TechFlash 100 Ranks Social Involvement of Seattle Companies
Last week, TechFlash.com published a list of the top 100 Seattle companies that are drawing the most Web traffic and attention on Twitter, blogs and with other media. Working closely with YouNoodle, a start-up which monitors a company’s media buzz, TechFlash ranked companies on a scale of zero to 100. The higher the number, the […]
News Coverage of the Tea Parties: Objective or Partisan?
Taxes can be a contentious issue in America, especially in this economy. On tax day last week, hundreds of thousands of people across the country protested at gatherings called “tea parties” to voice their opposition against what they view as wasteful government spending. The parties got their name from the infamous Boston Tea Party when […]
Local Newspapers of the Future? A Look at Hyperlocal News Sites
Local daily newspapers across the nation are in bad shape, and many Americans fear losing a keystone of their communities: local news. National newspapers and broadcast media have their place, but local papers inform and enrich the communities they serve with stories about politics, business, arts and culture. For instance, USA Today isn’t likely to […]
Our Favorite Photos from the Book Launch Party
Below are some of our favorite photos from the celebration of Communiqué’s fifth anniversary and the launch of Strategic Public Relations: 10 Principles to Harness the Power of PR, written by our very own Jennifer Gehrt and Colleen Moffitt. Rich Tong of Ignition Partners and co-author of The Marketing Playbook Satoshi Nakajima, founder of Big […]
Strategic Public Relations Makes Its Debut; Communiqué Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Last night was the official launch party for Colleen and Jennifer’s book Strategic Public Relations. The event took place at the Palace Ballroom and featured tasty tidbits from Tom Douglas. Books were flying off the table and despite the fact it was tax day, the turnout was fantastic. It was wonderful to catch up with […]
Alaska Airlines Announces Key Findings of Inflight Wi-Fi Service Trial
On February 26, Alaska Airlines announced the trial launch of its new satellite-based wireless Internet service, Alaska Airlines Inflight Wi-Fi. The launch of this service, which can be used by passengers to browse the Web; access online music, games, podcasts and webcasts; send and receive e-mail and connect to Virtual Private Networks (VPN), garnered more […]
Associated Press Reins in Content
The Associated Press (AP) announced on Monday, April 6 that it would crack down on Web sites and search engines that use the work of the news organization without first obtaining permission from them and agreeing to share profits. In an effort to “exercise some control” over the practice of reposting articles and gaining profit […]
What are Twitter Hashtags?
Twitter can be an invaluable resource. From chatting with friends to connecting with new people, this social network provides a way to instantaneously share information. But the sheer volume of conversations and links can be overwhelming, and many people find it difficult to navigate. So we were pleased to learn about a Twitter feature designed […]
Value of Press Hits
The uncertain economic climate continues to affect marketing and public relations budgets. However, a recent study from Text 100, a global boutique PR consulting firm, illustrates the positive impact public relations can have on a company’s brand value. The study, outlined in a recent PRWeek article, found companies that produce more complicated products benefit more […]
CNN Examines War Against Autism
April is National Autism Awareness Month; and given the staggering numbers of children diagnosed with autism, it’s probably safe to assume you know someone impacted by this condition. Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. According to the Center for Disease Control and […]