Messaging

A PRSA panel on Communications Trends and Strategies for 2025 featured PR experts who provided their current PR concerns for the coming year, as well as key takeaways for tackling those issues and building trust.

We’ve witnessed the rising influence of a more fragmented and decentralized media ecosystem, where independent voices, from Substack newsletters to podcasters, have carved out their own powerful platforms.

Communicators need to shift the focus on Giving Tuesday stories to humanity, resilience, and the barriers individuals face, not the stereotypes or tropes that might garner a quick emotional reaction.

Louise Findlay-Wilson, managing director at Energy PR, outlines the steps brands should take to ensure their Black Friday strategy doesn’t damage their reputation.

The release of the “Wicked” movie musical offers an unexpected, but timely, guide on authenticity. Its story revolves around Elphaba, a misunderstood character branded “wicked” by those who distort her truth.

Former President Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 Presidential Election has ushered in new questions for candidates and campaigns about messaging strategies and how to reach people. It’s proved that “the media” is no longer solely legacy outlets. Social media influencers and podcast hosts are now just as much a part of the media landscape as correspondents, columnists and editors.

There are several important lessons from the 2024 Presidential Election that PR people can apply to non-political accounts, from dealing with media to performing research to preparing client talking points.

Reporters need color commentary and deeper analysis on breaking news, your clients need coverage in outlets that won’t cover product news directly, and you need to improve your media relationships. Rapid response works in all of these cases.

PR “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.

As 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.