Stories by Rick Toller

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Tylenol and the Trust Deficit: Why Healthcare’s Strongest Currency is Still Its Most Fragile

November 18th, 2025 by

How healthcare brands like Tylenol, UnitedHealth and BetterHelp respond when trust meets skepticism reveals who they are, and whether they still deserve to be believed.

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What to Do When Clients Ask: “Can We Use ChatGPT for This?”

November 17th, 2025 by

The next time a client asks, “Can we use ChatGPT for this?” Don’t just answer yes or no. Show them how it can fit into a strategy only you can deliver.

3 Reasons Your Executive Isn’t Breaking Through on LinkedIn—and What to Do About It

November 10th, 2025 by

LinkedIn is a great place to break business news. But the facts are only half the story. If your executives are sounding more like a press release than like the unique human they are, it’s time for a refresh.

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PRSA Updates AI Ethics Guidelines for 2025: What PR Pros Need to Know

November 10th, 2025 by

What makes this updated guidance on AI ethics different is its shift in perspective. The PRSA document reframes PR pros as active governors of AI adoption rather than cautious users.

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From Data to Distinction: How AI Redefines Media Intelligence

October 27th, 2025 by

AI excels at the “what,” undoubtedly, but still struggles with the “why” and “what’s next when it comes to utilizing media intelligence.

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What to Do When Your Company Outage Makes Headlines

October 23rd, 2025 by

Most companies prepare for technical outage recovery. Very few prepare for reputational recovery.

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Pentagon Press Policy Standoff: Lessons for Communicators

October 15th, 2025 by

When the world’s most powerful defense institution declares that “the press no longer roams free,” it’s a revealing example of how even someone steeped in media can misunderstand both a mandate and the medium. In… Continued

How the Top Six AI Systems Prioritize Search Results—Plus Five Tips

October 13th, 2025 by

Generative AI services like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini are changing how we search for and access information. But each gen AI service prioritizes search results differently. A column from Steve Smith, Associate Partner at Voxus PR, examines how each platform differs and tips for companies moving forward.

PRNEWS Announces the 2025 Platinum Award Winners

October 9th, 2025 by

PRNEWS announced the winners of the 2025 Platinum Awards on Tuesday, October 7, before an audience of more than 400 PR and communications professionals gathered at the Pier Sixty venue in New York City. This year’s Platinum winners represent the industry’s highest standard of creativity, innovation and impact—those who have reached the pinnacle of strategic storytelling, brand reputation and audience connection.

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PR Consolidation Is Forcing In-House Teams to Become the Agency

October 2nd, 2025 by

As consolidation reduces the number of PR agency partners and rising costs make retainers tougher to swallow, in-house teams are evolving.