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Social Media or Bust

December 22nd, 2014 by

A new study finds a link between the level of social media actions and the number of social media followers. But there are exceptions.

Media Matters

December 15th, 2014 by

Amid the plethora of online media channels, the primary role of PR pros remains the ability to reach reporters and convince them that a story has value for their audiences.

Content Marketing Grapples With Growing Pains

December 15th, 2014 by

The growing challenge of how to develop (and sustain) content marketing programs was cast into the spotlight earlier this month when Verizon Wireless shuttered its Web publication, SugarString, a little more than two months after its debut.

A New Lead

December 15th, 2014 by

PR pros must be excellent storytellers. Today that means tailoring material for a variety of platforms and being familiar with all aspects of your company’s or client’s business.

What Happens When All Trust Is Lost

December 15th, 2014 by

While all organizations need some level of public trust in order to continue to operate, the American Red Cross and Uber are dealing with severe issues regarding trust and reputation.

Avoiding the PR Trap

December 15th, 2014 by

Doug Spong talks about what it takes to become a PR leader and the key lessons he imparts on his PR team.

Integrity Critical in Owned Media Era

December 15th, 2014 by

While many brands have invested heavily in owned-media, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns for PR teams looking to own the mantle of official corporate storytellers.

Convergence of Marketing and PR to Accelerate in 2015

December 8th, 2014 by

The pace of change in the PR practice is expected to accelerate in 2015, as more and more communicators take on a strategic role for their companies and clients and online media channels claim an expanding share of marketing budgets. To help you plan for next year, we asked PR pros what they see on the road ahead.

Monetize Social Media Platforms

December 8th, 2014 by

Businesses large and small are starting to invest increasingly high percentages of their promotional budgets in social media. A consensus on just how this social media investment impacts their top- and bottom-line revenue continues to be elusive, however.

Going to a Cocktail Party Can Help Your PR Writing

December 8th, 2014 by

On a basic level, the only thing PR professionals really want to be is heard. There are a few ways stories can be heard above the noise, cut through the droves of useless information and make their way in front of the eyeballs of the target audience.