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A Bank CCO Who Mixes Internal Communication and Measurement

April 20th, 2022 by

During this interview, we asked Laura Burke, the CCO of Santander Bank US, about her priorities, keeping the human touch in messaging, measuring reputation and crisis communication.

Dreams and Reality: Controlling the Media or Countering Negative Coverage

April 20th, 2022 by

Some communicators claim they can control the media. They can’t, our author argues, though there are methods for handling negative coverage.

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The Role of ESG Reports in Creating a Sustainable Future

April 19th, 2022 by

These annual reports are the first step to holding companies accountable for choosing sustainable practices that are vital to creating a livable future for generations to come.

Balancing Engagement with Conversion on LinkedIn

April 18th, 2022 by

#SSU2022 speaker Jennifer Apy, CMO, Chief Insiders, offers tips on how B2B social marketers can utilize LinkedIn to bolster conversion and engagement.

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PR Lessons You Can Learn From Watching TV Sports

April 14th, 2022 by

PR pros who watch sports on TV are getting a bonus. The announcers often provide free PR tutorials, veteran communicator Arthur Solomon argues.

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Newton, Shildt Gaffes Highlight What’s Needed Before an Apology

April 13th, 2022 by

Some free speech offenders, like pro football’s Cam Newton, may need to do some soul searching before they issue an apology.

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AP Style Updates: COVID-19

April 12th, 2022 by

We explain common COVID terminology and AP style, which is intended to ensure proper use in announcements and releases.

Is Burger King’s Trouble Really a Whopper?

April 11th, 2022 by

The legal case against Burger King’s Whopper raises an interesting question for PR. When is a little truth stretching permissible?

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[VIDEO] This Month’s ‘Social Break’ Explores Social Media Crises

April 11th, 2022 by

This month’s Social Break explores social media crises. It covers crisis prep, crisis response action and post-crisis reporting.

When Well-Managed Controversy is a Plus: The Rise of Lil Nas X

April 7th, 2022 by

The use of controversy to bolster public image is nothing new, but is all publicity good publicity?