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Public Not Hearing COVID Bivalent Booster Message

October 5th, 2022 by

In the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine survey, results show that awareness regarding the updated boosters is only “relatively modest.” So how can communication help?

Communicators Push Educational Messages as American Interest in Electric Vehicles Grows

October 4th, 2022 by

The rise in consumer interest in electronic vehicles highlights the need for clear, effective messaging. Education is a priority as is jargon-free communication that addresses range anxiety and infrastructure issues.

Decision 2022: Plenty of Questions Before Companies Make Social and Political Commitments

October 4th, 2022 by

Mounting a get-out-the-vote campaign seems a non-partisan way of involving a company in the coming elections. Yet voting could become politicized during the coming election. And while data shows most consumers want companies to take stands, taking a position still is loaded with questions.

How Tools Remove Emotion and Guesswork as PR Tackles Crisis Response and DEI

October 3rd, 2022 by

A pair of tools from PR firms use digital technology and AI as they remove emotion and guesswork, respectively, from issues PR pros face almost daily: responding to social and political questions and measuring DEI efforts.

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Integrated Marketing Needs PR. And Now!

October 3rd, 2022 by

It’s imperative that PR be part of integrated marketing. Making that happen requires that PR focus more on measurement, technology and critical thinking, writes Anna Ruth Williams.

The ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ and Ryder Let Customers Lead the Way on Focus Groups

September 30th, 2022 by

Creating a focus group sounds straightforward. Gather people, ask questions, listen. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Ryder offer deeper tips.

Engagement with CPG Brands on Social Grows 14% YOY; IG Most Efficient Platform for the Category

September 30th, 2022 by

Video continues to steal the show when it comes to engagement on social for brands in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories. 73% of the actions on the top 500 posts from CPG brands were either videos or reels, according to exclusive data from Shareablee powered by Comscore. This is compared to only 59% of all engagements on the top 500 posts in August 2021.

Delicate Balance: PR Sees Vetting, Contracts and Creative Freedom as Best Approach with Influencers

September 30th, 2022 by

In this virtual roundtable three agency leaders discuss best practices for influencer marketing and PR’s role in overseeing creators’ freedom while protecting brands’ reputation.

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Waffle House Delivers Masterclass in Crisis Management

September 29th, 2022 by

Waffle House looks good on several fronts—protecting employees and customers from going out in a hurricane, while gearing up quickly in the aftermath. 

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Explainer: What Does ‘Off the Record’ Mean?

September 28th, 2022 by

“Off the record” is a phrase that can be used between a journalist or communicator during any interview or conversation.