There were many high-profile PR crisis in 2012. Some were handled with aplomb, while other responses left much to be desired. In all cases, there were some key lessons learned.
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6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Freelance Writer
December 17th, 2012 by Andrew HindesManaging a freelance writer, if done correctly, can be a cost-effective way to develop high-quality press materials in a hurry.
5 Ways to Put Senior Execs at Ease During Media Training
December 17th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergKaren Friedman and Dale Weiss cover five ways to make even the most nervous executive receptive to media training.
Research Without Insight Is Just Trivia—and Causes Nightmares
December 14th, 2012 by Steve GoldsteinPR pros who are serious about measurement are flooded in data. They’re swimming in it. Sometimes they contract with measurement and monitoring companies, which provide them with bucketloads of data. They may also be getting data from in-house mar…
Big Opportunity: 3 Tips for Getting a Better Read on Data
December 14th, 2012 by Scott Van CampKetchum partner and managing director of global research and analytics unit says data, analytics, statistics and math are becoming a necessity in the PR field.
For PR Pros, Turning the Tables During Job Interviews Is Key
December 14th, 2012 by Scott Van CampPR job candidates reduce their chances of landing a full-time gig if they don’t arm themselves with some probing question to ask the interviewer(s).
Data Inches Closer to the Core of Marketing Communications
December 13th, 2012 by PR News StaffStudy points to the growing demand among companies for data that can drive strategic marketing decisions.
Drive a Stake in the Ground: Leveraging Tent-Pole Events
December 13th, 2012 by Scott Van CampDaniel Garza, senior VP of PRx Digital provides six tips for promoting tent-pole events in today’s digital world.
As Mobile and Tablet Usage Soars, Video Opportunities Abound
December 13th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergNew Pew research shows that readers are consuming their news—and news videos—on a daily basis more and more through smartphones and tablets.
12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief Highlights Goodwill
December 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampBy now most of us are aware of “12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief,” set for tonight at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The concert’s lineup is a who’s who of rock royalty (including The Who, by the way), and more than 2 billion…