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The Armstrong Interview: What He Didn’t Say

January 18th, 2013 by

It was with a heavy dose of predictability that the country waited to hear Oprah interview Lance Armstrong on Thursday night. We knew he was going to admit that he was doping. He prepared the world for this weeks ago, though there was speculation that …

Poll: The Proverbial Follow-Up: Help or Hindrance to PR Pros?

January 17th, 2013 by

We’re curious about your thoughts on how long PR execs should wait to follow-up after an email pitch, or whether it’s worth the energy.

Recalling Daniel Edelman: 4 Lessons Learned From a PR Titan

January 17th, 2013 by

Ned Barnett provides four lessons that the he learned from competing against the legendary Daniel J. Edelman.

Is Subway’s Short Footlong a PR Mess?

January 17th, 2013 by

A slighted Subway customer posted a photo of his 11-inch sub on the chain’s Facebook page, which traveled all the way to the cover of the New York Post.

‘Dunbar’s Number’ may Change the Math of PR

January 16th, 2013 by

With data an increasingly important element of marketing communications, PR folks may feel like they’re starting to drown in numbers. So one more shouldn’t hurt. But this number is likely to have a much bigger impact on the ability of communication…

What Facebook’s New Graph Search Means for PR Pros

January 16th, 2013 by

While Facebook piqued the media’s and its users’ interest with its latest feature announcement, here is what it means for the practicing PR pro, so far.

Public Confused With Social Monetization

January 16th, 2013 by

Large numbers of adults don’t really understand how Facebook and Google make money.

How Content Marketing is Changing the PR Gestalt 

January 16th, 2013 by

Before PR execs embark on a content-marketing strategy, they first need to understand the actions of their audiences.

The Digital/Social War Room Gains Steam

January 15th, 2013 by

Who can forget the photo of President Obama and prominent members of his administration anxiously watching monitors while the assault on Osama Bin Laden’s hideout in Pakistan went on in real-time. Now it seems that brands are having their own &#8…

Walmart’s Pledge to Hire Veterans Is a Dose of Good PR

January 15th, 2013 by

Walmart’s announcement to hire any honorably discharged veteran within his or her first 12 months of active duty brought positive coverage from The New York Times, a rarity for the retailer.