video is expected to grow to 84% of Web traffic in the U.S. by 2018, up from 78% this year, according to Cisco.
Stories by Matthew Schwartz


PR News Survey: Nearly 20% of Brands’ Websites Aren’t Mobile-Friendly
May 26th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzMobile communications, of course, is fast moving to the core of PR and marketing, as more and more consumers (read: millennials) initially get their messages from their smartphones rather than their desktop computers.

PR Lessons from David Letterman
May 20th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzIt’s the end of an era. Early Thursday morning David Letterman signs off as host of CBS’ “Late Show” after a 33-year-run on late night TV (including 10 years as host of “Late Night With David Letterman” on NBC). Whether introducing America to “Stupid Pet Tricks,” swimming in a large vat of breakfast cereal or […]

How B2B Companies Are Converting Data Into Content
May 20th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzB2B companies often get a bad rap for not taking full advantage of their data to create compelling content. But while they may not be as far as along as their consumer counterparts in how… Continued

PR News Salary Survey: Writing Still Viewed as Most Important Skill for Advancement
May 19th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzThose skills deemed the most important for advancement within an organization are the kind of skills that brought PR pros to the dance in the first place: writing and pitching the media.

5 Questions Nonprofits Should Ask PR Agencies Before Hiring Them
May 13th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzBefore they pull the trigger on expenditures, nonprofits have to make sure they’re a worthy investment. Hiring a PR agency is no exception.

3 Questions to Ask to Make Killer Videos for Your Brand
May 12th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzPatricia Garofalo, global communications leader, Water & Process Technologies, GE Power & Water, shares three helpful questions to ask yourself when looking to create great videos for your brand.

Tumblr Accelerating Its (Desktop) Appeal [Infographic]
May 11th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzFacebook, move over. Well, not exactly, but the social networking giant certainly has more competition these days for both mind share and all-important eyeballs.

3 Tips to Make PR and IT Work Together More Effectively
May 6th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzIn the current climate—with technology a major driver in getting your message out to the right audience at the right time—communicators execs need to work closely with their IT counterparts.

7 Client Mistakes Made by PR Agencies
May 5th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzIn the current economic climate, PR agencies have to make sure that they are able to deliver quality work to their clients—and then some. But even the best agencies are prone to trip up every now and again.