Stories by Nicole Schuman

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.

Greenpeace protestors dressed as "This is Fine" Dogs climb a fire truck to protest fossil fuel advertising at Cannes

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

spreading peanut butter on an apple

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.

GAAD: A Day to Add Accessibility into Content and Communication

May 18th, 2022 by

While it may seem intimidating to begin making content and communication more accessible, the resources and education are available.

Tools That Check for Bias in Written Content Can Improve Crisis Messaging

May 17th, 2022 by

For communicators, AI can help gather data, oversee workflow and scheduling, provide assistance in monitoring media and even create virtual influencers. AI also has a role in message creation.

Consumers are stressed about the current financial market.

Financial Industry Free Fall Engages the Communicators’ Cavalry

May 10th, 2022 by

Communicators, once again, will answer the call and serve as the cavalry in a sea of confused and worried financial clients. 

Disney under a microscope

Disney, Amber Heard Cannot Wave Magic Wand for Good PR

May 2nd, 2022 by

Disney, the most magical place on Earth, cannot wave a magic wand to control the media. Nor can being a celebrity buy you good PR.