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He Leads-She Leads: Gender Plays Big Role in the Body Language of Leaders

June 20th, 2011 by

Projecting the right body language often makes or breaks an executive’s media interview or public appearance. Executive coach Carol Kinsey Goman reveals important signals sent, and how they differ by gender.

Clear Vision, Dialogue Help Align Employee Actions to Business Goals

June 20th, 2011 by

Aligning employees to business objectives—an exercise often tried but rarely achieved—is one of the Holy Grails for PR pros. According to experts, however, some quality conversations with employees can help with the alignment process.

Tip Sheet: Build a Great Team by Relinquishing Control

June 13th, 2011 by

PR News Advisory Board member Mike McDougall offer tips on how to effectively loosen the management reins and empower your team members.

How to Keep Your Digital Programs ‘FTC-Free’

June 13th, 2011 by

Working with online paid brand advocates without awareness of the Federal Trade Commission’s prior activity can open up your company to liability.

Climbing the Message Analytics Ladder: A Step-by-Step Guide to Measurement

June 13th, 2011 by

This adaptation from the just-published PR Measurement Guidebook Vol. 5 offers tips to measure how loud your voice is resonating across different media platforms.

Community-Minded PR Hiring Bucks Unemployment Trend

June 13th, 2011 by

One PR agency has turned to a crowdsourcing community to get fresh ideas, provide students with real-world challenges—and open a talent pipeline for its internships and entry-level staff positions.

Charting the Industry: PR and Corporate Boards—A Critical Link

June 6th, 2011 by

Corporate board members have cited reputational risk as a company’s biggest threat, which should put communicators in the thick of C-suite strategies.

Scaling Up: Achieve Control and Value From ‘Local’ Social Media

June 6th, 2011 by

Are your multiple social media destinations—via product, services and/or regions—languishing? It may be time to get a handle on them via a social media management system.

Management POV: Mark Organizational Milestones by Giving Back

May 30th, 2011 by

Organizational anniversaries can mean little to stakeholders unless they are backed up with community outreach initiatives.

How to Spot Key Trends and Engage Influencers

May 30th, 2011 by

With the rise of digital PR/social media, identifying the true influencers and thought leaders for your organization has never been easier—but you must keep your mind open.