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Social Media Policy a Must-Have in 2012

December 15th, 2011 by

Haynes and Boone partner Matthew Deffebach makes a strong case for why organizations need to adopt social media policies—now.

Content Spend Considerable in 2011—More in 2012

December 14th, 2011 by

Social media and blogs accounted for a quarter of B2B marketing spending in 2011, and that number is expected to increase substantially in 2012.

Avon’s PR Staff on Call During CEO Transition Period

December 14th, 2011 by

Avon announced that it’s on the hunt for a new CEO, and its PR staff will now be tasked with publicly managing what might be a long CEO transition process.

Chuck E. Cheese’s Tells the Kids to Lay Off the Heavy Machinery

December 14th, 2011 by

Because of an internal communications snafu, some of the popular restaurant chain’s franchises have been breaking child labor laws.

Taking a Swipe at Sweepstakes: Five Legal Issues You Must Know

December 13th, 2011 by

Davis & Gilbert LLP partner Allison Fitzpatrick offers compliance tips for companies launching sweepstakes on social networks.

Use Storytelling Skills to Transform Your Web Content

December 13th, 2011 by

Tanis Communications’ Stephen Terlizzi offers tips on how to craft your content so it reaches a wider audience.

CSR Soars in 2011; Look for Better Integration With Biz Units in 2012

December 12th, 2011 by

Corporate social responsibility experts weigh in on the highlights—and lowlights—of CSR in 2011, and reveal the hot trends to look for in 2012.

CSR Soars in 2011; Look for Better Integration With Biz Units in 2012

December 12th, 2011 by

Corporate social responsibility experts weigh in on the highlights—and lowlights—of CSR in 2011, and reveal the hot trends to look for in 2012.

Tip Sheet: Have a ‘Spokescreature’ Give Voice to Your Brand

December 12th, 2011 by

Those beloved fictional characters behind popular brands have considerable PR advantages—including 24/7 availability.

Case Study: Maytag Launches Facebook Page During Negative Spin Cycle, But Turns Dishwasher Disses Into Engaged Fans

December 12th, 2011 by

Mandated to launch a Facebook page during a product recall, Maytag and PR agency Peppercom successfully morphed the page’s tone from negative to positive.