Social platform X is still ‘upstream’ for the news that communicators need to know, flag and contextualize for relevant clients and principals. But implementing certain best practices and personalizing use of the site to specific clients and workflows is optimal.
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Why X (formerly Twitter) Remains the Ultimate Public Affairs Radar
April 6th, 2026 by Ari Neugeboren
PR Roundup: Journos Pick Bluesky, Frontier Pokes Southwest Air, Forever 21 Bankruptcy Lessons
March 20th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup explores the growth of journalists on Bluesky, bankruptcy communications in light of Forever 21 closing, and how brands like Frontier Airlines and Polestar are taking advantage of market changes with messaging.
The Shifting B2B Social Media Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
March 10th, 2025 by Jamie KightleyThe social media world is a turbulent place, and a difficult one for B2B PR pros to navigate, but the payoff is well worth it for those that can adapt their strategies.
2025 PR Predictions: Digital PR, Tech and AI Influence
December 24th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanAs 2025 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2024 and how it could impact the next year of the PR industry. Some friends in the communications world approached PRNEWS with predictions for the coming year in regards to technology and digital PR.
Will Bluesky Change PR?
November 20th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanSocial media trends come and go, but it seems to have been awhile since an existing social media platform (Bluesky) has encouraged so many users to jump ship from their current social media habits. Such moves are something for the PR and communication industry to pay attention to.
PR Roundup: Connectively Done, X Exodus, AI Pros and Cons
November 14th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup follows Cision’s upcoming shutdown of Connectively, formerly known as HARO, the mass exodus of users and brands from X (formerly Twitter), and a new study featuring the pros and cons of AI for digital PR.
PR Roundup: Mr. Musk Goes to Cannes, Ogilvy and CeraVe’s Grand Prix and Most Trusted Brands
June 21st, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup discusses Elon Musk’s olive branch to advertisers at Cannes, Ogilvy’s big Cannes win and a thorough report from Morning Consult on the most trusted brands in the United States.
PR Roundup: Fox News Settles, MillerKnoll CEO Apologizes, FTC to Revise Green Guides
April 20th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR roundup considers how some pre-planning for Fox News, MillerKnoll and the FTC could benefit crisis outcomes.
PR Roundup: Bud Light Outrage, NPR Quits Twitter, and Pitching Responses Slow
April 13th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS reviews the outcomes of brand and consumer outrage, as well as the Propel Q2 Media Barometer, in this week’s PR Roundup.
Why Owning Your Media is Critical in an Age of Uncertainty
April 5th, 2023 by John GuilfoilWith so much uncertainty surrounding Elon Musk’s Twitter and in light of new API restrictions, our author points out the importance of a website-first strategy and explains why relying too heavily on the social media giants can have disastrous effects.