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Buckingham Palace’s ‘No Comment’: Should Media Hand Over Stories for Review?

January 10th, 2023 by

In the wake of Buckingham Palace’s ‘no comment’ on Prince Harry’s “60 Minutes” interview, we asked: Should you see content before commenting on it? A small majority said yes, it’s fair to ask to review material before commenting.

PR Crisis Response is Much More Than Trusting Yourself, But It Begins There

January 10th, 2023 by

Gauging how quickly to respond is one of the more difficult elements of PR crisis. Yet a prompt response is a critical part of recovery. As such, crisis expert Bridget Privard says instilling confidence in executives through training and planning is vital.

Delayed Call: SEC Whacks Former McDonald’s CEO and Company, Transparency Prevails

January 9th, 2023 by

You thought the McDonald’s-CEO Stephen Easterbrook PR crisis was finished in 2021 with a claw-back settlement. Well, not quite. The SEC added an exclamation point to it, emphasizing corporate transparency.

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Media Relations 2023: Consider Backgrounders, FAQ Pitches and Nonprofit Newsrooms

January 9th, 2023 by

With fewer reporters covering more beats, PR should consider offering background briefings on complex topics, panelists said during a PRNEWS event. But be authentic; don’t disguise a pitch as a background briefing.

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PR Roundup: Hamlin Awake, House in Disarray, Equinox Excludes

January 6th, 2023 by

The first week of January 2023 came roaring in with crises and opportunities for communication wins. While some brands and individuals seemed to suffer from a holiday hangover, others made unforgettable strides that practitioners will be talking about for years to come.

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Can Southwest Airlines Recover from Its Latest Crisis?

January 5th, 2023 by

Once a terrific airline with a loyal customer base, Southwest took a major hit last month. Recovering its reputation will be a challenge.

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Engagement on B2B Social Posts Down 17% YOY

January 5th, 2023 by

To kick off the year, we examine topics that garnered the most engagement in B2B posts in 2022. The total number of actions on B2B posts decreased 17 percent year-over-year.

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Mixing Tech and Elbow Grease Help Find Trusted Influencers

January 4th, 2023 by

Vetting is always important in influencer relationships. It’s vitally so when influencers dispense information about health and finance. Here are several tips for finding trustworthy influencers and monitoring them.

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The PR Link Between ‘Monday Night Football’ and Capitol Hill

January 4th, 2023 by

They were seemingly unrelated incidents. Yet the irony was thick. Crisis response worked well Monday night and failed badly Tuesday.

PR Pros Seek Flexible Hours, More Money and Purpose, But ‘Crave’ In-Office Work

January 4th, 2023 by

Covid changed the nature of PR work. Communicators value flexible hours and increased compensation most, a new PRNEWS survey shows. In addition, though they don’t want to be in the office every day, communicators believe in-person collaboration is vital for careers and clients.