Media Relations

In a moment that underscores the challenges of navigating the political landscape, TikTok has found itself in a high-stakes battle. However, this evolving situation also offers valuable lessons for PR pros and businesses on crisis management, brand loyalty and communication strategies.

As the potential TikTok ban came to a head last weekend, press coverage and social comments about the adoption of Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (referred to as RedNote in the U.S.) took off. Duolingo, a language-learning brand known for viral humor and cultural relevance, saw an opportunity to join the conversation.

A recent Intelligent Relations report showed financial services and gaming clients boasted significantly higher PR email open rates, while fintech and IT lagged behind. Here we unpack the numbers to learn how companies can move past any inherent disadvantages of their industries to secure media placements.

When a cyberattack unfolds and users’ personal data is at risk to be compromised, companies cannot afford to waste time deliberating their next communication steps.

Guerra offered several tips for communicators including how to pay to forward to your fellow industry colleagues and paying attention to time zone change.

Buck talked about working with traditional media, while acknowledging emerging digital creators, the company’s messaging and actions regarding AI, media training the PR team, and the one thing everyone needs during CES.

PRNEWS talked to Dan Yesenosky, Head of Comms at Razorfish at CES, regarding the benefits of attending a trade event, which initiates the relationships that can set set up media opportunities throughout the year.

Thornell and Managing Editor Nicole Schuman discussed the benefits of agencies coming to CES, innovations in storytelling, and navigating an upcoming changes to the tech policy landscape.

Get a behind-the-scenes look with Cat Forgione, Director of CES Communications, including media days, staffing executives for a myriad of interviews, how the staff divides and conquers media inquiries, broadcast setups and more.

In light of the growing opportunities for earned broadcast placements on LinkedIn, our PRNEWS columnists have compiled a set of recommendations based on market research and insights to help secure impactful new media broadcast opportunities on the platform in 2025.