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Updated ‘On Background’ Policies Highlight Need for Better Media Relations

February 8th, 2022 by

New editorial policies governing ‘on background’ demonstrate the importance of building fair and truthful relationships between PR pros and media members.

As Spotify’s Rogan Problem Intensifies, It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ for Crisis Communication

February 7th, 2022 by

A divisive celebrity. A CEO doubling down on a decision to keep the celebrity  on-platform (and reminding audiences it’s a platform, not a publisher). Committing to an investment in marginalized groups. Guess who?

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CNN’s Zucker Resignation Provides PR Lessons

February 3rd, 2022 by

At a glance it looks like more of a reputation crisis for Zucker, rather than CNN, but PR lessons will reverberate without the organization. 

The Uncertain Outcome of the Whoopi Goldberg-Holocaust Incident

February 2nd, 2022 by

It’s difficult to say how the Whoopi Goldberg-Holocaust story will end. There’s no doubt, though, it’s already had a lot of twists.

Protecting Your Firm’s Exposure to Statements of Fact vs. Opinion

February 1st, 2022 by

PR firms are exposed to legal action when they disseminate false claims on behalf of companies they represent. Here’s what you should know.

The Democratization of PR Tech: There’s No Reason to Sacrifice ‘Form for Function’

February 1st, 2022 by

President of PR tech’s newest merger, Onclusive’s Sean O’Neal, argues media monitoring is eminently affordable. So, there’s no budgetary reason not to measure.

spotify called out for only spending 10 percent of 100 million dollar diversity fund

Spotify Has a ‘Facebook Moment’ with Rogan Controversy

January 31st, 2022 by

Spotify unveiled content guidelines in the wake of its Joe Rogan-Neil Young controversy. Will that and Rogan’s apology be enough to bolster its reputation?

Considerations Before Trying to Squash the Negative Story

January 31st, 2022 by

It happened. You find out your brand or client is about to be featured in a story that sheds a less-than-ideal light on the organization. Or perhaps it’s not so much a negative story but rather one that could have financial ramifications for the company involved. Perhaps, you think, this is what your client is paying you for, right? You use your relationships with the journalist whose story is about to go public to call him at home the night before and ask that he stop the presses. Not so fast, say those we spoke with.

Shares, Retweets on Super Bowl Content Grow 48% YOY; Video Views Up 271%

January 31st, 2022 by

With 96+ million expected to watch Super Bowl LVI, we look at non-sports brands with the most consumer engagement on social in the weeks before the game.

Internal Communicators Move Aggressively as They Encounter Change and the Great Resignation

January 31st, 2022 by

The pandemic has prompted major changes to internal communication. Here’s how PR pros are managing them.