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Arthur Solomon 11/19/25 Arthur Solomon 11/19/25

Trump’s Crisis Playbook Shows Why Blame Shifting Always Fails

A fresh look at Trump’s Epstein response shows how panic-driven PR backfires every time.

Arthur Solomon 11/14/25 Arthur Solomon 11/14/25

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.

CommPRO 11/13/25 CommPRO 11/13/25

New Power Players Reshape PR Rankings as October Signals a 2026 Shift

A cohort of agency movement in October reveals where clients are heading as 2026 planning accelerates.

Dominic Calabrese 11/4/25 Dominic Calabrese 11/4/25

Millions March in ‘No King’s Day’ Protests Across the Nation

Seven million Americans united on Oct. 18 to denounce Trump’s authoritarian policies. What communicators should note: sustained storytelling and voter engagement will define what happens next.

Arthur Solomon 10/21/25 Arthur Solomon 10/21/25

What Communicators Can Learn From Trump’s Media Mastery

Donald Trump’s message discipline and directness offer lasting PR lessons for today’s communicators.

CommPRO 10/20/25 CommPRO 10/20/25

AI Upends the PR Power Rankings as Agencies Race to Reinvent Themselves

A new wave of regional and mission-driven agencies is reshpaed the PR power map in September 2025.

Dominic Calabrese 10/17/25 Dominic Calabrese 10/17/25

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.

CommPRO 10/15/25 CommPRO 10/15/25

Independent Journalists Redefine Media Power through Creator Platforms

Veteran reporters turned creators shared how Substack, YouTube, and podcasts are rewriting media trust and opportunity for communicators.

CommPRO 10/13/25 CommPRO 10/13/25

Chuck Todd Calls for a Local News Reboot to Restore Trust in Media

Chuck Todd laid out his vision for rebuilding trust in journalism—by reinventing local news as a business built around service, sports, and community.

CommPRO 10/9/25 CommPRO 10/9/25

Why Comics, Print and Passion Still Matter in an AI World

John Kelly’s Dummy magazine is a masterclass in media reinvention through passion, print and purpose.

CommPRO 10/7/25 CommPRO 10/7/25

Tylenol’s Crisis Tests Crisis Communications Playbook, Says Lori Russo

An inside look at how one of PR’s top leaders would tackle the escalating Tylenol controversy.

Paul Kontonis 10/2/25 Paul Kontonis 10/2/25

Communications Leaders Push for Truth and Accountability in Storytelling

A candid CommPRO Town Hall in New York challenged executives to move beyond greenwashing, embrace transparency, and anchor messaging in material action.

Dominic Calabrese 9/30/25 Dominic Calabrese 9/30/25

Americans Push Back as Trump’s Free Speech Assault Meets Defiance

Journalists say democracy can endure Trump’s attacks when the public insists on truth and free speech.

Arthur Solomon 9/29/25 Arthur Solomon 9/29/25

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.

CommPRO 9/26/25 CommPRO 9/26/25

Budgets Grow While Brand Safety Falters in Influencer Marketing

Marketers are spending more on influencers, but brand safety gaps expose reputational risks communicators must address.

CommPRO 9/23/25 CommPRO 9/23/25

Publishers Risk Losing Readers as Monetization Outpaces Personalization

The publishing industry is pushing harder on revenue without solving its identity crisis, and marketers should take note.

CommPRO 9/22/25 CommPRO 9/22/25

Big Apple Awards Spotlight Innovation and Leadership in PR

The 2025 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards delivered an inspiring night celebrating creativity, authenticity, and leadership across the communications industry.

CommPRO 9/18/25 CommPRO 9/18/25

ABC Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Signals New Risks for PR in Polarized Media

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension by ABC reveals how political and corporate forces can swiftly silence voices, offering PR leaders urgent lessons in risk and reputation management.

CommPRO 9/16/25 CommPRO 9/16/25

Family Power and Local News Reinvention Signal Media’s Next Big Shift

Inside Eric Hoffman’s plan to scale a family publisher while a separate “Hoffmann” empire races to rebuild local news and demand better, more local stories.

CommPRO 9/15/25 CommPRO 9/15/25

Gilmore Girls Porch Reunion Outshines Golden Girls Tribute in Emmy Buzz

At the 2025 Emmys, Stars Hollow nostalgia edged out cheesecake vibes in sparking conversation—and communicators should take note of how emotion, visuals and timing shape audience resonance.