allow users to directly message 15 friends simultaneously.

The Only Thing Worse Than Yahoo’s Latest Email Problem Is Its PR Response

December 12th, 2013 by

The pixie dust around Yahoo and CEO Marissa Mayer is fading fast, as one of its mainstays, Yahoo Mail, has become a consistent PR headache.

Pitching Stories to Overworked Journalists

December 12th, 2013 by

Gaining media attention is a daunting task, and it isn’t going to get any easier in 2014. But these story pitching techniques that will increase your odds.