Stories by Michelle Andrade

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Why PR Will Eclipse Content Through AI-Powered Search

August 12th, 2024 by

How AI-powered search engine recommendations will make earned PR placements more impactful than ever.

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Should a Brand Enter a High-Traffic News Cycle?

August 7th, 2024 by

During high-traffic news cycles—including social and political global events—many brands may feel obligated to join the thread and contribute to the trending story, feeling mounting pressure for their corporate teams to comment on headlining news.

PRNEWS Unveils Finalists of the 2024 Platinum Awards

August 7th, 2024 by

The PRNEWS team has announced the finalists of the 2024 Platinum Awards, the world’s largest and most prestigious recognition program for public relations and communications professionals.

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Crisis of Communication: The Secret Service’s Leadership Failure

August 6th, 2024 by

Kimberly Cheatle’s, now-former director of the Secret Service, swift downfall highlights the critical communication skills leaders must master during crises.

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The Harris Campaign’s Subject Lines Slay It All

August 5th, 2024 by

Writing an effective headline or email subject line is a target every PR practitioner has aimed for and missed at some time in their career. Meanwhile, the Kamala Harris presidential campaign is wracking up bullseyes right out of the gate.

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The How and Why of Pitching a Story to LinkedIn News

July 31st, 2024 by

There’s another major LinkedIn benefit that communications professionals are starting to catch onto, and that’s the power of having company news covered, shared and amplified by LinkedIn News.

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Disability Pride Month: Moving Beyond Tokenism to Authentic Representation

July 30th, 2024 by

By amplifying real stories and voices, promoting diverse representation and steering clear of ableist tropes and stereotypes, organizations can foster a more inclusive and accessible society.

Influencer backlash from accusations of a copy of Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag TikTok video

What PR Pros Can Learn from Influencer Nara Smith and Marc Jacobs Collab Backlash

July 29th, 2024 by

The campaign is facing some backlash from users for allegedly imitating another creator, Mary Korlin-Downs, who previously made a similar video baking the same bag from scratch through a trade partnership with the Marc Jacobs brand.

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Sorry, Not Sorry: Did CrowdStrike’s CEO Really Owe the Public an Immediate Apology?

July 23rd, 2024 by

If the public expects a CEO to deliver a “rip your heart out” apology to every blunder, they will be destined to become desensitized.

AI and Communications Analytics: A Match Made in Heaven

July 22nd, 2024 by

Increased awareness around and access to generative AI brings equal parts anxiety and excitement. Indeed, there are ethical issues to contend with, but also significant advantages to adding AI-powered tools to your work. Our author explores how communications analytics experts are exploring the creativity and freedom that comes with AI across analytics and primary research.