While the Obama/Fallon “Mom Dancing” video a PR success story, the Harlem Shake caused problems for a couple of brands.
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Fortune 500’s Twitter, Facebook Efforts Soar; Blogging? Not So Much
March 4th, 2013 by Scott Van CampThe UMass Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research study found big increases in Twitter and Facebook outreach among the largest U.S. companies in 2012. Blogging, however, took a back seat.
To Combat ‘Facebook Fatigue,’ Give the Audience a Content Jolt
March 4th, 2013 by Scott Van CampIn this Q&A, Christine de la Huerta of rbb Public Relations opines on social engagement strategies, the most effective social platforms, measurement and more.
9 Ways That PR Pros Can Capitalize on Infographics
March 4th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergKarl Gude, editor-in-residence, Michigan State University School of Journalism, provided 9 ways for public relations pros to capitalize on visual opportunities.
Half-Baked Digital Ideas Will Leave Your Customers With a Really Bad Taste
March 1st, 2013 by Diane SchwartzWhile nearly every brand is online – be it with a Web site, email marketing programs, social media, apps – many brands make the mistake of going a bit too far by not going far enough. I’m not talking about chasing the next shiny object. I’m…
5 Tips from the PR News Digital PR Summit
February 27th, 2013 by Scott Van CampCommunicators packed the Westin Hotel in San Francisco to hear nine sessions covering critical digital/social PR issues.
Bogie’s Last Film is a Reminder That PR Groups Need to Change Their Script
February 27th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzThis past weekend it was nice to turn on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and curl up with “The Harder They Fall” (1956), in which Humphrey Bogart plays a downsized newspaper reporter who becomes a PR… Continued
5 Ways Working in PR is Like Being on ‘Top Chef’
February 25th, 2013 by Katie Cosgrove, Henson ConsultingTeaser: Henson Consulting’s Katie Cosgrove provides five ways how PR is like the fiery furnaces featured on the “Top Chef.”
Social-Media Users Conflicted Over Brands Listening In
February 25th, 2013 by Scott Van CampThe public appears to want it both ways when it comes to brands listening in on its social conversations.
NASCAR’s Yanked YouTube Video Sparks Some Questions for PR Execs
February 25th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergA horrific crash a fan’s removed YouTube clip shows battle between copyright and fans sharing their experiences on social media.