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3 ways PR will solve your company’s top strategic risks in 2014

According to research conducted by Protiviti and North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative in a recent report entitled “Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2014” (pg. 5), there are eight top strategic risks for 2014:


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Topics: public relations, SEO, PR tips, reputation management, crisis communications, online reputation management, shared media

Three Tips to Crisis Response When Customers Have Been Offended

They know who we are. They know what we like. They know what we watch, and where we shop. (The companies we buy from, that is). That data in and of itself is be very useful for both companies and consumers. However, OfficeMax’s recent PR blunder demonstrates important lessons in the challenge of maintaining quality control with data, and shows how not to deal with a PR crisis in your organization concerning data.

In light of recent data problems from major companies, let’s get down to the heart of the matter from the angle of PR and responsibility.


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Topics: mobile PR, digital PR, media relations, PR case studies, public relations, SEO, FAQ, PR tips, crisis communications

5 More Things Your PR Firm May Not Tell You (But Wishes You Knew)

Part 2 - 5 More Things Your PR Firm May Not Tell You (But Wishes You Knew)

An investment in public relations is one of the smartest ways to build your brand and reputation. Good PR generates outstanding news coverage, boosts your name and reputation online and helps manage (or avert) a potential communications crisis. The investment is even more valuable when you start the process knowing the no-nonsense realities of working with a professional firm.


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Topics: public relations, SEO, FAQ, PR tips, shared media

Astroturfing: Online Reputation Management Can Solve the Problem

Somebody’s got some explaining to do.

 

They’re calling it “operation clean turf,” and it’s all about cleaning up the online reputation of companies that previously used fake online reviews to help promote their brands.


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Topics: SEO, reputation management, crisis communications, online reputation management, shared media

New Google Guidelines: What Doesn’t Kill PR Only Makes it Stronger

There are some new Google guidelines, and much buzz is circulating about how these rules will affect news releases (formerly known as press releases). Speculation is also swirling about how the guidelines may impact the PR industry and public relations firms as a whole.


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Topics: public relations, SEO, PR tips

Why You Shouldn't Hire an SEO-Only Company

SEO: If your company has a website (what company doesn't?), you've undoubtedly wondered how to make it more effective at attracting leads and/or customers and growing your business.


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Topics: digital PR, SEO

Social Media "Likes" Surpassing Links for Driving Search Engine Traffic

Long ago, savvy webmasters learned that more backlinks connected to a website correlated to a higher listing on natural search engine results pages.


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Topics: public relations, SEO, shared media

Digital PR - Using Search Data to Spot Trends

Digital PR firms have long sought to gain an edge on the competition by spotting trends early. Some have been using mainstream media to uncover trends while others have begun tracking keywords used in search and social media.


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Topics: digital PR, public relations, SEO

6 Things You Need To Know About Social Media Marketing

Over the past 10 years, social media marketing has gradually overtaken advertising as the favored marketing outlet for businesses.


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Topics: digital PR, SEO, shared media

Optimize YouTube Videos to increase Your Business' Visibility

The Power of YouTube: 20 Hours of New Videos Uploaded Every Minute

Over 60 percent of all the videos watched online originate from YouTube's servers. Last month, YouTube reached a milestone with 20 hours of video being uploaded every single minute of the day. YouTube offers a number of marketing opportunities to promote your business to its millions of online users worldwide.


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Topics: public relations, SEO, shared media

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