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Jon Gelberg is the editorial director of PR News. @Jon_Gelberg


6 Sales Tips From Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Competition is fierce inside this ancient, 5,000-shop market. Here's how the best merchants stand out--and what you can learn from them.  Read story

When Employees Go Rogue on Twitter

As several Olympic athletes have demonstrated, what your team members do on their personal Twitter accounts can hurt you.  Read story

8 Customer Service Sins to Avoid

In a recent customer service survey, United Airlines came in dead last. Here's why--and how not to suffer the same fate.  Read story

Why Your Online Marketing Isn't Working

Attention spans have gotten shorter and the competition has only grown stronger. What are you doing to rise above the noise?  Read story

10 Things You Shouldn't Tweet

Here are the kinds of tweets that can kill your social media goodwill with customers, 140 characters at a time.  Read story

10 Things You Should Tweet

There's no magic formula for how to use Twitter to promote your business. But here are a few things to try.  Read story

How to Score a Job at a Tech Start-up

Can you handle long hours, low pay, and impossibly high expectations? The start-up life might be for you. Here's how to break in.  Read story

New Social Media Strategy? 5 Questions to Ask First

A fast and focused way to make sure you get the ROI you need.  Read story

Not Getting Press? You're Doing It Wrong

Chances are, you're still trying to pitch the big 'home run' story. Ain't gonna happen. Try these angles instead.  Read story

A Clever Way to Spy on Your Competitors

Get to know what your rivals are up to online. Don't worry--it's legal.  Read story

The Website That Gets Almost Everything Right

Every once in a while, a brand comes along that masters the art of selling things online. Here's one you can learn from.  Read story

9 Ways to Get More Out of Google Analytics

Already know and love Google's data tools? Here are nine cool features you may not be using--but should.  Read story

How to Build a Website That Inspires Trust

Seven things you can do to convince potential customers your site isn't a fly-by-night operation.  Read story

The Unsung Hero Behind Every Great Website

Talented engineers and project managers both play key roles, but much of the success of your website hinges on this key person.  Read story

Your Homemade Website Isn't Cutting It Anymore

Americans spent $200 billion online in 2011. The opportunity for retailers is huge--but you're not going to grab it with a DIY website.  Read story

Content Marketing: Tips for a No-Fail Strategy

Don't just publish a blog willy nilly. Plan, set goals, and--most importantly--know what you're getting into.  Read story

A Valentine's Day Guide to Wooing the Media

It's not unlike developing a romantic relationship: You'll need wit, persistence, and a good deal of charm to be successful.  Read story

10 Leadership Lessons From a Super Bowl Coach

Moves that every entrepreneur should steal from the Tom Coughlin playbook.  Read story

Website Smackdown: Mayo Clinic vs. Cleveland Clinic

Two of the country's most respected hospitals: Which one has mastered the art -- and science -- of great website design?  Read story

The Industry With the Worst Websites

When it comes to bringing in revenue, these firms do a heck of a job. But designing compelling websites? They stink at that.  Read story

Website Smackdown: Which Homepage Wins?

Two consumer electronics retailers: One gets it, the other doesn't even come close.  Read story

How to Sell Yourself as an Expert

Step 1: Become an expert in something. (That part is up to you.) Step 2: Let the world know about it with these tips.  Read story

Hiring? Up Your Game with LinkedIn

If you use it right, LinkedIn can be one of the most powerful tools in your HR toolbox.  Read story

Is Your Website Due for a Redesign?

Need a quick fix or a complete overhaul? Here are a few ways to know.  Read story

Smackdown: Which Website Works Better?

A tale of two florists: Same product, same market. Here's why one company wins hands down.  Read story