The overarching theme of November 2011’s IABC/PRIME measurement conference? Research, measurement and evaluation capabilities are within reach and budget of all communicators.
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Crisis Tale: Under Intense Fire, Communicator Puts Out PR Blaze
December 5th, 2011 by PRNEWSCanadian liquid natural gas facility Canaport LNG puts itself to the test as it manages an invented crisis.
Get Your Twitter Efforts Under Control: ‘Killer’ Twitter Tools to Die For
November 21st, 2011 by PRNEWSWhile it’s important to not get caught up with each of the shiniest new objects for managing Twitter—of which there are many—PR pros do need to have the right tool for the job, which depends on your social media objectives and resources.
Need a Powerful Army of Advocates? Think ‘Inside’ the Box
November 21st, 2011 by Sandra Brodnicki and Gigi WestermanJust as the role and definition of a journalist is changing today’s hyper-communication environment, an organization’s internal advocates can and should be groomed to help serve as company storytellers.
How to Make a High-Tech Topic Go Mainstream
November 21st, 2011 by Charlene JacobsPitching technical products to the media doesn’t mean just speaking in layman’s terms, it requires packaging information in digestible form for both the reporter and his/her audience.
Management POV: Communications and the Revolving Executive Door
November 21st, 2011 by Mike McDougallWhen senior executive transitions occur, it’s up to the communications team to guide the exit and maintain confidence among executives, employees, shareholders and the media.
Image Patrol: Penn State vs. Herman Cain: Start Rewriting Your Crisis Plan
November 14th, 2011 by Katie PaineA couple of sex-related scandals take center stage, as the crisis responses of presidential candidate Cain and Penn State are analyzed.
Agency-Client Measurement Bond: Metrics Success a Two-Way Street
November 14th, 2011 by PRNEWSWhile there are more PR metrics available than ever, often there is an agency-client disconnect in measurement strategies and capabilities.
Tip Sheet: Content Fusion Keeps News Releases Alive
November 14th, 2011 by David KrejciA bevy of digital platforms now enables you to tell your organization’s stories through the creation of a "storytelling ecosystem."
Social Media Report Card: NFL and NBA Players Unions Get Social
November 7th, 2011 by Marc Johnson and Katy PurvisThe NFL and NBA players unions have, for the most part, made good use of social media channels during their respective lockouts.