Stories by Nicole Schuman

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Creativity Shines as SWAG, Press Events, Media Junkets Endure in COVID

February 28th, 2022 by

Pre-COVID, sending SWAG and setting up press events were basic media relations tactics. The pandemic has prompted much more creativity.

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Mickelson’s Misguided Musings Create Mess for PGA Stakeholders

February 23rd, 2022 by

Mickelson acknowledges his faux pas, but turns the conversation to the PGA and the need for the sport of golf to change. He seems to shun responsibility. 

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks Creator Economy with Keith Dorsey of Youngguns Entertainment

February 18th, 2022 by

Dorsey’s group works extensively with creators and influencers to produce dynamic social and marketing content. We chatted about the burgeoning creator economy.

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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.