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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) recently experienced a social media nightmare when employees mishandled delivery order placed at one of its restaurants. But thanks to exemplary crisis communication, CPK transformed the nightmare into a media win.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new study showing the brand decline of X (formerly known as Twitter), presidential debate facial expressions gone viral, and an opportunity for communicators to share their smarts with the Institute for Public Relations.

Communicators know that success in any communications activity, even a presidential debate, depends on having a sound strategy to start. You need clear goals and objectives, tactics to support them, the flexibility to adapt in the moment and a vision of what represents success at the end.

Taylor Swift’s media savvy never ceases to amaze even the most seasoned PR professionals. Many communicators had something to say about her presidential endorsement and how she delivered it.

Successful debating requires a blend of strategic communication, effective rebuttals and emotional connection with the audience. By adopting techniques inspired by Eminem’s rap battles—relatability, preemptive defense, and exposing contradictions—you can turn the tables in your favor for not just debates, but interviews, press conferences and more.

Public relations provides third party validation, credibility and visibility for startup companies struggling to differentiate themselves in a sea of competitors.

To combat deepfakes and misinformation, communicators should focus on fostering media literacy among both consumers and the industry, arming them with the necessary skills to understand the difference between fact and fiction.

This week’s PR Roundup discusses how to make a brand impact by leaning into football, what Edelman’s new report says about trust at work, and what B2B messages get attention on LinkedIn. 

In media relations, newsjacking helps create a real-time, mutually beneficial relationship between yourself and the reporter, as you’re providing them with a credible third-party resource or commentary that they can use right away. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

In a conversation with PRNEWS about influencer marketing strategies, Cristy Garcia, CMO at Impact.com, discusses how can brands and influencers can get the most out of their partnerships, where misalignment between the two occurs, and recent research findings conducted on the brand-influencer relationship.