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Remembering Joe Gleason, My First Boss
A personal reflection on how one leader’s integrity and humanity shaped a generation of communicators.
The Fox in the BBC Henhouse Is No Accident
A closer look at the BBC crisis reveals a coordinated political power play with far-reaching implications for communicators.
Pundits Rush to Explain NYC’s Socialist Mayor and Again Miss the Point
A sharp look at why pundits got New York’s surprise result wrong and what communicators must understand before 2026.
Students Rise Against Trump’s Free Speech Crackdown
Columbia College Chicago students are taking a stand, calling out censorship and hypocrisy in President Trump’s attacks on free speech.
Lowering Standards Hurts Everyone and Communicators Should Pay Attention
What happens in schools shapes the future of your workforce and the next generation of storytellers.
Israel Wins the War Yet Loses the Global PR Battle
Israel’s battlefield victories are overshadowed by global opinion losses, revealing a hard PR lesson for communicators.
Mainstream Media Narratives Are Branding Democrats as Extreme and Republicans as Normal
Arthur Solomon argues that decades of media framing have helped the GOP while leaving Democrats struggling to define themselves — a lesson in narrative control every communicator must grasp.
From Oil Spills to TikTok Crises CommPRO Marks 15 Years of Transformation
CommPRO celebrates 15 years by reflecting on the PR challenges of 2010 and the bold opportunities shaping communications today.
Trump’s Department of War Rebrand Signals America’s New Era of Aggression
Trump’s rebrand of the Pentagon challenges Roosevelt’s wisdom and raises global risks.
It’s Show Time for Communicators Living in a Show-Me Economy
A classic musical, a PR legend, and one unforgettable lyric deliver a lesson brands must hear.
Zohran Mamdani’s New York Vision Risks Repeating Old Failures
As Election Day nears, Mamdani’s socialist platform fuels debate about policy history, political messaging, and PR lessons.
Working With CC Goldwater Made PR Feel Like Running a Yacht Club
A vivid memory from Manhattan’s glittering PR scene reveals how a political legacy and celebrity culture collided in one unforgettable hire.
Why Public Relations Is Fueling the Great American Consumer Scam
Arthur Solomon exposes how everyday consumer experiences—from ink cartridges to political promises—reveal a society designed to mislead.
CBS Fired Colbert and Created a Crisis It Should Have Seen Coming
A legendary network’s own decision-making turned Stephen Colbert’s firing into a textbook PR blunder.
35 Years After the ADA, the Fight for Disability Equality Is Far From Over
35 years after the ADA, disability leaders reflect on progress—and the unfinished fight for full inclusion.
Making People Laugh These Days Is Like Climbing the Matterhorn
Is your sense of humor out of breath? This witty take on today’s laugh-less landscape asks whether being funny now requires mountain-climbing gear.
The Hypocrisy of “Honoring America” in Sports
A blistering critique of performative patriotism in pro sports, this article challenges the commercialization of “Honoring America” and exposes the hypocrisy behind July 4th displays that put profit over principle.
Trump’s Felon Fantasy League Turns Pardons Into Power Plays
A scathing look at how President Trump’s pardons are reshaping power, privilege, and punishment in America.

