It’s the definitive question in C-suites, boardrooms and industry conferences: is there a correlation between PR and sales? It’s safe to say that, as a whole, communicators have not done a stellar job at demonstrating the link between PR and the top or bottom line. While PR can sometimes directly be tied to sales, I […]
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3 Wise Ways to Tie Your PR to Sales
July 7th, 2014 by Diane SchwartzIt’s the definitive question in C-suites, boardrooms and industry conferences: is there a correlation between PR and sales? It’s safe to say that, as a whole, communicators have not done a stellar job at demonstrating… Continued
6 Business-Meeting Do’s, and 6 Absolute Don’ts
June 30th, 2014 by Tony SilberSo you have a major meeting this week. Let’s say it’s a really important client meeting. You just landed a big account, and now you’re working out the details of who’s going to manage what. Or maybe the corporate communications department is tasked with implementing a social media and earned media campaign for a new […]
6 Business-Meeting Do’s, and 6 Absolute Don’ts
June 30th, 2014 by Tony SilberSo you have a major meeting this week. Let’s say it’s a really important client meeting. You just landed a big account, and now you’re working out the details of who’s going to manage what.… Continued
PR Insider: Making the Jump from Journalism to PR
June 30th, 2014 by Pat FitzgibbonsThis personal tale of one journalist’s journey from news to PR explores the ups and downs for anyone looking to make a similar career change.
PR Insider: Harness the Power of Mobile to Enhance Employee Engagement
June 26th, 2014 by Jeff CorbinInternal communicators have numerous tools and channels at their disposal for employee engagement. Understanding which tools work best in an organization is key.
PR Insider: 5 Critical Factors in Choosing a PR Agency
June 23rd, 2014 by Sandra FathiHere are some tips on selecting the right PR or social media agency representation from among the thousands of firms out there.
7 Ways to Shake Up Your Routine This Week
June 23rd, 2014 by Diane SchwartzAt a yoga class the other day, the instructor excitedly and in a heavy whisper told us she was going to shake things up a bit. “We’re not going to do the same moves you’re used to.” I peered down the hall at the Spinning class and contemplated rolling up my yoga mat and making […]
7 Ways to Shake Up Your Routine This Week
June 23rd, 2014 by Diane SchwartzAt a yoga class the other day, the instructor excitedly and in a heavy whisper told us she was going to shake things up a bit. “We’re not going to do the same moves you’re… Continued
3 PR Lessons from the Redskins Controversy
June 20th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzFor communicators following the latest wrinkle regarding the Washington Redskins’ controversial name, it’s your basic PR blocking and tackling. On Wednesday a federal board cancelled the team’s trademark registration, calling its nickname “disparaging to Native Americans.” While the ruling puts a bit of a squeeze on the Redskins’ bottom line—the Redskins and the NFL are […]