Despite a regular stream of public gaffes, some leaders still resist formal media training. Here’s how to get them with the program.
Media Training
Bad News for Taco Bell as It Feels Heat From Chipotle
February 6th, 2012 by PRNEWSTaco Bell’s got a clear-cut messaging assignment: convincing customers that its food is safe to eat after Food Safety News identified the fast food chain as the mystery restaurant responsible for a salmonella outbreak across… Continued
PR News Survey: A Day in the Life of a PR Practitioner
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSWe know how busy you are as a PR professional, which is exactly why we’re asking you to take this quick survey asking you how you spend your typical day. We want to make PR… Continued
CEO Cred Suffers Biggest Barometer Dip in 9 Years
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSPrepare an Alternative Corporate Spokesperson: CEO credibility declined 12 points to 38%—its biggest drop in nine years, reports Edelman in its 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer, released Jan. 24. On the flip side, trust in regular… Continued
Vassar Opts for the One-Way Channel Crisis Response
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSPoughkeepsie, New York-based liberal arts school Vassar College gave false hope to 76 early-decision applicants on Friday, Jan. 27, when it erroneously informed them they were accepted to the school—only to tell them later they… Continued
5 Tips for a Successful Social Media Crisis Response
February 3rd, 2012 by PRNEWSThe speed, immediacy and reach of social media has forever changed business communications—particularly in a crisis. Social media provides the tools to turn a crisis around and turn detractors into fans. But there are tenets… Continued
A Few Things About San Francisco
February 2nd, 2012 by PRNEWSAt PR News we’re pretty excited about our Feb. 16 Digital PR/Social Media Summit. Yes, we know we’ve got a great lineup of presenters: Ashley Dillon of Southwest Airlines, Stacy Green of Mashable, Sally Falkow… Continued
A Few Things About San Francisco
February 2nd, 2012 by Steve GoldsteinAt PR News we’re pretty excited about our Feb. 16 Digital PR/Social Media Summit. Yes, we know we’ve got a great lineup of presenters: Ashley Dillon of Southwest Airlines, Stacy Green of Mashable, Sally Falkow… Continued
Facebook’s Message to Investors: Look to the Stars
February 2nd, 2012 by PRNEWSFacebook has been sending a loud and clear message to investors: Pay more attention to the value it will provide over the long term, and don’t get too caught up in how big it opens… Continued
As Google+ Grows, Early Adopters Reveal Brand-Page Best Practices
February 1st, 2012 by PRNEWSThe new year brings a sense of optimism to PR professionals, as budgets are set, programs are under way and that new iPad is now full of great apps. But this new year also brings… Continued
