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 …
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The PR Pro’s Guide to Successful Surveys — a Checklist
January 15th, 2013 by Melissa HurleyA well-engineered survey can be an excellent vehicle for generating media opportunities and gathering data to support your organization’s key messages.
Three Crucial Elements to Include in Social Media Policies
January 15th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzIf communications execs want to own social media, one place to start is by developing formal social media guidelines.
Walmart’s Pledge to Hire Veterans Is a Dose of Good PR
January 15th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergWalmart’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.
Editor’s Pick: Video of the Week (1/10)
January 14th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergFor PR pros, the good professor offers this piece of sagely advice: Try to understand people (read: your CEO, CFO, etc.) and your clients by observing them. Check out this "60 Minutes" story on how to design breakthrough… Continued
PR News Announces CSR Awards Finalists
January 14th, 2013 by PR News EditorsHere are the people and campaigns behind stellar corporate social responsibility work. They will be honored at the CSR Awards luncheon on Feb. 11 in Washington, D.C.
Respect the Locals, Eh: PR Agency Angers Residents of Canada’s Ninth Largest City With New Campaign
January 14th, 2013 by Bill MiltenbergIn seriously botching a civic engagement campaign for the city of Hamilton, Dialogue Parners learned some valuable lessons.
Charting the Industry: Study Reveals the Inner Feeling of Bloggers: They Want To be Treated Like Marketers—and Paid, Too
January 14th, 2013 by Scott Van CampPR pros weigh in on effective blogger relations, including what the going rates are for a paid post.
Tip Sheet: Unplug or Remain a Slave to the ‘Latest News’
January 14th, 2013 by Greg AbelTo get more of the big picture and think more strategically, sometimes a PR pro needs to tune out the 24/7 communications clutter.
Twitter 2.0: Move Past Reactive Mode and Into Proactive Storytelling
January 14th, 2013 by Scott Van CampHere are the Twitter trends and strategies you’ll need to know about to make a social impact in 2013.