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Zuckerberg, Musk and Layoffs: How to and How Not to Deliver Bad News

November 14th, 2022 by

Conducting a large layoff is a challenge many executives may face. But delivering this news need not result in a reputation crisis. 

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How Ukraine’s Social Media Playbook Bolsters Western Support

November 10th, 2022 by

Finding the correct tone for your organization’s social posts is an important part of breaking through the noise and capturing consumer engagement. In the midst of a war, three light-hearted tweets from Ukraine succeeded.

Considering Audiences’ Spiritual Interests May Help Your Messaging

November 9th, 2022 by

The authors argue consumers’ spiritual beliefs can help predict behavior. As such, we should add it to traditional demographics and psychographics.

Explainer: What is the Metaverse?

November 8th, 2022 by

As part of our Explainer series, PRNEWS offers brief thoughts about the metaverse and its potential implications for communicators and brands.

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What Do Twitter’s Blue Check Mark Changes Mean for Brands?

November 8th, 2022 by

Should Musk insist on a pay-for-play blue check, companies and PR pros must devise methods that maintain public trust for their Twitter feeds.

Boston Bruins’ PR Lesson: Pulling a Fast One Isn’t Easy

November 7th, 2022 by

The Boston Bruins created a PR mess Nov. 4 when they attempted to pull a fast one on the public. Tell the whole truth is the PR lesson here.

How PR, Data and Authentic Reporting Help Convey ESG’s Value and Avoid Greenwashing

November 7th, 2022 by

While ESG is not a PR endeavor, communicators play important roles in its success. Preventing greenwashing is just one of PR’s jobs. Communicators also should convey ESG’s importance internally and externally.

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AP Style Update: Elections

November 3rd, 2022 by

For this AP style installment, we review classic terms used in writing about elections. 

NBA boasts tolerance, but is in a real crisis after kyrie Irving's antisemetic comments

NBA Drops the Ball in Responding to Irving’s Antisemitic Tropes

November 2nd, 2022 by

A prompt response is a hallmark of crisis communication. The NBA and the Brooklyn Nets waffled on their initial responses to Kyrie Irving’s antisemitic posting. Have they run out of time to act?

43% of PR Pros Measuring More in Shaky Economy, Yet 69% Battle Measurement Barriers

November 1st, 2022 by

As was the case in 2021, our annual Measurement Month survey found reasons for optimism about measurement and data use in PR. Yet issues persist as measurement barriers block a full-on celebration.