Stories by Gabrielle Wright

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Guess What? PR and Motherhood Aren’t That Different

May 9th, 2024 by

Despite the similarities, there’s an ultimate differentiator between PR and motherhood: the lifelong bond between mothers and their children. In PR, we can lose a client or change jobs, but as mothers, we are our children’s foundation for life.

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Learning from Roku’s Breach Communication Shortcomings

May 7th, 2024 by

In some ways, the breaches at Roku are unremarkable. These types of incidents happen so frequently, we’ve become immune to their scale. But that doesn’t mean companies can be complacent in their communication with customers, employees, partners, media and regulators.

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Customizing AI GPTs to Optimize PR Business Processes

May 6th, 2024 by

AI-driven applications have quickly become a must-have tool in the PR world. Whether it is using ChatGPT to compose content, Zoom AI Companion to take meeting notes, or Shortwave to stay on top of your daily deluge of email messages, artificial intelligence provides the power needed to unlock new levels of business efficiency.

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5 Ways to Secure Earned Media for Brands Operating in a Regulated Environment

May 1st, 2024 by

Whether it’s in industries such as healthcare, finance, or pharmaceuticals strict regulations can often hinder the ability to raise awareness of products or services through earned media.

Kudos to Kim Mulkey (Sort of) and the Value of Front-Running

April 30th, 2024 by

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey held a presser on March 23 where she upbraided a soon-to-be-published Washington Post profile, calling it a “hit piece” and threatening to sue. Our author takes an unpopular POV about its effects—one that considers stakeholders.

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How Can OODA Impact Public Relations and AI Use?

April 29th, 2024 by

While many in PR see AI as the answer to navigating crisis, recent findings from Harvard Business School show that AI is good at tasks like automating, creating insights and aiding creativity, but falls short in judgment and adjusting to ever-changing human context and interactions.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Refine—Not Define—Your Media Pitches

April 26th, 2024 by

ChatGPT is a powerful platform that can streamline pitching processes and improve novel ideas. But starting from a point of originality is key. Our author explores how PR practitioners can leverage AI to refine our pitches rather than define them.

PRNEWS Announces Winners of 2024 Digital Awards

April 25th, 2024 by

PRNEWS has announced the winners of its 2024 Digital Awards, which celebrates the most innovative digital communicators and campaigns.

Beyond Vanity Metrics: Data-Driven PR for Measurable Results

April 24th, 2024 by

Truly turning data into actionable insights for PR requires much more than just paying lip service to buzzwords. It demands creativity, strategic thinking and a willingness to carefully examine results.

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How Brands Win: Influencers Are Out. Advocates Are In.

April 22nd, 2024 by

Remember, followers can be bought. And while influencers have status and reach, an advocate has cultivated an engaged community.