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Can you just be ‘whelmed’ at work?
And then there are those moments when the boss announces a new team-building, culture-crafting initiative to engage teams and cultivate community. But wait — it’s pizza. Again. Underwhelming, right?
Brands Reducing Activity on Meta's Threads Platform
In recent weeks, the initial enthusiasm surrounding Meta's newly launched Threads platform appears to have hit a snag, as brands are noticeably decreasing their engagement and content output on the platform.
Some Advice (And What Not To Do) If You Were Recently Laid Off
And while the overall numbers aren't staggering (still only a fraction of all of the new roles that were added during the pandemic) many of these roles have been with senior people who've not been in the job market for a while.
The Changing PR and Media Landscape of the Trump Indictments
By the time the judge unsealed the grand jury indictment and then kicked the press out of the courtroom, it was late on Monday night August 14. Officials then said it would take one to three hours for the indictment to be made available to the press and the public.
Lawsuit Challenges Target's Pride Campaign
America First Legal (AFL), a legal group founded by Stephen Miller, has filed a lawsuit against Target, accusing the company of making misleading statements about its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.
Insights for PR Executives Navigating ESG Challenges
A recent Mazars report titled "C-suite ESG Insights: Navigating Sustainability Trends and Challenges" delves into the burgeoning realm of sustainability, shedding light on crucial trends, priorities, and challenges that businesses must address.
PR Lessons Learned From The Donald Trump Media Coverage That Apply To Non-Political Situations
There’s no need for students of public relations to read the chapter on media relations in expensive text books because every day since former President Donald Trump announced that he was running for president in 2015 his actions have provided a Master’s Class in how not to act when dealing with the media.
How Businesses Can Use Online Meetings to Create Regular and Sustainable Relationships with the Public
Communication plays a critical role in the business world. Whether the communication is between employees, companies, or customers, the aim is to communicate with all business parties continuously.
How To Not Be Aware and Responsible During a Tragedy As Demonstrated By A New York Times Reporter
A recent incident involving Kellen Browning, a reporter for The New York Times, has brought to light the complexities of maintaining sensitivity in the face of tragedy.
Do We Need Crisis Management To Hear Political Candidates Without Having To Cup Our Ears?
When you’re in PR like me and have been doing crisis management forever, you can’t help thinking how you would handle the ultimate cases you see swirling in the news media and hear in interview after interview on TV today.
Metaverse Spectrum's 2023 Metaverse 100 Awards Are Pivotal for Technology Clients
This distinguished annual accolade, a highlight of the Metaverse Spectrum Business Conference and PitchFest 2023, recognizes exceptional products and services that embody raw innovation and exceptional contributions to advancing metaverse technology.
Edelman's Barger Believes DE&I Should Not Be in HR
Weeks before the Supreme Court banned affirmative action for higher education institutions, Amira Barger, EVP/Head of Health Communications & DEI Advisory at Edelman, published a piece in Fast Company that argued DE&I should not fall under the purview of HR.
Google and OpenAI want to feed your content into their learning models
Google’s recent submission to the Australian government’s review of AI regulatory framework includes the company’s assertion that generative AI programs should be allowed to scrape the entire internet for content.
PR Crises of Ellen, Steve Harvey Offer Guidance as Lizzo’s Brand Value is Attacked
Lizzo’s options seem limited, though earlier celebrity public relations crises may provide useful insights.
ANA CEO Liodice Urges Marketers to Rally Against Dangerous Data Deletion Bill in California
In a pivotal moment for the marketing industry, Bob Liodice, CEO of the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), has issued a resounding call to action in an email to the brand marketer community.
Kwittken on How GenAI Will Force a New Business Model for Agencies
Traditional time- and materials-based billing models have prevailed, encouraging agencies to work slowly for higher profits while undermining long-term client success and leading to overworked junior to mid-level employees.
ChatGPT Craze, Evolving Content Preferences, and Iconic Comebacks
From the ChatGPT craze to evolving content preferences and iconic brand resurgences, these developments hold valuable insights for public relations (PR) executive leadership in Tubular Lab’s H2 2023 Social Video Trends report.
New Wrinkle In Sports Controversies, Familiar To PR Practitioners
It’s been widely reported about the differing of opinions regarding allowing athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, with the IOC in favor and a host of countries threatening to boycott the games if the athletes are permitted to participate.
Decoding Elon Musk's Strategic Chess Moves in Twitter's Transformation to X
While many are quick to dismiss this move as another quirk of Musk's eccentricity, it is essential to recognize that he operates on an entirely different level – playing chess while we are stuck playing checkers.
CoCreations: Importance of AI and Automation in Public Relations: Enhancing Efficiency and Impact
A new benchmark survey conducted by The Conference Board in collaboration with Ragan Communications reveals that marketing and communications professionals are increasingly co-creating with artificial intelligence (AI) in their work.

