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PR Pros Must Hold Up a Mirror to Top Managers in Dysfunctional Organizations
February 6th, 2012 by Barbara LezotteCorporate leaders often overlook or ignore communication issues when organizations struggle to succeed. This is where the proactive PR pro comes in.
Case Study: Extreme Media Makeover: Baylor Health Care System Peps Up Tired Online Newsroom to Great Results
February 6th, 2012 by Scott Van CampCompelling content and innovative Web features have driven more than 10,000 visits per month for Baylor Health Care’s revamped online newsroom.
Internet Now Trumps Friends, Family in Influence
February 6th, 2012 by PRNEWSCanadians trust the Internet more than loved ones when it comes to making purchase decisions, according to a new study.
Golfer Mickelson Takes a PR Gamble
February 3rd, 2012 by Scott Van CampWith apologies to my bevy of female readers, golf has long been called the “gentleman’s game,” but probably lost that moniker when Tiger Woods hit that tree in his SUV back in 2009. We learned this week that the gentleman’s game…
PR News Survey: A Day in the Life of a PR Practitioner
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSWe know how busy you are as a PR professional, which is exactly why we’re asking you to take this quick survey asking you how you spend your typical day. We want to make PR… Continued
Tip Sheet: Combat ‘In Your Face’ Media: Define News Yourself
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSI love New York. It is perpetually in your face, but the city is at least honest about it. I was there once at Halloween and saw Napoleon walking down the street en route to… Continued
CEO Cred Suffers Biggest Barometer Dip in 9 Years
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSPrepare an Alternative Corporate Spokesperson: CEO credibility declined 12 points to 38%—its biggest drop in nine years, reports Edelman in its 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer, released Jan. 24. On the flip side, trust in regular… Continued
Vassar Opts for the One-Way Channel Crisis Response
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSPoughkeepsie, New York-based liberal arts school Vassar College gave false hope to 76 early-decision applicants on Friday, Jan. 27, when it erroneously informed them they were accepted to the school—only to tell them later they… Continued
5 Tips for a Successful Social Media Crisis Response
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSThe speed, immediacy and reach of social media has forever changed business communications—particularly in a crisis. Social media provides the tools to turn a crisis around and turn detractors into fans. But there are tenets… Continued