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Moving Up By Staying on Top of the Bottom Line

April 5th, 2013 by

For communicators who want to prove ROI, they’re going to have to start being more proactive on how to calculate their spreadsheets.

Infographic: The 8 Different Hats of a Community Manager

April 5th, 2013 by

Aside from creating unique content and crafting a brand’s voice, they’re juggling several roles throughout any given day.

Private Networks May Be the Next Frontier for Social Media

April 3rd, 2013 by

Chris Vary, executive VP of digital program innovation at Weber Shandwick, is intrigued by new networks like Nextdoor.com

Biz Leaders’ Long-Term Focus Plays Well with Public

April 3rd, 2013 by

Politicians who fail to act with long-term interests in mind can learn from forward-thinking business leaders

Be Transparent: 3 Tips For PR Pros to Avoid Greenwashed Product Claims

April 3rd, 2013 by

The majority of consumers are ready to punish brands who aren’t honest about their environmental claims, according to a new Cone Communications study.

Video, Rutgers and Leaders Gone Wild

April 3rd, 2013 by

At what point is it not OK for an employee to utter these words to people he’s managing: “You f—ing fairy; you’re a f—ing f—-t.” And at what point is it not OK to: Shove and kick the people you’re managing? The answer: when it

Apple’s PR Apology to China Is Good for Business

April 2nd, 2013 by

There wasmore to Apple’s apology to Chinese consumers than meets they eye. But in the end, the company had to protect a lucrative market.

Measure for Measure: How to Demonstrate the Value of Social Media

April 2nd, 2013 by

PR pros have to move beyond impressions and awareness and start to wed social channels to business development opportunities.

Taking Jokes Seriously: An April 1 Communications Roundup

April 1st, 2013 by

April Fool’s Day is a great opportunity for PR pros to connect with audiences in a fun way. Here’s a rundown of the best brand pranks of AFD 2013.

6 Tips for PR Success with Your Events

April 1st, 2013 by

The burgeoning success of digital and social PR outreach notwithstanding, there’s nothing like face-to-face communications. Here are six tips from Kaiser Permanente’s Diane Gage Lofgren on how to plan and execute a compelling event.