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Are We in the Opposite of Cancel Culture?
August 13th, 2025 by Meghan TisingerWhen a brand’s statement or action or advertisement inadvertently provokes a cancel culture backlash from certain sectors of their market, rather than apologize and go underground, companies are embracing the challenge, using it to energize new market opportunities and burnish their reputation with new audiences.

Superman Just Needs a Good Publicist
August 12th, 2025 by Matthew LibassiIn the most recent Superman film, smart PR strategy could have helped the Man of Steel.

Podcast Perfection: Top Tips for Great Audio and Video Quality
August 11th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanLearn how to be a great podcast guest on video and audio with Christine Baratta, Director of The Situation Room Studios and Editorial Content at the Global Situation Room.

PR Roundup: Peloton Messaging Conflict, DEI Visibility and Trust, Communicating Tariff Price Increases
August 7th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup examines Peloton’s conflicting messaging, a study showing that LGBTQ+ visibility in advertising and messaging is important to consumers, and tariff price increases are here—so how should that be communicated?

PRNEWS Announces Winners of the 2025 Experiential & Event PR Awards
August 7th, 2025 by PRNEWSPRNEWS has announced the 2025 Experiential & Event PR Awards, recognizing the most standout, strategic and show-stopping PR events and activations of the year.

Thought Leadership on Video: Where Execs Need to Show Up Now
August 6th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanIn this exclusive Q&A, Katie Suiters draws from her experience working with executives across industries (and also as a former TV producer) to share practical guidance on how senior leaders can step in front of the camera and truly connect with their audiences through thought leadership on video.

That Reporter Hates Me: Facing the Facts and Creating Trust with Reporters
August 5th, 2025 by Tara DiMiliaPutting your head in the sand and avoiding reporters is not the answer. Be cautious, conduct thorough research and maintain transparency. Both the client and the reporters will benefit.

Influencer Q&A: Tracking ROI, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Knowing When to Walk Away
August 4th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanIn a wide-ranging audience Q&A, experts Davitha Tiller of HAVAS and Molly Soloff of Derris, broke down the complexities of influencer marketing for PR—from measuring ROI and sourcing talent to negotiating contracts and evaluating long-term partnerships.

PR Roundup: Silence from American Eagle, AI Models in Vogue, USPS and Pantone Team Up
July 31st, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup explores some fresh takes about the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney situation, Vogue getting roasted for publishing a Guess ad featuring a model created by AI, and a partnership between USPS and Pantone celebrating the former’s big 250th birthday.