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“Modern Family” star Sophia Vergara will be the subject of a six-episode short-form show, “Vergaraland,” which will be available exclusively on Snapchat’s Discover platform. For brand communicators wondering about Snapchat’s future, look no further.

Facebook, move over. Well, not exactly, but the social networking giant certainly has more competition these days for both mind share and all-important eyeballs.

Airbnb sends a strong message and Walmart’s insult to injury.

If you’re like most PR pros, one of your concerns is feeding the content maw virtually 24/7. Perhaps a new report can sharpen your targeting plan. A generational study shows most people consume online content between 8 p.m. and midnight.

Bud Light apparently was trying to be anything but boring with a new marketing message on some of its beer bottles—and got burned in the process.

There’s a British proverb that says, “Youth looks forward but age looks back.” That pretty much sums up the way Blue Bell Ice Cream and Twitter handled their respective crises last month.

“My parents taught me quitting is not an option. My mom is an educator and my dad was a forester. They were all about giving back to the community. Although I’ve had great jobs and some not-so-great jobs, I’ve never quit a job.”

For Jeff Kuhlman, VP of global communications for Nissan Motor Co., it’s crucial to get out the company message as it relates to the three biggest challenges facing the automotive industry: autonomous driving; zero emissions; and the connected car.

An axiom in pro sports is that there is no such thing as an off season. Athletes keep themselves in shape year round and sports execs constantly seek ways to improve their team’s competitive edge. Ditto for PR.

Legacy brands face a unique challenge in maintaining relevancy in the digital age. Here is how one such company met and overcame that challenge.