This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new study from Morning Consult about CEO popularity and company reputation, Mattel going all in on entertainment with a new TV and film studio, and Wilson, the iconic volleyball, teaching the public about ecology and ocean waste.
Branding/Marketing


How Anti-Trans Sports Bills Are Impacting Corporate Sponsorships and Branding
June 3rd, 2025 by Wynne NowlandThe impact of anti-trans legislation is far-reaching, even impacting corporate sponsorships and branding, leaving PR professionals wondering how they must shift their approach to reflect the impact on their clients.

Learning About Crisis From Sports Controversies
May 22nd, 2025 by Nicole SchumanSports crisis communications experts, Jim Rocco and Thom Weidlich, decided to co-author the recently-released “Sports Crisis Communications: Cases and Controversy.”

PR Roundup: HBO Max is Back, Grok Glitches Out, CEOs Losing Trust
May 15th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week PR Roundup looks at the re-brand (or re-re-brand?) of HBO Max, Grok’s penchant for white genocide discussion and a new study revealing declining trust for CEOs.

Coach Bill Belichick Is Playing on a New PR Field
May 13th, 2025 by Andrea ObstonIn this new life, Bill Belichick no longer has the media control he’s used to, but the outcome—winning—is still possible.

PR Roundup: Pharma CEO Dismisses Tariffs, Apply to Be Chief Mom Officer, Employees as Influencers Data
May 1st, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at Eli Lilly’s CEO and other pharmaceutical leaders dismissing tariff talk, Thayers encouraging moms of all types to apply to be Chief Mom Officer, and new data showing the overwhelming success of allowing employees to be company influencers.

A.1. Hops on the Brand Wagon: When Timing, Wit and Restraint Matter
April 29th, 2025 by Brian GallagherBoth A.1. and Oreo exemplify “hopping on the brand wagon:” When a brand quickly circles its wagons around a cultural moment to break through the noise and blaze a trail.

PR Roundup: Consumer Tariff Talk, the New SEO and Fyre Festival for Sale
April 24th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at the growing tariff conversation on social media, rethinking SEO in regards to AI search, and would you buy the Fyre Festival brand?

Top Tips: Sustainability Communications
April 22nd, 2025 by Nicole SchumanIn this round of Top Tips, we asked the experts for best practices regarding sustainability communications—what’s working, what’s not and how brands can avoid greenwashing while staying true to their values.

How To Create High-Quality Videos On A Budget (Yes, it is Possible)
April 21st, 2025 by Leslie LicanoWith the right strategy and a few smart tools, professional-looking videos can be created without breaking the bank.