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SEC Rule May Boost Cooperation Between PR and Investor Relations

May 27th, 2013 by

PR and IR execs have traditionally had a tenuous relationship. But that may be changing, albeit slowly.

How To Measure Your CSR Efforts

May 27th, 2013 by

The SPI, or the world’s newest reporting standards on social and environmental reporting, is being introduced to countries and their governments.

Social Media Guidelines for Regulated Companies

May 27th, 2013 by

The use of social media just got a little more relevant—and risky—for publicly traded companies.

Online Press Releases Can Be An Effective Vehicle To Drive Lead-Gen

May 27th, 2013 by

Press releases are an effective way to get a message out to a large number of media outlets. Unfortunately, that isn’t the end goal of most businesses.

Consumers Will Pay a Premium For a Brand “Experience”; Bucking a Trend, Gen-Yers Focus More On Their Savings

May 27th, 2013 by

Consumers will pay more for a product if the brand offers an interactive experience. Gen-Yers say they plan to increase their savings over the next year.

4 Ground Rules for Sharing Social Metrics With Your CEO

May 24th, 2013 by

Don’t wait for your CEO to say “bottom-line me” when you’re reporting social media metrics.

NASCAR Races Toward 1 Million Salutes on Twitter & Instagram

May 23rd, 2013 by

A Memorial Day social media campaign from a savvy brand raises awareness of our nation’s troops while asking little of its fans—a neat trick.

When Using Quotes in Your Writing, Make Sure They Pop

May 22nd, 2013 by

Quotes from executives in any public forum, whether a Salon magazine interview or internal press release, need to be handled with care.

Why ROI is Often a Useless Metric for PR Professionals

May 21st, 2013 by

Planning PR campaigns is only half the battle—you also need to prove that your efforts made a difference.

Media Inquiries Into PR Departments Should Not Be an Exercise in Frustration

May 20th, 2013 by

You’re a busy journalist. You’re on deadline. You’re trying to round up sources and interviews for a story you need to crank out today. One of your most promising sources is not responding, gone off the grid. But you’re still hopeful, especiall…