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Blind Journalist Reflects on Challenges, Advocates for More Open Doors
As long as Sandy Murillo can remember, she was fascinated with the news. "I was the weird kid that liked watching the 5pm and 10pm news on TV, and listening to the news on radio," she laughs.
What The LGBTQ State Of Emergency Means For Comms
On this last day of Pride Month, we welcome an editorial from Robert Conner, an activist and expert in LGBTQ communications and media, on how this moment is fraught, “You must rise to meet it.”
It’s Time To Do Better By Our Young Black Creatives
The hiring frenzy brought on by George Floyd’s death inspired a great deal of agencies to hire more young Black creatives. Fantastic right? Well, to a point.
Putin’s PR Pros Were at Golf Course during Wagner Group Insurrection
Vladimir Putin’s communicators undoubtedly took a page from the PGA playbook and improved it.
Older Doesn’t Mean Wiser is An Important Lesson for PR Pros
The two that I think are the most important were the announcements by two old-timers, President Biden and former President Trump to run for re-election, even though actuarial tables suggest that both might not be able to serve a full four year term.
Author Paul Kix Discusses the 1963 Birmingham Campaign to End Segregation
Join Michael in his conversation with Paul Kix as they discuss his new book You Have to be Prepared to Die Before you can Begin to Live: Ten weeks in Birmingham that Changed America which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the momentous 1963 Birmingham Campaign to end segregation in the most dangerous city in America.
Comms Leaders on How Internally Recognizing Employee Achievements Builds Culture
We spoke with several comms leaders about how internal communicators can optimize their strategies around employee recognition to foster a more positive and vibrant company culture.
Navigating Reputation Management in a Digital Age
If you’re a business leader, understanding how to navigate your reputation in the digital age is crucial to the success and longevity of your business. But, it’s okay if you’re not sure where to get started.
New York Chapter of PRSA Opens Submissions for 2023 Big Apple Awards
The 36th Annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards is now accepting early submissions from organizations and independent PR professionals.
What Generative AI Means to the Future of Public Relations
The “Eye on AI: The Promises and Pitfalls Of Artificial Intelligence In P,” event, hosted by Golin in partnership with PRophet and CommPro, brought public relations and digital leaders together at Golin’s Chicago headquarters to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and what it all means for PR.
PR Lesson Learned From The PGA & LIV Golf Tour Merger
So it’s no surprise that the totalitarian-loving former president praised the merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s LIV Tour, even though the Kingdom has been accused of human rights violations for as long as I can remember, and probably as long as it has been in existence.
What’s Trending, So Far, This Year in Marketing Communications
After launching the new CommPRO at the start of this year, I am thrilled to share that our top performing articles and events so far in 2023 focused on a wide range of important topics for the industry.
Sahni and Torres on Why Comms Leaders Must Play Their Part this Juneteenth and Beyond
When communications leaders know how to navigate DE&I comms, they can set the stage for a stronger workplace culture.
5 Reasons Companies Should Prioritize Marketing Efforts During a Recession
Recessions can actually be the perfect time to ramp up your marketing game and leave your competitors scratching their heads.
Author Jeffrey Toobin Discusses Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism
Join Michael in his conversation with Jeffrey Toobin as they discuss Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism, from the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995 to the US Capitol on January 6th and the future.
PMI’s Kokalis Pescio Shares How Internal Communicators Can Make Global Content Relevant Everywhere
For Bessie Kokalis Pescio, VP of global internal communications at Philip Morris International (PMI), this challenge has been addressed with the creation of a localization playbook.
Independent Streaming Alliance to Support Representation in Media
Through founding LGBTQ and minority-owned businesses such as Allen Media Group, Future Today, kweliTV, and Revry, the ISA realizes its unique opportunity to showcase diverse voices and stories.
Using Generative AI for Compelling Marketing and Sales Content
By harnessing the capabilities of AI, companies can streamline their content creation processes. They get to enhance efficiency and deliver impactful messaging to their target audience.
What’s The Best Advice for New College Grads?
Ninety percent of college commencement speakers advise graduates to follow their passion. Are they right or wrong?

