Messaging

While there may be little that can be done about federal funding cuts themselves, communication with key audiences, rooted in resiliency, advocacy and transparency is critical to avoid confusion and reputational damage.

This 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.

Anna Rose Pardue, Director of Communications at Morning Consult, breaks down three key reasons to include data in your PR storytelling strategy.

Brands 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.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the HR AI crisis for McDonald’s hiring methods, Morning Consult’s latest study on newsletter consumption and subscriptions and a new GIF-tionary for office slang.

On social media, statistics might inform, but storytelling creates connection. Smart communicators don’t stop at the data; they use it as a springboard to craft narratives that resonate, inspire and build brand affinity. Here’s how to approach it.

Here are five (spoiler-free!) key communication lessons from “Running Point,” and the real-life Buss family, that PR pros can apply in their day-to-day work.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the viral social media mania surrounding the Labubu doll, Boston University’s indirect response to “Call Her Daddy” Host Alex Cooper’s sexual harassment allegations and a unique campaign pairing authenticity and carbs. 

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign in New York City’s mayoral Democratic primary really defined what it means to connect and win in the digital age. Grounded in multilingual storytelling, community-first outreach, intersectional identity and multichannel presence, his campaign… Continued

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the reaction to ABC News not renewing veteran journalist Terry Moran’s contract, the latest Muck Rack State of Journalism report and a leaked memo regarding JPMorgan’s dipping employee morale.