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As expected, Karen Handel has resigned as VP of public affairs for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Her resignation can be perceived as part of the organization’s response to the public outcry over its… Continued

Clint Eastwood’s Super Bowl ad for Chrysler did not make some Republicans’ day, but his no-nonsense rebuttal to criticism is a marvel of concision and emphatic message control. The political impartiality of Eastwood’s two-minute tome… Continued

Taco Bell’s got a clear-cut messaging assignment: convincing customers that its food is safe to eat after Food Safety News identified the fast food chain as the mystery restaurant responsible for a salmonella outbreak across… Continued

Hyperbole may often be used when describing the impact of social media, but over the last month, its power has been undeniable in helping organize people to inspire—or prevent—change. Susan G. Komen for the Cure… Continued

We know how busy you are as a PR professional, which is exactly why we’re asking you to take this quick survey asking you how you spend your typical day. We want to make PR… Continued

I love New York. It is perpetually in your face, but the city is at least honest about it. I was there once at Halloween and saw Napoleon walking down the street en route to… Continued

In PR News we often write about the importance of storytelling. So, we thought, why not go to a professional storyteller for some tips on crafting a compelling tale. Here, writer/performer Slash Coleman, currently at… Continued

Prepare an Alternative Corporate Spokesperson: CEO credibility declined 12 points to 38%—its biggest drop in nine years, reports Edelman in its 2012 Edelman Trust Barometer, released Jan. 24. On the flip side, trust in regular… Continued

Poughkeepsie, New York-based liberal arts school Vassar College gave false hope to 76 early-decision applicants on Friday, Jan. 27, when it erroneously informed them they were accepted to the school—only to tell them later they… Continued

The speed, immediacy and reach of social media has forever changed business communications—particularly in a crisis. Social media provides the tools to turn a crisis around and turn detractors into fans. But there are tenets… Continued