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Seven Questions to Ask as You Plan for the New Year

December 1st, 2021 by

It may be too late to change 2021 results, but you can approach New Year planning by asking executives, team members and yourself some important questions, according to columnist Mark Weiner.

In Light of Great Resignation, Budgets for 2022 Must Consider Labor Costs More Closely

December 1st, 2021 by

Data from Davis+Gilbert LLP, a law firm that works with many communication businesses, shows 95 percent of PR outlets surveyed anticipate net revenue increases in 2022, a far more optimistic look to the future than at the same time last year. This is great news for those in the process of creating a budget for 2022. While fundamental needs for organizations may have changed in terms of operational costs, a reassessment of strategy can provide opportunities for a beneficial re-allotment of funding.

Happy Holidays? Consumer Engagement with B2B Social Media Posts Dives 38% YOY in November

December 1st, 2021 by

After examining consumer engagement with B2C brands last month, this month we’re looking at B2Bs. Overall, consumer engagement was down 38 percent in Shareablee’s business services category, vs the period (Nov. 1-Nov. 30) one year ago.

Reputation Crises and Purpose’s Importance Mark an Uncertain 2022

December 1st, 2021 by

Whether one chooses the descriptor new normal or next normal to discuss today’s reality, one suggestion is that we opt instead for the word uncertainty in the year ahead.

Facebook Delayed Walking Back Zuckerberg’s ‘Pretty Crazy Idea;’ You May Have Fewer Options

December 1st, 2021 by

What’s the best way to walk back a statement that, with time, becomes a misstatement? There are a number of options:

Twitter’s CEO Shuffle Prompts Conversation on PR During Leadership Change

November 30th, 2021 by

How a company goes through a transition of leadership, such as Jack Dorsey leaving Twitter, can have an impact on multiple stakeholders—not just economically but culturally as well. 

PRNEWS Weighs Several Factors in Creating its 2022 Education A-List

November 30th, 2021 by

PRNEWS introduces the 2022 Education A-List, the educational institutions advancing careers in PR and communications.

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Communicators Offer Guidance as Omicron Dominates Headlines

November 29th, 2021 by

As public health entities raise the alarm around the Omicron variant, communicators face the daunting challenge of what to tell employees and the public.

A PR Guy Who’s Grateful this Thanksgiving for Jaclyn Smith

November 24th, 2021 by

As we approach Thanksgiving, we offer an essay that expresses one PR pro’s gratitude for the industry. It’s our way of wishing you a wonderful holiday.

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Crisis Experts on Diffusing Conflicts at the Thanksgiving Dinner Table

November 23rd, 2021 by

With experience in crisis, PR professionals may have to utilize their own tactics when it comes to diffusing an all-out brawl at a Thanksgiving family gathering.