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Story Mining: The Essential PR Pro Skill for the AI Era
September 14th, 2025 by Karina FrayterStory mining, the ability to consistently uncover and shape compelling narratives from everyday business activity, has become essential for PR pros.

PR Roundup: U.S. Open Brand Wins, CEO Reveals Price Increases, Humans Prefer Human Content
September 11th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanIn this week’s PR Roundup new data shows us which brands won the U.S. Open, we learn how CEOs should communicate price increases, and new a Sprout Social study reveals that consumers prefer human-generated content rather than AI.

How Savvy Brands Are Beating LinkedIn’s Algorithm and Boosting Reach
September 9th, 2025 by Kristi PiehlOrganic brand reach on LinkedIn sits at just over 1%—a steep drop from 7% just four years ago—and many PR professionals and business leaders are facing a hard truth: branded company content is no longer enough.

PR Roundup: Nestlé CEO Crisis, Age Demos and the News, NFL is Back
September 4th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup examines the current company instability at Nestlé—which dropped another CEO, a new Pew study on news sources and demographics, and football is back!

Communication Disconnect: Why Frontline Workers Feel Out of the Loop
September 4th, 2025 by Isabel ConradFrontline workers are a company’s most valuable asset, yet many organizations fail to connect with them on a consistent basis.

How Piotr Szczerek Can Apologize and Rebuild After Hat-Snatching Fiasco
September 2nd, 2025 by Dan ReneOne viral moment can destroy a reputation overnight. And that reality played out at the US Open on August 29, 2025, when Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek snatched an autographed hat meant for a young fan from tennis star Kamil Majchrzak. The boy was left heartbroken; the internet was outraged. Here’s how to beyond an apology and take full accountability.

How to Stop Taking Orders and Take Charge of Your PR Career
August 29th, 2025 by Dustin SigginsWhat do you do when your boss seems ready to dismiss your work as “just press releases”? You can take control of your career by developing the professional and psychological skills that show decision makers that you—and your function—play an important role in the company’s overall success. Here’s how.

PR Roundup: Cracker Barrel’s Logo Reversal, Swift-Kelce Engagement, J.Crew’s AI Backlash
August 29th, 2025 by Kaylee HultgrenThis week’s roundup looks at Cracker Barrel’s controversial logo relaunch, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, and the brewing backlash against J.Crew for using AI in creative.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Is the Ultimate Cross-Industry Brand Play
August 27th, 2025 by Nicole TideiTaylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce is more than the latest celebrity headline. Swift and Kelce are major brand names in their respective industries, and their romance provides marketing and communications professionals with a premium case study in cross-industry branding.