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B2B Branding Trends: Balancing Human Connection with AI Innovation

January 27th, 2025 by

The constant media narrative has led many towards AI fatigue and a skepticism around how much B2B business value it is actually delivering.

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PR People Should Offer Publicity Alternatives to the Super Bowl, Olympics

January 24th, 2025 by

Creating your own newsworthy, publicizable sports marketing program can achieve what every client wants from a PR firm—the positive earned media coverage that assures consumers remember who the sponsor is. Multimillion-dollar Super Bowl and Olympic brand campaigns are hard-pressed to deliver that.

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PR Roundup: Dimon’s Gaffe, Distrusting Meta, How to Do Trend Reports

January 23rd, 2025 by

This PR Roundup looks at JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s flip flop on tariffs heard around the world, Meta’s Instagram follow/unfollow crisis, and how to get the right attention from trend and insights reports.

How Duolingo Entered the TikTok Ban Conversation Through a PR-Social Collab

January 23rd, 2025 by

As the potential TikTok ban came to a head last weekend, press coverage and social comments about the adoption of Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (referred to as RedNote in the U.S.) took off. Duolingo, a language-learning brand known for viral humor and cultural relevance, saw an opportunity to join the conversation.

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Why Do Some Industries Capture More Media Attention Than Others?

January 22nd, 2025 by

A recent Intelligent Relations report showed financial services and gaming clients boasted significantly higher PR email open rates, while fintech and IT lagged behind. Here we unpack the numbers to learn how companies can move past any inherent disadvantages of their industries to secure media placements.

Communicating in Classrooms: How Brands Can Approach Partnering With Schools

January 21st, 2025 by

Once seen as off-limits, classrooms are now fertile ground for brands like Jersey Mike’s and Kleenex, creating mutual benefits for both schools and communicators. Our author explores the benefits and successes of communicating in schools.

Three Ways to Connect Authentically With Underserved Communities

January 17th, 2025 by

As inflation continues to be a problem, many economically disadvantaged communities are feeling the strain of tighter budgets and limited resources even more than they typically do. For marketers and communicators, finding ways to connect with and support these audiences requires thoughtful and empathetic strategies. Our author outlines three ways to reach these audiences.

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Navigating Trust Challenges With AI Disclosure

January 17th, 2025 by

PRNEWS talked to Tim Marklein, Founder and CEO, Big Valley Marketing, about the role of AI in content, how communicators can bridge the trust gap and, what disclosure can do for a brand, organization or public figure.

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PR Roundup: RedNote Migration, Viral Cringe, DEI Pressures and Anniversaries

January 16th, 2025 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the migration to RedNote, consumers’ distaste for trend posts, how companies are responding to DEI pressure and a unique anniversary celebration.

Cyberattacks: Must-haves for a Crisis Communication Plan

January 15th, 2025 by

When a cyberattack unfolds and users’ personal data is at risk to be compromised, companies cannot afford to waste time deliberating their next communication steps.