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Coldplay Conundrum: Fallout From That Viral Concert Video

July 21st, 2025 by

You may not expect your CEO and head of HR to be caught on a jumbotron at a Coldplay concert seemingly having an affair, shown through a viral video, but that’s exactly what crisis is—expecting the unexpected.

When AI Owns the Summary, PR Must Own the Story: Thought Leadership in an AI World

July 21st, 2025 by

Brands that once relied on bylines, interviews and expert commentary to shape reputation now face a new challenge: how to maintain their voice and protect intellectual property in a world where an AI summary decides what gets seen, cited and remembered.

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PR Roundup: Elmo Hacked, Reputation Risk in Europe, Clueless Is Back

July 17th, 2025 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at lessons from the Elmo account hack on X, a new reputation risk survey that compares Europe and the United States, and Clueless celebrating a big anniversary with some fun, inventive swag for all ages.

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When Minutes Matter: The New Rules of Brand Defense for Revolve, Poppi and More

July 17th, 2025 by

In an era where every brand will inevitably weather some form of social media storm, including Poppi and Revolve, conventional approaches simply cannot keep pace. How can organizations respond with sufficient speed and authenticity while still building lasting business value?

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Diddy’s Verdict and the Road to Reputation Rehab in 2025

July 15th, 2025 by

As seen time and again, a reputation marred by wrongdoing does not always ruin one’s career. Will Diddy be able to make a comeback following his verdict?

Balancing Social Media Buzz with Brand Integrity by Monica Earle of Duolingo

Duolingo Social Media Secrets: Let Your Comments Section Be Your Marketing Brief

July 14th, 2025 by

Monica Earle, PR Director at Duolingo, breaks down what set the brand apart on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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PR Roundup: McD’s Bot Problems, Newsletter Bonanza, Office GIF-tionary

July 10th, 2025 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the HR AI crisis for McDonald’s hiring methods, Morning Consult’s latest study on newsletter consumption and subscriptions and a new GIF-tionary for office slang.

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Top PR Substacks: A Starter Kit

July 9th, 2025 by

We asked PRNEWS readers their top PR Substacks to follow, receiving an overwhelming response. If you are looking to build a “playlist” of comms Substacks to subscribe to, we’ve got a great starter kit right here. 

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Internal AI Adoption: Secrets to Upskill PR Teams for AI

July 7th, 2025 by

This clip explores structured sprints, resource development and the crucial role of surveys in driving successful AI adoption, internally.

From Box Scores to Brand Love: How to Turn Sports Data Into Storytelling

July 2nd, 2025 by

On social media, statistics might inform, but storytelling creates connection. Smart communicators don’t stop at the data; they use it as a springboard to craft narratives that resonate, inspire and build brand affinity. Here’s how to approach it.