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Septmagazine:Layout 1 8/31/11 12:06 PM Page 1 THE FASHION ISSUE WHY FASHION PR PROS ARE TAKING MORE CREATIVE ROLES ONLINE PHILANTHROPY RULES THE ROOST AT BLOG CONFERENCE September 2011 | www.odwyerpr.com COMPANIES UNVEIL ‘TWEEN’ OUTREACH EFFORTS Septmagazine:Layout 1 8/31/11 12:06 PM Page 2 Leading Feature News Distribution Service MULTIMEDIA SUCCESS! 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NOT-SO-FRESH MARKETING Summer’s Eve recently pulled a MEDIA LANDSCAPE PUTS PR series of television ads in response8 to PROS IN CREATIVE ROLES accusations they perpetuate stereotypes A dearth of editorial expertise at blogs about black and Latina women. 18 has put many creative decisions in the 16 hands of those crafting PR messages. CRISIS PLANS, CONFIDENCE LACKING AMONG EXECS. PROFILES OF BEAUTY According to a new study, security & FASHION PR FIRMS breach, fraud and investigation remain9 the 20 most common forms of company crisis. RANKINGS OF TOP BEAUTY 27 & FASHION PR FIRMS ABERCROMBIE & FITCH 18Cover photo by Michael OShea SPINS SAVVY “SITUATION” WASHINGTON REPORT Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch found www.odwyerpr.com the perfect PR “Situation” in August10 when Daily, up-to-the-minute PR news they blasted an MTV reality star for wearing 32 the company’s clothes. COLUMNS MARKETING TIPS TO STAY THE APPLE OF MOM’S EYE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ten ways marketers can reach 28 Fraser Seitel out and engage with one of the most11 con- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT sistently influencial markets — the Richard Goldstein ‘Mom’ consumer. 29 GUEST COLUMN 30 Arthur Solomon SOCIAL MEDIA’S RISE GUEST COLUMN PRESENTS CHALLENGES 31 Kevin Foley Social media is a blessing to the PR world, but pros should make sure they12 use it to provide relevant and intriguing content PR BUYER’S GUIDE that creates a compelling dialogue. 34 EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2011 UNILEVER UNVEILS ‘TWEEN’ OUTREACH January: Crisis Comms. / Buyer’s Guide July: Travel & Tourism Unilever teamed up with Weber February: Environmental & P.A. August: Financial/I.R. Shandwick to reach out and market14 their March: Food & Beverage September: Beauty & Fashion products to the often-unnoticed tween seg- April: Broadcast & Social Media October: Healthcare & Medical ment. May: PR Firm Rankings November: High-Tech June: Global & Multicultural December: Entertainment & Sports HOW SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CHANGED THE B2B WORLD ADVERTISERS Social media is now part of every JANINE GORDON ASSOCIATES.........................................13 NAPS.................................................................INSIDE COVER industry, yet business-to-business 15compa- nies continue to struggle with what exact- KAPLOW....................................................................................5 OMEGA TRAVEL.....................................................................23 ly “being social” means. 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