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CEO Missteps: 6 Steps to Maintaining Stakeholder Trust

December 11th, 2012 by

As a PR executive, what would you do if your company or client CEO has a personal blunder that went public?

Apple to Create Jobs in U.S.-PR Ploy or Sincere Effort?

December 10th, 2012 by

Last week, Apple’s Tim Cook announced that his company would invest $100 million to move a portion of its Mac manufacturing back to U.S. shores in 2013. Cook told Bloomberg that “Next year we’re going to bring some production to the U…

Where Do You Find Inspiration?

December 7th, 2012 by

PR News recently honored in Washington, D.C., its People to Watch—PR professionals age 30 or under who have already established themselves as leaders within their own organizations. Leading up to our Nov. 29 luncheon event we asked them who or what h…

Latest Subject-Line Study Offers Actionable Data

December 4th, 2012 by

In the current issue of PR News (12/3/2012), there’s a story on e-mail campaign pitfalls and best practices. One major pitfall is that two-thirds of e-mails sent aren’t relevant to their audiences (MarketingSherpa). One best practice is ensuring yo…

21 Ways Competent Account Handling Can Help Prevent Unnecessary Crises

December 4th, 2012 by

PR agency veteran Arthur Solomon provides best practices for crisis prevention and how to best prepare a client for an interview.

9 Quick Tips to Get a Reporter’s Attention

December 3rd, 2012 by

When a reporter starts calling you a flack, you might want to rethink your approach. But even before that cringe-worthy moment, there are adjustments you can make to your media relations strategy – and they’re as basic as the core tenets of Public …

PR News Honors Rising Stars in PR

November 30th, 2012 by

34 young, established and budding communication professionals were honored on Nov. 29 at  PR News’ PR People Awards Luncheon.

PR News Announces Winners of 2012 PR People Awards

November 30th, 2012 by

The year’s best communicators were honored at a luncheon ceremony at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

2012 Rising Stars of PR: Sabrina Gault

November 29th, 2012 by

Sabina Gault President, Konnect PR Sabina Gault has fused a large agency mentality with the custom service of a boutique agency for Konnect PR’s clients. As a publicist, Gault books press like the Wall Street Journal,… Continued

2012 PR News Hall of Fame: David Finn

November 29th, 2012 by

David Finn, Founder and Chairman, Ruder Finn In 1948, David Finn co-founded Ruder Finn, Inc., building one of the largest independent communications firms from the ground up. Today, Ruder Finn is one of the most esteemed… Continued