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PR Measurement: Rely Less on Hunches, More on Hard Data

April 8th, 2013 by

Ketchum’s Don Bartholomew, who will present at PR News’ PR Measurement Conference on May 15, believes PR pros rely too much on opinion and experience when it comes to measurement.

Amid College Hoops Frenzy, a Football Game Offers Winning PR Play

April 8th, 2013 by

On Saturday, a 69-yard football run by 7-year-old Jack Hoffman stole the PR spotlight away from college hoops—in a very good way.

Smart Companies Leading the Charge To Fully Integrate PR and Marketing

April 8th, 2013 by

The relationship between public relations and marketing has traditionally been perceived as edgy.

4 Rules For Revealing Bad News In a Crisis

April 8th, 2013 by

There are four basic rules to keep in mind when communicating bad news.

How To: 5 Things That Communicators Should Know About Twitter’s Vine

April 8th, 2013 by

Vine, dubbed by some as “the Instagram of video,” appears to be one of the most promising video apps in recent memory, and is getting a long look from communicators.

Smaller-Sized PR Agencies Ramp Up Digital Services; Online Media Consumption Now Exceeds Offline Use Share Buttons Boost Email

April 8th, 2013 by

▶ PR Agencies Ramp Up Digital Offerings: It is becoming more and more apparent to small- to medium-sized agencies that they need a separate department to handle their digital business, according to Second

Case Study: Nature Conservancy, Seeking Renewed Relevance, Focuses on Environment’s Benefits to Human Health Video on Medical Value of Coral Reefs Resonates Ocean Lifesaver

April 8th, 2013 by

For its “Coral Reefs Saved My Life” campaign, The Nature Conservancy led off with a video featuring Arden O’Connor, who was being treated with a drug that originated in the ocean.

Celebrity Activity on Social Media Illustrates Transformation In PR

April 8th, 2013 by

Celebrities have all the fun on social media. Some get paid an obscene amount of money to promote a brand on Facebook or Twittter; most have the freedom to tweet their thoughts whenever they want.

Obama’s Gaffe: When the Boss Misspeaks—Publicly

April 5th, 2013 by

PR pros need to communicate to their clients that, in a social-media age, there’s no more such thing as an off-the-cuff remark.

Hashtags on Facebook? PR News Followers Say #notagreatidea

April 5th, 2013 by

Word has it that Facebook is looking to add a Twitter icon to it’s own pages: the hashtag. When asked about the move, PR News readers seemed #unimpressed.