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PR Roundup: Threads Finds Its People, World Cup Builds a New U.S. Fanbase, and Local News Decline Reshapes CSR

July 9th, 2026 by

What Threads’ third birthday tells us about the platform’s evolving identity, record World Cup viewership, and new research on how the disappearance of local newspapers is changing CSR.

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Five Questions With Kevin Wong: How The Trevor Project Is Keeping Its Mission Visible When Corporate Pride Support Is Uncertain

June 25th, 2026 by

Drawing on his experience leading communications for The Trevor Project, Kevin Wong discusses how to maintain mission visibility amid shifting corporate priorities, including during Pride, what authentic partnership actually looks like and how to turn earned media moments into lasting impact.

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PR Roundup: Tylenol Tops Trust Rankings, Local Journalism Hits a New Low and Allbirds Becomes Smartbird

June 18th, 2026 by

This week’s PR Roundup examines what it takes to build—and keep—consumer trust in uncertain times.

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PR Roundup: When Culture Moves, Brands Follow—Lessons from Kalshi, the World Cup and Toy Story 5

June 11th, 2026 by

PR Roundup covers how communicators can interpret Kalshi’s compliance move, which brands are actually breaking through the World Cup noise and why “Toy Story 5” is giving brands a nostalgia-fueled engagement boost ahead of its release date.

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PR Roundup: Ted Turner’s Lasting Lessons, Gas Prices Surge, and Why LinkedIn Is B2B’s New Stage

May 7th, 2026 by

This week’s PR Roundup covers what Ted Turner’s legacy still teaches PR pros, how brands should navigate consumer messaging amid skyrocketing gas prices and a notable platform shift as LinkedIn dethrones YouTube as the top B2B video channel.

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PR Roundup: The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Brand Blitz, Meta’s Data Center Transparency Play and a Disinformation Wake-Up Call for Communicators

April 30th, 2026 by

From The Devil Wears Prada 2’s curated brand blitz to Meta’s attempt at community goodwill, and a new national study from IPR shows Americans want PR pros to step up on disinformation, and most don’t think they are.

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Five Questions With Janice Kapner: Why Agility, Honesty and Alignment Are the Cornerstones of Modern Communications

April 21st, 2026 by

Drawing on years of experience, including her former role as Chief Communications and Corporate Responsibility Officer at T-Mobile, Janice Kapner, CEO and founder of Kapner Perspectives Group, discusses how to build trust and navigate change in today’s fast-paced environment.

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PR Roundup: Creators Get Certified, Bieb-chella Buzz and Philanthropy’s Trust Problem

April 16th, 2026 by

This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new credentialing push to professionalize influencer marketing, Justin Bieber stealing the Coachella conversation and troubling new data for philanthropy’s reputation.

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Amid Crisis, Banana Ball Benefits from Uncharacteristic Serenity

April 7th, 2026 by

Banana Ball’s handling of one recent story holds just as many lessons about the value of restraint and discipline in communicating through a crisis.

PRNEWS Unveils 2026 Purpose & Impact Award Winners

April 2nd, 2026 by

PRNEWS has unveiled the winners of the 2026 PRNEWS Purpose & Impact Awards, which recognize the organizations, teams and communicators redefining public relations through purpose-driven leadership and measurable social impact.