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Tip Sheet: Should We Do PR the ‘Right Way’ or ‘Right Now’?

August 8th, 2011 by

Communication Sciences International CEO Mike Herman suggests applying the backbone of PR—ethics, information and truth—to all social media actions.

20 Commandments: The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving Executive Interviews

August 8th, 2011 by

From modifying sentence structure to posture positioning, have your executives ace their media interviews by following these 20 commandments.

Ticker Shock: Five Strategies That Move the Stock Price Needle

August 1st, 2011 by

To a CEO, there’s nothing like having the stock price move upward, and PR can play a big role in that outcome.

Tip Sheet: Going International? Consider an Agency Network

August 1st, 2011 by

International PR agency networks can offer clients benefits that large, multinational agencies can’t.

How to Wrangle Your Reputation Online

August 1st, 2011 by

Don’t play defense to protect your organization’s online reputation—being proactive helps accentuate the positive.

Tap the Value of Social Media: Use a Social Media Matrix to Connect PR With Biz Goals

August 1st, 2011 by

Hesitant to invest in social media because of measurement concerns? Try creating a matrix that demonstrates the value social media engagement.

Want a Seat at the Table? Stick to Metrics That Matter—to Your CEO

July 25th, 2011 by

PR professionals not only must be able to walk the business process walk, but talk the business process talk—with their CEOs.

Tip Sheet: Public Affairs Advocacy’s New Rules of the Road

July 25th, 2011 by

Digital PR and a divided government have changed the game for public affairs pros—here are tips on how to be a winner.

Falling for Tumblr: Microblogging Alternative Gains Traction With PR Pros

July 25th, 2011 by

An alternative to more robust blogging platforms like WordPress and Blogger, Tumblr scores in its simplicity and tight integration with other social networks.

2012 Communications Budgets: What’s In? What’s Out?

July 18th, 2011 by

It’s budget planning time for next year—PR pros weigh in on "must-have" and "must-delete" budget line items for 2012.