Stories by Nicole Schuman

Headlines about Detroit have gone from riots, bankruptcy and corruption to glittering travel spreads, announcements about the city’s lowest murder rate in 60 years and the technological renaissance of the auto industry.

This week’s PR Roundup explores how not to interview Caitlin Clark, The Plank Center’s North American Communication Monitor results, and how NPR can regain public trust after a rollercoaster week. 

PRNEWS welcomed Curtis Sparrer, Principal and Co-Founder at Bospar for a conversation regarding Earth Day and corporate values.

Many of this year’s IPR sessions discussed timely concerns for 2024 including public affairs, trust in business and government, owning your narrative in an election year and the role of communicators in the election process.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new program for emerging leaders from the Institute for Public Relations, Thinx introducing “body literacy” and women’s NCAA basketball wins with the public.

As news and content choices become more personalized and tailored for the average consumer, specialized outlets, also known as trade media, can make even more of an impact.

This week’s PR Roundup features a look at Edelman’s lean into the power of age, a callout for more diverse PR representation and the aftermath of Ohtani’s non-press conference press conference.

Fowler and Carolonza of Green Room Communications spoke about their partnership with Mary’s Place by the Sea, a non profit organization that gives women with cancer a place to heal.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the business implications of a TikTok ban, Princess Kate’s image issues, and Muck Rack’s 2024 State of Journalism which shows that journalists still value PR.

PRNEWS posed a question for the communications community: “What’s the best thanks you ever received?” From referrals to pastries, the results did not disappoint.