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AI Bots: Identifying and Defending Your Brand

August 25th, 2025 by

In this clip, Mary Beth Levin, Manager, Social Strategy and Analytics at the United States Postal Service explains how to identify bots on social media and through influencer partnerships, as well as how to protect your brand when the bots turn against you.

The Home Depot is among the largest American home improvement retailers. It sells construction products, tools and services.

PR Roundup: Home Depot’s ICE Crisis, Target’s CEO Switch and Becoming a Human Burrito with Chipotle

August 21st, 2025 by

This week’s PR Roundup examines the decision of staying silent during crisis—such as Home Depot’s current situation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Target announces a new CEO—will it help get sales back on track? Also we look at a fun brand collaboration between Urban Outfitters and Chipotle, just in time for back-to-school. 

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PRNEWS Live: How #WearSunscreen Broke Through the Noise

August 19th, 2025 by

In this session, Williams talks about the successes and lessons of the #WearSunscreen campaign and developing trust with your audience in a media environment riddled with mis- and disinformation.

Creator-led content: How leaders can benefit

LinkedIn Algorithm Success: What Content Works?

August 18th, 2025 by

At a recent PRNEWS event, Aneesh Lal, founder of The Wishly Group, an independent agency specializing in the B2B Creator economy, spoke about the LinkedIn algorithm and how content type choices can be impacted on… Continued

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PR Roundup: TS12 Brand Mania, White House Crime Confusion, LinkedIn Shares Top Colleges

August 14th, 2025 by

This week’s PR Roundup examines the Taylor Swift effect on brands, how miscommunications at a federal level can cause crisis, and LinkedIn’s back-to-school data. Brands Hop on Taylor Swift’s TS12 Announcement What happened: Taylor Swift… Continued

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Podcast Perfection: Top Tips for Great Audio and Video Quality

August 11th, 2025 by

Learn how to be a great podcast guest on video and audio with Christine Baratta, Director of The Situation Room Studios and Editorial Content at the Global Situation Room.

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PR Roundup: Peloton Messaging Conflict, DEI Visibility and Trust, Communicating Tariff Price Increases

August 7th, 2025 by

PR Roundup examines Peloton’s conflicting messaging, a study showing that LGBTQ+ visibility in advertising and messaging is important to consumers, and tariff price increases are here—so how should that be communicated? 

A Black businesswoman engages confidently with a camera, gesturing as if explaining a complex concept during a video blog or webinar session in a modern office environment.

Thought Leadership on Video: Where Execs Need to Show Up Now

August 6th, 2025 by

In this exclusive Q&A, Katie Suiters draws from her experience working with executives across industries (and also as a former TV producer) to share practical guidance on how senior leaders can step in front of the camera and truly connect with their audiences through thought leadership on video.

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Influencer Q&A: Tracking ROI, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Knowing When to Walk Away

August 4th, 2025 by

In a wide-ranging audience Q&A, experts Davitha Tiller of HAVAS and Molly Soloff of Derris, broke down the complexities of influencer marketing for PR—from measuring ROI and sourcing talent to negotiating contracts and evaluating long-term partnerships.

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PR Roundup: Silence from American Eagle, AI Models in Vogue, USPS and Pantone Team Up

July 31st, 2025 by

This week’s PR Roundup explores some fresh takes about the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney situation, Vogue getting roasted for publishing a Guess ad featuring a model created by AI, and a partnership between USPS and Pantone celebrating the former’s big 250th birthday.