Stories by Bill Miltenberg

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Papa John’s PR Firm Empowers Bloggers by Correcting Them

January 29th, 2013 by

Crisis PR firm Sitrick and Co. targeted bloggers to correct or remove their posts about Papa John’s CEO, a classic PR tactic applied to a new form of media.

Editor’s Pick: Video of the Week (1/31)

January 29th, 2013 by

Volkswagen’s Super Bowl ad has attracted a groundswell of attention on whether or not it is racially offensive.

Editor’s Pick: Video of the Week (1/17)

January 17th, 2013 by

In this video from February 2012, the late Daniel Edelman discusses the value of PR and the future of the business.

Poll: The Proverbial Follow-Up: Help or Hindrance to PR Pros?

January 17th, 2013 by

We’re curious about your thoughts on how long PR execs should wait to follow-up after an email pitch, or whether it’s worth the energy.

Is Subway’s Short Footlong a PR Mess?

January 17th, 2013 by

A slighted Subway customer posted a photo of his 11-inch sub on the chain’s Facebook page, which traveled all the way to the cover of the New York Post.

What Facebook’s New Graph Search Means for PR Pros

January 16th, 2013 by

While Facebook piqued the media’s and its users’ interest with its latest feature announcement, here is what it means for the practicing PR pro, so far.

Walmart’s Pledge to Hire Veterans Is a Dose of Good PR

January 15th, 2013 by

Walmart’s announcement to hire any honorably discharged veteran within his or her first 12 months of active duty brought positive coverage from The New York Times, a rarity for the retailer.

Editor’s Pick: Video of the Week (1/10)

January 14th, 2013 by

For PR pros, the good professor offers this piece of sagely advice: Try to understand people (read: your CEO, CFO, etc.) and your clients by observing them. Check out this "60 Minutes" story on how to design breakthrough… Continued

Respect the Locals, Eh: PR Agency Angers Residents of Canada’s Ninth Largest City With New Campaign

January 14th, 2013 by

In seriously botching a civic engagement campaign for the city of Hamilton, Dialogue Parners learned some valuable lessons.

[Infographic] Social Media Remains a Corporate Blind Spot for Executives

January 11th, 2013 by

More than a third of executives surveyed in Zeno Group’s Digital Readiness Survey said their CEO cares little about the company’s reputation in social media.