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Podcast Perfection: Top Tips for Great Audio and Video Quality
August 11th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanLearn how to be a great podcast guest on video and audio with Christine Baratta, Director of The Situation Room Studios and Editorial Content at the Global Situation Room.

Thought Leadership on Video: Where Execs Need to Show Up Now
August 6th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanIn this exclusive Q&A, Katie Suiters draws from her experience working with executives across industries (and also as a former TV producer) to share practical guidance on how senior leaders can step in front of the camera and truly connect with their audiences through thought leadership on video.

Influencer Q&A: Tracking ROI, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Knowing When to Walk Away
August 4th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanIn a wide-ranging audience Q&A, experts Davitha Tiller of HAVAS and Molly Soloff of Derris, broke down the complexities of influencer marketing for PR—from measuring ROI and sourcing talent to negotiating contracts and evaluating long-term partnerships.

Barcelona Principles 4.0: Reinventing PR Measurement for a New Era
July 29th, 2025 by Angela DwyerThe Barcelona Principles 4.0 mark a turning point—not just in how PR practitioners measure communications, but in how we define its value.

Why LinkedIn Opening the API Is a Game-Changer for Executive Influence
July 28th, 2025 by Dorianne CiccarelliWith LinkedIn’s newly launched open API for personal profiles, which recently rolled out globally, communications teams can now unlock faster, more accurate and actionable insights.

PR Roundup: Sony’s Sustainability, AI Summary Crisis, Top 50 Creator-Journalists
July 24th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at what communicators can learn from Sony’s public pledge for product sustainability, a new list honoring the top 50 independent creator-journalists and the continuing problem of AI summary results for the news industry and earned media.

Why Data Is Your PR Secret Weapon for Storytelling
July 23rd, 2025 by Nicole SchumanAnna Rose Pardue, Director of Communications at Morning Consult, breaks down three key reasons to include data in your PR storytelling strategy.

When AI Owns the Summary, PR Must Own the Story: Thought Leadership in an AI World
July 21st, 2025 by Matt CaiolaBrands that once relied on bylines, interviews and expert commentary to shape reputation now face a new challenge: how to maintain their voice and protect intellectual property in a world where an AI summary decides what gets seen, cited and remembered.

PR Roundup: Elmo Hacked, Reputation Risk in Europe, Clueless Is Back
July 17th, 2025 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at lessons from the Elmo account hack on X, a new reputation risk survey that compares Europe and the United States, and Clueless celebrating a big anniversary with some fun, inventive swag for all ages.