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Brand and Corporate Reputation Converge at Critical Issues Forum

October 26th, 2012 by

At the Council of Public Relations Firms’ 2012 Critical Issues Forum, thought leaders discussed the importance of integrating brand and reputation.

The OHIO Rule: Only Handle It Once; Easier Said Than Done.

October 25th, 2012 by

How many emails do you open every day that you choose not to respond to, saying to yourself, “I’ll get to that later”?  How many papers, magazines, memos come across your desk that you put in a pile to read later? Worse yet, how many conversatio…

Public Negativity Is Big Roadblock for Financial Industry

October 25th, 2012 by

78% of marcom professionals at financial services companies say negative public perception is the biggest roadblock in rebuilding reputation.

Tired of Election News? Here’s What You’ve Missed

October 23rd, 2012 by

Maybe it’s just me, but are you getting presidential election fatigue? With all of the talk of spin rooms, binders, “optimal” and fact checking, I’m ready to go out and vote this afternoon just to be done with it. Being a PR pro, you’re most …

5 Rewards (and Realities) of Running a Small PR Agency

October 23rd, 2012 by

Small agencies can enjoy flexibility and a different type of talent cultivation compared to their large counterparts. They also require fearlessness and tenacity.

Consumers Willing to Pay More for ‘Simpler’ Brands

October 23rd, 2012 by

According the Global Brand Simplicity Index, consumers are willing to pay more for simpler products and experiences with brands.

Instagram’s New Work-Around Makes it More Twitter-Friendly

October 22nd, 2012 by

The photo-sharing network has created a solution that makes it more integrated with Twitter.

Blood, Sarcasm, Fake CEO (and Social Media) Make For A Perfect Viral Campaign

October 19th, 2012 by

It’s that time of the month: when a campaign goes viral and everyone is abuzz about the surprising creativity and through-the-roof consumer engagement of an under-the-radar product or news item. There is no escaping this phenomenon, so we might as we…

Consumer Tech PR: 5 Ways to Engage Humans When Writing About Machines

October 19th, 2012 by

The key to writing a great tech press release is explaining the benefits of a piece of hardware or software.

Yelp Calls Out Companies With Fake Reviews 

October 19th, 2012 by

Trying to game Yelp’s review system or paying for fake reviews will now earn a company a label that identifies them as cheaters.