Stories by Scott Van Camp

PR Myth of the Month: ‘CPM’ Does Not Apply to Public Relations

December 6th, 2012 by

PRIME Research CEO Mark Weiner covers why cost-per-thousand measurements can be useful in public relations.

In Communications, Failure Is An Option

December 6th, 2012 by

Presenters at the Association of National Advertisers’ Creativity Conference say that,  in the quest for compelling storytelling, showing failure isn’t a bad thing.

Social Platforms Telling Trove of Travelers Where to Go

December 5th, 2012 by

Social media plays a huge role in consumers’ travel decision-cycles and experiences.

Latest Subject-Line Study Offers Actionable Data

December 4th, 2012 by

In the current issue of PR News (12/3/2012), there’s a story on e-mail campaign pitfalls and best practices. One major pitfall is that two-thirds of e-mails sent aren’t relevant to their audiences (MarketingSherpa). One best practice is ensuring yo…

Communicators Invest Heavily in Content Marketing

December 4th, 2012 by

86% of B2C organizations market with content—regardless of company size or industry.

PR Opportunity: Young Adults Keen to Advance Social Causes

December 3rd, 2012 by

A study finds that more than three-quarters of young adults would think more highly of a company that helps them support a cause they care about.

Charting the Industry: Breakout Brands Display a Personal Touch

December 3rd, 2012 by

A new study shows that the most engaging brands recognize the value of deep emotional attachment with their customers.

Just Like Petraeus, PR Pros Must Deliver the Right E-Mails at the Right Time

December 3rd, 2012 by

E-mails tripped up ex-CIA head David Patraeus and mistress Paula Broadwell. As a communicator, here are some helpful tips in handling your own e-mail campaign affairs.

PR Budgeting for 2013: PR Execs Challenged by Scarcity of Resources

December 3rd, 2012 by

A new PR News/CAPRSA study asks key questions about planning and budgeting, and surprisingly, nearly 55% use an informal planning process.

Do You Need to Deploy Instagram for PR? Answer These Four Questions to Find Out

November 30th, 2012 by

Everyone is using Instagram, including a band from Mexico City that created a four-minute music video using Instagrammed photos. But do you need to use it?