Stories by Dr. Felicia Blow

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Updated ‘On Background’ Policies Highlight Need for Better Media Relations

February 8th, 2022 by

New editorial policies governing ‘on background’ demonstrate the importance of building fair and truthful relationships between PR pros and media members.

Protecting Your Firm’s Exposure to Statements of Fact vs. Opinion

February 1st, 2022 by

PR firms are exposed to legal action when they disseminate false claims on behalf of companies they represent. Here’s what you should know.

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PR Predictions for 2022 from the PRNEWS Team

December 20th, 2021 by

Communications continues to be an essential function, particularly as companies, organizations and individuals continue to wade through pandemic challenges. The PRNEWS editorial team highlights some innovations and predictions we predict will be important for 2022. 

One View of the Year’s Top PR Crises [VIDEO]

December 15th, 2021 by

It’s a tradition for Solomon McCown & Cence to share its video of the year’s top PR crises with us. This year’s video offers plenty of lessons.

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In 2022, Resolve to Improve Your Writing

December 14th, 2021 by

Making resolutions is a New Year’s tradition. For PR pros, resolving to improve one’s writing is a useful objective. Here’s how.

Gen Z and Social Media: What PR and Marketing are Overlooking

December 2nd, 2021 by

PR pros know much about Gen Z and its social media attraction. Yet several stereotypes could be hindering your targeted campaign.

PRNEWS Weighs Several Factors in Creating its 2022 Education A-List

November 30th, 2021 by

PRNEWS introduces the 2022 Education A-List, the educational institutions advancing careers in PR and communications.

2021 PRNEWS Platinum Awards Winners Unveiled

November 16th, 2021 by

Marketing and communication professionals gathered virtually Tuesday to celebrate the PRNEWS Platinum Awards, which mark excellence across people, teams and campaigns.

A Plan for Teaming with IT to Build a Communicator-Led Cyber Regime

November 16th, 2021 by

Viewing the threat of ransomware through numbers illustrates its gravity. It takes an average of 280 days to identify and contain a breach and costs $1.85 million to remediate, double the 2020 figure. More than half (52 percent) of all breaches are deemed malicious.

More than half of organizations compromised in the past three years deployed some form of automated security system. This suggests that technology alone is not enough. The IT team must purposefully build, review and test a cybersecurity plan. So, how can communicators contribute? They can partner with experts to clearly explain this complex topic to the C-suite and employees.

A Day to Remember and Listen to Veterans

November 11th, 2021 by

In observance of Veterans Day, we again asked former Pentagon PR pro Steve Manuel for his thoughts.