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Was Press Release Ruling the Right Stuff?

October 29th, 2012 by

Warning: A press release has been deemed as promotional in a court of law, which could result in a lawsuit. Late this week I received one of Michael Lasky’s law alerts, and it really got my attention. Lasky, an attorney at Davis & Gilbert LLP…

How to Create Crisp Calls to Action in Content

October 29th, 2012 by

With engagement the name of the PR game, calls to action are critical to getting the conversation going with an audience.

U.S. Remains the Top Nation Brand, Others Take Reputation Hits

October 29th, 2012 by

United States is the only nation in the Top 10 to improve on its reputation from 2011 to 2012.

Election PR Lesson: Inform, Never Mandate Employees’ Voting Decisions

October 29th, 2012 by

In this election season, companies who coerce their employees to vote for one candidate or the other are playing with fire.

Instagram Picks Up Steam as an Engagement Tool—and the Press Digs It

October 29th, 2012 by

The mobile photo editing app is fast becoming a major conversation platform among PR pros, and a way to reach journalists.

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.