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#DetoxYourFeed: Creating an Online Narrative of Self-Love for Today’s Youth

May 9th, 2022 by

In #DetoxYourFeed, Dove is looking to improve mental health of teens by encouraging social media unfollows.

Many people are opting out of Mother's Day emails due to trauma.

Opting Out of Mother’s Day: A Step Forward in Inclusive Marketing

May 5th, 2022 by

Mother’s Day can be difficult for some. That’s why companies are allowing their communities the ability to opt out of certain types of Mother’s Day promotional emails.

Companies Face Myriad Options on Abortion, None is Easy

May 4th, 2022 by

Companies and PR pros likely are facing yet another polarizing issue, abortion. They have plenty of options, though none will be easy.

Celebrating World Press Freedom Day and its Many Ironies

May 3rd, 2022 by

The ironies seem inescapable. As people all over the planet today (May 3) acknowledge World Press Freedom Day: it takes a brutal invasion of Ukraine to bolster awareness that journalists die every year to do… Continued

Should PR Pros Think Like Futurists During This Uncertain Time?

May 3rd, 2022 by

One of the few certainties during the period we’re living in is how uncertain it is. That makes communication more complex. Communicators know flexibility and adaptability are vital in message creation at a time of potential global political instability, inflation and possible recession, supply chain hang-ups and a pandemic that lingers. Still, even experienced communicators stumble.

McKinsey, Balfour Beatty: Is it so Hard Coming Up with a Good Excuse These Days?

May 3rd, 2022 by

Several congressional hearings prove companies aren’t heeding crisis communication basics. The results are awful.

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Disney, Amber Heard Cannot Wave Magic Wand for Good PR

May 2nd, 2022 by

Disney, the most magical place on Earth, cannot wave a magic wand to control the media. Nor can being a celebrity buy you good PR. 

CPG Video Engagement Grows 52% on Instagram, Drops 9% on Facebook

May 2nd, 2022 by

For CPG companies, consumer engagement with Instagram videos rose 52 percent year-over-year, from March 2021 to March 2022, according to Shareablee powered by Comscore. Engagement, or actions, is the sum of likes, shares and comments.… Continued

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ESG Pros Differ About Who Should Lead Companies on Social Issues

April 30th, 2022 by

[Editor’s Note: As part of the PRNEWS Social Impact Awards April 20, 2022, in Pentagon City, VA, we convened a roundtable of honorees. We discussed a variety of issues, from who should decide which social issues… Continued

Not Too Much or Too Little: Using the Goldilocks Approach for Price Increase Messages

April 29th, 2022 by

Relaying messages about higher prices is often the communicator’s job. Here are some ways to do it well.