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HuffPost Bureau Chief Talks Exclusives, Do’s and Don’t’s of Pitching

December 9th, 2021 by

Should you pitch the same story to multiple reporters at a media outlet? HuffPost D.C. bureau chief Amanda Terkel offers her view.

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Top Social Moments for Brands and Creators in 2021

December 8th, 2021 by

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for…top lists! And some of our favorites come from the most popular social media platforms and entities. What content is working? What is resonating with users in 2021? Let’s find out.

Don’t Fire 900 Employees in 3 Minutes on Zoom

December 7th, 2021 by

There are no great ways to deliver a termination message. Still, firing 900 employees via Zoom without emotion, and then berating them online, is awful.

Crisis PR Takeaways from Alec Baldwin’s Botched Interview

December 6th, 2021 by

Alec Baldwin should have accepted some responsibility during his first interview since the fatal shooting. Instead, he botched an excellent moment.

PR Pros See ’22 as ‘Year of the Employee,’ Yet Heavy Workload on Social Issues Looms

December 3rd, 2021 by

Our annual predictions feature touched on a number of themes, including companies wanting to avoid social issues. Social media, trust and AI are table stakes. Yet healthcare communication, particularly healthcare equity and ESG, are prominent. And accessibility is mentioned. New this year, a faux ‘Headlines We’d Like to See in 2022.’

Gen Z and Social Media: What PR and Marketing are Overlooking

December 2nd, 2021 by

PR pros know much about Gen Z and its social media attraction. Yet several stereotypes could be hindering your targeted campaign.

How to Handle Your Mr. Hyde Supervisor  

December 1st, 2021 by

As in any sector, PR has its share of abusive bosses. Assuming you like your job, here are tips that may salvage the situation.

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.

2022 Strong for Tech as WFH and Virtual Events Become Normalized

December 1st, 2021 by

As a supplement to predictions from PR pros in this edition, we asked a technology vendor, Ben Chodor, president of Notified, to offer tech-related prognostications.

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.