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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…

The No. 1 Way to Avoid Typos

May 20th, 2013 by

Whether it’s an email to subscribers or a simple tweet, nothing makes an organization seem less professional than errant spelling or obvious mistakes.

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… Continued

Deploying Online Market Research To Spark Better Media Relations

May 20th, 2013 by

Ongoing media relations success depends not only on having something new to say, but, also, something that will get the media’s attention.

Along With Rise of Big Data Comes Risk of ‘Leakage’; Sure, It’s Not Sexy, But Senior Executives Prefer LinkedIn

May 20th, 2013 by

When it comes to making the most of your data, control is the name of the game. LinkedIn remains the top social media network for business professionals

Case Study: Environmental Fight to Protect Snow Gets Major Assist From Celebrity Snowboarders And Data-Driven Report

May 20th, 2013 by

Skiers and snowboarders are having an increasingly tough time finding new powder to master. The culprit? Climate change.