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Stories by Nicole Schuman


Should You Piggyback on the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) Craze?
August 30th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanBrands cashed in on the trending release, with some achieving a better delivery when piggybacking on PSL than others.

PR Firms Tackle Gender Pay Gap to Promote Women’s Equality
August 26th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanOne of the myriad ways PR is working to address inequality is by acknowledging pay inequity and the gender pay gap.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks PR and Recession with Next PR
August 25th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS welcomed Shannon Tucker, VP of NextPR to chat about tips for PR professionals, companies and agencies during a recession.

Layoffs and Communication: What NOT to Do
August 24th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanHow a company handles the communication of a layoff can have not only an impact on their current workforce and future employees, but its overall reputation as well.

After Admitting Failures, CDC Has Long Road Ahead to Rebuild Trust
August 22nd, 2022 by Nicole SchumanAcknowledging poor performance is one thing, but the CDC has a long road ahead to rebuild public trust.

Reputation of WeWork Founder Neumann Gets a Second Chance
August 16th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanOne of the cornerstones of PR is reputation. So, why would someone give Adam Neumann another chance after such a public business failure?

Economic Arguments Propel AI into PR Crisis, Yet Human Element Remains Key
August 16th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanWith the harried pace of PR, AI tools, in theory, should make communicators’ lives easier. For example, AI can assist with measurement and campaign assessment. Similarly, perhaps AI can add the equivalent of a few extra hands during a PR crisis.

Monkeypox Suffers from a Lack of Communication
August 9th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanIf medical information about monkeypox is not getting out to the right people, or even getting out at all, disinformation will spread.

Explainer: What is an ERG?
August 4th, 2022 by Nicole SchumanWe look at the definition, breakdown and best practices for communicators regarding ERGs or Employee Resource Groups.