Stories by James Holland

While AI promises productivity gains, we can’t forget about quality control.

However, who knew a tiny squiggle of a punctuation mark—the Oxford comma—could be so controversial?

What if unscripted authenticity is the overlooked internal communications secret sauce to building and maintaining a strong company culture?

Marketing and communication professionals gathered in New York on October 18 to celebrate the 2023 PRNEWS Platinum Awards, which marks excellence in communications across people, teams and campaigns.

Launching a communications consulting firm while being bombarded with headlines like “U.S. on track for historic recession” and “companies keep laying off workers,” is not for the faint of heart.

It’s important for non-Latinx brands to get Hispanic Heritage communication right—during this time and beyond.

This month’s data roundup takes a look at where young journalists are looking for sources, communications workers exploring the flexibility of freelance and the continually expanding role of the Chief Communications Officer.

Communicators can learn from Jann Wenner’s fall from grace. Clearly, media interviews and high-profile public speaking opportunities can have real consequences for public image.

If you aren’t speaking with stakeholders, somebody else is. And without having real relationships, great brands won’t be able to distinguish themselves from the Fyre Festivals of the world.

Sprout Social takes a look at the influence of influencer marketing; the Institute of Business Ethics examines ethics codes at 24 PR associations; and a recent Harris Poll, in partnership with the Black Economic Alliance, take a look at attitudes relating to diversity in corporate America.