Stories by Iris Dorbian

Like countless Americans, leadership and staff of CCIM Institute, a commercial real estate association that trains real estate sales professionals, saw the horrific television images of a flooded New Orleans and Gulf Coast and wondered… Continued

Thinking about a skills-based volunteer program? Skills-based volunteerism can take many forms, from pro bono engagements to board service—all have the potential to drive significant impact in the community. Following is a list of key… Continued

You can’t be in PR today and ignore the facts. Fact one: hard copy publications are online, or have moved exclusively online. Fact two: media companies are consolidating. Fact three: new media is here to… Continued

Lessons Learned •    Creating strong internal partnerships is essential to building successful community partnerships. With the support of management and the board, your company will be able to focus its efforts on programs and organizations… Continued

Companies today are being judged – and their reputations are being made – not only on their financial performance but also on their commitment to social responsibility. The days when contributions were made at the… Continued

Trying to alter public—and media—perception of a product can be a trying proposition.  However, in McDonald’s ongoing Quality Moms Correspondents Campaign, which centered on building positive viral and WOM buzz about the quality of its… Continued

Aligning your company with a nonprofit group or cause—or "cause marketing"—is a way to give back to your community while building credibility and good will for your business. It can translate into customer loyalty and… Continued

    Corporate social responsibility is commonplace in today’s business world. Companies like Target, for instance, promote their charitable giving almost as much as their products and Honeywell’s Hometown Solutions program has won multiple awards since… Continued

When unexpected crises hit a company, executives often find themselves rudderless in a monsoon of media calls. If they don’t know how to effectively communicate their company’s story, they can cause significant damage. Negative news… Continued

When faced with a crisis situation or controversy, many reporters and citizen activists will ask hostile questions of spokespeople, be it in the media, during speeches and committee hearings or at annual stockholder meetings. It’s… Continued