In the wake of the Niners’ recent playoff victory over the Green Bay packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field, we asked Scott Kegley, senior manager of digital & social media for the San Francisco 49ers, to crack open his team’s social media playbook.
Social Media & SEO
6 Tips From the San Francisco 49ers’ Winning Social Media Playbook
January 7th, 2014 by Steve Goldstein
‘Downton Abbey’ Reaches for the Stars Via Social Media
January 6th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzFor brands that want to build up their audiences via social media, look no further than “Downton Abbey,” the PBS series about the British aristocracy that returned last night after being on year-long hiatus.
How to Optimize Press Releases for Shareability
January 6th, 2014 by Caysey WeltonPR News asked Taylor Cole, director of public relations and social media at Hotels.com, a few questions on how to write better, shareworthy press releases.
Survey Finds Major Disconnect on Sustainability Efforts; ‘Social Intelligence’ Will Become the Norm This Year
January 6th, 2014 by PRNEWSNearly two-thirds of businesses worldwide view social and environmental issues as “significant” or “very significant” when addressing sustainability concerns, according to a recent study conducted by MIT Sloan Management Review.
Beyonce’s New Album May Point to Different Tune for PR Professionals
January 6th, 2014 by PRNEWSWhen pop-music sensation Beyoncé released her new self-titled album the artist pulled a George Costanza, albeit from a communications standpoint: She did the complete opposite of what was expected.
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Journalist Whisperer?
January 3rd, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinAt PR News’ recent Media Relations Conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Amy Eisman of American University’s School of Communication and a founding editor of USA Today brought up the concept of the… Continued

The World Is Your (Social Media) Oyster
December 31st, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzFor teenagers, Facebook is “dead and buried.” That’s the conclusion from one of the authors of the recently released Global Social Media Impact Study, which showed that teens are abandoning Facebook for rivals such as Snapchat and Whatsapp. But when it comes to adults, Facebook is alive and well.
New Year’s Resolutions for the PR-Minded
December 31st, 2013 by Diane SchwartzThe good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that no one is really listening closely to what you are resolving to do. But resolutions do crystallize our goals and make the month of January, at… Continued
LinkedIn Recruitment Program Shaping Up As New Channel for PR Pros
December 24th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzThe U.S. jobless rate fell to 7%, from 7.3%, in November. And while the economy is still facing some strong headwinds, employers’ confidence seems to be on the upswing. Now, just like a Swiss watch, comes word of a new recruitment tool from social network LinkedIn, designed to track when people move jobs, where they go and what skills they have. It could be another vehicle for communicators who want to strengthen their bench.

Strategic Thinking Leads Choice of Social Tools for Boeing’s Gary Wicks
December 24th, 2013 by Richard BrownellThe surest way to stay connected in 2014 is through social media. But how do you stay connected in a constantly evolving media landscape?