Stories by Nicole Schuman

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Wordle Transition Provokes Discussion on Mergers and Acquisitions

February 15th, 2022 by

While it may look like just a bug in a simple game, the NYT Wordle transition can provide some good PR lessons for mergers and acquisitions. 

The Human Touch is Necessary: An All-Inclusive Tool Remains Elusive…for Now

February 15th, 2022 by

While broad-ranging crisis tools sound like an ideal solution, some crisis pros say they’re years away. It will take time for tech to catch up with crisis needs.

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Goodell’s Annual Super Bowl Presser a Lesson in Contrasts

February 10th, 2022 by

The NFL commissioner’s pre-Super Bowl press conference was long on promises and short on solid solutions.

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CNN’s Zucker Resignation Provides PR Lessons

February 3rd, 2022 by

At a glance it looks like more of a reputation crisis for Zucker, rather than CNN, but PR lessons will reverberate without the organization. 

Internal Communicators Move Aggressively as They Encounter Change and the Great Resignation

January 31st, 2022 by

The pandemic has prompted major changes to internal communication. Here’s how PR pros are managing them.

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Sports World Examples Emphasize Need for Listening

January 26th, 2022 by

Enacting social listening, as well as monitoring consumer sentiment and timely issues, can prevent a small spark of doubt from burning out of control. 

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Internal Email Becomes External Issue for Carhartt

January 18th, 2022 by

A brand popular with laborers and fashionistas, Carhartt took its turn on the cancel culture carousel following the leak of an internal memo.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks Cannabis Communications with Samantha Qualls of Marino PR

January 13th, 2022 by

PRNEWS welcomed Samantha Qualls, vice president, Marino PR. We discussed how PR is approaching cannabis messaging and education as legalization becomes more widespread.

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Rapid Test Insurance Coverage Pulls Communicators to the Front Lines

January 11th, 2022 by

And while this seems like a good idea in theory, questions will and have emerged regarding COVID rapid test coverage. Questions that front-line communicators will be responsible for answering.

Another Choice for PR Pros: Engage an Influencer or a Creator?

January 10th, 2022 by

Where communicators once saw the term influencer in marketing plans, they’re now finding “creator.” How are they different and what should you know?