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Mayor Bloomberg, Show a Little Empathy

November 16th, 2012 by

Love him or hate him, you have admire the no-nonsense, buttoned-down management style of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In his nearly 12-year tenure as mayor, he’s proved himself effective at getting things done. So as today’s New York Time…

Getting the Job: 5 Tips for Acing the Dreaded PR Writing Test

November 15th, 2012 by

Whether you’re entering the job market or you’re a seasoned vet considering a career move, here are five ways to nail any pre-employment writing assessment.

Obama Relaxed, In Charge at Press Conference

November 14th, 2012 by

President Obama held his first press conference after re-election today, and with the possibility of storm clouds like the Petraeus affair and Benghazi in the air, a much anticipated event it was. For the most part, there was much ado about nothing, as…

Top Brands Adopt Instagram at Record Pace

November 14th, 2012 by

Instagram has grown 35% among brands in the last quarter, and is now being used by 54% of the Interbrand 100 companies.

Study: PR Lacks Big Ideas and Creativity

November 14th, 2012 by

While 61% of Creativity in PR Report respondents agreed that criticism of the industry for lacking big, creative ideas is fair, 89% viewed themselves as creative.

Poll: Does Your Organization Have Violence Within the Workplace In Its Crisis Plan? 

November 13th, 2012 by

The latest PR News poll asks—do you have violence in the workplace covered in your organization’s crisis communications?

Creativity an Influential Force in PR Going Forward

November 13th, 2012 by

An Allison+Partners poll of CEos, CMOs and other execs found creativity to be the top element for advancing businesses in the years ahead.

No Business Is Too Small for Workplace Violence

November 13th, 2012 by

No one wants to think about workplace violence happening in their company, but there are five things communicators can do to prepare for the unthinkable.

Cold Stone Takes to Twitter to Address Complaints Over Slur

November 13th, 2012 by

Cold Stone Creamery used its official Twitter account to handle complaints about one employee’s rogue and incendiary Facebook post about President Obama.

Are You a Monday Person or a Friday Person?

November 12th, 2012 by

You look forward to the work week and may have even been overheard saying, “TGIM!” The week is your oyster and you are ready to discover new things, to make a mark on your world. You love Mondays. Fridays, on the other hand, might be the favored ch…