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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.

Museum Promotes Careers in PR as it Celebrates AAPI Pioneers

April 29th, 2022 by

Since the beginning of the pandemic, hate crimes against the Asian community have increased. Indeed, they rose 339 percent in 2021–an unprecedented level. Surrounded by so much hate and misunderstanding, we often wonder what can… Continued

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Ryan Pintado-Vertner, CEO and Founder of Smoketown About PR and Environmental Racism

April 28th, 2022 by

PRNEWS talked with Ryan Pintado-Vertner, CEO and Founder of Smoketown, LLC, to discuss work advocating against environmental racism, potential solutions for helping communities of color who are disproportionally affected by climate change and the roles communicators can play in changing the issue.

Despite Differences, Journalists and PR Pros Have Much in Common

April 28th, 2022 by

It’s not a secret that some journalists complain about PR pros. Likewise, communicators grouse about media members. Analysis of recent data about the two professions cements some well-known differences, but also raises less-mentioned similarities. Perhaps… Continued

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Updating Websites is Best Move in a Confusing COVID Moment

April 27th, 2022 by

It’s a confusing time for the country and communicators. Often the best first step in relaying new COVID policies is updating web sites.

Measurement Myths that Hamper Public Relations

April 27th, 2022 by

In PR we contend with many myths that continue to endure despite advances in the profession. Some of the most enduring relate to the science of PR. In this column, we will expose some PR conventions as myths, while explaining why they’re myths and sharing supportive details about the true state of the profession.

Just Say It: Countering Negative Media Coverage, Part II

April 26th, 2022 by

Perhaps PR can’t control the media, but it can shape the message. Our author argues in favor of companies responding promptly.