Natalie DeNike, Associate, Analytics, WCG Natalie DeNike has already developed a strong specialization in consumer analytics by working with some of WCG’s largest accounts, including Red Bull, Hershey’s, Warner Bros and Hilton Worldwide. In the… Continued
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2013 PR People to Watch: Taryn Scher
December 10th, 2013 by Chris SeymourTaryn Scher, Sparkle Boss, TK PR Taryn Scher, “The Sparkle Boss” at TK PR, has always been driven by a burning desire to excel in everything she does. Scher started TK PR in 2008, and… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Crystal Ghassemi
December 10th, 2013 by Richard BrownellCrystal Ghassemi, APR, Public Relations Manager, Dollar General Corporation Since joining Dollar General last year, Crystal Ghassemi has completely overhauled the company’s external outreach efforts. Ghassemi implemented a substantial PR outreach in January 2013 to position… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Heather J. Lennon
December 10th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzHeather J. Lennon, Social Media Strategist and Component PR Manager, Advanced Micros Devices Heather Lennon led the PR charge for AMD’s Technograffiti, a digital exhibit that was part of the most recent SXSW conference and… Continued
Consumers Say Discounts Help Drive Loyalty; Marketers Collect Plenty of Data, But Not the Kind That They Need
December 9th, 2013 by PRNEWSThe vast majority of Americans (93%) are loyal to stores that have sales on products they frequently purchase while 86% said they buy promotional products, according to a recent released by Synqera.
PR Insider: Five Ways to Lose a Client…and Win Them Back
December 5th, 2013 by Jim MillerClients come and go, but properly analyzing a loss can lead to reassessment, adjustment and more business.
PR’s Growing Role in ‘Native Advertising’
December 4th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzWe’re all going “native” now. The Interactive Advertising Bureau Wednesday is scheduled to release a white paper on so-called “native advertising,” or branded content, at the same time that the Federal Trade Commission is starting to hold daylong town hall hearings on the matter. Communicators should pay careful attention.
Remembering JFK’s Flair for Communication
November 22nd, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzToday marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Every conceivable aspect of Kennedy’s life and horrific death is being remembered this week. We recall JFK as a great communicator, who knew that to lead was to inspire
McDonald’s Open Mouth, Inserts Clown Foot (Again)
November 22nd, 2013 by Brian KellyMcDonald’s stumbled badly in its employee communications again, and unfortunately for Mayor McCheese and his cohorts their internal communications have become external. This time, the fast food giant apparently issued guidelines on thrifty living, which has been exposed by advocacy group Low Pay Is Not Okay.
Executive Critique
November 21st, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzWelcome to an exclusive new PR News video series, “Executive Critique,” in which we review and deconstruct how C-suite executives perform in on-air media interviews. The series, in partnership with CommCore Consulting, will provide communicators… Continued