August 22nd, 2009
A recent PRWeek article highlights a study, which found that public relations is the leading force behind digital communications at 51% of organizations, compared with marketing, which takes the helm 40.5% of the time.
It explains how the blogging, microblogging, and social networking aspects of digital communications are mainly driven by the PR function, whereas the [...]
Posted by Sharon Harper in Blogging, Business, Business Blogs, MF, Media Relations, Public Relations, SEM, SEO, Social Media, Social Networking, Technology | 5 Comments »
August 12th, 2009
We talk often about crisis planning and management at Martino Flynn. After all, it’s one of our specialties. Today we’re in an environment – fueled by our struggling economy – where organizations are facing tough issues that put their reputation at risk on what seems to be a daily basis. Stories of bailouts, bankruptcies, and [...]
Posted by Julie Napieralski in Communication, MF, Media Relations, Public Relations | No Comments »
August 5th, 2009
As I grow more accustomed to using Twitter, I’m finding that I glean useful information about topics in which I’m most interested. And although I follow an assortment of journalists, I usually get news from people like me—friends and online acquaintances who, as a whole, share similar interests. I also learn about events or news [...]
Posted by Sharon Harper in Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media | No Comments »
April 10th, 2009
At Martino Flynn, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of media relations when it’s done right—benefiting your organization, the media, and the audience. Although it can require a significant time commitment to move from a quick transaction to a meaningful relationship, it pays dividends by impacting the overall impression of your brand.
That’s why we created [...]
Posted by Corrie Carter in Communication, MF, Media, Media Relations, Public Relations | No Comments »
April 9th, 2009
Social Media continues to grow exponentially. Facebook just went over 200 million users. People are Tweeting like crazy. A new blog is created every 2 seconds. The velocity of growth is mind numbing. And naturally, brands are drawn to these “shiny new objects.” We marcom types are being challenged to take [...]
Posted by Kevin Flynn in Advertising, Blogging, Business Blogs, Media Relations, Social Media, Sports Marketing | No Comments »