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This week’s PR Roundup explores the growth of journalists on Bluesky, bankruptcy communications in light of Forever 21 closing, and how brands like Frontier Airlines and Polestar are taking advantage of market changes with messaging.

Data from Edelman’s Trust Barometer shows only 30% of journalists say CEOs are the most credible voice for company information, which means 70% would rather hear from someone else.

As change and chaos grips our politics, and business leaders try to find their footing, the desire to take bold action can be tempting. In moments like these, however, that kind of thinking can be illusory—and seeking that sense of calm or catharsis for its own sake can lead to ill-advised short-term decision-making with long-term consequences for your brand.

Betsy Ann Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA, known as the “first lady of public relations,” dedicated more than 60 years of her life to the industry. She devoted much of that time to advancing PR education by passionately advocating for students of the profession.

SXSW 2025 requires those brands speaking and showcasing at the event to be provocative enough to break through the sea of activations to get the attention of media.

At PRNEWS’ March 25 online training workshop, Artificial Intelligence for PR, attendees will learn best practices for pitching media using generative AI, how to use the latest tools for deep research, top AI use cases for PR professionals, how to protect organizations from AI threats, and much more. Following is a conversation with one of our panelists, Scott Dobroski, VP, Corporate Communications at Indeed, on best practices for using AI when pitching media.

How can communicators navigate the overwhelming nature of breaking news without experiencing burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance?

This week’s PR Roundup looks at an important federal communicator getting caught doing a side gig on the job, how trust in AI is increasing with the public, and how Guinness is connecting with consumers for its latest St. Patrick’s Day campaign. 

While local media audiences may be smaller, tailored messaging allows for deeper engagement, enabling niche audiences to connect in ways that mainstream media often cannot.

Turo, a peer-to-peer car rental platform, faced not one, but two crises during New Year’s 2025. The perpetrators of both violent incidents had procured their vehicles from the app.