How To

Issue Management: Solve a Potential Problem and Gain a Business Foothold

January 2nd, 2012 by

A combination of proactive risk management and brand positioning, issue management should be a key component of an organization’s communications strategy.

PR News Advisory Board Roundtable: Reputation Issues Define PR in 2011; Privacy Problems in 2012?

December 19th, 2011 by

PR News Advisory Board members weigh in on the hot communications topics of the past year and predict the top trends to watch for in 2012.

When It Comes to Social Media, the Numbers Don’t Lie: The Ads Have It

December 19th, 2011 by

The ability to home in on specific groups of users makes social media advertising an enticing way to improve engagement.

Tip Sheet: Prevent the ‘Iago Effect’ From Dooming a CEO

December 19th, 2011 by

It’s the top communicator’s job to make sure a CEO doesn’t fall prey to the machinations of a "trusted" lieutenant.

Tip Sheet: Have a ‘Spokescreature’ Give Voice to Your Brand

December 12th, 2011 by

Those beloved fictional characters behind popular brands have considerable PR advantages—including 24/7 availability.

CSR Soars in 2011; Look for Better Integration With Biz Units in 2012

December 12th, 2011 by

Corporate social responsibility experts weigh in on the highlights—and lowlights—of CSR in 2011, and reveal the hot trends to look for in 2012.

B2B Communications: How to Fight for the PR Resources You Need During a Budget Showdown

December 12th, 2011 by

PR pros in the B2B space are hard-pressed to shape budgets that balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s goals. Here’s how three communicators do it.

How to Eliminate ‘Crash Blossoms’ From Your Copy

December 12th, 2011 by

Beth Haiken of Ogilvy Public Relations gives expert advice on how to avoid unintended meanings in your written material.

Mitigating the Risk of Bad Research: Aggregate, Search, Cleanse and Repeat

December 5th, 2011 by

There are five key questions to ask to determine if you are measuring your social media activity effectively.

Charting the Industry: Craft Messages of Ease in Times of Stress

December 5th, 2011 by

While more empowered than ever, U.S. women are also experiencing stress—something that PR pros should take under consideration when pitching to this key demographic.