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Greenpeace Addresses Fossil Fuel Elephant in the Room at Cannes

June 23rd, 2022 by

Greenpeace activists acknowledged the climate hypocrisy at Cannes, where many ad and PR agencies continue to work with fossil fuel clients.

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Wallets Open: Social Media is Becoming a Creator-Heavy Space

June 23rd, 2022 by

A roundtable of Social Shake-Up speakers emphasizes the sector’s move toward paid creators and an emphasis on authenticity.

Creating Thought-Leadership Articles that Media will Publish

June 22nd, 2022 by

As a PR pro, you know how important it is for executives to become thought leaders–it helps business appear more credible and trustworthy to existing and potential customers. That said, there is a surefire way… Continued

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AP Style Update: Financial Markets

June 21st, 2022 by

[Editor’s Note: One of the most popular articles on prnewsonline.com is a review and summary of AP style. We took that as a sign and decided to deliver a series of AP style updates for… Continued

Getting Media Coverage in Cleantech and other Exploding Sectors

June 20th, 2022 by

[Editor’s Note: This essay uses the cleantech sector as an example. Its takeaways apply to many sectors.] Despite shaky capital markets and a seemingly overnight reduction in private-tech startups’ value, the cleantech/renewable energy/sustainability sector is… Continued

Juneteenth Blunder Sparks Conversation about Transactional Marketing

June 16th, 2022 by

Juneteenth, an historic holiday celebrated June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Begun in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, it is recognized annually in parts of the United States. Last year Juneteenth became a… Continued

The Social Shake-Up & Social Break monthly Q&A for social media managers on green background with headshot of Sabrina Merritt, Social Media Expert

[VIDEO] This Month’s ‘Social Break’ Explores Strategic Onboarding

June 15th, 2022 by

This month’s Social Break explores strategic onboarding for social media clients.

And We’re Back! What Hasn’t Changed Since Pre-Pandemic Cannes 

June 15th, 2022 by

We’re back at Cannes Lions after several years of being away and I’m feeling ambivalent. Whenever we return to places that we haven’t experienced since the pandemic, we tend to compare our experiences to a… Continued

How PR Pros Can Adapt to Gannett’s Revised Editorial Guidelines

June 14th, 2022 by

Gannett urged its 250 local newspapers to halt national-related op-eds in favor of regional expertise. Here’s how local pitches can work.

Are Thought-Leadership Bylines No Longer Delivering? Here’s How They Can

June 13th, 2022 by

Has the thought-leadership essay outlived its usefulness? No, but the need for quality work is essential for its viability.