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Facebook Users Receive More, Give Less; Robust Sites Lift In-Store Sales; Social Media and Software Industry

March 9th, 2012 by

▶ Facebook Users Receiveth More, Giveth Less: A Feb. 2012 Pew Internet study that combines server logs of Facebook activity with survey data finds that over one month, 40% of average Facebook users made a

Pinterest Stays in the Driver’s Seat

March 9th, 2012 by

Pinterest drove more traffic to other sites in February than Twitter, and represents yet another opportunity for brands to connect with customers.

How Not to Build Your Brand: 5 Damaging Mistakes

March 8th, 2012 by

Brand development favors those who can highlight their expertise and identity—not those who blend in and leave clients without critical information.

6 Tips for PR Pros at SXSW—and for Those Keeping Score at Home

March 8th, 2012 by

If you’re going to Austin for SXSW, remember to check in frequently on Foursquare. And if you’re following from afar, the hashtag is #SXSW.

PRIME Research’s Mark Weiner Dispels Some PR Measurement Myths

March 7th, 2012 by

In advance of PR News’ April 18 Measurement Conference in Washington, D.C., PRIME Research’s Mark Weiner shares insight into how to prove the value of PR to the C-suite.

Euro Bankers’ Tapping of Former BP PR Rep Has Its Own PR Implications

March 7th, 2012 by

The man who was hired to lead BP’s communications efforts after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is now helping a European banker lobby group repair the oily reputation of bankers.

Publix Top-Rated in Customer Experience

March 7th, 2012 by

When it comes to delivering a great customer experience, Publix and other grocery chains are tops, while TV and Internet service providers have room for improvement.

What’s Google+ Got That Its Rivals Lack? How About SEO and YouTube Integration

March 6th, 2012 by

Google shared statistics with the New York Times to prove that its social network is alive and well.

Digital Media Radically Transforming Marcom Process

March 6th, 2012 by

The majority of new media executives are in tune with demands of the evolving marketplace and have transformed their marketing and communications operations accordingly.

Saints Bounty: Consequences Loom, but Not For PR

March 5th, 2012 by

Has the news that the New Orleans Saints had a “bounty” program—paying defensive players $1,500 for a “knockout” and $1,000 for a “cart-off” of offensive opponents—been a PR disaster for the NFL? Hardly. Currently the NFL is exp…