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Seven Things You Will Learn in This Week’s Issue of PR News

January 7th, 2013 by

1. Close to half of American adults own a smartphone in 2012, up from 35% a year earlier. (p. 1) 2. To get closer to the C-suite, PR pros should consider taking “Massive open online… Continued

Lance Armstrong and an Apology: Too Little, Too Late?

January 7th, 2013 by

With reports that Armstrong might issue a confession to doping during his cycling career, should he practice Crisis PR 101 and apologize, or has his apology "statute of limitations" run out?

Quick Study: Consumers Changing Stance on Old Spending Habits; Smartphones Always On for Gen Y—Even in Bed

January 7th, 2013 by

â–¶ U.S. Consumers Could Resume Old Spending Habits: More than 30% of U.S. shoppers expect they will “never go back” to their purchasing habits from before the financial crisis, but this figure is declining, according… Continued

Can Avis Put Some PR Zip Behind Zipcar?

January 4th, 2013 by

After buying the car sharing company for $500 million, Avis communicators will play a big role in taking the Zipcar brand to the next level.

PR News Names Matthew Schwartz as Group Editor 

January 3rd, 2013 by

Access Intelligence’s growing PR News Group adds journalist Matthew Schwartz to its editorial team

Energy Drink Industry’s Latest Crisis: Time to Go On Offense?

January 2nd, 2013 by

A New York Times article should serve as a wake-up call to an industry already under intense scrutiny.

Wedding SEO to Social Media Major Priority for PR Pros in 2013

December 31st, 2012 by

PR execs need to step up their efforts to mix and match myriad digital media tools.

Growth in E-book Readers Offers Ripe Opportunity for PR Pros

December 28th, 2012 by

A New York Times interactive article could be a new plateau for how to tell stories via digital media.

‘PR Specialist’ Shaping Up as One of the Fastest Growing Careers

December 27th, 2012 by

The growth in social media—accompanied by declines in paid media—play into demand for additional jobs in PR.

10 Words and Phrases that Compel Reporters

December 26th, 2012 by

These words and phrases can help PR pros cut through the proverbial clutter.