Over the past decade, consumer PR pros have become more adept at directly engaging consumers in an ongoing dialogue. In no place has this increased expertise become more apparent than in the changing meaning of the phrase “word of mouth.”
 
While consumer PR campaigns have always been creative affairs, the rise of blogging, digital communications, and new types of outlets have created great opportunities for different types of outreach.
 
Linda Rutherford, VP of communications and strategic outreach ...