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Spinning Our Own Spin: The Ethics of PR
November 10th, 2024 by Dustin SigginsPR “spin”—in its proper and ethical context—is simply helping people tell their story better to reach target audiences more effectively. Here are the three steps to show anyone (and clients in particular) that spin is just fine—as long as it’s ethical.
Communications Tips for Navigating a Challenging Post-Election Terrain
November 4th, 2024 by Jeff GrapponeAs executives contemplate post-election communications, here are a few tips to help avoid unintentionally stepping on landmines while positioning your company for advocacy success in 2025.
Why You Should Have an Election Communications Strategy
November 1st, 2024 by Kevin PedrajaIn a year when the term “polarized” doesn’t come close to adequately describing the political discourse, there are added complications and risks for organizations that should be taken into account before they issue any outbound communications. Here are just a few.
PR Roundup: Election Week Advice, McDonald’s Update, Scream Queens
October 31st, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup explores last-minute advice for communicators during election week, an evaluation of McDonald’s E. coli response and a notable Halloween campaign that channels a famous scream queen.
From Halloween to Harvest: A Guide to Spooky Season Campaigns That Last
October 30th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanIn a recent conversation with PRNEWS, Will Trowbridge, Founder of creative entertainment agency, Saylor, discussed best practices to follow when creating Halloween and “spooky” seasonal content campaigns.
Featuring Veteran Employees’ Powerful Stories for Veterans Day
October 28th, 2024 by Barrett Y. BogueVeterans Day is an opportunity for companies to stand out while showcasing the invaluable contributions by these exceptional employees through unique communications methods.
PR Roundup: McDonald’s Bad Week, Google and Political Ads and Generational Differences in Advertising
October 24th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPR Roundup looks at the communications responses of McDonald’s after several chaotic appearances in the news, Google’s ban on political ads and a new report on how different generations respond to advertising and messaging.
PR Lessons Learned: Tactics and Pivots of the Vance-Walz VP Debate
October 16th, 2024 by Isabelle DienstagThere is no greater magnification of performance than the race to become the next President (or Vice President) of the United States—and the PR lessons gleaned from political candidates can serve as powerful reminders for communications professionals.
PR Roundup: IPR Media Relations Report, Substack Lures More Journalists, Messaging Tips During Election Season
October 10th, 2024 by Kaylee HultgrenThis week’s roundup looks at an IPR report on adapting to new media relations strategies, the Substack journalist trend and Kennedy Institute advice on messaging during an election season.