As the big social networks continue to move closer to the pay-to-play model, the lines between PR and advertising are becoming even more blurred.
Stories by Mark Renfree


4 Small New Year’s Resolutions for Success in 2016
December 31st, 2015 by Mark RenfreeCheck out these four New Year’s resolutions to think about and blend into your daily routine that can keep you on top of the game.

How an Agency and Its Client Used Bloggers to Inspire Good Deeds
December 30th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThis agency activated a network of more than 46,000 bloggers to help its client spread the message of doing good with the #DeedADay campaign.

7 Tips to Create Repinnable Images for Pinterest
December 23rd, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThe brands that stand out on Pinterest are those that are dedicated to high-quality, professional photography that are created with Pinterest in mind.

Crisis Planning: 5 Issues You Need to Resolve
December 16th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeAn unforeseen crisis can’t be prevented, and with the immediacy of today’s media, it can take minutes for misinformation to morph into its own conversation.

4 Reasons Why ‘There’s No Such Thing as Bad PR’ May Be Wrong
December 14th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeWe look at some of the biggest PR crises of recent months and see if all that bad press has a silver lining.

How a Brand and its Agency Broke Through a Sea of Sameness
December 11th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeTo break through, Bear Naked enlisted the help of Edelman to help tell an epic, compelling and authentic story that would resonate with Millennials.

Promoted Tweets Now Reach 500 Million ‘Logged Out’ Twitter Users
December 10th, 2015 by Mark RenfreePromoted Tweets will now be seen by Twitter’s logged-out audience of more than 500 million users, the company announced in a blog post Thursday.
2015 Top Places to Work in PR: Aflac
December 9th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeFew brands are able to develop as iconic a mascot as the Aflac Duck. Though it took years to develop, the communicators in the Aflac’s PR department continue to come up with creative and engaging… Continued
2015 Top Places to Work in PR: Cisco Systems
December 9th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeNot many companies excel in digital communications quite like Cisco Systems. Lead by Joie Healy, senior manager of social media communications and one of PR News’ 2014 Top Women in PR, Cisco’s social and digital… Continued