After ITT Corp. spun off its defense and water businesses, it was crucial to engage and align its leadership and employees on the new company direction. Here’s how the communications team did it.
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Customer Reviews, Testimonials Can Beat Ads in Effectiveness—Just Avoid Snowballs
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampTo some PR pros, the prospect of receiving negative customer reviews sound daunting. But with some planning and process, reviews can move the business needle.
For Communicators, ‘4 More Years’ Means Anything But the Status Quo
November 12th, 2012 by Scott Van CampYou might think the re-election of Barack Obama would mean more of the same for communicators, but there’s plenty of work to do on a variety of issues.
Tip Sheet: Match Celebrities with Your Brand’s Personality
November 12th, 2012 by Deborah Sierchio By Deborah SierchioConsumers take note of celebrities and their activities, and it is widely believed to result in better “stickiness” for brands and campaigns.
Tip Sheet: Will Social Media Be the Election Game-Changer?
November 5th, 2012 by PRNEWSThe 2008 elections in the U.S. were heralded as the first “social media election.” Voters took to budding social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to broadcast their electoral activities—from voicing their support… Continued
Instagram Picks Up Steam as an Engagement Tool—and the Press Digs It
October 29th, 2012 by PRNEWSThe mobile photo editing app is fast becoming a major conversation platform among PR pros, and a way to reach journalists.
How to Create Crisp Calls to Action in Content
October 29th, 2012 by Beth LaBrecheWith engagement the name of the PR game, calls to action are critical to getting the conversation going with an audience.
Election PR Lesson: Inform, Never Mandate Employees’ Voting Decisions
October 29th, 2012 by Scott Van CampIn this election season, companies who coerce their employees to vote for one candidate or the other are playing with fire.
Tip Sheet: Tone, Trust Critical For an Effective Ethics Program
October 29th, 2012 by Emmanuel TchividjainAs ethics become more pervasive in Corporate America, here are five tips from an ethics expert for "doing what is right."
Tip Sheet: Avoid the Squirrel Syndrome: Don’t Be Distracted
October 22nd, 2012 by Larry HoldrenAs the father of 12- and 8-year-old daughters, most of my movie-going time these days is spent either watching something animated or the latest riveting flick featuring Justin Bieber or Katy Perry. One of my… Continued