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5 Steps to the Perfect PR Pitch for Small Businesses

February 21st, 2012 by

The In-House Writer president Andrew Hindes provides five key steps for a small business to pitch the media and make the effort worth everyone’s time.

Dow Digs In Its Heels as an Olympics Sponsor

February 21st, 2012 by

One of the major sponsors of the upcoming Olympics, Dow Chemical rejects a link being made to a 1984 environmental tragedy in Bhopal, India, caused by a company it acquired in 2001.

PR News Q&A With Priya Ramesh: Wear a Marketing Hat for PR Measurement

February 21st, 2012 by

The director of social media for CRT/tanaka and speaker at PR News’ April 18 PR Measurement Conference says all PR pros need to constantly ask themselves this question: "What defines success for my company from a PR standpoint?"

With Linsanely Great News Comes Great PR Responsibility

February 20th, 2012 by

The emergence of the Knicks’ Jeremy Lin, a bona fide media sensation since Feb. 4, raises the question of how PR pros can best handle unexpected great news.

How to Leverage Pinterest for Public Relations

February 20th, 2012 by

Pinterest has grabbed the interest of PR pros, but not every brand should pin its hopes on the hot, new social platform.

Innovation Drives Video Success as YouTube Becomes the Anchor Platform for Brands

February 20th, 2012 by

YouTube has become the brand storytelling platform for the next generation, and communicators need cutting-edge strategies to drive greater video success.

Controversies Do Little to Dent Apple and Google’s Reputation Armor

February 17th, 2012 by

Are Apple and Google’s reputations bulletproof? Both tech behemoths have been under fire recently, with the computer maker under the gun about working conditions at their suppliers’ plants in China, and Google taking shots today about planting a co…

Social Media Engagement Tactics Shared at PR News’ Digital PR Summit

February 17th, 2012 by

The notion that amassing likes and followers on social media alone is the key to proving ROI was laid to rest at the Westin San Francisco on Feb. 16.

Keeping the Media at Bay: Counterintuitive Yet Often Necessary

February 16th, 2012 by

While it is in the PR professional’s DNA to want to get the word out when it comes to news about their organization or client, sometimes it is smart—and necessary—to scale back the outreach.

Software Execs Like Social Media—They Just Don’t Use It Much

February 15th, 2012 by

A new study shows that the majority of software marketing executives believe social media has a positive impact on their business despite the underwhelming amount of time they spend using it.