Stories by Laura Brusca

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How Live Events Remind Us of Connecting and Pivoting

March 23rd, 2022 by

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, our writer discusses the importance of networking with women communicators during in-person events.

Tips for Creating Powerful, Pithy and Publishable Soundbites

March 17th, 2022 by

Don’t underestimate how much a juicy soundbite can help your story gain attention in today’s crowded media landscape. We offer some useful soundbite tips.

Tips for Considering Corporate Reputation in Your Ukraine Response

March 16th, 2022 by

Companies’ choices on reacting (or not) to the Ukraine crisis can magnify corporate values. Our author provides tips for consideration.

The Social Shake-Up & Social Break monthly Q&A for social media managers on green background with headshot of Sabrina Merritt, Social Media Expert

[VIDEO] March ‘Social Break’ Covers Setting Professional Boundaries

March 14th, 2022 by

This month’s Social Break explores how to assert yourself as a subject matter expert at work and how to set professional boundaries at work.

Communicators Can Help Reduce Misuse of Mental Health Terms

March 9th, 2022 by

A small upside of the pandemic is that appreciation for the importance of mental health has risen. Communicators can help ease an unintended consequence.

PRNEWS Announces Winners of 2022 Nonprofit Awards

March 8th, 2022 by

PRNEWS today announced the winners of its 2022 Nonprofit Awards. Check out this year’s list.

Ronn Torossian Departs as 5WPR CEO, But Remains Chairman

March 4th, 2022 by

Ronn Torossian is gone as CEO of 5WPR, the firm’s disgraced founder told staff today in a letter.

Increasing ROI by Aligning PR and Marketing

March 1st, 2022 by

With COVID variants lingering and uncertainty about future variants, some industry events will either be virtual, hybrid or have low attendance. Marketing departments need new ways to connect and educate prospects and build a qualified pipeline. Creating strategic alignment between your PR and content marketing goals can increase ROI from both while filling the gap in-person events have left.

There’s No Such Thing as an Effective Apology Anymore

February 22nd, 2022 by

Quit pretending that a sincere apology is an effective PR tactic, the author argues. Hang tough. Apologizing during a crisis could ruin you.

Make Black History Month a Year-Long Activity

February 21st, 2022 by

Companies and organizations need to move beyond Black History Month. Year-long engagement will bolster your DE&I effort, our writer argues.