Stories by Andrew Byrd

What Amgen’s MrBeast Partnership Shows About Communicating Complex Issues

August 27th, 2026 by

In this Q&A, Susie Tappouni, head of Corporate Affairs at Amgen and Sue Schwartz, co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer, discuss how their organizations worked with Beast Philanthropy and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to bring the patient perspective to a creator-led campaign.

Creator Relations Are Becoming the New Media Relations for Events

August 6th, 2026 by

As creators increasingly shape how people discover brands’ products and experiences, Communications teams are building dedicated creator programs to help promote in-person events.

Crayola’s Adult Pivot Puts Its Brand Story To The Test

July 14th, 2026 by

Crayola’s new adult product launch is as much a communications test as it is a marketing play. With Crayola All Grown Up, the 123-year-old brand speaks directly to adults who already color for calm, creativity and self-expression.

Everpure brand and name change

How Everpure Prepared Employees for One of B2B Tech’s Rarest Rebrands

July 8th, 2026 by

Pure Storage became Everpure earlier this year. But before the new name could be introduced to customers and investors, the company had to prepare for another audience first: its employees.

Patriotic American flag lighting in Times Square New York City

Communicators Navigate Patriotic Messaging After Sentiment Declines

July 1st, 2022 by

The concept of patriotism holds a nuanced meaning to different demographics in the country.

Corporations Decide on Proper Messaging After Roe v. Wade

June 27th, 2022 by

On June 24 the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending federal constitutional protections for abortions and signaling many companies to release statements about employee health protections.

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AP Style Update: Financial Markets

June 21st, 2022 by

[Editor’s Note: One of the most popular articles on prnewsonline.com is a review and summary of AP style. We took that as a sign and decided to deliver a series of AP style updates for… Continued

Juneteenth Blunder Sparks Conversation about Transactional Marketing

June 16th, 2022 by

Juneteenth, an historic holiday celebrated June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Begun in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, it is recognized annually in parts of the United States. Last year Juneteenth became a… Continued

Honey Baked Ham CMO: Authentic Purpose Builds Successful Brands

June 9th, 2022 by

Creating a well-known, successful brand takes more than monetary considerations. Cultivating a brand’s purpose is essential to make it identifiable and sustainable in the marketplace, according to Jo Ann Herold, Honey Baked Ham’s CMO.  The… Continued

Offbeat PR: Promoting the TUSHY Bidet

June 7th, 2022 by

Our second dive into the “Offbeat PR” series highlights the PR team behind the TUSHY bidet.