Research & Whitepapers

Poll: How Would You Spend Super Bowl Ad Dollars on PR? 

January 29th, 2013 by

Please click through to answer our latest poll: As a PR executive, how would you otherwise spend the $4 million for a 30-second commercial spot during the Super Bowl?

Consumers Take Closer Note of Companies’ Practices

January 29th, 2013 by

62% of the public cares more about companies’ practices and policies today than they did 10 years ago.

Poll: Most PR Pros Wait One to Three Days to Call After an Email Pitch

January 28th, 2013 by

PR News polled its online community and found that most PR pros will wait one to three days before calling a journalist after emailing him or her a pitch.

Internet Content Drives Consumer Decisions

January 25th, 2013 by

In 2012, online reviews, retailers’ websites and friends and family all had big gains from 2010 as the top sources for buying information.

Infographic: Analog Catalogs Had Big Influence on Holiday Shoppers

January 23rd, 2013 by

Even in 2012 paper catalogs influenced both in-store and online holiday retail purchases more than social media platforms.

Poll: The Proverbial Follow-Up: Help or Hindrance to PR Pros?

January 17th, 2013 by

We’re curious about your thoughts on how long PR execs should wait to follow-up after an email pitch, or whether it’s worth the energy.

Public Confused With Social Monetization

January 16th, 2013 by

Large numbers of adults don’t really understand how Facebook and Google make money.

Poll: Armstrong & Oprah

January 10th, 2013 by

From a PR standpoint, is a thorough apology from Lance Armstrong with Oprah enough to sway the public and help rehabilitate his reputation?

Does CES Still Carry Weight for PR?

January 10th, 2013 by

While tech heavyweights like Google and Facebook have taken a pass, CES still holds ample opportunity for PR pros to get their messages out.

Chart: Comparing the Most and Least Effective B2B Content Marketers

January 10th, 2013 by

71% of the most effective B2B content marketers tailor content to the profile of decision maker, compared to only 41% of the least effective B2B content marketers.