Guest Column Articles

The economics of engagement

Bob Feldman, PulsePoint Group May 18, 2012

Digital and social media practices in most companies have reached a level of maturity that go well beyond experimentation.
 

The rewards and risks of social media engagement

Michael Lasky, Davis & Gilbert May 11, 2012

Social media offers potentially lucrative opportunities for PR agencies.
 

No such thing as over-rehearsing

Dan Orsborn, Orsborn Partners May 04, 2012

The pitch team has been working madly for weeks on a major RFP that could, should you win it, make the difference between a good and a great year for your agency.
 

Finding the perfect social media balance

Eileen Sheil, Cleveland Clinic April 27, 2012

Social media can give PR pros a great advantage and allow them to broaden a company's message.
 

Old-fashioned job advice from a rising star

Bruce Berger, University of Alabama April 20, 2012

Jim Bakken, a 2001 graduate of our PR program, spoke last week in my management class. He confirmed some things the students already know about landing a job, but he surprised students when he shared some rather old-fashioned ideas for advancing quickly on that first job.
 

Upping the ante for b-to-b

Tom Biro, Allison+Partners April 13, 2012

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of being able to work on quite a bit of b-to-c marketing, a solid amount of b-to-b, and a bit of "in-between."
 

A new frontier for comms pros

Bob Feldman, PulsePoint Group April 06, 2012

There is little question that because of online direct-to-customer communication, the shrinking number of paid journalists, and the exponential increase in the number of news and information outlets, there is a dramatic need and hunger for worthwhile editorial content.
 

Positive energy will boost solar messaging

Jigar Shah, Carbon War Room April 01, 2012

While fear definitely sells headlines, fear headlines in the world of climate do not make change happen.
 

Overtime laws are becoming a growing concern

Michael Lasky, Davis & Gilbert March 30, 2012

Companies, including many PR firms, think they are not required to pay overtime to employees who have college degrees and who receive annual salaries. Think again.
 

PR is the secret to reducing NIMBY risk

Patrick Slevin, Hill+Knowlton Strategies March 23, 2012

NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) is a widely known, but vaguely understood political phenomenon that has advanced the agendas of environmentalists, advocacy interests, and activist citizen groups for decades.