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It’s Called ‘Social’ Media for a Reason

November 21st, 2013 by

Social media, in many ways, has expedited the relationship building process. Still, there are no sure things when it comes to getting your message out there.

3 PR Tips to Improve Returns on Instagram

November 20th, 2013 by

On Wednesday, Instagram rolled out a Windows Phone app, meaning that it is available on the top three mobile OS platforms.

Stumped on PR Metrics? Try a ‘Hybrid’ Approach

November 20th, 2013 by

“Did this change behavior?” As data becomes integral to public relations, the question may be the new mantra for marketing communications professionals.

Food Fight: Macy’s Gets Egg on Face in Beef Over Turkey Day Float

November 19th, 2013 by

Macy’s found itself in a viral nightmare this week, when the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association objected to Joan Jett appearing on their state float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

Perception Versus Reality in PR

November 19th, 2013 by

Earlier in my career I worked with an editor for a media magazine who moved into PR after the magazine went defunct. We’ve kept in touch, him pitching stories to me for media-company clients, and… Continued

Perception Versus Reality in PR

November 19th, 2013 by

Earlier in my career I worked with an editor for a media magazine who moved into PR after the magazine went defunct. We’ve kept in touch, him pitching stories to me for media-company clients, and me always trusting his judgment and willing to take a call. Why was I so willing? Because he’s a thoughtful […]

Wedding Traditional PR Channels to Social Platforms Nets More Effective Campaigns

November 19th, 2013 by

PR pros can be forgiven if they’re having a tough time convincing C-level managers about the value of social channels. Business decision-makers are still grappling with how to wrap some hard numbers around social platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

4 Tips to Measure the Success of Your Content Strategy

November 18th, 2013 by

Establishing built-in metrics to measure the performance of a content strategy is key to its success.

A Gnawing Crisis in PR: Measuring The ROI on Social Media Channels

November 18th, 2013 by

Public Relations professionals are under more and more pressure to measure the results of their work. At the same time, the professional media outlets, which have been the mainstay of the third-party credibility model, continue to crumble while digital communication has taken center stage.

Mobile Devices Are Constantly In Reach; Your Twitter Fans Want a Response to Their Queries (10 Minutes Ago)

November 18th, 2013 by

There were very few investors who waited to jump on Twitter’s IPO when the social networking platform went public on November 7. In a similar vein more than half (53%) of consumers that reach out to brands on Twitter expect a (very) quick follow up, according to a new study.