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Hassle Over Misquotes Carefully, Avoid Off-The-Record Totally

February 28th, 2022 by

When a misquote or other media relations mistake occurs, sometimes it’s best to leave it be. Even better, avoid off-the-record comments altogether.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Neil Foote, Dwayna Haley on Industry DEI Updates

February 28th, 2022 by

PRNEWS talked with with Dwayna Haley, chief brand and communications officer, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Neil Foote, principal lecturer, University of North Texas, about the current state of DEI.

Normalcy: Consumer Engagement with NCAA ‘March Madness’ Posts Doubles YOY on Facebook

February 28th, 2022 by

In anticipation of ‘March Madness,’ this month we look at consumer engagement with social posts about the college basketball tournament across platforms. Notably, the share of consumer engagement for March Madness content on Facebook more… Continued

Contest Entries: Know Your Audience, Proofread, Provide Detail and Measure

February 28th, 2022 by

The PR pro’s daily existence entails storytelling and working with words. So, filling out contest entry forms should be a piece of cake. It’s not.

Creativity Shines as SWAG, Press Events, Media Junkets Endure in COVID

February 28th, 2022 by

Pre-COVID, sending SWAG and setting up press events were basic media relations tactics. The pandemic has prompted much more creativity.

Going Beyond: PR Must Act on HBCU Advocacy, Here’s How

February 24th, 2022 by

A professor at an HBCU ‘went beyond’ for our author, influencing her career choice. In turn, she now offers ways PR pros can advocate for HBCU students.

Take a Broad View of Increased Media Coverage of Climate and Sustainability

February 24th, 2022 by

We asked Jeff Lambert, CEO, Lambert Global, about investor relations trends and maintaining corporate values when C-suite members take independent stands.

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Mickelson’s Misguided Musings Create Mess for PGA Stakeholders

February 23rd, 2022 by

Mickelson acknowledges his faux pas, but turns the conversation to the PGA and the need for the sport of golf to change. He seems to shun responsibility. 

There’s No Such Thing as an Effective Apology Anymore

February 22nd, 2022 by

Quit pretending that a sincere apology is an effective PR tactic, the author argues. Hang tough. Apologizing during a crisis could ruin you.

Make Black History Month a Year-Long Activity

February 21st, 2022 by

Companies and organizations need to move beyond Black History Month. Year-long engagement will bolster your DE&I effort, our writer argues.