These days, it’s not just reporters looking for news releases. Members of the financial community, bloggers, online audiences and consumers are seeking straight-from-the-source news. And when they find what they’re looking for, they want to share it with their communities.

News releases are easy to share by email or on social networks like Facebook or Twitter. And that’s not all! Share Organization Profiles and filtered search results – helpful  when you want …

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Here’s what we found worthy on the web in public relations, investor relations, social media and communications this week.

10 reasons PR is a tough job (only 10!?)
65% of adults now using social networking
A journalist’s take on brands producing editorial content
Does this tweet make me look fat? Tips for surviving embarrassment on social media
Think mobile when managing a crisis
Multimedia: the new must-have for PR
Thinking about following up a pitch? Take this journalist’s advice on when and how
Communication professionals much adapt to …

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Our new website hasn’t just made it easier for journalists, bloggers and information consumers to find news releases; we’ve added a new level of depth to content on newswire.ca. Introducing: Organization Profiles.

Organization Profiles include:

Organization logo and  link to your website
Detailed description of your organization and the products and services you offer
Customized list of important contacts with names, photos and contact details
Market performance section for public companies, including your stock …

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One of the most popular reasons for distributing a media advisory or news release is to announce an event. From news conferences to product launches, annual general meetings to celebrity appearances, the CNW newswire is one of the best ways to get the word out about your event.

CNW’s popular Media Daybook and Weekly Look-Ahead Calendar and webcast listings have long been integral to newsroom planning. On the new newswire.ca, the Media …

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Here’s what we found worthy on the web in public relations, investor relations, social media and communications this week.

7 things they didn’t teach you in business school
Still trying to master LinkedIn? Here’s your ultimate cheat sheet!
Why social media is the future of public relations
Marketing Mag on CNW’s new website
Facebook surpasses a trillion page views. Yes, a trillion.
Do you remember print news stories better than online?
Should you give your company need an extreme messaging makeover?
Let’s be honest,  even the best news …

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We’re introducing a new feature of the transformed newswire.ca every day this week on Beyond the Wire. Be sure to check out yesterday’s post introducing our new website.

Our new website offers lots of exciting features for our clients and for professional news consumers: enriched news releases, attractive multimedia display, time-saving benefits and new research tools, just to name a few.

But it’s the sophisticated search engine at the core of the new newswire.ca – powered by Endeca, a search and business …

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CNW’s got some big news of our own today – we’ve introduced our new website, available for preview now at wwwbeta.newswire.ca!

This isn’t just a marketing website refresh. We’ve completely redesigned our website (and upgraded our wire infrastructure) to showcase our clients’ content and engage online audiences. We’ve made it easier for you to meet your goals by giving the media and financial markets what they need.

Watch our video to learn more!

And take a peek at our new homepage:

Here’s what we found worthy on the web in public relations, investor relations, social media and communications this week.

This weekend try and defy the “Always On” mentality with these tips from HBR
Must read for newsies and PR folks alike. Curation Nation: The Rise of Content Entrepreneurs
The psychology of Twitter
What startups (and well, everybody) can learn about PR and crisis management
Will you be subscribing to the new social media monthly print magazine?
How to talk to strangers at professional events
TIME Magazine’s …

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Here’s what we found worthy on the web in public relations, investor relations, social media and communications this week.

Strategies for managing employee concerns during challenging times
The 7 Biggest Mistakes Companies Make During a PR Crisis
Is your intranet site the ‘poor stepchild’ to the corporate website?
Links from other news sites matter more than social networks
The state of the Internet in 2011
How to use your readers for content ideas
Using Twitter for PR events
Social media has not changed people’s buying behaviour
Media mavens weigh …

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Have you considered using senses other than your sight to take a picture? What about hearing your photo? This is how Tara Miller captured her winning photograph (and CNW’s July Photo of the Month), “Fortuitous Twilight.” On July 14th 2011, CNIB announced Tara, a Winnipeg resident who is blind, the winner of the organization’s national Eye Remember photo contest.

Despite her loss of vision, Tara is able to create beautiful images …

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