Stories by Nicole Schuman

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Reluctant Twitter Owner Musk Poses Huge PR Problems

July 14th, 2022 by

How do you do PR when everyone knows your future owner wants out? Elon Musk and his in-limbo Twitter purchase provide answers.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Bellabeat About Privacy, Communication and Women’s Health Tech

July 12th, 2022 by

PRNEWS welcomed Urska Srsen, cofounder of women’s health tracker, Bellabeat to discuss privacy and communication for women’s’ health tracking products.

Considerations While Weighing a Rebrand: Research, Communicate and Measure

July 6th, 2022 by

Some rebranding efforts may cause other organizations to pause, wondering what return on investment may come from it. What will the value of their efforts be, how can organizations proceed, and where can they look for results?

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July 4 Gun Violence Yields Bumbling Responses

July 5th, 2022 by

We live in a time where gun violence happens daily, and communities will look to leaders for timely facts and information. 

Roe v. Wade decision impacts employers internal communications

Addressing Internal Communication After Roe v. Wade Ruling

June 28th, 2022 by

The Roe v. Wade ruling affects many areas of healthcare, which ultimately impacts employees and internal communications.

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Greenpeace Addresses Fossil Fuel Elephant in the Room at Cannes

June 23rd, 2022 by

Greenpeace activists acknowledged the climate hypocrisy at Cannes, where many ad and PR agencies continue to work with fossil fuel clients.

Audiences Respond as Organizations Include Them in CSR Campaigns

June 7th, 2022 by

The public is tired. It’s tired of lip service from public figures, politicians and companies. It’s tired of hearing phrases like “thoughts and prayers,” or “we promise to…” What the public wants is change. Messaging without action will no longer cut it. Several organizations engage audiences to join them in effecting social change. 

pint of Walmart's Juneteenth Ice Cream was not well-received by the public

What Communicators Can Learn from the Walmart Juneteenth Ice Cream Debacle

June 1st, 2022 by

If your organization or brand is looking to make a splash surrounding a holiday or for an impactful purpose, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are creating an inclusive campaign for all stakeholders.

Audience-Monitoring Taps ‘Demand’ for Donut-Scented Makeup, Cheetos-Safe Homes

May 24th, 2022 by

Some of the greatest partnerships are surprises. It’s not always about peanut butter and jelly—just ask Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. However, normally there’s more that goes into an unlikely marketing partnership than one might… Continued

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Jif Stuck in a Recall Jam Demonstrates a Teachable Moment

May 23rd, 2022 by

Transparency reigns as one of the pillars of good PR, so it only seems natural to lean into rather than run away from a recall.