Social Media & SEO

Community Involvement Strategies: Be Nice, But Be Smart, Too

October 31st, 2011 by

It’s good to be a generous benefactor to the community, but think about the broader business goals before leaping into a community involvement program.

Business Brand Content Curators Artfully Elevate the Corporate Message

October 31st, 2011 by

Like an art curator who amasses a collection of objects to spark emotion among art lovers, smart B2B PR pros are connecting assets into a singular brand experience for stakeholders.

Charting the Industry: Branding and the Dating Game

October 31st, 2011 by

Creating true passion for your brand amongst customers is about building a strong emotional connection—kind of like a courtship.

15 Steps to Social Media News Release Success

October 25th, 2011 by

Journalists pressed for time need PR’s help to do their jobs, and one way to help is to provide reporters with a comprehensive social media news release. Here are the major steps in creating such a release.

Get Closer to Sales: Six Proven Strategies To Better Enable Your Sales Force

October 24th, 2011 by

In today’s ultra-competitive business environment, total alignment between PR and sales is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Data Point: The Top Corporate Citizens And Their Presence on Facebook

October 17th, 2011 by

PR News follows just how much the public "likes" the top 50 companies in CSR on Facebook.

Charting the Industry: Digital Execs Stuck on Stale Social Metrics

October 17th, 2011 by

Senior digital execs across the globe are using ineffective social media metrics such as "page views" to show social returns.

The 1-2 Advertising/PR Punch: Integrated, Knockout Comms Strategies Revealed

October 17th, 2011 by

As these examples of great PR paired with ad campaigns attest, PR is not simply a support mechanism for advertising, it’s a critical driver for brand awareness.

Tip Sheet: Four Reasons to Be Antisocial on Social Networks

October 17th, 2011 by

While social media is now becoming integrated into just about every PR pro’s comms arsenal, there are situations in which the use of social platforms should be shunned.

To Focus Your Followers With Twitter Chats, First Ask: Is This Chat Necessary?

October 10th, 2011 by

Twitter chats can galvanize your online community with structured conversation, but before launching one first see if you can join in on existing chats.