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PR Lessons Learned: Greatest Hits of 2012
December 19th, 2012 by Scott Van CampAs PR News readers know, we’re big on lessons learned. Many of these PR lessons result in tried and true tactics, like “measure everything” and “listen to your target audiences.” Because 2012 is drawing to a close, I’…
Reaching ‘Ungettables’: Best Place is At the Gas Pump
December 19th, 2012 by Scott Van CampDrivers 18 to 54, who resist TV commercials and bypass online ads, can reliably be reached at the gas pump.
Vague Terms of Service Puts Instagram on Defensive
December 19th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergAfter Instagram’s users reacted negatively to the app’s new terms of service, co-founder Kevin Systrom attempted to clear up confusion and quell fears.
What’s Your Sentence?
December 18th, 2012 by Diane SchwartzThe story goes that journalist Clare Booth Luce once asked President John F Kennedy what his one sentence was, that a “great man is a sentence”. Concerned that Kennedy was more “a paragraph” than a sentence, Booth (one of the first females to s…
Public Questions CSR Motives of Top Companies
December 18th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergMany of the world’s top 100 most reputable companies have little to show for the millions of dollars spent on CSR initiatives.
5 Timeless Pitching Tips for PR Pros
December 18th, 2012 by Bill MiltenbergDon’t pitch stories about bird feeding and hypnosis to a business reporter, says journalist Mark Hamrick.
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.
Biggest PR Blunders of 2012: Cultivate Communities Now to Mitigate a Crisis Later
December 17th, 2012 by Matthew SchwartzThere 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.