Stories by Richard Benson

Dark Social: What Every PR Professional Needs to Know

June 9th, 2022 by

There’s a large amount of PR content shared on dark social channels. That makes understanding its platforms important for communicators.

Keep on Communicating and Listening During the Economic ‘Hurricane’

June 2nd, 2022 by

[Editor’s Note: The essay below is centered on the biotech sector. Yet its implication for communicators is wide. The economy’s outlook seems grimly uncertain, with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussing a coming economic “hurricane”… Continued

Reshaping the Leadership Paradigm will Help AAPI, Others

May 30th, 2022 by

As Asian-American Heritage Month ends, there’s a lack of AAPI members in leadership jobs. The American view of leadership could be at fault.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Sophie Cikovsky, VP, Infinite Global US, About PR and Mental Health

May 26th, 2022 by

PRNEWS talked with Sophie Cikovsky, VP, Infinite Global US to discuss PR and mental health. We discussed PR leaders’ responsibilities with respect to the mental health of their employees.

Avoiding Metaverse Mayhem: Regulating Virtual Influencers as Nearly Human

May 11th, 2022 by

In recent months, the metaverse has become an increasingly popular buzzword. Companies are building metaverse platforms and exploring unique ways of engaging consumers within these new digital landscapes. Influencer marketing likely will remain an important… Continued

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day and its Many Ironies

May 3rd, 2022 by

The ironies seem inescapable. As people all over the planet today (May 3) acknowledge World Press Freedom Day: it takes a brutal invasion of Ukraine to bolster awareness that journalists die every year to do… Continued

Ensuring a Sustainable Marketing Effort Doesn’t Greenwash Away

April 22nd, 2022 by

This is a moment for sustainability and companies should take part. Yet, greenwashing is pervasive. These tips help communicate an environmental commitment.

PRNEWS Announces Winners of 2022 Social Impact Awards

April 20th, 2022 by

PRNEWS today announced the winners of its 2022 Social Impact Awards, which celebrates communicators and campaigns who use their platforms to better their communities and the global community.

AP Stylebook

AP Style Updates: COVID-19

April 12th, 2022 by

We explain common COVID terminology and AP style, which is intended to ensure proper use in announcements and releases.

The Social Shake-Up & Social Break monthly Q&A for social media managers on green background with headshot of Sabrina Merritt, Social Media Expert

[VIDEO] This Month’s ‘Social Break’ Explores Social Media Crises

April 11th, 2022 by

This month’s Social Break explores social media crises. It covers crisis prep, crisis response action and post-crisis reporting.