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.
Stories by Andrew Byrd
What Amgen’s MrBeast Partnership Shows About Communicating Complex Issues
August 27th, 2026 by Andrew Byrd
Creator Relations Are Becoming the New Media Relations for Events
August 6th, 2026 by Andrew ByrdAs 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 Andrew ByrdCrayola’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.
How Everpure Prepared Employees for One of B2B Tech’s Rarest Rebrands
July 8th, 2026 by Andrew ByrdPure 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.
Communicators Navigate Patriotic Messaging After Sentiment Declines
July 1st, 2022 by Andrew ByrdThe 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 Andrew ByrdOn 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.
AP Style Update: Financial Markets
June 21st, 2022 by Andrew Byrd[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 Andrew ByrdJuneteenth, 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 Andrew ByrdCreating 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 Andrew ByrdOur second dive into the “Offbeat PR” series highlights the PR team behind the TUSHY bidet.