PR news, features, opinions, and analysis

Media Analysis Articles

Times Co. could turn to tech sector for new leadership

Chris Daniels December 22, 2011

The New York Times Co. will become a more innovative, online-solution driven institution after the resignation of chief executive Janet Robinson, media observers and PR industry experts say.

'Early Show' changes present public affairs opportunities

Chris Daniels November 18, 2011

CBS' move to recreate 'The Early Show' as a hard-news alternative to rival morning programs is a positive development for communications professionals representing clients in corporate and public affairs.

Same sex marriage opens up PR opportunities

Chris Daniels August 26, 2011

This year's LGBT Media Summit comes at an interesting juncture in the gay rights movement, with new opportunities for PR firms in the kind of media coverage they can generate for their clients.

PR pros eye impact of Huffington Post-AOL merger

David Ward February 11, 2011

The decision by AOL to buy The Huffington Post triggered a flurry of commentary this week, with some calling the purchase a desperate "Hail Mary" move by the once dominant online portal.

CNN decision to drop AP raises questions

Chris Daniels June 25, 2010

The move could be a sign that it's possibly gearing up to compete with the wire service.

WSJ shakes up New York newspaper market

Sheelagh Doyle April 30, 2010

The time has come to "shock the bourgeoisie," proclaimed The Wall Street Journal managing editor Robert Thomson as he introduced the Journal's Greater New York section on Monday.

Comcast faces spotlight after NBC deal

Kimberly Maul December 04, 2009

NEW YORK: This week, Comcast bought the controlling stake in General Electric's NBC Universal and all its properties, including the NBC television network, Universal Pictures, Telemundo, and its portion of Hulu.

Leading newspapers jockey to claim top circulation

Chris Daniels November 20, 2009

MCLEAN, VA: As the bad news in the newspaper industry continues, circulation numbers have become a source of pride - and contention - for some outlets.

'Washington Post' social media guidelines target bias

Kimberly Maul September 30, 2009

WASHINGTON: The media industry is divided over the new social networking guidelines 'The Washington Post' instituted for its staffers last Friday, including restrictions on the use of Twitter and Facebook.

TV still top source for news, industry group finds

Kimberly Maul September 23, 2009

NEW YORK: Traditional media, including TV, radio, and newspapers, are the first news source for 72% of Americans, according to a survey from the First Amendment Center.

« Previous