Writing obituaries for the traditional press release has become a growth industry. Nevertheless, organizations continue to rely on press releases as a cost-effective means to disseminate their messages. Yet the nature of the press release is changing.
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3 Case Studies from Organizations Making Press Releases Work More Effectively
August 10th, 2015 by PRNEWSThe Week in PR, August 3 – August 10
August 10th, 2015 by PRNEWSUsing words designed to boost emotional engagement, marketers shun visual storytelling techniques and Robert Gray takes charge at PR Newswire.
The Week in PR, July 27 – August 3
August 3rd, 2015 by PRNEWSAPCO’s new crisis management offering, best cities for PR specialists and PR Movers
PR News/Nasdaq Survey: Nearly One-Fifth of Communicators Shun Measurement Entirely
August 3rd, 2015 by Seth ArensteinDespite numerous calls to use measurement to assess PR’s effectiveness, enhance its reputation and develop strategy, a new study shows more than half of PR professionals devote little or no time to measurement.
Where Does PR Stand on Paid Social Media? Survey Shows Ambivalence About Spending
August 3rd, 2015 by PRNEWSWith Facebook leading the pack, social media channels are fast moving to a pay-for-play model. Yet nearly half of communicators surveyed by PR News are foregoing purchasing Facebook’s paid media offers.

55% of PR Pros Rate Their Data Analysis Expertise as Fair or Poor
July 30th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinPR News and Nasdaq Media Intelligence conducted a joint study this July, surveying more than 370 communications professionals to benchmark the state of PR measurement and get a clearer picture of PR pros’ grasp of analytics and insights.

Making the Move from Agency to In-House Communicator
July 29th, 2015 by Andrew Blum, AJB CommunicationsIt’s the age-old choice in PR. Do you want to work at an agency or in-house? Here are some thoughts on helping you answer that question.

3 Must-Ask Questions to Land the Right PR Firm
July 28th, 2015 by Ryan CroyThe search for the right agency can be a tedious process, but it doesn’t have to be. It all starts with asking the right questions, even before requesting a proposal.

5 Factors in Choosing a PR Agency
July 22nd, 2015 by Sandra FathiHere are some tips on selecting the right PR or social media agency representation from among the thousands of firms out there.

Starting Up PR for a Startup
July 21st, 2015 by David Hamilton and Locke RaperWhen working with a startup, you often have to go back to the basics. The client wants exposure, and you have to find ways to help them get it.