Stories by Louise Stewart

When Unbiased Clarity is at a Premium: Handling Strike-Related Communication

December 6th, 2022 by

Communicating during a strike can present special issues. A UK-based PR pro offers insight as the country prepares for winter work stoppages.

2023: A Growth Year for PR, But Also More Crises, Labor Issues and Internal Communication

December 2nd, 2022 by

Overall, the mood of our PR prognosticators is upbeat as they anticipate PR continuing its recent ascension into 2023.

How Balenciaga Can Survive Cancel Culture After its Major Incident

December 1st, 2022 by

Balenciaga likes living on the edge. It went too far this time. Its response will determine how much damage it suffers from its latest snafu.

3 Things PR Pros Need to Know from COP27

November 28th, 2022 by

The U.S. midterm elections overtook media coverage of COP27. Still, important communication takeaways emerged from the global climate confab. Chief among these is communication’s key role in conveying the benefits and immediacy of attacking climate change.

What to do When Your ‘Editor’ Can’t Edit

November 21st, 2022 by

Good editors can improve PR and other forms of writing. However, bad editors are another story. Here’s a light-hearted survival guide.

Taylor Swift Should Sing, ‘It’s Me, Hi, I’m the Problem, It’s Me’

November 18th, 2022 by

The Taylor Swift ticket hubbub dented the singer’s reputation. She also waited too long to respond. Swift let Ticketmaster absorb all the blame. When she finally responded, it was late and disappointing.

Communication Lessons from the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Fiasco

November 18th, 2022 by

Ticketmaster’s less-than-transparent communication about Taylor Swift ticket offers myriad PR takeaways. Owning your mistakes is one of them, others involve transparent apologies.

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Moving Beyond Tolerance: A Call for Communicators

November 17th, 2022 by

The International Day for Tolerance emphasizes tolerating differences is not enough. Change requires intentional shifts. Here’s how to begin.

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How Ukraine’s Social Media Playbook Bolsters Western Support

November 10th, 2022 by

Finding the correct tone for your organization’s social posts is an important part of breaking through the noise and capturing consumer engagement. In the midst of a war, three light-hearted tweets from Ukraine succeeded.

Considering Audiences’ Spiritual Interests May Help Your Messaging

November 9th, 2022 by

The authors argue consumers’ spiritual beliefs can help predict behavior. As such, we should add it to traditional demographics and psychographics.