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Despite Disagreement Over Length, Academics and Communicators Say Writing Remains Top Skill

August 7th, 2022 by

Length matters. While good writing is good writing, PR professors and communicators differ over short- and long-form’s dominance.

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Explainer: What is an ERG?

August 4th, 2022 by

We look at the definition, breakdown and best practices for communicators regarding ERGs or Employee Resource Groups.

NFTs Offer Limitless Potential for Marketers, But They Must Mature First

August 4th, 2022 by

NFTs now are the purview of the rich and famous. When NFTs’ days of being too cool for school end, they’ll be marketing vehicles. And free.

Virtual Influencers Offer Advantages, but They’re Not Plug ‘n’ Play

August 3rd, 2022 by

AI-enabled virtual influencers should offer brands better safety and targeting abilities. Yet, in the metaverse, ‘life’ isn’t always simple.

You Need the Chicken and the Egg: Quelling Illusions of Content Analysis

August 2nd, 2022 by

Common wisdom says PR pros must choose humans or machines when conducting media content analysis. The common wisdom is wrong.

Coordinating PR and Marketing to Avoid Unwise Ad Placement and Reputation Damage

August 2nd, 2022 by

In a politically divided world, ads can land in places that embarrass companies, causing reputation damage. PR and marketing must coordinate.

Crisis-Response Statements Are Never Like Garanimals

August 2nd, 2022 by

A strong, crisis message is heartfelt and genuine. As such, it should not come from a catalog of words and phrases, our writer argues.

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Deshaun Watson Suspension Initiates PR Crisis Mode for NFL, Browns

August 1st, 2022 by

Communicators at the NFL, NFLPA and Cleveland Browns must address stakeholders upset over Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension.

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Mission Impossible? Communicating with a Company That Has 1 PR Pro or No Team at All

July 29th, 2022 by

Not all organizations have in-house PR pros. Some have only one communicator. We offer tips for coping with this far-from-ideal scenario.

Nostalgia Works: Bears and Bells Boost Engagement 31% YOY with Colleges’ Social Posts

July 28th, 2022 by

Data from Shareablee powered by Comscore illustrates an age-old maxim: people are more inclined to buy when they feel good about what they’re purchasing.