With his new comic book Starbucks Chairman-CEO Howard Schultz offers a unique way to communicate the attributes of his brand and fly above the competition. “Howard Schultz: The Man Behind Starbucks,” which is produced by… Continued
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Propaganda and Basketball Diplomacy
March 6th, 2013 by Arthur SolomonI always thought the most dangerous athletes were National Football League players who delivered concussion-causing blows to the head. They have now been replaced by the former National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman. Rodman, one… Continued
Amazon PR is Mum Following T-Shirt Outrage
March 6th, 2013 by Scott Van CampThe online giant’s reaction to offensive T-shirts offered for sale on its U.K. site was surprisingly passive.
Rodman Visit to North Korea May Alter the Score for PR
March 5th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzAmbassadorship aside, Rodman’s trip to North Korea is a testament to how PR execs need to spread their (media) wings.
Smartphones, Tablets: the Public’s New Best Friends; Lack of Localization Impedes Communications Campaigns
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWS▶ Mobile Users Get Friendly with Devices: We see it on the subway, in restaurants, in theaters—just about everywhere: Head down, staring at the small screen. Now, a survey by Citrix of 1,000-plus American
Campaign Evaluation: Logic Models Ensure Results
March 4th, 2013 by Maria RodriguezEvaluation. Many communicators working for social change within limited budgets balk at the sight of this word, seeing instead, “Abandon hope all ye who evaluate here.” After all, it’s already hard
Case Study: Uncle Ben’s and Porter Novelli Create Facebook-Driven Contest To Make Kids Healthy—and the Next Top Chefs
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSThe kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home. It’s also a foundation for bringing up healthy kids. Consider that children who have regular meals with their parents do better in most every social
Polansky: Clients Increasingly Looking to Their PR Agencies for the Big Idea
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSPR veteran Andy Polansky took charge as CEO of Weber Shandwick last November after serving as president of the agency since 2004. With Polansky at the helm, Weber Shandwick continues to move toward a
When a Company Changes its Culture, Communicators Play a Critical Role
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSChanging an organization’s culture is a daunting task. It requires comprehensive planning, both internal and external research and outreach and integration with all departments.
Report: Public Skeptical of Social Listening
March 4th, 2013 by PRNEWSSince the dawn of social media, communicators have had a laser-like focus on listening. According to Altimeter Group , 42% of companies have social media listening as one of its top priorities in 2013. Now, a